Bob & Joan Young
Their story….
One of Joan’s best friends excitedly asked her one day if she wanted to go see a Nat King Cole as she had just been given 4 tickets. Her friend was going out with a marine and asked Joan if she would be interested in going on a blind date with one of his marine friends.
And so beings the story of Bob and Joan. They were married 2 ½ months later. Joan’s father said to her “you feathered your nest now go and sit in it”…and so she has for the past 53 years. 4 children and many grandchildren later they continue to inspire us with their adventure for life (into their mid 70s).
We have shared many evenings by the fire star gazing together over the past decade, we have shared stories and photos of different hikes and vacations we have taken without each other and created this tradition of sharing.
When we finally said goodbye (after much standing around and not wanting to leave them)…we gave hugs and made plans for next year…Bob said to us “you know we only come this time of year to be with the Evans and the Reid’s, so whatever dates you pick we will be here”. Bob says he thinks he will head home tomorrow as there is nobody left to sail with…so for him too it is not just about the sailing, but the chasing each other down and the tales to share at the end of the day…
Bob looks into Bills eyes and says “I think I will come see where you live this Fall and maybe go out on a houseboat….(long pause) as long as it doesn’t interfere with my football refereeing” …we would so love that!!!
Their story….
One of Joan’s best friends excitedly asked her one day if she wanted to go see a Nat King Cole as she had just been given 4 tickets. Her friend was going out with a marine and asked Joan if she would be interested in going on a blind date with one of his marine friends.
And so beings the story of Bob and Joan. They were married 2 ½ months later. Joan’s father said to her “you feathered your nest now go and sit in it”…and so she has for the past 53 years. 4 children and many grandchildren later they continue to inspire us with their adventure for life (into their mid 70s).
We have shared many evenings by the fire star gazing together over the past decade, we have shared stories and photos of different hikes and vacations we have taken without each other and created this tradition of sharing.
When we finally said goodbye (after much standing around and not wanting to leave them)…we gave hugs and made plans for next year…Bob said to us “you know we only come this time of year to be with the Evans and the Reid’s, so whatever dates you pick we will be here”. Bob says he thinks he will head home tomorrow as there is nobody left to sail with…so for him too it is not just about the sailing, but the chasing each other down and the tales to share at the end of the day…
Bob looks into Bills eyes and says “I think I will come see where you live this Fall and maybe go out on a houseboat….(long pause) as long as it doesn’t interfere with my football refereeing” …we would so love that!!!
Deb, the world is a brighter place because you are in it.
ReplyDeleteThe driveway is ready for the Reidmobile.
See you soon. The J's