Off to Tampa

Dustin is off to Tampa and the University of Tampa. Dustin is an old friend of Sams, well not old in the figurative sense. At any rate, he's going there on a NROTC ride. Thats Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. His military subjects will be taken at U of South Florida. The car to the left is his transportation.

Last night Kathy & Jeff had Dustin over for dinner and were kind enough to invite Granny & I. Another Mexican meal of delightful proportion was served. Abby made giant dishes of ice cream for those still hungry for desert. There was even a little pang in the heart when Dustin departed for home. Dustin was to leave at 0500 with his dad for the ride south this morning.

So one more of todays youth has taken it upon himself to stand up for you and I. Where these fine young Americans go with their military lives is still several years away, but I say thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the first step. Good Luck Dustin, may the seas be calm for you.

Tonight Jeff is off to Kate & Ron's with Abby so she can spend some time at the beach. I'm sure Abby will enjoy herself with her little cousins, Sarah & Beth. Yesterday and today, Abby and Tommy spent the Day at Camp Granny & Pop Pop. What great kids they are. I'm sure there is a bond there, that will be life ever lasting. Tomorrow Tommy will be back, alone with the two of us.