Life at Croton Point RV Park 5/19 to 7/14

Greetings from Croton Point Park once again. I arrived from the Hudson Islander's Tennessee rally on May 18th and will be leaving from here on July 14th for Lake George, another Hudson Islander's get-together. From there, I'll spend a week in New Hampshire and return to CPP. 

There'll be lots to write about but, looking back on what's transpired while here at CPP, it has become a life full of wonderful memories; too much, I fear, to squeeze into a blog or two...or three.  My future memory requires I get it all down. To do that I'm choosing a different approach: CATEGORIZING. All the events listed below have a RED link to a specific blog page devoted only to that memory. Even within the blog, anything seen in RED is a link to that reference. At the end of each, there a link for you to return to this blog. Have fun. For me, pictures and caption will suffice. For the reader? Your interest will lead you. By the way, thank you for your past comments. I've responded to all but the only way you'll know is to check back to that blog and scroll to the end. As usual, I look forward to any comments you have regarding this extravaganza. 

1. May 26th 1942-2022 An Octogenarian Milestone;

Chuck, Silvia, Marybeth and Carlo provided me with a most special birthday gift: An evening at Cosimo's in Poughkeepsie, NY, my favorite Italian Restaurant with both my family and some of my RV friends. Click on the link above to view my special evening.

2. May 30th 2022 Memorial Day at Marybeth/Carlo's.

Terrific weather, good company, a varied and delicious selection of food made for a memorable Memorial Day in Poughkeepsie. Click on the link above to view the special day.

3. June 9th - 16th Hudson Islander's June Rally at CPP

Celebrating our 25th year as the Hudson Islander RV Club, this years' rally was held at Croton Point Park once again. A total of 15 RVs and their 27 occupants visited the County park from June 9th through the 16th. Click on the link above to enjoy the festivities.

4. June 19th Father's Day  

Another memory to be cherished. On the heels of enjoying time with my son, Chuck and family, who flew in from California special to celebrate my birthday, daughter, Marybeth, provided me with a wonderful Father's Day Treat: A visit to and lunch at the Benmarl Winery in Marlboro, NY.

5. Dining With Friends & Family. 

DD's Cranberry Chicken Salad

In non-stop fashion, I had the pleasure of filling my calendar with one of my favorite activities: Dining out with friends and family. The best I can do in this category is list 'em and show 'em. Photo at right is DD's Diner's Cranberry Chicken Salad: Marinated grilled chicken diced and tossed with celery, sweet onions, sour cream and Whole Wheat grain mustard, served on field greens with toasted pecans, cranberries, green apple slices and goat cheese. with a side of balsamic dressing.

 

6. Life at CPP

And then there's some moments  enjoyed for which there isn't a 'category.' So there's "Life at CPP." A catch-all compartment for memories through photos that will bring a smile to my face someday in the future. Although I've not encountered "wild" wildlife in CPP, the graphic to the right is a reminder for approaching animals in the wild. Recent viral footage of petting bison Yellowstone is a good case in point.

Hope you've enjoyed the "Six-in-One" package of Winnie II and Me. Took what seems like forever to create it...but it's done. Coming up next will be my trip to Lake George. See you there.