A.W.O.L.

by Keith

Cliff, Rick, Marv

The two gentlemen on either side of the young guy plus their spouses are absent from the Rockport 35 RV Park this year. Oh how they're missed!

Both Cliff and Lois and Marv and Bev have been coming to the park "forever" and have been active participants in activities. Both couples decided that, given their ages (80+) and health conditions and possibilities, it would be prudent to avoid the 1000+ mile trip with their spotless Ford pickups and fifth-wheel trailers this year.

Their absence raises several questions:

Who will become recognized as Cliff's replacement as the most dedicated fisherman? Will it be one of the Toms? One of the Bobs? Jim? Gayle? Rick? Someone else? We'll just have to wait a few months to find out.

And who will be the chief ice cream scooper on Sunday evening? Will Jeanie be crowned the chief, or will she remain the reliable, smiley, assistant—always there, always on time, always willing and always with a big smile?

And will Marv's absence mean the end of at least one beautiful northern-style lawn?

And without Lois, who will make the coffee and bake the goodies for the gang who met at the north end of 2nd street? This is a serious question and one which should be answered quickly!

And who will nurse us back to smiles without Nurse Bev on duty? And who will stretch us back into shape? And do a multitude of other things which makes the social life of the park tick like a Swiss watch?

The park residents, and certainly Pat and I personally, will miss these stalwarts of the community. We recognize and respect their decision to "retire" from the rigors of travelling.

We wish them good health and joy during their life after 35 RV.

But we'll surely miss 'em!!