Bernie Cox Dies

By Keith, info from Allison

In 2009 and 2010, our next-door neighbors to the north (Site 81) were Bernie and Barbara Cox. They'd don their official motorcycle protective clothing, climb on their Honda, and head out for the day. We enjoyed having them for neighbors.

Allison reported Bernie's passing:

"Barbara said they were dancing at a senior's dance. Bernie said he didn't feel well and collapsed & died of a massive heart attack."

Here's the obituary:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/middletown/obituary.aspx?n=bernard-e-cox-bernie&pid=154229856

You can contact Barbara here:

Barbara Cox

541 Tremont Ct

Middletown OH 45044

513-425-7076

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Two Reasons We Go To Minnesota

by Keith

Molly, Pat, and Leah

We try to go to Owatonna, MN, every month or so. Here's the main reason we go: to visit our two great-granddaughters!


We spent Friday night with them. A good time was had by all, especially us!

Molly, 3, is now going to pre-school two mornings each week.

Leah, 2, doesn't have to. She learns everything from Molly—the good and the bad.

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Bev & Marv Delayed

by Keith, from Bev:

Bev & Marv

"Just an update on the Nagerlkerkes. 

We will not be arriving as early as we normally do.  A little medical problem I have to deal with which will require surgery.   Three years ago I had back surgery with three fusions. One of the screws has gone through a nerve causing numbness and pain down my leg and weakness also.  They are going to go in and remove the screw hopefully not damaging the membrane around the spinal fluid.  

 I will still have the numbness but hopefully the pain will be gone. Also I may have a dropped foot, which could require a brace.  I think I can deal with that.   

My surgery is the 14 of November with about three days in the hospital.If everything goes well with whatever rehab I will have to have, and I can ride, we will still be coming.   

God is in control. I would appreciate your prayers. 

Love from the both of us. 

Bev and Marv."

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Fall Beauty

by Keith

The peak of the leaf beauty has already passed. However, here are the trees I see when I look out my office window.

Fall Beauty in Iowa

Beautiful, aren't they!

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Happy Campers

by Keith

Tom and his F-250!

And why would Tom not be happy?? He's sitting in his brand new F-250 Power Stroke pickup!

Tom and Dianne are camping at the CoE park at Thomson, IL, which is about ten miles NE of Clinton, IA. Pat and I took advantage of the nearness (110 miles) and drove over to visit them yesterday.

We missed them last winter, as they remained home in Illinois while Tom underwent medical treatments. I'm thrilled to report that "all is well" according to a recent checkup. They are hopeful that the December checkup will be equally positive. If so, they'll head straight for Rockport 35 RV Park!

Dianne and Tom Carl

Tom and Dianne recently traded their Winnebago motorhome for a Cougar fifth-wheel. They shared the warmth of it on the cold, windy, day.

It was great visiting these helpful and active friends from the Park!

Dianne, Pat, and Tom

The pumpkin pie was good, too!

First comment:

"Tom does not have right leg crossed.  Dick C."

Keith's comment:

Dick probably meant to say, "...correct leg crossed."  

Tom has always been a leader and, even though retired, sees no reason to change. In a few short months, the entire world will be putting their right leg over their left when crossing them.

It's good to see that three weeks in the hospital did not lessen Dick's keen ability to observe! 

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Update from Marcus

by Keith, from Marcus:

"I am in the healing process now but I have to endure one more surgery on my hand to add a bone graft on my little finger.  I have two great doctors and hopefully I will be in good shape down the road."

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Joe and Carolyn On The Way

by Keith, from Joe:

"We are just about packed and will be heading south this morning and will arrive at Rockport around the 10th of Nov."

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