Twenty-four year ago, Pam and Bill organized a group vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for their friends in St Therese Catholic Church. The group changed slightly in the first few years, but it has been stable for over 15 years. While many of the group travel the world, this is the vacation that none will miss.
Twelve couples and Sharon rented two large houses in Corolla, each with multiple bedrooms, an elevator and a large kitchen. Each house prepared a couple of meals to share.
The group played tennis non-stop 24 years ago, but we’re 24 years older, so this year tennis was limited to only a couple of matches plus some pickleball. Couples still enjoyed bike rides and long walks on the beach. Mostly we talk, play cards and enjoy each other’s company.
I’ve written about Corolla in past year’s blogs and wondered what more could I say. Then I decided to let others describe the experience. After the week, couples sent an email to the group thanking Bill and Pam for their continued leadership plus they commented on their experience. Here are their words:
- Thanks to all of you for a fantastic love filled week! We are all so blessed!
- Great seeing everyone!
- Home also and missing you all already! What a blessing - our shared friendship. Thanks to all for making the week so special.
- What a great week at the beach.
- This was a wonderful week. Lots of fun relaxation and friendship. Loved it. Thanks to all and soooo great to all be together.
- Thanks especially to Pam & Bill K. for your steadfast leadership and for our wonderful housemates @ Surf & Volley…and our wonderful family neighbors @ Family Dreams.
- What a joy to see everyone and to plan a fantastic week on the OBX!
- What a wonderful week!! Each year is our best ever!! We love you all and miss you already.
- One of the best weeks - Oh, we say that every year. Stay well, everybody.
Those comments say it better than words I could write. Aloma and I feel blessed to have such good friends.
Seasoned Man
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