Catching Up with A Great Shipmate

It’s already Monday morning where did this week go. We have enjoyed ourselves this week in Colorado Springs. However, it’s time to move east this morning toward Hutchinson, Kansas for the Heavy Duty Truck Rally. It officially started yesterday but there were just some things that Gina and I wanted to do while we were here. At the top of that list was visiting with a good friend and shipmate in Brighton, Colorado. He and his wife, Robin moved there after they retired from the Navy.

Ken & Robin

We headed out a little after twelve and drove through rain the whole way there. We finally arrived at there house around two o’clock and what a reunion we had. I had not seen them in over twelve years.

A Happy Reunion between two shipmates

After a lot of hugs were exchanged we walked inside and began getting caught up on all our happenings for the past twelve years. Ken landed a great government job while Robin works for a local school. Ken finally announced that it was time for dinner. Ken had cooked a brisket outside on the grill for dinner while Robin made a potato casserole and spinach salad. We really thank you guys for a wonderful dinner.

Ken, Robin, Chloe & Connor

They also have two children, Chloe and Connor. Today was Connor’s seventh birthday. For his birthday I took Connor for a ride in our truck and he couldn’t stop smiling as he kept saying, “I’ve never rode in a big truck before”. I’m sure he had a great time and I’m sure he’ll be telling all of his friends today of his ride in a big truck.

Look at that "SMILE"

Happy Birthday Connor

Around six o’clock we finally had to acknowledge that all good things must end. After numerous goodbye hugs & tears we got back on the road heading home. We finally made it home around 7:45 and relaxed for just a few minutes before going to bed.


Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.