Two Photos to Capture a CNY Rondezvous in Syracuse Before Heading Back to Connecticut

These trips fly by too fast. Chubby's...event, event, event, Chubbys, event, event, event, Chubby's, etc. Etc. Etc. I am my father's son. It's too predictable and Chubby's is my father's happy place. 

This was his face after walking around the bar and sharing his photograph from 56 years ago when he married my mother. He carried my phone the entire hour there to show all the others that it was his anniversary.

Their reaction, "I hope you're going home to buy you wife a drink." 

Well, that's a great idea.

Yesterday was my last full day in CNY and now I need to head back to Connecticut for the crazy that lies ahead. Karal the wonder dog, as well as Chitunga, will be upset (although we haven't seen Chitunga to much at home, as he has his own people and gatherings to work through).

The heat has picked up and I am ready to head to CT where the temperatures are supposed to be a bit cooler.

The heat is heavy, indeed, and I understand why many would want to have a pool or air conditioner over the next few days (extremely cool). It will be hot.

Tunga is going to play golf an head home, and Karalynne and I are just heading home - we have an agenda we must fulfill by Monday, plus a a number of audio books we want to finish. 

These two photos, however, make me happy because you see happiness and joy in both Dad and Chitunga. CNY smiles and totally authentic. They have their happy places. 

Missing is a photo of Karal, but I've run out of space to post this morning before I take off, but I know the joy would equal the happiness of my dad and kid. All smiles all the way. 

Ah, Syracuse. Always a source of joy, happiness, purity, and family. I always miss you when I'm gone, which (alas) is right now. Safe travels to us as we head back on our ways.