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This was taken on March 21, 2008, while Grandma finishes preparing yet another of her superb dinners. During this visit, Grandpa and Grandma explored moving to Waterford and Greencroft. They enjoyed nearly two decades of retirement in 1408-5. Everything was so well cared for during that time. Several months later, they made the move. Kristen is now enjoying the round end table in which the games were stored (how Bruce got it into his front passenger seat remains a mystery). The beautiful lamps and dining room furniture have found a new home with Christopher and Sofaia, so there will be memories of 1408-5 for years to come.

Grandpa Reading Newspaper in Living Room

I like this calm portrait showing Grandpa, as we so often saw him, quietly reading the newspaper by the lovely large window which faced west--the window they added to the design when the condos were built, and which made 1408-5 so very special, giving it far more light than the other units received. I also have memories of Grandpa reading books in his upstairs study at 196 West Street, the study which doubled as Paul's and my bedroom.

The First Family Reunion in the new Greencroft Living Room

Either Bruce or Paul took this lovely picture showing Grandpa and Grandma relaxing with some grandchildren and sons. I like all the interactions that are happening, all of which was enhanced by people being in a nice circle. Grandpa is in his favourite rocking chair, Grandma looks comfortable in her new blue recliner (which had arrived only days earlier), and you can see the new HD TV that Mark selected (I pretended to understand everything he said in the store). Mark had just hung a number of pictures perfectly with tools brought out from New York.

Sipping a pint of tea

Although this picture was reportedly taken in Goshen, and since it involves two of my brothers, I'm just positive they are drinking their tea out of glasses, as is the custom in our Chinese restaurants. Janice seems to be off the caffeine.