Tag Archives: Alicia Visotski

Heading West

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Ray V.

(For all the FB folks, you need to click on the link to the blog page to really appreciate this) West-Southwest, actually. Tomorrow, I will drive (according to Mapquest) 963 miles to Houston Texas, taking Martha to her Mama, Megan. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, puppies, Uncategorized | Tagged Alicia Visotski, Elissa Visotski, Kelliann Visotski, Megan Visotski, puppies, Unconditional Love | 18 Comments

Home Alone

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Ray V.

Well, not really. While my wife and daughters spend a week in London, I’m home with our four Labs and Megan’s puppy, Martha. Going to England has been a long-time dream for my wife and from what I hear, … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Uncategorized | Tagged Accross the pond, Alicia Visotski, bucket list, Elissa Visotski, Kelliann Visotski, life-long dreams, London Bridge, London England, Megan Visotski | 2 Comments

18 + 1= Fun Day

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Ray V.

The first photo was taken approximately eighteen years ago when we lived in Columbia, SC. (Go Cocks!) The second photo with their mother added (+1) was taken yesterday at the Aiken (SC) Steeplechase. The girls … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Aiken Steeplechase, Alicia Visotski, Elissa Visotski, family, Kelliann Visotski, Megan Visotski | Leave a comment

Time Flies

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Ray V.

How time flies when you are having fun. It has been almost a week with little opportunity or energy to engage with my online tribes. I underestimated the disintegration brought about by moving to another state and re-igniting your career. … Continue reading →

Posted in Time Flies | Tagged Alicia Visotski, Dowagiac MI, moving, Time Flies, Wounded Minnow Saloon | 9 Comments

Dam Near Impossible

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Ray V.

We have four, Black Labs about that size….lot’s of love and very little sadness as a result. As a matter of fact, sadness is dam near impossible, as long as you don’t hide in a closet. Thanks to … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Labs | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alicia Visotski, black labs, fur lovdog pictures, Ray Visotski | 5 Comments

Imperfect X 2 = Perfect

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Ray V.

I have heard it stated that “the perfect marriage is two, imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other”. Whoever came up with that is very wise. There were times I did not believe that to … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversary | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alicia Karole, Alicia Visotski, Anniversaries, Ray Visotski | 17 Comments

A Special Day, A Special Bottle

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Ray V.

One of my good friends turned 81 today. Ron’s children live in far away cities, so in many ways over the years, I have become a surrogate sibling. A role that I am happy to take on. Alicia and I … Continue reading →

Posted in French Wine | Tagged 1964 Chateau L' Arrossee, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alicia Visotski, Grand Cru Classe, Ray Visotski, Ron Warren, Saint Emilion Light Bordeaux Wine. | 2 Comments

An Acquired Skill?

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Ray V.

We have returned from our journey to Auburn, Alabama and since my wife and daughter documented the goings on via their FB accounts, I’ll resist the urge to duplicate what they have already posted for the world to see. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Acquired Skills, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alicia Visotski, Auburn COSM, Auburn University, Auburn University COSM, Lanett Alabama, Megan Visotski, Ray Visotski | 1 Comment

That Time Of The Year

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Ray V.

Overnight, there was a total of ten individuals sleeping at our house. Normal complement these days is two, maybe three on a busy night. Daughters home from college, and cities far away….friends know they are always welcome. Bowling, Chinese food, … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alicia Visotski, Children home for Christmas, Cole Felder, Daniel Mollo, Elissa Visotski, family, importnt things, Jethro Tull We Five Kings, Kelliann Visotski, Megan Visotski, Ray Visotski | Leave a comment

First Fire

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Ray V.

An almost lazy Sunday I visited an older friend who lives alone this afternoon… …only to find out his refrigerator broke, all his food went bad and he is waiting for the replacement tomorrow. Called my honey, “Is one more … Continue reading →

Posted in First Fire | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alicia Visotski, fireplaces, helping friends, Ray Visotski, Serendipity, something special | 1 Comment

Please, Help Me Understand

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Ray V.

We have an interesting rule in our house, (which I did not make) During the hot summer months, we leave the air cnditioning settings at seventy-two degrees. I am told that seventy is too cold and seventy-two is just as … Continue reading →

Posted in Married Life | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alicia Visotski, Heating and Air Conditioning, hot and cold, Ray Visotski, temperature settings | 4 Comments

Men

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Ray V.

Later this week, my wife and I will celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary. That is of course, unless she sees this post…….. Things men do that upset women: 1. Lie. 2. Be honest. 3. Not talk. 4. Talk too much. … Continue reading →

Posted in marriage | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alicia Karole, Alicia Visotski, Marriage, married life, Ray Visotski, Things men do that upset women, weddings | 7 Comments

Marriage Is Easy (?)

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Ray V.

I came accross this earlier today on Kurt Harden’s blog. Kurt Harden discovered it on Artie Issac’s blog. I call this “cross pollenation”…we pass information on to each other and then to another. This is a great article. I wish … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alicia Visotski, Artie Issac, Kurt Nemes' blog, Marriage, marriage is easy, Ray Visotski | 1 Comment

Blogging Takes A Back Seat

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Ray V.

Between resting, reading and humoring this group…not much time/desire to blog while here in the Lowcountry. Don’t worry, I’ll get back in the mood sooner or later. The loving and charming Mrs. V. will be catching up with us later … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alicia Visotski, Cole Felder, Daniel Mollo, Elissa Visotski, Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island, Kelliann Visotski, Megan Visotski, Ray Visotski, summer vacation | Leave a comment

Noteworthy Event #1

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Ray V.

Friday, May 16, 2014 marked the 60th annivesary of my parents marriage…60 years! I visted them in April for several days and was not able to get up there for this weekend. I did however, arrange for a dear family … Continue reading →