Tag Archives: Elissa Visotski

TBT

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Ray V.

I came accross this photo the other day and guess it would be from the Summer of 1991 with Elissa (now 26) and Kelliann, (now 29). Megan was still almost four years out. Nothing like being the daddy to girls.

Posted in Throw Back Thursday, Uncategorized | Tagged being a daddy, Elissa Visotski, Kelliann Visotski, throw back Thursday | 1 Comment

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

Just In Case You Missed It

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Ray V.

A reality of blogging is that readers come and readers go. I mentioned a week or so ago that readers of the blog seems to be growing daily, so I thought today would be a good day to post links … Continue reading →

Posted in A simple village undertaker, Uncategorized | Tagged Adoption, blogging, Bob Evans, Elissa Visotski, Forest Lodge, Jimmy Evans, old blogs, stories | 3 Comments

Queen Of The River

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Ray V.

A few weeks ago, I posted Contentment, in which I mentioned I wanted to take the puppy out in a kayak and explore the Savannah River in Augusta, GA with her. Check. Thanks to my friend Scott, who had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Dogs At The Pond, Uncategorized | Tagged anthropomorphic, Augusta, Boating with dogs, Dogs on the river, Elissa Visotski, GA, Gingers, savannah river | 4 Comments

A Better World

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Ray V.

I came accross this image for the first time in a few years and it has always reminded me of Jack Johnson’s music, which in turn reminds me of the the time I saw him perform. It was with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Jack johnson, Uncategorized | Tagged beach music, Charlotte Amphitheatre, Elissa Visotski, JAck Johnson Taylor, Jim Paczynski, music | 1 Comment

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

Pure & Simple

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Ray V.

I think God gave us dogs to teach us how to love and be simple. Below are two videos, each 20 seconds of Megan’s puppy, “Martha” on her first visit to Aiken today. In one, she discovers a pine cone … Continue reading →

Posted in Puppy Love, Puppy Udate, Pure | Tagged Adopting puppies, cute puppy videos, Elissa Visotski, Kelliann Visotski, Megan Visotski, puppies, rescue digs | 4 Comments

This Morning At The Horseshoe

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Ray V.

While not an unexpected surprise, Cole finally closed the deal this morning and proposed to our daughter, Elissa (aka Jelly) at the Horseshoe located at the University of South Carolina This was a thought out and well-planned event. I predicted … Continue reading →

Posted in Happiness, Happy | Tagged Cole Creech, Elissa Visotski, engagement, getting married, Jelly Visotski, The Horseshoe at USC, USC Horseshoe | 8 Comments

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Ray V.

Earlier, our youngest daughter posted a photo of her and Barry Cook that was taken during a visit today. Who is Barry Cook, you ask? This story began 15 years ago: It was August of 2002 and our oldest daughter, … Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Cook | Tagged Aquinas High SChool Augusta, Barry Cook, Elissa Visotski, Jelly Visotski, Kelliann Visotski, Megan Visotski, Teachers that make an impact | 7 Comments

Still Beating The Odds

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Ray V.

When we moved to Michigan in July, three of our four Black Labs moved with us and one stayed back in Aiken with our daughter, Kelliann. Maggie, aged 13, stayed behind as Snickers, Big Red and Mackenzie made the move … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Labs | Tagged Aiken SC, black labs, dogs, Elissa Visotski, Kelliann Visotski, Megan Visotski | 9 Comments

Always Remember

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Ray V.

I do not like “Never Forget”. . . it uses two negative words. I prefer “Always Remember.” So, Always Remember and appreciate those that love you; whether they have four legs or two. Thanks to our daughter, Jelly and Miss … Continue reading →

Posted in Always Remember! | Tagged Elissa Visotski, Fur Love, Hefty Dog Commercial, Hefty dog video, Kelliann Visotski, mans best frind | 5 Comments

Choices

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Ray V.

Tonight is an evening of choices. History will likely be made with the biggest televison audience in the history of mankind. While I have been a political junkie for the last thirty years or so, tonight will be more like … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices | Tagged A dogs life, Choices, Elissa Visotski, presidential debate, prison ragout | 2 Comments

A Girl And Her Dog

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Ray V.

This was sent back from South Carolina this evening. Our daughter Elissa and Maggie going for a walk as the sun sets. Maggie, now thirteen and a half years old, didn’t make the move with us and the other three … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Labs | Tagged A dogs life, Aiken Black Labs, Black Lab, Dog pictures, Elissa Visotski, Kelliann Visotski, Megan Visotski | 6 Comments

I’m A Face In The Crowd

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Ray V.

It has been quite a while since any music has found it’s way to these pages and I decided I needed to find and share a Steve Forbert song for this evening. It took a while to find this gem, … Continue reading →