REUNION 2008

What a nice surprise we had this July to see my brother Chuck arrive in Pittsburgh on July 16th. He had decided to come to the Fisher reunion, held in Hadley,Pennsylvania on Sunday July 20th. Chuck said he had a good trip flying into Pittsburgh, but you could see he was tired from the long trip, getting up early in the morning in Santa Rosa. Rita and I were glad to see him and after spending the first few days resting and visiting with us he was off to the Sharon area where we were raised, in his rented car. We met Chuck at the reunion on Sunday and he followed us home, with his rental, for two more days of sightseeing in the Pittsburgh area. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather and the only rain we had was for an hour or so at the reunion, which didn't stop all the visiting and eating. Our visits in Pittsburgh allowed us to take Chuck around the area and show him how Pittsburgh has changed the last many years. We took a short cruise down the rivers to see the stadiums and the skyline views from the water's edge. Chuck also had a chance to see the City from high above on Mt Washington, overlooking the city and than he and Rita took the Incline tram down to the water's edge where I met them to continue the sights. We had a good lunch at Whooley's Fish Market and walked along the Strip District near the river. Tours though the University areas, where Rita and I work and late night rides through the area kept us going. In fact I think Chuck wore us out, he had more energy then we did(adrenaline flowing, I guess) I believe Chuck took the opportunity to talk to everyone he met that he was from California and all the events going on there. After each place we went he soon became the representative for Pennsylvania. He was most active telling everyone what they should see and passing on local facts he remembered or learned on this trip. Rita and I enjoyed his stories of his growing up in PA, some of our relatives and their remembered comments. My brothers lived a different life here than I and have different memories of Pennsylvania and it is fun to compare. After the reunion Chuck and I took a trip down to Falling Water and the Laurel Mountain area. Falling Water is Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous home design and it is a beautiful State Park area. I think this is where Chuck did get a little tired walking through the home and pathways, but he said he was really glad he saw the home. After a great lunch at OhioPyle along the Youghiogheny river we toured one of the famous resorts in the area, NemaColin Woodlands Resort, a 3000 acre luxury, luxury resort. Wow! what a place and very interesting for both of us as it was the first time I had been there. Chuck, I am sure will tell you all about it. Anyway we had a good time and few mishaps. All in all I am sure Chuck enjoyed his trip and we were glad to spend the time with him. Below are some of the pictures from his visit. Look forward to our next visit by friends and relatives, come on over and see us, we would love to have you.