Wednesday, September 22, 2021

A Little QOV, a Little Travel....

 My husband and I had an anniversary... and! I was invited to a Military reunion to award a few Quilts - and so!! we did what any good couple would do - turned it into a vacation!! Oh ya!! 

And! Since I was driving thru the state - we had some QOV recipients that weren't allowed to head to group presentations - so I decided... I would drop in on them!!

It was really fun, and it was really cool to map something out and have it all work!

First off - we went to an assisted nursing home - we weren't sure they would let us in with the mask requirements - but I told the staff at the desk what I wanted to do - and they said - let me bring him down.... and down this amazing 101 year old WWII veteran came. I fell in love.

He said - well if you have three hours I have a story or two I could tell. 

I said - lets start with your favorite story - and an hour later... they kicked us out haha!!

Quilt made by Connie

What an amazing gentleman!!

Next we headed off to a Vietnam Vet's location. He was Ah!! Mazing!! His wife even set up a table with all of his Memories and I tell you what - I listened to every story he was willing to tell! 

Quilt made by Cindi

And then!! We headed to the hotel to unpack and clean up a bit... we had to *dress more formal* - you may laugh at that - I am a jeans and T shirt kinda girl and sometimes I think dressing up is a black T shirt.....

This reunion was SO SO cool!! There were members who had been on the ship in the 50's up to the current years - so cool! and so many stories - and SO proud to be a part of it.

We awarded to two deserving gentlemen that night.  ( and I forgot to take photos, but my dear sweet husband who can never leave me... got one rather quickly)
QOV on left made by Me
QOV on Right made by Vickie


I always enjoy learning about different aspects of our Military - It's always fun to learn their language, and this group was no different... It was the Coast Guard and the Navy. A whole new aspect of where and how our Military keeps us safe, and makes our country strong.

And because we were already on the road... we made a little side trip 


To the Abbey Winery ! We did a wine Tasting and a little Snacking... they had meat, cheese and fruit - it was so fun!! They make an Apple Wine - and it has just a kick on cinnamon at the end - and I think it would be awesome with Apple Pie - but... we didn't bring pie. So I had to take a bottle home with me to see if I was right... 

I will tell you when my apples are ready to be made into a pie!




And that was Day 1 ;-)


13 comments:

Linda Swanekamp said...

Super trip! So grateful you could deliver those to the vets!

Linda said...

What an amazing trip, and I can't wait to hear about the rest of it! Love the pics of the gentlemen. So, so glad you are helping them to feel as special as they truly are.

Barob Book Blog said...

Super woman! Thanks for sharing these photos and the journey to cover our veterans. I can only imagine the stories they can tell and hope they cuddle in their quilts for a long time!

Sherrill said...

Looks like the beginning of a GREAT trip! It's already been good and can't wait to hear more. Those guys are awesome quilt models, HA!

Donna said...

What a great way to spend your anniversary! Wonderful quilts to done deserving vets! I am not sure about the apple wine but I would be willing to try it!

Delighted Hands said...

Even when you are on a vacation, you give back to others! What an amazing gift.

Jane Dallmeyer said...

Wonderful what you are doing!!! I have only made 3 quilts of valor and I need to get back on that!!!

sue s said...

What a fun trip and Happy Anniversary! If you remembered enough of these stories you could write a book!

The Joyful Quilter said...

That was only DAY ONE?!?! Looking forward to the rest of the story, Alycia.

Kate said...

Happy Anniversary! What a fun way to spend it.

Marie said...

How wonderful! So special that you were able to meet some of the veterans in person; I'm certain that they were tickled, both with the quilt and the company.

Vicki W said...

What a fun trip! Happy Anniversary!

Sara said...

What an awesome trip! I'm excited to present a QOV this week to a veteran here in town. He told me "no fanfare" when I asked him about when/where and who he wanted to invite. So I will go to his home and present it with just his immediate family present.