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Charlie’s Retirement Event
Tracy set up a grand family event to celebrate Charlie's retirement. Mother Nature rewarded the attendees with perfect weather.
2023 Puerto Rico Visit Summer
For our 5th anniversary (July 8) we headed to Home Country. Celian had been visiting with us in Philly and the three of us left on the same plane to PR. PR was a mixed bag of fun. We arrived on Saturday, July 8. The first order of business was attending Titi...
Lunch Time Hockey
Some of us would play Tennis at lunch and others basketball. At one point, I think it was Justin Palatsky who suggested hockey. As it turned out it was a great suggestion and eventually we were playing 3 - 4 days a week. The hockey fever was so strong that one time...
Melvin & Jasmine
Carmen and Yvie set up a family gathering at Greenmount Cemetary to bury Melvin and Jasmine’s ashes next to moms grave. It was really nice to see family members who I have not seen for years. Attending was, Carmen, Ivie, Maria, Millie, Kayla, Joey, Bert, Sonia, Nito,...
Ralph and His Scooter
Ralph visited today in his electric scooter. He actually drove it from his house. He and JoLynn purchased scooters and they enjoy riding in Atlantic City and many other locations. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and give it a "Like".
Z Has No Soul
Thursday, April 20, 1:30ish Cruz peaked out of the bedroom window and did not see Zenaida's car. I went into the Living Room expecting her or Yadiel to not be there. They were both home and we immediately realized that her car was stolen! She had arrived at home...
Octavitas 2023
This years event (1.14.2023) was in a larger venue and was nice. Peter and Annie purchased tickets but did not join us. Marcus and Wilma had other plans and also could make it. Charlie, Tracy, Pete and Margarita attended. Yadiel of course was there along with visitors...
Christmas 2022 at C&Z
It was so nice to get the family together for Christmas. This year we had 2 special additions. Yadiel has been staying with us for a few months and he had a surprise visitor to spend the holidays with - Celian. She has been staying with us and will remain through the...
Thanksgiving at C&Z 2022
It was Thanksgiving day at C&Z and this time there was an awesome surprise. Yadiel's family visited from Puerto Rico. He was COMPLETELY caught by surprise! It was nice to have Peter, Annie, Pete, Margarita, Lana and Wolf in attendance, too! The next day we enjoyed...
Dance Party in Virginia
September 10, 2022 WASTECREW INVADES VIRGINIA TO JOIN OMAR AND JOHANNA AT A CHARITABLE EVENT.The Círculo de Puerto Rico, Inc. (CPRI) is a charitable, educational, cultural and civic tax-exempt organization as recognized by the Federal Internal Revenue Service (under...
Burholme Family Fun Center – 2022
Been in Philly for decades and driven by the Burholme Family Fun Center hundreds of times. Well, this beautiful day in early September we decided to visit! A total BLAST!
New Years Countdown in Puerto Rico – 2022
C&Z visited PR for the New Year countdown. The Zayas family was absolutely inviting to everyone and we had an absolutely excellent time. Sorry this video and pix were made available so late on this site (8.31.22). Honestly, I forgot! Now that I am retired, I have...
Cancun Vacation – 2022
Can Cun Mexico - July 2022
Puerto Rico Visit – 2022
Z & C visited PR and enjoyed the islands many amenities. One day we traveled from one end of the island to the other. Below are some photos of our fabulous mini vacation. Although Z was there days before my arrival (almost 2 weeks) in total.PhotosChinchoros and...
Love Park Salsa Night
The adventure was finding a parking spot! Suddenly, Z spotted 2 open spots but of course the 2 cars in front of us took them. Peter circled Love Park 2 more times and we eventually found a spot that was only a block away. Thanks to his "Handycap sticker". Marcus...
Breakfast at 3 Monkeys for Annie’s Birthday
The premise was for Peter and Annie to meet Cruz and Zenaida for breakfast at 3 Monkeys restaurant but there was Tom Foolery afoot! Marcus, Wilma, Charlie, Tracy, Gil and Maria were also in the grand deception scheme. It was a beautiful day for sitting outdoors and...
Peter’s Surgery
Peter has had pain in both hands for some time. Carpal Tunnel I believe, but I am no doctor, I just play one on TV! He eventually decided that it would best to give surgery a go. The plan was to get one hand done at a time. Got to "hand" it to Peter. He "HANDled" the...
Atlantic City Visit – 2022
The departure was to be around 10AM but the weather was a little iffy. The prediction was rain in Atlantic City, up until noon. At one point Zenaida suggested to change the trip to Rehoboth instead. As it turned out with stopping back at Loretto and enjoying brunch we...
Student Farm at Penn State
Watch Penn State students speak about what their Giving Tuesday Campaign is for and learn about what they are doing to contribute to the goals of the Student Farm!Giving Tuesday November 30, 2019
PR Vacation Trip – 2021
Z&C wanted to continue their wedding anniversary get together by having all of the original wedding attendees celebrate in PR, but then covid happened! We are looking forward towards re-establishing this as a tradition in the future? In an abbreviated gathering,...
