July 20, 2020, through July 23, 2020
July 20, 2020, 11:14 AM
John Elcik: Janet, this one is just for you!
Janet Welch: Oh, John ??❤️??❤️??❤️! You have no idea how much this picture means. I’ve never seen anything like this.
Janet Welch: I miss my parents so very much ❤️
John Elcik: Me too, both your and Jack’s parents were special to all three of us, Elcik boys.
Janet Welch: John Elcik and you boys to them.
John Elcik: In addition to my memories of your parents, I remember you and your siblings, the big house in York, and how hard your parents worked.
Janet Welch: John Elcik? That’s so wonderful ❤️. Thank you sooo much for posting that picture. I absolutely LOVE it. ?
Janet Welch: John Elcik, my immediate family, was and still is so valued. We’ve remained very close. Our Dad was always saying stay close, help each other out. My parents were both very hard workers. Nose to the grindstone, never, ever complaining. I do not know how they managed what they did. I have a tremendous amount of respect for both of them. Miss them to this very day as I’m sure you miss yours.
John Elcik: I said York, but as I recall, it was Old Orchard Beach and a great place to live in the summer. I’ve heard that the house may now be bed and breakfast?
John Elcik: I’ve often told my wife and children that I would like a house like you had and the opportunity to have several generations live together. I idolized what you had with a large, close family. ♥️
Janet Welch: Our former home here in York is currently a B&B. It’s called Chapman Cottage. Google it. Many many fun memories were had there. Very tough moving from Lisbon Falls initially, but absolutely the best thing for all of us. I live in such a beautiful area. Very blessed.
John Elcik: Yes, blessed!
Janet – So you live in FT Myers full time? If so, how long?
John – Approximately ten years. We moved here from Wellington on Florida’s East coast. The move Florida happened when J.P. and Michelle were doing their last years of high school.
John – Is anyone else we know in Florida?
John – Do you ever come south? We can be hosts.
Janet – We are in York, have a winter home in The Village’s, FL for the past 7+ years, and just rebought another year-round home, after selling our previous one of 19 years, with our son and his family in Rangeley, ME.
John – Do you have a golf cart for the villages? I love that community!
Janet – My brother, Rod, lives full time in The Village’s, FL, with his beautiful wife, Rose. His daughter Megan lives near him.
John – Two homes, Wow! It would be great to see them and you! You and my sister-in-law are house rich!
Janet – We will have to meet up this winter if all goes well regarding this virus. We are waiting to see how all goes with a vaccine before heading back to FL. Grateful to have options?
Janet – And yes. We sold our snowmobiles and bought golf carts to travel around in.
John – Until recently, Kathy had a home in Zionsville, Indiana, and one on Sanibel Island, Florida. Now she lives a few miles away in Fort Myers.
John – I love the concept of a golf cart. Not popular in The Meadow of Parker Lakes.
John – The virus is a real pain!!!!!
Janet – Agree. It’s changed most of everyone’s lifestyle. And it is rearing its ugly head, yet again.
John – Florida is the new epicenter.
Janet – So I hear. ?
John – We have faith.
Janet – We have to.
John – Amen.
Janet – Yes. Amen ❤️
John – An excellent place to stop for lunch! I’ve enjoyed this.
Janet – Likewise! Be safe. Stay well?
John – I’m fixing it. You too!
Jul 22, 2020, 6:08 AM
Janet,
The Family Tree I’m working on is quite robust because of the advantages computers give us. The Tree includes information on all branches of our family. Elcik, Lucas, and more.
Ultimately, the project requires review by the people that know the individuals best. Would you be willing to review what I have on your parents? The final documents are something that I think you will cherish. And I get the satisfaction of knowing that I got their life stories right. What do you think?
Share your email address, and I will snd you four documents. There are a LifeStory and a Fact document for each parent. ?
With an eMail address, I could also provide you access to the whole Tree as a guest, contributor, or editor. Let me know if you want to do either of these options or both.
Warmest regards, John
July 23, 2020, 9:43 AM
Janet – That sounds wonderful!! Thanks so much ❤️. My email is janw@maine.rr.com.
John – I will send you an invitation.
John – The email is sent, and Ancestry should send you one too. Theirs will give you login instructions.
John – 11 years ago, Keri Lucas contacted us about the Family Tree. That site doesn’t exist anymore. Do you think she would be interested in the new site? Do you talk with her?
Janet – Hi John. I’m sure she would be interested. I’ll get in touch with her. She’s living in North Carolina now, but we occasionally text each other.
John – Great! I’m collaborating with Beth Gamache on getting my facts right, but I can never have too much interest. ?
Janet – Gotcha! ?
John – I hope your day is going well.
Janet – Fabulously! Suppose to get strong storms this afternoon. A very hot & dry summer so far. I hope your day is great as well!
John – It is. Working on training our puppy.
Janet – A puppy?!? What kind?
John – A Chihuahua and Terrier mix from the humane society. Her name is Lucy Belle. She is tan, and I think she is 100% terror.
John – Freudian slip, I meant to say Terrier
Janet – So a little pooch.
John – Yes. about 10 pounds and a bundle of energy
Janet – Will help keep you young ?.
John – Absolutely, Do you have pets(s)?
Janet – Yes. A cocker spaniel named Cooper. He’s 12.
John – Lovely. Small dogs live the longest. Our Holly and Daisey were with us for more than 15 years.
Janet – Good long lives. It’s tough losing a pet. We had another cocker that lived until 15. He was a love. Our current dog has been a handful. He’s just starting to be ok with other dogs—been kind of a brat.
John – Our Lucy has had a rocky start. We will do better for her and me.
Janet – I’ll be sending positive vibes ??!
John – Thanks!!!!
John – I need to go, but it is always a pleasure to visit.
Janet – Likewise!! Take care.
John – You too!
