• December 10th
• Went to the Flyers/stars hockey game with Diane. The Flyers won 3 -1. Braden Schenn scored a natural hat trick.

• December 15th
• Had Christmas dinner at the Delaware Valley Veteran's Home with Dad, Diane, Angela, Juliana, and Tim.

• December 22nd
• Lookesd at Christmas houses with Juliana.

• December 23rd
• Had dinner with Diane at the Washington Crossing Inn ($120 with tip) I had Halibut, Diane had pork chops. Afterwards we took a drive through the mansion sin Upper Makefield

• December 24th (Christmas Eve)
• Visited dad and brought gifts to the staff at DVVH.
• Visited Uncle Al and Aunt Gerry at Symphony Manor.
• Angela awent to the Evangelical church for Christmas carols.
• Enjoyed shrimp and flounder for dinner.
• Watched Honeymooners DVD.

• December 25th (Christmas)
• Waffles for breakfast.
• I went to church at St. Christophers, Angela went to the Evangelical Church.
• Gifts.
• Angela - Smart Phone, Ugs, Playing cards
• Juliana - Paints, Canvases, Clothes, Temple hoody
• Nick - 76ers hoody, 76er's Wine 1967, Slippers
• Diane - Expensive bottle of wine
• Ray - Wash rag, Tray to place wet boots, Sack of dried beans for bad back
• Visited Dat at the DVVH.
• Enjoyed Ham which Juliana won at BJ's for dinner.
• Watched Honeymooners DVD.

• December 27th
• Diane went to visit dad for his birthday. Most of the DVVH were under quarantine.

• December 29th
• Karen and Tommy came for dinner.

• Nov 16th
• Thanksgiving at the Delaware Valley Veteran's Home.
• Ateended by Ray, Diane, Nick, Juliana, Angela, and Mary Kate.

• Nov 24th
• Thanksgiving at Katie's house. Twenty three people attended.

• Nov 28th
• Angela starts new job at Sally's Beauty shop.
• Dec. 1st
• Attended Amy Nathan's Book introduction at the Elkin's Park train station.
• Dec. 14th
• Had Christmas dinner at the Delaware Valley Veteran's Home with Dad, Ray, Diane, Nick, Juliana, Angela. A recruter from the National Guard sat at our table. Angela enjoyed talking about her experiences trying to enlist.
• Dec. 16th
• Took dad to visit Uncle Al and Aunt Gerry. (Ray, Diane, Angela)
• Dec. 17th
• Diane and Karen baked Christmas cookies.
• Dec. 19th
• Angela was hired by the Philadelphia School District as a Classroom Assistant. She will start on January 4th at the Comly Elementary School.
• Dec. 20th
• Information Technology office party.
• Dec. 21th
• Information Technology pollyanna. Ray received a Duncan Doughnuts gift card
• Dec. 23rd
• Went to Cape May with Diane and stayed at the Luther Ogden hosted by Jan and Mark Pask.
• Enjoyed watching a live performance of Scrooge ant Elaines Dinner Theater.
• Dec. 24th
• Had the feast of the three fishes (shrimp, scallops,salmon) for dinner.
• Frank and Michelle visited after dinner.
• Dec. 25th a very nice Christmas
• Ray attended mass at Saint Christophers.
• Pancakes for breakfast.
• Opened gifts:
• Ray receivd a portabal radio, Big 5 glasses, slippers.
• Diane enjoyed two new sweaters as wellas an iPad.
• Nick got a bottle of wine from Gettysburg.
• Juliana received a coat, colored pencils and clothes.
• Angela's wish was granted when she opened her Carson Wentz jersy.
• Ray and Angela visited Washington's Crossing to see the reenactment of George Washington crossing the Delaware.
• Ray was interviewed on CBS 10. The interview was shown on the 11 O'clock news.
• Diane, Nick and Juliana visited dad at the DVVH.
• Tommy and Karen came for dinner. We seved pasta with meatballs and sausage.
• Dec. 27th
• Visited dad on his birthday at the DVVH.
• Dec. 31st
• Ray and Diane stayed home an ordered a pizza. Watched the movie Unbreakable
• Nick and Steph went out with their friends.
• Juliana went down the shore with Tim's family.
• Angela went to the movies with her friend.
• January 1st, 2018
• Visited dad at the DVVH.
• Had roast pork for dinner.
• January 4th, 2018
• Angela started her new job as a Classroom Assistant at the Comly Elementary scho0l.

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• 2018
  • November 22nd
  • Thanksgiving (very nice) at home with Diane, Nick, Juliana, Angela.
  • Dined on turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables.
  • Desert: apple, pumpkin, custard, and mince pies.
  • Watched football.
  • November 23rd
  • Attended comedy show at FOP lounge for Mary Kate's Legacy.
  • December 5thd
  • My cousin Maria notified me that on december 3rd, my uncle fell and broke his hip and is in the hospital.
  • December 7th - 8th
  • Diane went on Christmas house tour in Doylestown. She did not like it.
  • Ray let Angela drive him to Shady Maple for breakfast.
  • Ray and Diane went to the movies in Ambler. After words they stopped at a house on Butler Pike that had the best christmas lights they had evre seen.
  • December 14th
  • Nick took Ray to the 76ers game for his birthday.
  • December 16th
  • Ray took Angela to the Brandywine River Museum.
  • Diane made Italian soup for his birthday.
  • December 20th
  • Ray had his Retirement Exit Counseling session where he filled his papers for retirement. His last day of work for the Philadelphia School District will be July 1st 2019.
  • December 23th
  • Ray and Diane visited with Frank and Michelle.
  • December 24th
  • Ray picked Juliana up from BJ's at 6:00 PM. Light snow fell on the way home.
  • Ray, Diane, Julians and Anglea enjoyed a dinner of 7 fishes. Nick had Dinner at Stephany's house.
  • Tim came over after dinner.
  • December 25th
  • Opened gifts:
  • Ray receivd a hand made scarf from Juliana, ND sweatshirt from Nick, Eagles display from Angela, Phillies shirt from Diane.
  • Diane enjoyed an iPhone from the kids and perfume and a cashmier sweater from Ray.
  • Nick got tickets to the 76ers / Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.
  • Juliana received a art suppplies.
  • Angela's recieved a new sweater.
  • Ray and Angela attended the re-enactment of George Washington crossing the Delaware. Because of the strong current, the re-enactors were not allowed to cross the river.
  • Chicken scalopini was served for dinner. Steph came over for dinner and Angela wen to Joe's house.
  • Ray and Diane went to Katies for dessert.
  • December 31st
  • While Diane was cooking egg plant parmesagn, the coil in the oven broke and started a small fire in the oven until Ray closed the circuit.
  • Angela went over Joes for New Years Eve. Nick and Stephanie went out with friends. Juliana went over her friends. Ray and Diane saw the movie "The Green Book" at the Regal Warrington. It was very good.
  • January 1st, 2019
  • Ray, Diane and Juliana went for a walk in Tyler park. The park was crowded because of a 5K race.
  • Had roast pork for dinner.

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• 2019
  • Nov 7th
  • After over 24 years we moved out of our home on Stevens Road. The movers came in the morning and loaded the truck. They were done by early afternoon. That evening we slept at the Holiday Inn on Steet Road in Warminster. We had a nice dinner at the Warminster diner.
  • Nov 8th
  • We made settlement at 10 A.M. on our Stevens Road house. Everything went well.
  • At 12 noon we closed on 700 Warminster Road. The movers arrived at 1:15 and we were moved in by 4:30 P.M.
  • Spent our first day unpacking. Had a nice dinner at the Warminster diner.
  • Nov 16th
  • Our new gas oven that we purchased at Sears was delivered.
  • Nov 25th
  • We had our first Thanksgiving dinner at our new home.
  • Atended by Ray, Diane, Juliana, Angela, and Aunt Blanche.
  • The turkey was delicious. Maybe the best I ever had.
  • Tim and Rino came over after dinner.
  • Nov 27th
  • Went to Peddler's village. It was too crowded Never go on the weekend after Thanksgiving.
  • Dec. 14th
  • Steven notified me that Donna is 10 weeks pregnant. Dined on home made Italian wedding soup for Ray's birthday. Juliana's friend made a home made Italian rum cake
  • Dec. 15th
  • Diane and Karen baked Christmas cookies.
  • Dec. 17th
  • Rich and Sinonet brought us a very nice pound cake.
  • Juliana has been working diligently painting Christmas ornaments. She did one for Miss Sarah Collins of Yorkshire, England. Below are the comments of Miss Collins:
  • Sarah Collins: Ah wow! How fabulous is that?! I love it! Your Daughter is so talented! The video that you have put together is really great! I would love you to send it. Merry Christmas to you both and a huge thank you for your kindness. I will treasure it xx
  • Sarah Collins Facebook Comment: It was so lovely to read a message telling me that one of my followers Daughter (Juliana Pascali) who is a very talented artist had taken the time to paint a beautiful wooden tree decoration, featuring my gorgeous dog Oxo. Hope you can view the video to see it in the making. Thank you so much Ray and Juliana, I love it! xxx
  • Sarah Collins: Thank you ever so much! I so look forward to receiving it in the New Year! You’re both so kind and thoughtful and I thank you both for that. Here’s hoping you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year with the family xxx
  • Dec. 21
  • Went out to dinner with a Frank, Michelle, Amilia, Dave and two of their friends. The food was very good. (See Notes).
  • Dec. 22th
  • Had a family dinner at our house with Michael, Amy, Katie, Nick, Steph, Juliana and Angela. Watched the Eagles beat the Cowboys. (Great time)
  • Dec. 24th
  • Had fish for dinner. It was just me diane and Angela. Angela went to church at 6P.M. It was a very quiet Christmas eve but very nice as well.
  • Dec. 25th (see notes)
  • Ray and Diane attended mass at Our Lady of Good Council.
  • Ray and Angela visited Washington's Crossing to see the reenactment of George Washington crossing the Delaware. It was a nice day so it was very crowded. We arrived just before 11 A.M. The currents were not strong so they actually crossed the river.
  • Opened gifts:
  • Ray & Diane received a gift card to Piero's, and memeberships to the Ambler theater.
  • Steph gave Ray and Diane a gift card to Augusto's.
  • Diane enjoyed a new toaster oven from Tim.
  • Nick got cologne, tee shirt and hat.
  • Juliana received a art desk.
  • Angela's got coloring books, pens, T-shirt and a shaw wrap, as well as an Addidas jacket.
  • Aunt Blanche,Tommy and Karen came for dinner. We served Ham.
  • Dec. 27th
  • Diane and Karen went to the Register of Wills office.
  • Dec. 30th
  • Karl and Shelly came over for a diner of Chicken scollopine.
  • Dec. 31st
  • Ray and Diane stayed home an watched Mad Men.
  • Juliana stayed with Tim and Rhino.
  • Angela went to a church event with her friends.
  • January 1st, 2018
  • Watched football.
  • Ray, Diane Juliana and Angela had Chicken for dinner.
  • January 4th, 2018
  • Frank, Michelle and Gabby visited

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• 2020
  • November 6
    • Ray and Diane dined at the Warminster Diner to celebrate our first year in our house.
  • November 23
    • Purchase a new Christmas tree.
  • November 26
    • We had our second Thanksgiving dinner at our new home. The first was shortly after we moved in 2019
    • Atended by Ray, Diane, Juliana, Angela.
    • We had our second Thanksgiving dinner at our new home.
  • November 14
    • diane tested positive for COVID. Her symptoms were mild: loss of smell, aches.
  • December 9
    • Angela was notified by her Air Force recruiter that she is scheduled for basic training on December 29th.
  • December 14
    • Ray's birthday. Dined on Italian meatbll soup with Diane, Juliana and Angela. Received Idina Menzel Christmas CD and cordial cheriies.
  • December 16
    • We got hit with a powerful noreaster that blanketed us with ovr 6 inches of heavy snow.
  • December 23
    • Ray received a box of HO vintage trains from Cousin Dennis.
  • December 24
    • Dropped off gifts for Aunt Blaunche but we could not visit because of Covid.
    • Had a quiet dinner with Diane and Angela of shrimp, and scallops over rice.
  • December 25
    • Exchanged gifts in the morning:
    • Ray received:
      • Killing crazy Horse book from Angela
      • Eagles Flag & bottle of Amaretto from Juliana
      • Archbishop Ryan shirt from Nick
      • Underwear,socks, bottle of brandy from Diane
    • Diane received:
      • A new phone from Angela,Juliana and Nick
      • Two premium bottles of wine from Ray
    • Angela received:
      • Air Force jacket
      • Duffle bag
      • Envelops, stamps, and pens
    • Juliana received:
      • Power Drill
      • Two sweaters and sweat pants
      • Pair of jeans
      • Crocks
    • Nick received:
      • Pajamas
      • Two pairs of pajama pants
      • Jalen Hursts Eagles t-shirt
      • Old Spice kit
    • Steph received:
      • Waffle maker
      • Pajamas
      • Bath and Body Works gift set
    • Tim received:
      • Playstation game
      • Socks
    • Diane and Ray received:
      • From Nick and Steph: $50 Tony's gift certificate
      • From Tim: Bottle of Wine
    • Had a nice family diner with: Ray, Diane, Nick, Steph, Juliana and Angela.
    • Diner of ham(delicious!) potatoes and vegetables
  • December 26
    • Had turkey dinner for Angela's last supper befor leaving for basic training.
    • Attended by Ray, Diane, Tim, Juliana, and Angela
    • Had a nice visit from Frank and Michele
  • December 27
    • Took Angela to the cemetary to visit Mom and Dad's grave.
    • At 3:30 P.M. we dropped Angela off at the Air Force recruiter's office, where she will leave for basic training.
  • December 28
    • The phone rank at 3 A.M. it was Angela laughing and gigling, being her usual self.
  • December 29
    • Angela left Fort Dix by 10 A.M for the airport. She landed in San Antonio in the evening and sent us contact information. we do not expect to hear fromher for 4 weeks.
  • December 31
    • Diane called her new cousin Judy for the first time.
    • Just Ray and Diane. Turkey soup for dinner. Watched Wonderwoman movie. It was terrible so we did not finish it. Dark Shadows and Honeymooners reruns instead. Went to bed laughing.
  • January 1
    • Just Ray and Diane. Dined on roasted pork. Watched some prety good bowl gmes.

  Summary of 2020:
  While most would agree that 2020 was not a very good year there were some positives. Nick got a new job that he is happy with. Juliana graduated from college and was able to obtain employment. She also did very well with her pet portraits. Anglea enlisted in the United States Air Force. Most important, in spite of the pandemic, we all remained safe and healthy.

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• 2021
  • Nov 25th
  • We had Thanksgiving dinner at our house.
  • Attended by Ray, Diane, Juliana, Tim and Rhino.
  • Nick came home from South Carolina and stayed with us for the weekend but had dinner at Stefanie's house.
  • Angela had Thanksgiving with friends at Germany. We placed her military picture at the dinner table.
  • The turkey was very good. It was served with potatoes, string beams and cranbery sauce.
  • We had blueberry pie for dessert. It was one of the best.
• Dec. 12th
• Ray and Diane went to Peddlers Village. It looked really nice but it was very crowded.
• Dec. 14th
• Ray turned 60. For his birthday he received a box of oranges and a Christmas CD. Juliana gave him a very nice pot for his African violets. Angela called from Germany and Nick from South Carolina.
• Dec. 16th
• Ray, Diane and Juliana took a ride looking at Christmas lights..
• Dec. 18th
• Angela arrived from Germany. She did not have a good flight. When she arrived at the Frankfurt airport they told her that her COVID test was not valid. She was required to take a different COVID test that cost $300. The delay caused her to miss her connecting flight to Zurich. The good news was that she was able to get on another flight and still make it in time to make her connecting flight from Zurich to Philadelphia. The bad news is they lost her luggage.
• Dec. 19th
• I was awaken by a crunching sound coming from the kitchen at 2 AM. Turned out to be Angela eating a bowl of cerial. It was breakfast time in Germany.
• Dec. 20th
• Angela and Ray went to the Brandywine River Museum. The museum lost most of its ornaments in the fall due to a flood from the huricane. The train display was pretty awesome as usual.
• Dec. 21
• Angela and Ray went to vist the cemetary. Angela and Diane went to dinner with Karen and Tommy.
• Dec. 23th
• Angela needed to be tested for COVID as a flight requirement for her return trip to Germany. Appointments were mandatory so she made an appointment for 5 PM. When she arrived they said that they ran out of testing kits because of the large amount of people who walked in during the day. So much for following rules.
• Juliana tested positive for COVID. She has cold like symptoms.
• Dec. 24th
• Nick and Stephanie flew in this morning from South Carolina. They will spend Christmas Eve at Stephanies house and visit with us on Christmas day. Juliana was sick. She tested positive for COVID and quarintined herself at their new house. Angela went to church at 6P.M. then spent the evening with her friend. Rat and Diane enjoyed a dinner of shrimp, salmon and spaghetti.
• Dec. 25th
• Nick came in the early afternoon. Juliana stayed with tim because she had COVID.
• Opened gifts:
• Ray & Diane received a gift card to Tony's from Stephanie.
• Nick gave Ray a puzzle of the Flyers.
• Juliana gave Ray a CD player and Diane a hand made fruit bowl.
• The kids gave Diane an apple ipod.
• Angela got socks and gloves and plane fare from Germany.
• Juliana received pots, bathroom towles, coffee mug stand and rugs.
• Nick was given plane tickets, pajamas, a cutting board and a dish towel.
• Ray gave Diane three shirts and Channel #5 perfume..
• For dinner we had turkey, potatoes, stuffing and vegetables.
• After dinner Nick took diane to Urgent Care. She hurt the inside part of her knee and it swelled a bit.
• Dec. 26th
• Angela departed for Germany.
• Dec. 27th
• Ray picked up Juliana's Christmas tree ant Gaspers. Diane went out to breakfast with Michele.
• It's a Christmas miracle! Angela's lost luggage arrived from Germany. Too bad she left yesterday.
• Diane went wedding dress shoping with Stephanie and her mom.
• Dec. 28th
• Ray and Diane went to see Juliana at her house.
• Dec. 31st
• Ray and Diane stayed home an watched football.
• Juliana stayed with Tim and Rhino.
• Angela celbrated New Years eve in Germany. she called us at 6 PM. It was New Years in Germany.
• Lots of fireworks at midnight.
• January 1st, 2022
• Watched football with Nick.
• Ray, Diane Juliana Nick and Stephanie had stuffed peppers for dinner.
• January 2nd
• Took Nick and Stepnanie to the airport. Not a bad rid. Ray is starting to get good ant this but lets not make it a habit. Their flight went well with one exception - they lost One of Steph's suitcases

Summary of 2021:
In spite of the drama, overall, we had a very pleasant Christmas. It was nice to have the entire family together even if it was for a short time.

• November 19
  • Nick and Stefany arrived to stay for the week. It was a little cold and they are not used to the cold. They both looked like they were freezing.
  • Nick and Stefany gave Ray his Christmas present - a very nice vintage Notre Dame jacket.
• November 22
  • Diane had a great day with Stefany. they went to the wedding nenue, florist, picke dup her dress, and cake testing.
• November 24
  • Had a very nice Thanksgiving dinner with Tim and Juliana.
• November 26
  • Watched football with Nick. Michigan beat Ohio St and South Carolina defeated Clemson in an upset.
• December 2
  • Angela went to Poland with her church group in Germany to distribute food to Ukrainian refuges..
• December 3
  • Diane and Ray went to the Keswick theater to see Martina McBride in the Joy of Christmas.
• December 10
  • Juliana moved into her new house.
• December 14
  • Ray's birthday. Had a very nice dinner at the george Washington Inn. Diane gave Ray a Philadelphia Stars t-shirt and camo hoodie.
• December 24
  • Juliana and Tim came over for a turkey dinner.
• December 25
  • Exchanged gifts in the morning:
  • Ray received:
    • Notre Dame puzzle, wool socks, flannell shirt, and sweat pants
    • Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, 76ers cups from Juliana and Tim
  • Diane received:
    • a bottle of perfume
  • Angela received:
    • $1000
    • Pajamas
  • Juliana and Tim received:
    • $200
    • Items for house
    • Pajamas
  • Nick and Steph received:
    • Pajamas
    • $200
  • Ray took Diane and Karen to the airport in the early afternoon. The plane took off for Germany at 6pm with no delays.
  • Ray had soup for dinner and watched Mr. Mcgoo cartoon.
• December 26
  • Diane arrived in Germany at 7AM.
  • Ray had soup for dinner.
• December 31
  • Ray warched bowl games and had soup for diner.
• January 1
  • Diane returned from Germany.

Summary of 2022:
Ray and Diane visited Nicholas and Stefany in Charleston. They also visited Niagra Falls and completed their Great Lakes tour with Ray swiming in Lale Erie and Ontario. Juliana move into her new House. Angela took trips to Greece, spain and distributed food in Poland. Diane visited Angela in Germany.