We noted that within our Ballentrae Community in Port St Lucie, 3 homes had people that were also neighbors in the community of Aquia Harbour in Stafford, VA years ago. Bonnie Scanlin was going to have John and Jane Malatak, former Aquia neighbors, now living in Tennessee, stop by for a visit. She quickly found a host of other past Aquia neighbors that now live in Florida, and we planned an “Aquia Harbour in Florida” get together. Held at the Bolin’s and Bonnie Scanlin’s place, it was a blast. We caught up on activities and all those old age aches and pains, and realized we still remembered how to enjoy a Bloody Mary. The group included: Randy and Barbara Semper, Bonnie Scanlin, Darrell and Claudia Edgar, Fred and Dorene Hall, Terry and Brenda Tychan, Brenda’s sister and husband Erin (Erin’s mother from England was visiting them), Sandie Doucette, Joe and Sandy Laverine and John and Jane Malatak from Tennessee. We also realized that most of the group were also members of the Aquia Harbour Yacht Club, with 6 of the group being a past Commodore of the club. Bonnie Scanlin sponsored cocktails at her place and Carey Bolin fixed dinner for the group at the Bolin’s place a short walk away. The out of town people were spread out between the Bolin’s, Tychan’s and Bonnie’s place for the night. A great time to catch up with good friends! We just may do it again next year.
Phil, Carey, and Bonnie, thanks for hosting the Aquia Harbour gathering. You all were perfect hosts. Food was delicious, drinks were plentiful. I good time was had by all.