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Sep 8th - A Special day

September 10, 2025
Greetings foolish mortals.  I know it's a day late but I was super busy yesterday so I am updating the site tonight.

September 8th is a special day for the BBP.  It saw us join the United States Navy as a young, naive 18 year old kid who was leaving home for the first time.  Getting at the recruiter at 0500 on Monday morning and going to the Tampa MEPs station where we were sworn in as a member of the Navy to uphold and protect the constitution of the United States of America.  It is an oath I still hold dear and serve.  The ironic thing of all this is that I am now again, a sworn in member of the United States Navy as a civilian and I will continue to serve and protect the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, including orange ones.

The second time September 8th came into play in my world was in 1998 when I re-entered college to start along the path I am in now.  I graduated with highest honors with a 3.98 GPA and immediately went to work for Intel.

So happy September 8th to the BBP.  He has done much and accomplished even more in the past 39 years.

Until next time...

BBP out!!! 

Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

Sep 1st - Welcome to September

September 2, 2025
Greetings foolish mortals and welcome to September.  Well, the birthday month is over and we are back home after nearly a week in SoCal.

August was a great month, as always, and now we're looking at the best time of year.  The Halloween events have started here at Universal Orlando.  Also starting at Epcot, is the Food and Wine Festival.  While I missed the opening days and nights of these events, I will be visiting both.

Just a quick update so until next time...

BBP out!!!
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

August 12th - Happy Birthday!!!

August 12, 2025
Greetings foolish mortals and Happy Birthday to the BBP!!!  Another year around the sun is complete and a new journey begins.  As a famous quote once said:

To live is the greatest adventure!!!

To all who wished me a happy birthday, thank you.  It's been a good day.

Until next time...

BBP out!!!
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

Aug 1st - The best month is here

August 2, 2025
Welcome foolish mortals to the best month of them all...August.  This is the month the BBP was born into this world and even though it's hot as hell, there is much room for celebration.

Getting ready to start the party that will last the full month.  Hopefully, things will cool down a little bit.  Tonight is actually a pleasant evening with a decent breeze and maybe another storm.  We shall see how it plays out.

Gonna post some more through the month...I mean it.

So until then...

BBP out!!!...
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

July 22nd - Special Day

July 23, 2025
Welcome foolish mortals to a very special day.  Today, 14 years ago, the sweetest, most loving grandmother left this world.  While I have several days in my life that have unique meaning to each one, this is one that means a lot to me in terms of my grandmother.  I was, unfortunately, unable to see her one last time before she left but I know she went peacefully and I've said my goodbyes and have spoken to her on several occasions.  She is always in my heart and thoughts.

I love you and miss y...
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

July 1st - July’s here

July 1, 2025
Greetings foolish mortals and welcome to July. 

Well last month was a busy and crazy one for the BBP. Finally got into our house and have now been working on trying to get things in place. However, that is a slow process and I’m in no rush as there’s no lease or anything that has me set against time. Enjoying the moment. 

We are now full blown into summer and hurricane season. Not enjoying these hot days but looking forward to the evolution of the theme parks transforming into Halloween eve...
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

June 23rd - Happy birthday

June 23, 2025
Greetings foolish mortals.  Today is a special day though a bit sad too.  Today is mom's birthday and it's the third one she's been away.  I know my dad misses her tremendously and I know all of us in the family do too.  

Happy birthday mom.  You are loved and missed.


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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

June 22nd - Home!!!

June 22, 2025
Greetings, foolish mortals!!!  Today the BBP Is officially in his home. We closed Friday morning after numerous weeks of issues that kept popping up by the lender or someone who is just determined to stop us from buying this house. It was stressful, frustrating, aggravating, and so much more but luckily we saw it through And now have a home. Finished closing out the apartment today and unfortunately the office is closed on Sunday so I’m going to have to take my keys tomorrow after work. Tod...
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

June 2nd - Welcome to hurricane season

June 2, 2025
Welcome foolish mortals to another hurricane season.  They've reported this is going to be more active than last year so we shall see as we got hit twice in a matter of weeks.  

Not really in the best of moods as my house buying has hit a last minute snag and really irritated me.  I'm dealing with that uncertainty and it's gotten me pretty pissed.

On top of the house stuff, I once again, got denied by the VA.  I swear, what do I have to do to get them to listen?  I'm so sick of all this and jus...
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

May 2nd - A house

May 3, 2025
Greetings foolish mortals.  Exciting news!!!

The BBP has bought a house!!!  Looked at a house yesterday, really liked it and submitted an offer.  It was an aggressive offer and showed the sellers I was serious.  Got a call from my realtor around 9:30 and he said I probably wouldn't mind him calling late for what he had to tell me.  My offer was accepted!!!  Wired the escrow over today and will begin the process with inspection and all that fun stuff.  Can't wait to be finally done with renting...
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 
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