30+ years ago when we decided to invest in some land in the
Randall area. We thought it would just be a camping getaway. At first that is
exactly what it was. Since it was (is) only 45 minutes from St.Cloud, we could
go up for a day or we could stay a weekend. It was pretty convenient.
Jump ahead 20 years and it was time to think about
retirement and where we planned to spend our time not working. An opportunity
in Randall surfaced and we (me mostly) seriously considered “The Land” a viable
possibility.
Jump ahead another 6 years and the decision was made. Our adventure
into retirement has been pretty well documented here on the blog. “The Land”
turned into “Peaceful Pines.” Each
time we leave, we want to be back and every time we return we can feel a sense
of relaxation wash over us.
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| Randall rush hour |
The small town environment brought Joyce back to her
roots.
It brought Gary to an environment to
explore a gazillion creative possibilities (lefse, anyone?) AND he gets to drive a tractor.
But there is more. Our small
town has revealed its character in a manner that neither Joyce nor I could have
imagined.
Randall has become a small town that is dedicated to the
memory of the people who serve and who have served our nation. It has a wonderful respect for the sacrifices of
the women and men who keep our nation safe and free.
Take, for example, the wall of honor on the local VFW, a place where one can come to see whom, in the
area, has served. The McDonalds (Thomas McDonald lineage) who have served are
here.
When I look at it, I feel a great sense of pride.
It is a stone and mortar tribute to
our patriotic family and the patriotic spirit of our community and our country.
3 comments:
I hope we can come visit you guys in Randall sometime!
Yay!!! I'm so glad it finally got up :) that's so exciting!!
It was fun just as a camping spot, then it became so much more, and the transformation was really fantastic to watch :)
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