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November 1st - Welcome to November

November 2, 2025
Greetings, foolish mortals. Well Halloween is over and we are now in the throes of the holiday season. While I’m sad that the Halloween season is over I’m excited for the Christmas season. October went by way too fast and I realized I only made one update, so hopefully I’ll be able to do a few more this month. 

Got a lot of things to do lots of things to plan and lots of things to accomplish before the end of the year. Looking forward to spending the holidays in my new house and enjoying some time. The weather is getting cooler so it’s really nice and pleasant.

Not much more going on, so this is going to be short and sweet.

Until next time…

BBP out!!!

Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

Oct 1st - Welcome to October and Happy Birthday!!!

October 1, 2025
Welcome foolish mortals...to October.  We are officially in the haunting month of the year.  Believe it or not, I have yet to hit one haunt this season.  Just been a rough portion of the year with costs and everything else adding up.  Looking to try to visit a few soon.  Maybe not the big ones as I'm not a fan of those crowds but there are plenty of smaller ones.

Today is also the 54th birthday of Walt Disney World.  I have visited it probably well over 1000 times.  I've been an annual pass ho...
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

September 30th - A day for rememberence

October 1, 2025
35 long years ago yet the memories are like yesterday. It’s been a year since I posted this and I swear it never gets easier. I’ve dreamt about Bill many times and in one he told me to release myself from my feelings of loss, guilt and many other emotions.
So what I’m going to do is mention a few funny and maybe not so funny memories I have. Maybe this is what my therapists meant. 

I remember we were having an AW picnic over near the carrier pier and Bill went in the port-a-let and a few...
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

Sep 2nd - One door closes but the world opens

September 10, 2025
Greetings foolish mortals.  Another momentous day in the world of the BBP was September 2nd, 2010.  This was the day where my technologically challenged boss decided the bank I was the IT Manager at, would be better off without my department as he was outsourcing us.  Needless to say, we were walked out of the operations center with no fanfare or any thanks.  We went and had a few drinks and the next day found out we were getting a pathetic severance package and that was it.  This was in the ...
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

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...
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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.

 
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