Best coffee in Charleston
- best place for sunrise at Kanawha State Forest. Overlook Rock
LA – Beaches in Winter
LA-Hermosa Beach-Ultimate Beach House
Wilmington with the boys
Wilmington – Baby Cole and Dad snoozin’
Mom, Andy and I at Deep Creek Lake
Swallow Falls at Deep Creek Lake
Otter that T and I saw at Stonewall Jackson Lake. There were four adults total. This one is munching on a fish!
Plus we saw an Osprey. See it at the top of the tree?
Great Friends and Great Times!
Kure Beach 2007
The handsome “Baby Cole” Ivady!
The best way to see the Intracoastal Waterway, thanks Ivady family 
A campground isn’t a REAL campground without goats…
Jimmy Buffett anyone?
My first Oncology appointment.
Thanks to Sean and Susan for the lovely flowers.
My second hospital pass, feeding the ducks at Coonskin Park.
July 23, 2007 at 9:51 am
Chip, just wanted to check on you this moring and tell you I was thinking of you and you are in my prayers…..Deb
July 24, 2007 at 1:07 am
just to let you know, we want to call… are you up for it?? if you are, just email me.. we don’t want to bother you if you are feeling tired.. or you could just call us in the evening if you would like to chat.. we are thinking of you often & will continue to pray..
i believe that your village is LARGE & will lift you up to be healed. no one deserves it more than you.. your positivity is a gift to the world & i am proud to call you friend.. you are a TRUE blessing… xoxo jen aka: j-dogg
July 24, 2007 at 3:34 pm
HELLO CHIP AND KATE,
GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOUR WBC COUNT IS DOWN. ALSO GLAD TO HEAR THERE ARE SOO MANY PEOPLE LOOKING OUT FOR YOU. I’LL TRY TO GIVE YOU A CALL THIS EVENING. CHAR AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU GUYS SOON.
LT
August 9, 2007 at 10:04 am
Chip,
I have been following your progress through the blog and the thoughts and prayers of all your many friends have obviously been working in your favor. Not only in the good news about your WBC, but in the quality of life and the relationship you share with Kate.
I have deliberately kept clear, knowing that you have your hands full with friends and family, but have had you on several prayer chains in my church since the beginning.
I would like to say hello by phone and offer my best wishes in person. When you’re up to it, and have a spare moment, drop me aline and let me know when it would be a good time to call.
My prayers and warmest regards,
Vic
August 17, 2007 at 9:59 am
Great photos, Chip! Baby Cole is a beautiful child. I’m not sure I can endorse ’stinkpotter’ boating in any scenario, but I’ll agree that being on the water is better than being on dry land.
The goats look like they’re peeking in and asking, “Hey, gotta sec?” Completely hilarious!
Christy
August 24, 2007 at 6:39 pm
It’s been a crazy week between work and Dave Pulice and his family visited me this week. So I’m pretty tired with work and play. Just like I said last time life is too short to let anything get in the way of what you want to do so do it!!! I hope you beat this thing you definitely no matter what gotta keep your mind right through this whole thing it makes a big difference and talk to as many people as possible. I read your reply I know my mom approves of my life it just sucks that we cant talk back abd forth I still talk to her alot and cry every few days or so thinking of different moments. My dad drives me crazy with all his negativity but my family and friends our my castle I dont know what I would do without them.
September 1, 2007 at 5:35 pm
I’m taking a little break between lunch and dinner its labor day weekend here very busy. Just read up on some of your last entries. Broke back sone funny memories of birthday’s past. Like my 20th when we had that huge party in in my house with the bands. That house should never have made it through that I think the ceiling was giving in. Also remember when we through that idiot Mark off the porch and down the stairs. Those were the care free days. I also passed your email to Mike in Las vegas Im sure he will drop you a line. What was the name of that bar where he used to play? I cant remember for the life of me. Have you ever heard from KC I often think about what happened to him. Happy belated birthday hope you continue to have strong days. Talk to you soon.
September 2, 2007 at 1:38 am
hey chip, mike from las vegas here. jason gave me the address. you look exactly the same man, jay was right.. listen , got to stay positive and you’ll be great …. that’s the key to life, and a little good music ,,,,of course. take it easy chip and i’ll talk to ya soon…
September 3, 2007 at 9:17 pm
chip, blast from the past,chad swaim, Ivady gave me this address today, also he told me about your diagnosis. This can be beaten. Just keep your head up, stay strong, and think positive (from the looks of this site,it looks like you are doing just that). Well anyway, I just wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you. Take care and keep fighting. Later , chad
September 5, 2007 at 6:21 pm
Ive added some new people to your list figured you would enjoy hearing from Chad and Mike those are a few of the people I still keep in contact with on a regular basis. I told you that Dave Pulice and his family cane down a few weeks ago. We had many fun family adventures. Also Cole has been picked to try out on One Tree Hill the tv series. We have given some of his pictures to Screen Gem studios and they called the other day. Who knows maybe he can make some money$$$. He is getting so big starting to talk I had an outburst on the boat the other day and Cole repeated the “F” word. I really hope this isnt goingto be his first word.
September 6, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Cole had cast tryouts foe the series “One Tree Hill” I bet he will make it maybe he will be famous. Regardless he can look back on the experience.
September 7, 2007 at 11:12 am
Yeah for baby Cole!!!
How exciting.!!
Chip and I can say…”we knew him when…”
We’ve got our fingers crossed – good luck baby Cole!
September 10, 2007 at 12:19 pm
I called KC a couple of times yesterday. He did not answer maybe he was sleeping or working. Sounds like things have been going better try and stay doing normal activities just dont push it too hard. Lots of rest plus a good nutritional diet our probably very helpful. My birthday is this Thursday Im gonna try and celebrate for at least a week mentally thanks to you.
September 11, 2007 at 11:51 am
MORE PICS PLEASE!!!!
I KNOW PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE OTTERS!
WE WOULD BE LUCKY TO EVER SEE THAT AGAIN.
MUCH LOVE
T
September 14, 2007 at 2:02 am
Thanks for the birthday wish I had a good time. We went out to eat at a fine dining restaurant the food was good the service was so so. Of course I told them about it. It didnt go over very well but we did spend almost a thousand dollars between seven of us. I also cried today talking to my mom on my birthday. But that is to be expected I guess. Do I have a problem all my friends brought me every form of crown possible? No life is too short enjoy it while you can. Love Jason P.S. I talked to KC it was nice to talk to an old friend it seems like we never lost a beat.
September 14, 2007 at 9:40 pm
I guess if Jason is posting, I should add to the mix!
Chip, I have been keeping up with your postings but have not had the time to drop a line. Amy, Bella and I are thinking about you.
See ya!
Steve
September 15, 2007 at 8:54 am
Your new pics are awesome. Makes me wish I were there!
Love, Mom
September 15, 2007 at 11:48 am
When my mom was sick she used one of those 7 day pill containers like when your a senior citizen. Also its definetely to have your partner in the loop of when and what your taking as Im sure she is. Some of those drugs are very harsh and make you forgetful. While we are getting up do you have Stevo new number I used to have it. Take care go Steelers.
September 20, 2007 at 7:24 pm
It’s never fun going to the dentist but in a sick way I always feel relaxed at rhe dentist but I’ve also never had a cavity in my life. I little bit of pain is like a drug sometimes its weird. Anyway I talked to Stevo for about an hour the other day and we vowed to keep in contact at least once a month. Either I will go up there or he would like to visit down here sometime soon. Its been nice to catch up you know you were good friends when you dont talk for awhile but when you do its like you never stopped talking. There’s a magnet on our frig from one of Heather’s friends that says” friends are like stars they are always there even if you cant see them” I aways thought that was nice. Continue doing what you do sounds like everything has kinda been the same for awhile. Give me a call sometime soon.
September 24, 2007 at 7:51 pm
Hey Chip,
It was great talking to you after all these years. I’m terrible about staying in touch with friends. That’s something I’m trying to improve on. So expect to hear from me much more now that I have your number. Anyway, I wish nothing but the best for you. You have lots of people in your corner. Next time I’m in WV (probably Christmas), maybe Laura and I can take a pit stop in Charleston and we can all hang out. Take care man!
Talk to you soon,
Matt
October 3, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Hi Chip, this is Kim (Nicole’s cousin)…I just got the address to your page. I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but pleased to hear things are going well/ looking up. I wish you the best of luck….
You will be in our prayers, take care.
Kim
PS: We moved from TN to SC…glad to be out of “Dolly” country! The sushi is better here!
October 4, 2007 at 6:45 pm
Those pictures look fantastic I miss those days of hiking and camping. Still working on my wife I think I got her especially if there a bathroom and shower near by. Cole will be into that within the next few year’s. There are several islands off shore which lots of people camp out on cant wait to do that. My father inlaw from Ohio has been in all week we played tourist in Wilmington all week. Fishing, boating, site seeing, out to dinner, and a couple of historic carriage rides pretty much sums it up. What else Cole got his first haircut yesterday we had too he had a sweet beachy mullet working. Seems like your doing well. Nice to get back to my regular schedule!
October 6, 2007 at 6:18 pm
One more Saturday night. It has been a busy weekend at Bluewater this is a big time for wedding in October the weather is awesome. We have 5 wedding here alone this weekend. Lots of prep and mental planning when you get to the day its all execution. Anything new on your end? Seth graduates this May can you believe that I guess we are getting old. Do you ever hear from Brian Sambuco or Tony Robinson I know Brian was living outside of Charlotte. Anyway one more weding to go and Im going to pick up Cole and go home.
October 17, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Just saying hello still hectic Heather is in the process of moving the bridal shop. We may possibly lok into buying it. Everything else has been going good. Cole was sick last week that was interesting since that was the first time really. Want to plan a trip to Las vegas to see Mike in January perhaps. Talk to KC every couple of weeks usually about football and what not. Glad things seem to be going good. Say hello to Kate from us. Hope to see you soon.
December 23, 2007 at 12:56 pm
Hey Chip Merry Christmas glad to hear you are still doing well. Be careful about your gall bladder keep a close eye on that stuff. Thats where we found a lot of problems with my mom. This Christmas will be weird first one without my mom. Cole is getting big. He is really starting to chatter he will enjoy Christmas for sure opening things and what not. Dpesnt understand the concept though Im sure. Sorrry about getting back with my address. 5101 GATE POST LANE WILMINGTON NC 28412. Also Steve Simon is coming down in April. Im looking forward to that my inlaws are going to Italy for the month so we are all gonna stay there. Ill be able to keep the boat docked up there. Hopefully we can all get together you, KC, and Matty.
August 15, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Your blog is interesting!
Keep up the good work!
November 3, 2008 at 10:35 am
Chip,
It is so good to know where and how you are. This is my first attempt at a blog so hope this goes through. Your pictures are awesome. Would love to hear from you.
Love ya,
Arlene VanAlsburg Dittberner