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He Likes Me! He Really, Really Likes Me!

February 28, 2012 /

I was starting to get concerned.  I mean, I’m the Governor’s advisor and all, but lately, Chris and I, well, we’ve lost touch with each other.  Ever since that special weekend we shared last November, it’s like he’s been avoiding me, but Chris finally broke the chill between us and wrote me this letter, you know, to let me know how he really feels about me, and our relationship…

State of New Jersey

Office of the Governor
PO Box 001
Trenton, NJ 08625-0001

Chris Christie
Governor

February 7, 2012

Mr. Robert Walto
Pack Number 59

Dear Mr. Walto:

In honor of National Boy Scout Week, I wanted to thank you and your troop for the
invaluable work you do to positively influence the lives of youth in your community.

Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has helped mold young men in a disciplined
environment, teaching them the fundamental principles of nature conservation, character
development and the importance of service in one’s community. This week’s celebration offers
an excellent opportunity to recognize the important role that scouting has played in our
communities for more than a century. Scouting has prepared countless youths for productive
lives by fostering within them the importance of citizenship, service and leadership. More than
anything else, however, scouting makes young people feel supported and fulfilled, and the
contribution you make is incalculable.

The future success of our State is contingent on the healthy development of our children
and I commend your efforts to build our next generation of leaders. It is an honor to be your
Governor.

Sincerely,

Chris Christie
Governor

He even signed it himself – I’m so relieved – I thought he wanted nothing to do with me, but I guess he really cares!

With Advisor Walto carefully watching his every move, can the White House be far behind?

November 7, 2011 /

Me and Chris… Chris and me… that’s right I was hanging with the Governor of New Jersey yesterday afternoon, at my son’s cross-country meet at Loantaka Brook Reservation in Morristown.  The meet was hosted by Assumption school, which is attended by the Governor’s daughters; one of them raced in the Girls 3rd and 4th grade race.

W. finished 23rd out of his field of 35, with a time of 11:39.2 for the 1.4 mile race, which was his highest placement this year.

Miles of Smiles

July 19, 2011 /

Got home a little over an hour ago; William is day-camping with Scouts next week, and I had to take him up to the camp for orientation and swim-check.  Round trip, it was 92 miles from our house.  The camp is near Stanhope, way out in Sussex County and not too far from the Delaware Water Gap.  It is not exactly in our backyard.  Total trip duration: about 3 1/2 hours.

However, the camp provides busing, and a stop is conveniently located not too far from Edith’s work.  The camp is still a thirty minute drive from the bus-stop, but it offers a lot of fun activities for the Cubs and Webelos – all the cool stuff that typical 10-year olds want to do but never get to do at home, like shoot arrows, BB guns, slingshots, climb up rock walls and ride down zip lines, etc.  Will also gets to work on some of his final achievements for his Arrow of Light badge.

Traffic on Route 80 slowed us down a bit, but we arrived in plenty of time to get done what we needed to.  On the way home, I decided to take a more scenic route, down 206 through Morris and Somerset counties.  Northwestern New Jersey is pretty rural, as well as fairly mountainous, and I have to admit I love driving on the back roads and admiring the scenic views of forested land, great big fields, and farms.  In Summer, it is all quite beautiful, and makes me appreciated how blessed that we are surrounded by it all.  Despite the many miles, it was worth the trip.

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