Timmy's Adventures in Winter Haven (from Molly)

Timm in 1970 (aged 7)

Another anecdote from sister Molly.

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Our days in Winter Haven were filled with swimming, playing and exploring with our neighborhood friends. There was a cow pasture, lake and a wood in the area. It was all being developed so we enjoyed it while we could. Timmy must have gone barefoot over most of the whole area. He loved to ride his bike and roam with his friends.

One day after school Timmy and some friends were out exploring around the lake. They found a campsite with a long dead campfire. Timmy decided to walk through the white ashes of the old campfire, barefoot. I still remember Timmy hobbling and howling down the street crying and screaming for help. Mrs. Sharp ran out to help him. Timmy had ended up burning the bottoms of both feet. Another incident in a long list of accidents that would become Timm’s contribution to family folklore.