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Sunday, December 5, 2010
We're Safe...for this year at least!!
Lots of people claim they wouldn't want to make Florida their retirement home because of our hurricanes.
They are awful...and I've lived through a couple...and it wasn't pleasant. Actually scary to say the least, especially when you've lost your power for 8 days...and the nights are sooooo very dark.
There's a song I used to sing to myself during these periods...."Hello Darkness My Old Friend--I've Come to Be With You Again".
Anyway, High Point, my development discovered the way to prevent the horrors of hurricanes....they bought a generator....and I pass this everyday on my way to our pool, and it's the best un-used thing we own.
The batteries are patiently waiting...my propane grill is properly full...my hurricane lamps fit nicely on my end table....and the battery fan is hidden safely away in a closet.
So....I'll use my cans of tuna and my salmon..spread my peanut butter on some of the bread that I've frozen away...for when it was needed.
Yippee......I won't worry for another year.
They are awful...and I've lived through a couple...and it wasn't pleasant. Actually scary to say the least, especially when you've lost your power for 8 days...and the nights are sooooo very dark.
There's a song I used to sing to myself during these periods...."Hello Darkness My Old Friend--I've Come to Be With You Again".
Anyway, High Point, my development discovered the way to prevent the horrors of hurricanes....they bought a generator....and I pass this everyday on my way to our pool, and it's the best un-used thing we own.
The batteries are patiently waiting...my propane grill is properly full...my hurricane lamps fit nicely on my end table....and the battery fan is hidden safely away in a closet.
So....I'll use my cans of tuna and my salmon..spread my peanut butter on some of the bread that I've frozen away...for when it was needed.
Yippee......I won't worry for another year.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
The Event!
A few weeks ago, or I should go back about a month ago, I received a precious bejeweled invitation to Ruth Fagan's 85 birthday party. Now to look at my friend, you'd never believe that this was this special birthday. In fact, Ruth didn't think so either...because written on her birthday (loaded with calories) cake was written....Happy 75th! And she's absolutely right..today's 85th is ten years going back counter clockwise. Actually, truth be told, Ruth looks much younger than that and her wardrobe attests to this.
I was really looking forward to this.....event of the season.
To find Ruth's house, her friend Faye went to the dollar store and bought 2 beautiful helium balloons which she hung on Ruth's outdoor post...announcing to her guests...you're here...you've arrived!
Ruth hired Cornelius, our High Point employee, to help serve and clean up...along with entertaining because he has a beautiful voice.....and he sang a touching gospel number that he has recorded.
This wasn't the only entertainment of the evening....two members of Temple Beth El entertained us with music and a darling skit.
Ruth had filled up her whole house with friends and relatives.......and we all really pigged out on all the food catered by 3 G's restaurant.
Ruth had ordered so much that I was invited back the next day to eat leftovers much to my delight.
We all had such a good time that we stayed about 4 hours which is a long time when your hostess is exhausted.
The guests left with a large 'goodie bag' filled with all kinds of delightful presents.
My greatest present is the lasting delicious memory of this special party...wih this special friend...and the enthusiasm and joy she put into this party.
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