The Vanderwarks had a good time here. Unfortunately it was very windy and cold at the beach. They loved the next day at the pool.They left Saturday morning for N.C.. CarlyAnn cried as she wanted to stay. I got the house in order in time for the Hetricks and Hazzards (also from Frewsburg)to come for the afternoon. Of course that meant another trip to Alfie's restaurant.I think Greg Evans must see $$$$ when I walk in the door with friends and family.. He's a proud Grandpa now.
I didn't go out of the house Tuesday so went to the Moose in the evening to hear some of my friends sing Kareoke. Jerry has a great voice and used to sing with Big Bands in New York City. He sang for Red Skeleton when age 4.I left at 9pm because I wanted to get to bed early.When turning onto US! from Granada I almost hit a kid. He was black, his clothing was black, he had something in his ear, was singing and sashaying in my lane. I had to slam on my brakes and I wasn't going fast.I wonder what color his underwear was. Anyways, I thought how my life could have changed in one second. If I had hit him it would have been my fault for not having my car under control.It wouldn't have mattered that he should not have been there. Life is too good now for me to have any of this "crap" happen.
I did go to the Singles Dance last night at the Eagles. It was OK but so many of the snow birds have gone home that it's just not the same.I had lunch with Janice and then she, Don and I went for Chinese before the dance.
I'm going back to the Moose tonight to meet Ann and Frank from Jamestown. They go back home next week.I don't have anyone to dance with but we'll see what happens.
We're glad that Ron remembered that Greg is also a Mohr. I thought that maybe he and I were the two that were adopted. Remember I am the only one that doesn't have a family middle name.I wish I could ask Mom about that.Perhaps the lady I'm named after was also a Norma Ann.She was a friend and Dad picked the name so I'm told.In fact there's a lot I want to ask Mom.It's just too darn late!
Wish I had more exciting stuff to write but I don't go very far from home right now.I'm concentrating on getting everything in order so I can get back to Jamestown by June 10th.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
The Tick got me
Was going to go to Disney on my Birthday (free admission) but we were under Tornado warnings and watch so cancelled that idea. Instead I went to The Palatka dance with Patti. It was a very quiet Birthday.Today is Thursday and Amy and Jason Vanderwark and their two girls are coming for a couple of days.I was hauling some stuff from out back this am for the trash to try to clean up that area some. When I took my shower I noticed a big black and blue area on the back of my thigh. When I touched it there was something hard so I pulled it out. It was a critter. I called my Dr. and they said to go to the Er. I went to the Flagler hospt. and they checked to be sure the critter's head had not been left behind. They said to watch the area for any reddness, wash it with soap and water and nesporin and gave me 2 antibiotic pills.They think I got it quickly and shouldn't have any trouble.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Update
It is early Monday
Thursday I went to the Port Orange Hospital to sit with my friend Lester O'Hara so his two daughters could do some things.Finally this weekend he was flown first class with a nurse and his two daughters non-stop to Nova Scotia. He will be admitted to the hospital there. I talk about sick people and hospitals and Heidi and Liza have such "bubbly" pictures of their children. Don't you just love it?
After Port Orange I met Don and Janice at Alfies for fish dinner and then hustled to the Moose where I met Frank and Ann for some music and dancing.
Friday Don and Janice picked me up and we went for Chinese and then back to the church for a Good Friday Service.It was a dark and quiet and meaningful service.Don had his money out but they didn't pass the collection plate this time.The choir sang In the Garden and Janice and I smiled at each other when they sang 'Andy walks with me, Andy talks with me.'Mel also understands this.
Saturday I worked around the house getting everything ready for Easter Sunday and in the afternoon met a friend at Flagler beach. It was a beautiful day at the beach.I wanted to go to bed early so I would get up in time for sunrise service but instead watched the Ten Commandments with Charelton Heston.This is a powerful movie with a huge cast of great actors.
I entertained about 22 people for Easter Sunday dinner.Jane, Ron & Laura, Sue & Lester,,Janice & Don, Annette and family, Melisssa and Remy, Debbie, Mr. Murray, Mike, Leslie & Zach and my friends Ann & Frank and Patti. We had lots of good food and plenty of it.In the afternoon some went swimming, some watched golf on TV and there was an Easter egg hunt in my front and back lawn for the little ones. It was a beautiful warm day.
There was an added bonus when I received some gifts for my Birthday. I loved them all.I really don't want to get older. I'm having too much fun!!!!!
Thursday I went to the Port Orange Hospital to sit with my friend Lester O'Hara so his two daughters could do some things.Finally this weekend he was flown first class with a nurse and his two daughters non-stop to Nova Scotia. He will be admitted to the hospital there. I talk about sick people and hospitals and Heidi and Liza have such "bubbly" pictures of their children. Don't you just love it?
After Port Orange I met Don and Janice at Alfies for fish dinner and then hustled to the Moose where I met Frank and Ann for some music and dancing.
Friday Don and Janice picked me up and we went for Chinese and then back to the church for a Good Friday Service.It was a dark and quiet and meaningful service.Don had his money out but they didn't pass the collection plate this time.The choir sang In the Garden and Janice and I smiled at each other when they sang 'Andy walks with me, Andy talks with me.'Mel also understands this.
Saturday I worked around the house getting everything ready for Easter Sunday and in the afternoon met a friend at Flagler beach. It was a beautiful day at the beach.I wanted to go to bed early so I would get up in time for sunrise service but instead watched the Ten Commandments with Charelton Heston.This is a powerful movie with a huge cast of great actors.
I entertained about 22 people for Easter Sunday dinner.Jane, Ron & Laura, Sue & Lester,,Janice & Don, Annette and family, Melisssa and Remy, Debbie, Mr. Murray, Mike, Leslie & Zach and my friends Ann & Frank and Patti. We had lots of good food and plenty of it.In the afternoon some went swimming, some watched golf on TV and there was an Easter egg hunt in my front and back lawn for the little ones. It was a beautiful warm day.
There was an added bonus when I received some gifts for my Birthday. I loved them all.I really don't want to get older. I'm having too much fun!!!!!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Another Week
Last week (Monday)was Patti's party.Lester had called and said he was sick and couldn't come. I just danced with him the night before. He didn't make the Wed. night dance either.I called him Saturday to remind him about the party Sat. night and he didn't return my call. Sunday night dance and no Lester again so on Monday I was determined to find him. I called the office and they said they would go to his home to check on him. I decided to call the hospital in Port Orange and there he was in room 3820. I talked to him and he had gone to a clinic on Tuesday and they didn't do anything for him. He finally went to the ER on Friday and was admitted with pneumonia.Patti and I decided to drive down early evning to see him.I was surprised to see him so sick. He had an oxygen mask on and was getting IV antibiotics.He had that pneumonia cough and really looked awful.They were expecting his daughter that evening from Canada.He's supposed to go back to Canada the end of April and I hope he gets better so he can do that.Lester O'Hara is a very nice man and I'm so glad we went to see him.
We wanted to get something to eat and saw a neat restaurant called Booth's Bowery in Port Orange. I should have a coupon from my book but have ripped it out. Anyways the wife in this operation is Melinda Booth. She is from orchard Park. When a student she would skip school and work at the Anchor Bar. She has their Buffalo wing recipe. Yes, the wings are marvelous.We had a great conversation with Tim Booth and people at the next table from Buffalo. Ron and Janice,If you don't want those coupons I will take them. I would drive there any time for their food.
I went to the Palm Coast methodist church Sunday. I hope to go to their Friday night candle light service.I kept thinking about Mom during the service.Sunrise service is in Bulow so hope I can get up Sunday morning for that.
I love looking at the blogs and pictures from Liza and Heidi.Liza had a great tribute to Derek in her last one.I think she likes him.
My advice is don't take anyone or anything for granted---ever
We wanted to get something to eat and saw a neat restaurant called Booth's Bowery in Port Orange. I should have a coupon from my book but have ripped it out. Anyways the wife in this operation is Melinda Booth. She is from orchard Park. When a student she would skip school and work at the Anchor Bar. She has their Buffalo wing recipe. Yes, the wings are marvelous.We had a great conversation with Tim Booth and people at the next table from Buffalo. Ron and Janice,If you don't want those coupons I will take them. I would drive there any time for their food.
I went to the Palm Coast methodist church Sunday. I hope to go to their Friday night candle light service.I kept thinking about Mom during the service.Sunrise service is in Bulow so hope I can get up Sunday morning for that.
I love looking at the blogs and pictures from Liza and Heidi.Liza had a great tribute to Derek in her last one.I think she likes him.
My advice is don't take anyone or anything for granted---ever
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
April 1st Birthdays
Happy,happy Birthday today, April 1,2009 to my brother-in-law Greg Folts who is half a century and to my friend Ana Maria Lechner who turns 63. I hope they both have a wonderful day.
My weather alarm is going off again---severe thunderstorms. Will this stop me from going to the dance? It is dress crazy night (April Fools dance)
Patti had her Monday night party. It was too cold to go outside and dance on the rooftop and so some of them played dominoes.Finally I got in on the game and we played until 2 am.I went to Flagler via Beach St.and Tomoka park area. I don't usually go this way at night. It is so desolete. I saw something very big, black and furry at the side of the road..I didn't turn around but sure it was a bear.
I slept in Tuesday until 10:30 am and wondered what this day would bring. Then I received a phone call from Steve Smith. He and Cindy and 2 other couples were in their S.Daytona time share and would be coming up see me. This was Tom and wife from Tom's tavern in Bemus and Jim and wife from the Jimmy Buffet band.I had leftovers from Mon.night so brought out the deviled eggs, brownies, strawberries etc.
They liked my home and the area. Our little alligator made himself visible for them.I stayed in Friday night and watched Dancing with the Stars.
Did I tell you I have a fish? (Beta) I bought him and his beautiful bowl and stand at a yard sale. I liked the container he was in and that's why I ended up with him. I have named him Bubbles or Bubba for short. He is such good company. lol
Monday I worked on trimming my grapefruit tree. I can't reach the top but my neighbor, Sida, told me to borrow her tall ladder anytime so when I have someone here to hold the ladder I will finish the job. I checked and they do make an electric chain saw. I'm going to get one.I've got some dead stuff that is too big for my clippers.
I had a water detector gadget put on my hot water heater today. If there's moisture an alarm will go off. John Campbell says it is a good idea to get a new hot water tank as they only last about 8-10 yrs around here.Some of the residents have had flooded homes from bad ones. He'll put one in in a couple of weeks.I'm spending my Income tax refund and my stipend. Now I need to think about a home warranty.Since all appliances are 8 years old it might be a good idea.
I received a summons for jury duty. I was supposed to go to Bunnell on April 13th. This means I possibly could be there on my Birthday. I can go to Disney free on my Birthday but don't want to go alone so figured I'd spend it at jury duty. I went there today and they were going to postpone it for a month but I have several Dr. appts. then so didn't like that idea. Finally she said they would put me in the Nov. pool. The other clerk whispered to me that they don't do anything if you don't show up. Ok!!
Anyways I don't have to worry about that until November.
I see in my last post I called the oak tree magnificent twice. Now I'll have to go see.
I bought a Cappachino coffee at McDonalds today and burned my lips. It was steaming hot. You'd think they would learn their lesson!!!
My weather alarm is going off again---severe thunderstorms. Will this stop me from going to the dance? It is dress crazy night (April Fools dance)
Patti had her Monday night party. It was too cold to go outside and dance on the rooftop and so some of them played dominoes.Finally I got in on the game and we played until 2 am.I went to Flagler via Beach St.and Tomoka park area. I don't usually go this way at night. It is so desolete. I saw something very big, black and furry at the side of the road..I didn't turn around but sure it was a bear.
I slept in Tuesday until 10:30 am and wondered what this day would bring. Then I received a phone call from Steve Smith. He and Cindy and 2 other couples were in their S.Daytona time share and would be coming up see me. This was Tom and wife from Tom's tavern in Bemus and Jim and wife from the Jimmy Buffet band.I had leftovers from Mon.night so brought out the deviled eggs, brownies, strawberries etc.
They liked my home and the area. Our little alligator made himself visible for them.I stayed in Friday night and watched Dancing with the Stars.
Did I tell you I have a fish? (Beta) I bought him and his beautiful bowl and stand at a yard sale. I liked the container he was in and that's why I ended up with him. I have named him Bubbles or Bubba for short. He is such good company. lol
Monday I worked on trimming my grapefruit tree. I can't reach the top but my neighbor, Sida, told me to borrow her tall ladder anytime so when I have someone here to hold the ladder I will finish the job. I checked and they do make an electric chain saw. I'm going to get one.I've got some dead stuff that is too big for my clippers.
I had a water detector gadget put on my hot water heater today. If there's moisture an alarm will go off. John Campbell says it is a good idea to get a new hot water tank as they only last about 8-10 yrs around here.Some of the residents have had flooded homes from bad ones. He'll put one in in a couple of weeks.I'm spending my Income tax refund and my stipend. Now I need to think about a home warranty.Since all appliances are 8 years old it might be a good idea.
I received a summons for jury duty. I was supposed to go to Bunnell on April 13th. This means I possibly could be there on my Birthday. I can go to Disney free on my Birthday but don't want to go alone so figured I'd spend it at jury duty. I went there today and they were going to postpone it for a month but I have several Dr. appts. then so didn't like that idea. Finally she said they would put me in the Nov. pool. The other clerk whispered to me that they don't do anything if you don't show up. Ok!!
Anyways I don't have to worry about that until November.
I see in my last post I called the oak tree magnificent twice. Now I'll have to go see.
I bought a Cappachino coffee at McDonalds today and burned my lips. It was steaming hot. You'd think they would learn their lesson!!!
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