The Quiet Life of a Retiree

Checklist starts for busy weekend. 
Laundry - done 
end of month books for the shop - almost done
Pizza by the slice Wednesday paperwork - done 
March posters - done and hung
April poster featuring All Month Long Ice Cream Special - done 
pre trip shopping list - done, now just have to find time to shop :( 
March staffing schedule - done
maps in the infamous green folder - done (note to self, if we ever lose that green folder, we'll be lost forever)
reservations made - done. 
book discussion readers' guide - done
folder to leave at the office for copies - done
Still to do. 
Wish daughter a happy birthday on the 1st
pack
We get back on Sunday.  Monday we'll be at an out of town meeting.  
Folder for that meeting - ready to go.
Estimated departure time?  2pm Friday afternoon
Real departure time - probably about 3:30pm

J.D. Turned 50 on Feb. 21 and he is still celebrating

In order to mark the occasion, he and his son, Doug, made this short video to show how his 40s slipped away.
You'[ll be happy to know that his 40s were found, in Florida.  They will reside there with Eric for a few years.

I knew that Deb gave J.D. a gift of a cruise on the Ruby Princess.  They left on Sunday 3/18 from Ft. Lauderdale.

What I didn't know.  J.D. gave himself a gift, too.

a 50 year old vette for a 50 year old.   

50 years ago, I never dreamed this son would celebrate in such a wonderful way.

Got Plans for Mothers' Day?

Most likely Mothers' Day isn't on your radar yet, but it will be soon.
I'll admit I hadn't thought about it until this came across my desk courtesy of The Mud, the NYS Horseshoe Pitchers Association Newsletter:


ALL U CAN EAT BREAKFAST:
To benefit the NYSHPA Junior Fund.
May 13, 2012 from 8:00am-11:00am,
Cost-$6.00/person
Held at the Montour Falls Moose Club on Rte 14, Montour Falls, NY
A non-sanctioned doubles tournament will be held at 11:00 am.  No entry fee
Raffles and 50/50

The price is right and it is something the entire family can enjoy.  Mom gets a great breakfast and the entire family can join in the tournament.
If you are looking for something different for Mothers' Day, then mark your calendar.  This sounds like a winner.

Having Fun This Winter

Horseshoe Pitchers don't hibernate in the winter.  They play in oven mitt tournaments - yep, out in the snow and cold and indoor pits too.

Overheard in a Restaurant

From the "I Can't Believe I Heard This" file.

"Being married once is enough.  The only time I'd consider getting married is if I have a terminal illness, then I'll ask someone to marry me so they can have my social security."
Can you imagine some lucky lady getting that proposal?

February Book Discussion - The Call

A Tale for Three Counties Selection
The Call
by Yannick Murphy

Our discussion will be Feb. 15 at 1:30pm. Anxious to see what our readers think of it.

Happy New Year

From the "You Can't Win" file
2012 came in quietly.
Spending a few days before New Year's Eve nursing the mother of all colds didn't allow much time to prepare.
The community New Year's Eve dinner was well attended and friends gathered just before midnight to ring in the new year.
I thought I was so careful about not transmitting this cold to anyone else. Even on New Year's Eve, I toasted without any hugs or pecks on the cheek.
Today, I learned that three friends came down with the same symptoms on New Year's Day.
My turn to make chicken soup and send it to all three of them.
At any rate, Happy New Year.