So far, so good.

I have been getting some feedback from a few friends who have found our little "home away from home" on the web. So far, everyone seems to like the idea of having a place to touch base during the off-season. I sure get a kick out of hearing from you guys. It's almost like magic. I can imagine what it felt like when the telephone was newly invented. (I said "I can imagine ... not "I remember" - we're not that old!!!)

Judy and Ron Steeves sent word that they arrived home safely but are finding the long drive exhausting. Don't you wish there was a better way!

Don't be shy to add a comment whenever you visit this site, even if it's just to say "Hi". Everyone will enjoy hearing from you. Also, if you scroll down the page you will come to a blog archive where you can click on earlier posts to see what has been written on other dates. Click on COMMENTS and you will be able to see what others have added to the posts. We also have a Clearwater weather forecast at the bottom of the page so we can see what we are missing! If you have any news (***read: male gossip****) that would normally be discussed at the "Morning Meeting" in the laundry room or the REAL meeting on Monday morning, you can post it as a comment, or email it to me and I will post it for you. Explore. Enjoy!
Have a great week!

Aloha Avalon

I was crossing the Howard Franklin on my way home and found myself already looking forward to next season. What a great group of friends we have at Avalon! More than friends, really - we are a family. But how do you keep track of this "family" during the off season? Why not a blog - kind of an electronic newsletter? We can exchange news and keep in touch, make plans for the coming year - maybe even share a laugh or a tear. I hope that in time "Avaloners" (Avalonians?) perhaps even some "Donovanites" (Ron and Judy you KNOW I mean you!) will send me info to share or perhaps post comments of their own. Spread the word to all our friends and keep those lines of communication open from season to season.

Although I am hoping we will have many happy posts, I do have sad news to share this time around. Our dear friend and neighbor Glenn Adams passed away on April 19, 2010. He was our "bicycle man", printer of tickets, signs and programs and an avid participant in many Avalon activities before his illness. He will be greatly missed on the shuffle courts, at Friday night Darts and especially at the "Morning Meetings". Rest in Peace dear brother.
Please keep Lorraine and family in your thoughts and prayers during this sad time.