Greetings to all.
Sad news from my brother-in-law Norm Vanier. His mother passed away quietly late Thursday night. All of her children were able to make it to Oregon in time to see her before she passed. She lived 88 years, mostly in wonderful health, survived 2 husbands and had 5 children, around 20 grandchildren and over 30 great-grandchildren. I guess none of us can ask for more than that. RIP Margaret Vanier-Stossel.
On another note, Donna and Scott Hillier (4X) made it home last week. They were trying to slip through Georgia in between storms but I guess their truck didn't want to co-operate. They had to hunker down while a few repairs were being made, but all in all they managed fairly well and are now back in Ontario.
I haven't heard of any other troubles so I guess the rest of the crew is making out just fine.
The weather here in Windsor is as fickle as ever. Spring in the afternoon and winter after the sun goes down. My brother-in-law Norm Depatie who is still at Avalon tells me it is a hot as h*** but strangely enough I do not feel sorry for him!
Take good care of each other wherever you are!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Just when you thought it was safe to go home....
After a great ride home on Sunday we woke up to the cruel reality that it is still winter in Canada....not officially, but that white stuff on the ground is strong evidence that Mother Nature is not finished playing tricks on us yet. Hopefully the Easter Bunny won't have to borrow a sleigh from Santa to make his rounds.
I hear from those at Avalon that the sun is still shining. Wouldn't it be nice to have just one more day at the beach?
My sister Pat and husband Norm Vanier (from Third St) arrived home last Friday, but are already on the move. Norm's mother (88 yrs old) who lives in Oregon is doing poorly and the family has been called in. His sister Vivien from Washington state suffered a heart attack just 2 weeks ago. I am sure they would all appreciate your prayers at this time.
Take care and keep in touch.
I hear from those at Avalon that the sun is still shining. Wouldn't it be nice to have just one more day at the beach?
My sister Pat and husband Norm Vanier (from Third St) arrived home last Friday, but are already on the move. Norm's mother (88 yrs old) who lives in Oregon is doing poorly and the family has been called in. His sister Vivien from Washington state suffered a heart attack just 2 weeks ago. I am sure they would all appreciate your prayers at this time.
Take care and keep in touch.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Where have all the snowbirds gone?
It is hard to believe that just a few days ago the streets of Avalon were full of merrymaking vacationers and it was hard to get from the pool to the Rec Hall without a lot of hand-waving and hello-ing! It is really quiet here! And it's going to get even quieter by the end of the month. But, it has been a good season! The weather has been awesome and the fellowship....well, you all know why we love Avalon.....it's the people who make this place a wonderful home away from home.
I heard that Paul and Jan Urquhart have arrived home safely in New Brunswick after being chased by a tornado (maybe it was just a cloud of dust kicked up by an angry greyhound trying to get his share of the winnings!)
Ansel and Dorothy had a small mishap on the way (somebody rear-ended them!) but they were able to continue on and made it home. As they say "No news is good news." so I imagine the rest of you are doing just fine.
I have added a page to the blog called AVALON BULLETIN BOARD. A number of folks have expressed an interest in being able to contact people who might have a place for sale or rent in Avalon. If you click on the page heading you will see the instructions for those interested in posting an ad. We will see how this works and modify it as we go along.
Ed and I will be leaving for home on the weekend. I will miss this place - but most of all I will miss you guys! Six months is a long time...I am sure I will be looking forward to November before I even get across that old Howard Franklin Bridge!
Happy trails to all! I will be in touch after I get back home.
I heard that Paul and Jan Urquhart have arrived home safely in New Brunswick after being chased by a tornado (maybe it was just a cloud of dust kicked up by an angry greyhound trying to get his share of the winnings!)
Ansel and Dorothy had a small mishap on the way (somebody rear-ended them!) but they were able to continue on and made it home. As they say "No news is good news." so I imagine the rest of you are doing just fine.
I have added a page to the blog called AVALON BULLETIN BOARD. A number of folks have expressed an interest in being able to contact people who might have a place for sale or rent in Avalon. If you click on the page heading you will see the instructions for those interested in posting an ad. We will see how this works and modify it as we go along.
Ed and I will be leaving for home on the weekend. I will miss this place - but most of all I will miss you guys! Six months is a long time...I am sure I will be looking forward to November before I even get across that old Howard Franklin Bridge!
Happy trails to all! I will be in touch after I get back home.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Are We Having Fun Yet?
We are getting close to the end of the "season" and the pictures are coming in fast & furious. I am adding them to the photo link as time allows and I hope you will all take a peak and see how much fun we are having! A special thank you goes out to Sam for taking such nice photos and sharing them with us. I have added a few names and comments here and there but to be honest, it's a long job and one that I hope to continue after I return home. (Notice I put hope in bold....at least it will be on my "to do" list!)
I have been away quite a bit this winter (thank you for asking about my granddaughter - your prayers have been a great source of strength for us as a family and I am very excited about the great progress she has made. I hope to put a nice picture of her on the blog when she is standing up free of crutches) I have missed a lot of time here, but I am I truly grateful for every minute I have had here with my wonderful Avalon friends and family. You guys are the best and I love you all very much.
This week will be jam-packed with activities. Have a blast and finish off the season in true Avalon style!
I want to give a special word of thanks to all the hard working volonteers who make Avalon a fantastic place to stay. We have the best cooks, servers, decorators, organizers, and cleaners etc... around! When there is a job to do at Avalon there are always lots of eager helpers and each and every one deserves a huge thank you from everyone. Every weekly activity from the Monday morning meeting, Shuffle, Bingo, Bunco, exercise, biking, Music Night, Bid Euchre, Darts, Line Dancing takes planning and preparation and commitment. Thank you, thank you , thank you! You are the life of our "Avalon Party". The special activities like Barb B Q's, Dances, Can Am Day, Ft Desoto, Cruises, Casino trips, Luncheons etc are all the result of a lot of hard work by people who want us all to have a great vacation. Thank you friends for your participation.
So lets get out there and have a great time celebrating our friendship this week!
I have been away quite a bit this winter (thank you for asking about my granddaughter - your prayers have been a great source of strength for us as a family and I am very excited about the great progress she has made. I hope to put a nice picture of her on the blog when she is standing up free of crutches) I have missed a lot of time here, but I am I truly grateful for every minute I have had here with my wonderful Avalon friends and family. You guys are the best and I love you all very much.
This week will be jam-packed with activities. Have a blast and finish off the season in true Avalon style!
I want to give a special word of thanks to all the hard working volonteers who make Avalon a fantastic place to stay. We have the best cooks, servers, decorators, organizers, and cleaners etc... around! When there is a job to do at Avalon there are always lots of eager helpers and each and every one deserves a huge thank you from everyone. Every weekly activity from the Monday morning meeting, Shuffle, Bingo, Bunco, exercise, biking, Music Night, Bid Euchre, Darts, Line Dancing takes planning and preparation and commitment. Thank you, thank you , thank you! You are the life of our "Avalon Party". The special activities like Barb B Q's, Dances, Can Am Day, Ft Desoto, Cruises, Casino trips, Luncheons etc are all the result of a lot of hard work by people who want us all to have a great vacation. Thank you friends for your participation.
So lets get out there and have a great time celebrating our friendship this week!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Good News!
I received this piece of news about George and Janet Hazen (2nd St - across from the Rec Hall) via Ron & Pat Vanover and I know that you will be happy to hear it:
Hi all
Life is good!!! Had my final test at the hospital on Tues. Mike (doc.) called me yesterday and said no-- CANCER, tumors, polyps, or stones. The bleeding was from a weakness in the prostate (radiation 6 years ago).
Doug called yesterday (thanks again Doug) and said that Gineen's place was available for renting. It was tempting, however, not enough time, now. If it could have been for 2 mo. we would be on our way.
Here's a little tip for you guys heading home (north east) at the end of the month. Don't be in a hurry, they are forecasting, long range for a cold Spring in Canada. I also kid you not!!!! the snow back here is something else. One of our outbuildings is 14 ft. from ground to eve and I could easily walk unto the roof from the ground (albeit mostly slide off from the roof). On second thought maybe you should stay down there until June and surely the snow will be gone by then.
Enough of the gloom, it rained yesterday and over the last couple of weeks daytime temps have been above freezing but damn cold at night.
Enjoy, drive easy on the way home, and with any luck we will see some of you guys this summer and if not in the Fall for sure.
Keep in touch Geo & Janet
What great news! I guess this has just been a crazy winter for medical issues for so many of our Avalon family. Hopefully next year will be better and we can have one happy crazy re-union!
I think this little cartoon says it all:
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Hi all
Life is good!!! Had my final test at the hospital on Tues. Mike (doc.) called me yesterday and said no-- CANCER, tumors, polyps, or stones. The bleeding was from a weakness in the prostate (radiation 6 years ago).
Doug called yesterday (thanks again Doug) and said that Gineen's place was available for renting. It was tempting, however, not enough time, now. If it could have been for 2 mo. we would be on our way.
Here's a little tip for you guys heading home (north east) at the end of the month. Don't be in a hurry, they are forecasting, long range for a cold Spring in Canada. I also kid you not!!!! the snow back here is something else. One of our outbuildings is 14 ft. from ground to eve and I could easily walk unto the roof from the ground (albeit mostly slide off from the roof). On second thought maybe you should stay down there until June and surely the snow will be gone by then.
Enough of the gloom, it rained yesterday and over the last couple of weeks daytime temps have been above freezing but damn cold at night.
Enjoy, drive easy on the way home, and with any luck we will see some of you guys this summer and if not in the Fall for sure.
Keep in touch Geo & Janet
What great news! I guess this has just been a crazy winter for medical issues for so many of our Avalon family. Hopefully next year will be better and we can have one happy crazy re-union!
I think this little cartoon says it all:
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Monday, February 28, 2011
New Photos
Just a little note to let everyone know that I have added some new photos. Eventually I will sort and label as many as I can, but for now they are just in one big album. Newest additions are from the Shuffle Day and Pulled Pork luncheon. I will be back in Canada for a couple of weeks, but if you want to drop off pics to me when I get back (Lot 340) I can post them on the site. If you have them on a disc or a photo card it only takes a few minutes for me to download them to my PC and I will add them from there. Thanks for all the contributions so far. Hopefully we will get some good shots from Mardi Gras, Can AM, Ft DeSoto, Thurs night music and even Bingo!
As Kirby says....keep having fun at Avalon!
As Kirby says....keep having fun at Avalon!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Summer in Winter....I love it!!
Hello friends. Hope you are somewhere in the sunny south enjoying the winter. The weather has been fantastic the last couple of weeks and it looks like there are more beach days in the forecast. I will be heading home for a couple of weeks and then returning for the last Hurrah from March 13th to mid April. It has been a short winter for me but my granddaughter is getting better and that's what counts.
I am in the process of adding pictures to the blog. I have had to set up a new account with "Photobucket" in order to add and edit photos. The new account is directly linked to the blog. There are some great shots in there from breakfast, the dances and the cruise to name a few. I will organize them and put some names on in my spare time (Hahaha!) You can still find the old photos from Avalon on the Photobucket site under AvalonRV but I had to create a new account due to passwords etc. to add the photos from this year. The Vanovers have been generous in sending me a great selection of photos to work with. The pics should give us a few good chuckles and lots of great memories. When you click on the picture link (palm trees beach scene)on the right hand side of the blog a page will pop up with a purple palm tree background and a lot of little pictures. You will see above the pictures in VERY small print: View all...view slideshow etc. I suggest you click on View slideshow and work through the pics from there. Enjoy!
Thanks again to Pat and Ron Vanover. You guys are a couple of the nicest boys and girls I have ever met!
Lori
I am in the process of adding pictures to the blog. I have had to set up a new account with "Photobucket" in order to add and edit photos. The new account is directly linked to the blog. There are some great shots in there from breakfast, the dances and the cruise to name a few. I will organize them and put some names on in my spare time (Hahaha!) You can still find the old photos from Avalon on the Photobucket site under AvalonRV but I had to create a new account due to passwords etc. to add the photos from this year. The Vanovers have been generous in sending me a great selection of photos to work with. The pics should give us a few good chuckles and lots of great memories. When you click on the picture link (palm trees beach scene)on the right hand side of the blog a page will pop up with a purple palm tree background and a lot of little pictures. You will see above the pictures in VERY small print: View all...view slideshow etc. I suggest you click on View slideshow and work through the pics from there. Enjoy!
Thanks again to Pat and Ron Vanover. You guys are a couple of the nicest boys and girls I have ever met!
Lori
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