I can feel it in the air....it's almost time to get packing! Tom and Barb have arrived in Florida. Angie has been there for a 10 day visit and will be coming for the season in another month or so. I've heard that Geoff and Linda are planning on spending the winter in Avalon. I think just about everybody is getting excited to meet up with all of the gang. I know I am!
Don't forget to check out the Avalon RV page on Facebook. You can keep in touch with so many of our friends and you can "chat" in real-time or post comments or send messages. I think it is becoming the easiest way to keep in touch with each other.
Well, what are you waiting for....get out those suitcases!
See you soon in the sun!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Our laugh for the day!
I received the following from Pauline Beard (Fourth St) and I thought it would be a good day to share a smile with my friends. It comes from a series about Florida Seniors funny moments.
Two elderly people lived in a Florida community....let's say Avalon..., he was a widower and she a widow, had known each other for a number of years.
One evening there was a community supper in the Clubhouse.
The two were at the same table, across from one another.
As the meal went on, he took a few admiring glances at her and finally gathered the courage to ask her, 'Will you marry me?'
After about six seconds of 'careful consideration,' she answered 'Yes. Yes, I will!'
The meal ended and, with a few more pleasant exchanges, they went to their respective places.
Next morning, he was troubled. 'Did she say 'yes' or did she say 'no'?'
He couldn't remember.
Try as he might, he just could not recall.
Not even a faint memory.
With trepidation, he went to the telephone and called her.
First, he explained that he didn't remember as well as he used to.
Then he reviewed the lovely evening past..
As he gained a little more courage, he inquired, 'When I asked if you would marry me, did you say ' Yes' or did you say 'No'?'
He was delighted to hear her say, 'Why, I said, 'Yes, yes I will' and I meant it with all my heart.'
Then she continued, 'And I am so glad that you called, because I couldn't remember who had asked me.'
Can you relate?
Have a great day!
Two elderly people lived in a Florida community....let's say Avalon..., he was a widower and she a widow, had known each other for a number of years.
One evening there was a community supper in the Clubhouse.
The two were at the same table, across from one another.
As the meal went on, he took a few admiring glances at her and finally gathered the courage to ask her, 'Will you marry me?'
After about six seconds of 'careful consideration,' she answered 'Yes. Yes, I will!'
The meal ended and, with a few more pleasant exchanges, they went to their respective places.
Next morning, he was troubled. 'Did she say 'yes' or did she say 'no'?'
He couldn't remember.
Try as he might, he just could not recall.
Not even a faint memory.
With trepidation, he went to the telephone and called her.
First, he explained that he didn't remember as well as he used to.
Then he reviewed the lovely evening past..
As he gained a little more courage, he inquired, 'When I asked if you would marry me, did you say ' Yes' or did you say 'No'?'
He was delighted to hear her say, 'Why, I said, 'Yes, yes I will' and I meant it with all my heart.'
Then she continued, 'And I am so glad that you called, because I couldn't remember who had asked me.'
Can you relate?
Have a great day!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Sad News.
Good afternoon friends. I have some sad news to share. Larry Gohm, husband of Dorothy (Fifth St) passed away today. Larry suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday and sadly did not recover. Larry was a great gentleman and such a loving husband to Dorothy, always working so hard to make sure everything was "just right" for his sweetheart. He was as proud as a peacock whenever she sang on Thursday nights and he loved to take her dancing at "New York, New York". Larry will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Please keep Dorothy in your prayers. She has lost the man she called "the love of her life".
Monday, August 15, 2011
Greetings from Linda the Bingo Lady!
Two posts in one day...must be some kind of record!
I received an e-mail from Linda W (Fourth St) and I wanted to share it with everyone.
Linda writes:
WELL NOT MUCH LONGER YOU ALL WILL BE BACK. WE WENT TO BREAKFAST ON APRIL 6TH. AT GOLDEN CORAL. WE HAD A NICE LASAGNA DINNER. WE HAD ABOUT 20 PEOPLE. IT'S STILL HOT,HOT. I'M GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON WITH MONDAY BINGO,NICKEL BINGO,DINNER THEATER, A MONTHLY CASINO TRIP. WE'RE ALL SET FOR THE CRUISE. I'M READY. WE HAD SOME NEW ARRIVALS IN THE PARK. WE'RE KEEPING THE HOME FIRE BURNING. JOIN FACEBOOK. EVERYONE IS THERE.UNTIL NEXT TIME. SEE YOU ALL SOON. LINDA
Glad you are hanging in there Linda. We miss everyone and we are looking forward to a great re-union soon.
I received an e-mail from Linda W (Fourth St) and I wanted to share it with everyone.
Linda writes:
WELL NOT MUCH LONGER YOU ALL WILL BE BACK. WE WENT TO BREAKFAST ON APRIL 6TH. AT GOLDEN CORAL. WE HAD A NICE LASAGNA DINNER. WE HAD ABOUT 20 PEOPLE. IT'S STILL HOT,HOT. I'M GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON WITH MONDAY BINGO,NICKEL BINGO,DINNER THEATER, A MONTHLY CASINO TRIP. WE'RE ALL SET FOR THE CRUISE. I'M READY. WE HAD SOME NEW ARRIVALS IN THE PARK. WE'RE KEEPING THE HOME FIRE BURNING. JOIN FACEBOOK. EVERYONE IS THERE.UNTIL NEXT TIME. SEE YOU ALL SOON. LINDA
Glad you are hanging in there Linda. We miss everyone and we are looking forward to a great re-union soon.
Message from Sally
I received the following message from our Avalon friend Sally who used to live on Fifth St and I wanted to pass it along.
We are regretting selling our place last year. Seems CJ is feeling better and we would like to be in Avalon this year. We are interested in renting a place Jan -March or April. Contact me at: 207/942-5429 or by email: Sally432@myfairpoint.net
Sally Polyot
So if anyone can help Sally and C.J out that would be great. It sure would be nice to have them back in the park this year.
As I am getting quite a few requests of this sort feel free to contact me with any places you hear of for rent this coming season and I will pass on the info.
Take care
Lori
We are regretting selling our place last year. Seems CJ is feeling better and we would like to be in Avalon this year. We are interested in renting a place Jan -March or April. Contact me at: 207/942-5429 or by email: Sally432@myfairpoint.net
Sally Polyot
So if anyone can help Sally and C.J out that would be great. It sure would be nice to have them back in the park this year.
As I am getting quite a few requests of this sort feel free to contact me with any places you hear of for rent this coming season and I will pass on the info.
Take care
Lori
Monday, August 8, 2011
August Already!
My how the time flies! Last time I looked summer was just getting off to a good start and already it seems the days are getting shorter. Before you know it we will be basking in the FLORIDA sun - together again!
In the meantime I have some items of interest to pass along.
One of our Avalon family has started a page on Facebook called "Avalon RV Resort Clearwater Florida. If you are a Facebooker I am sure you will find it a great page to join. Thanks to Angie Pawson-Wildgoose for giving us one more way to keep in touch.
I have received a request from Ron Steeves to post something on the blog in case there is someone looking for a renter for the coming season:
Ron writes: This is a retired police Sergeant who I served under as an Auxiliary Constable on the New Brunswick Highway Patrol. I forward this to you as Avalon allows motorcycles. Thanks, Ron
I am considering going back to Florida again this year, alone this time. I am thinking of the period Nov to Mar. I would like to find a reasonable place like a trailer or apartment with one bedroom, furnished, kitchenette and a place to park my car and my bike. It does not have to be on the beach. Can be anywhere at all for me.
UPDATE: Ron's friend has found a place, not in our park, but somewhere nearby and that he thinks will meet his needs quite well.
That's all for now. Hope all the "boys & girls" are having a great summer.
In the meantime I have some items of interest to pass along.
One of our Avalon family has started a page on Facebook called "Avalon RV Resort Clearwater Florida. If you are a Facebooker I am sure you will find it a great page to join. Thanks to Angie Pawson-Wildgoose for giving us one more way to keep in touch.
I have received a request from Ron Steeves to post something on the blog in case there is someone looking for a renter for the coming season:
Ron writes: This is a retired police Sergeant who I served under as an Auxiliary Constable on the New Brunswick Highway Patrol. I forward this to you as Avalon allows motorcycles. Thanks, Ron
I am considering going back to Florida again this year, alone this time. I am thinking of the period Nov to Mar. I would like to find a reasonable place like a trailer or apartment with one bedroom, furnished, kitchenette and a place to park my car and my bike. It does not have to be on the beach. Can be anywhere at all for me.
UPDATE: Ron's friend has found a place, not in our park, but somewhere nearby and that he thinks will meet his needs quite well.
That's all for now. Hope all the "boys & girls" are having a great summer.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Welcome to our summer home.....some are home...some are not!
Hello my friends! I can't tell you how much I am missing all of you! Thankfully we have lots of ways to keep in touch while we are away from our Avalon home. I have heard from a few friends so I thought I would pass a few messages I've received so we can all feel connected. Here goes:
Nancy Bendiksen from 2nd St writes:
Just wanted to let you all know we are still suffering with the heat. The heat and humidity. Also, have had lots of rain. Flooded poor Marvin's deck and spread to the RV's in the back. That's not usual, but the pump they installed is suppose to get rid of it before it gets too high. Pump wouldn't work, but they fixed it the following day and now it works great. Really sends that water down Second Street.
We're having a real problem with "lubber caterpillars" here. They are about three inches long and very colorful, but do they ever do a job on the brushes and flowers they like. They also don't like to die. Spraying them doesn't help. You have to throw them in soapy water or squish them. Ugh! What a mess. They seem to like Frank's old place at the end of Third street.
Don't know if anyone have told you, but Ace Hardware has closed it's doors. No more post office and no more Ace Hardware. The couple who own it retired. They have been in that same store for 36 years. There was a nice article in the paper about them. Snowbirds are sure going to miss that place. Us residents, too.
This is what the owner said in the paper. "We are closing because of the changing markets and buying patterns. This is certainly influenced by the big box stores, but we have always felt that there was some good in Home Depot and Lowe's. We began seeing a shift in business in mid 2007. The recession hit us at that point. At first, we thought it was a normal business fluctuation, but it continued. It was after the winter months, when all the snowbird customers had gone home, that we began realizing the end might be near". So, farewell to Ace Hardware. It was a good place to go if you were looking for just one item.
Went out to breakfast last Saturday to Smitty's, at 58th and 122nd. Ten of us showed up and we all enjoyed the morning and socializing. Dottie always comes, even though she doesn't live here any more and Brenda and Ray, who have also moved out, but enjoy coming to breakfast with us.
Hope you are all well. We are hanging in there. Will be heading north this summer for a couple of weeks. That's if the gas prices don't blow us away. Anxious to see family and friends, as we haven't been up there for a while. Maybe we'll try to find those great white sharks that are being spotted around the cape.
Look forward to seeing all our snowbirds soon.
Blessings,
Nancy (Joe says "Hi"!)
Thanks Nancy. It sure is nice to hear how things are going in Avalon.
Ron and Pat Vanover have been on the road again and send word that they are safely back from their trip to Denver and Oklahoma. They had some good news to report when they returned:
Guess what is building in our town? Yes! A Cheddars! Took the grandkids to see cars 2 in 3D and went to French Lick Inn to let them ride a really old train that after 1 hour out is robbed by cowboys on horses! Then we stopped and the kids got to sit on the horse. After an hour back to town we arrived at a hotel with a really nice water park. We stayed over night and spent more time at the water park the next day...a fun weekend and I know they had a good time. Memories.... that is what it is all about! Hope all of you are doing well. Glad Bill is out of the hospital.
Pat & Ron
I hear from Linda W on 4th St and she tells me that it is HOT< HOT< HOT and quite lonely without us. We MISS YOU TOOO Linda! Linda had some sad days this summer as she had to have her poor little Missy put to sleep. I know that some people think they are "only " pets, but to those who love them, they are our furry kids! We love you Linda!
Facebook has been a real blessing this summer. I have had the opportunity to keep in touch with Tom & Barb and Traci & Emma; George & Marie, Kirby & Deb, Donna & Lenny to name a few. I would encourage you to open a facebook account and find your friends! You don't have to talk a lot. It is just nice to know how they are doing.
Well friends, stay well and keep in touch. Soon we will be back in the sun together!
Nancy Bendiksen from 2nd St writes:
Just wanted to let you all know we are still suffering with the heat. The heat and humidity. Also, have had lots of rain. Flooded poor Marvin's deck and spread to the RV's in the back. That's not usual, but the pump they installed is suppose to get rid of it before it gets too high. Pump wouldn't work, but they fixed it the following day and now it works great. Really sends that water down Second Street.
We're having a real problem with "lubber caterpillars" here. They are about three inches long and very colorful, but do they ever do a job on the brushes and flowers they like. They also don't like to die. Spraying them doesn't help. You have to throw them in soapy water or squish them. Ugh! What a mess. They seem to like Frank's old place at the end of Third street.
Don't know if anyone have told you, but Ace Hardware has closed it's doors. No more post office and no more Ace Hardware. The couple who own it retired. They have been in that same store for 36 years. There was a nice article in the paper about them. Snowbirds are sure going to miss that place. Us residents, too.
This is what the owner said in the paper. "We are closing because of the changing markets and buying patterns. This is certainly influenced by the big box stores, but we have always felt that there was some good in Home Depot and Lowe's. We began seeing a shift in business in mid 2007. The recession hit us at that point. At first, we thought it was a normal business fluctuation, but it continued. It was after the winter months, when all the snowbird customers had gone home, that we began realizing the end might be near". So, farewell to Ace Hardware. It was a good place to go if you were looking for just one item.
Went out to breakfast last Saturday to Smitty's, at 58th and 122nd. Ten of us showed up and we all enjoyed the morning and socializing. Dottie always comes, even though she doesn't live here any more and Brenda and Ray, who have also moved out, but enjoy coming to breakfast with us.
Hope you are all well. We are hanging in there. Will be heading north this summer for a couple of weeks. That's if the gas prices don't blow us away. Anxious to see family and friends, as we haven't been up there for a while. Maybe we'll try to find those great white sharks that are being spotted around the cape.
Look forward to seeing all our snowbirds soon.
Blessings,
Nancy (Joe says "Hi"!)
Thanks Nancy. It sure is nice to hear how things are going in Avalon.
Ron and Pat Vanover have been on the road again and send word that they are safely back from their trip to Denver and Oklahoma. They had some good news to report when they returned:
Guess what is building in our town? Yes! A Cheddars! Took the grandkids to see cars 2 in 3D and went to French Lick Inn to let them ride a really old train that after 1 hour out is robbed by cowboys on horses! Then we stopped and the kids got to sit on the horse. After an hour back to town we arrived at a hotel with a really nice water park. We stayed over night and spent more time at the water park the next day...a fun weekend and I know they had a good time. Memories.... that is what it is all about! Hope all of you are doing well. Glad Bill is out of the hospital.
Pat & Ron
I hear from Linda W on 4th St and she tells me that it is HOT< HOT< HOT and quite lonely without us. We MISS YOU TOOO Linda! Linda had some sad days this summer as she had to have her poor little Missy put to sleep. I know that some people think they are "only " pets, but to those who love them, they are our furry kids! We love you Linda!
Facebook has been a real blessing this summer. I have had the opportunity to keep in touch with Tom & Barb and Traci & Emma; George & Marie, Kirby & Deb, Donna & Lenny to name a few. I would encourage you to open a facebook account and find your friends! You don't have to talk a lot. It is just nice to know how they are doing.
Well friends, stay well and keep in touch. Soon we will be back in the sun together!
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