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TOMORROW I WILL SEND YOU
THE ABC's


It so easy to amuse old people.

WEALTH REDISTRIBUTED - CASINO STYLE

Casino's are like the government. They do a lot of that smoke and mirrors stuff. Give you this, and then they will take back something. In the end your pockets may get cleaned.

Saturday April 25 was a little different. There was more smoke for sure. that's because on the way over the route was detoured. We took US 41 because the "Alley" was closed due to fire. It opened briefly at night so the bus took the faster route home. The fire was still going strong, and at one point a helicopter was observed dropping water on the flames.

The casino wasn't as hot for me. I played their money, and a couple of bucks I dedicated for the machines. I left with my pockets empty, but I did protect my wallet from giving up some of the old pension. If you don't play it, you can't lose it. That should be a Murphy's law.

Ironically I found "Murphy's" outside.

ANOTHER DANCE

Man I'll never gain weight back if I am constantly trying to shake it up at these dances!

On Friday, April 24 it was the "bring something" seven dollar dance. My Lady Friend as usual had something nice to entice me to get out of the house and gather around the table with neighbors. This was no different.

Music was by community resident Daniel Melvin. He always does a nice job, and Friday was no different. Oldies and smoothies, with a little Patsy Cline made for a nice sound.

V.W. Resident had to leave early so he could get up in time to do the Casino ride. Who says retirement is slow.

THE EASTER TRIP

The lady friend dragged me out of here and even drove a little all the way up to New Jersey. What a trip. The garden state wasn't green at all. The sky was gray most of the time, and temperatures were too cool for me.

As we got into N.J. I observed that the tolls went up. They are even financed now too.

The trip required visits from the gang of little guys and gals. They like to see themselves on the internet so here are a few, including one taken in that land across the Hudson where we walked right into the middle of the International Pillow Fight. Can you believe that there is such a thing?

Enjoy the pictures.

ITALIAN NIGHT

With all the streets having Italian sounding names, why not have an Italian Night?

Well that is exactly what took place on Saturday, April 18 at Town Center. This was another great community dance.

Music was provided by Lords of Cool. The songs took us back to yesterday when we could really dance and shake it up. This was great for most people, but I had all I could do to shake myself out of the chair. Now I have another reason to like slow dancing.

Our meal was pasta, chicken and a salad. Judging from the smiles on people's faces it looked like everything was good. Nobody left hungry that's for sure.

HURRICANE NIGHT

Boy, how fast a year goes. It seems like only yesterday I was getting cozy with "Fay." She left me with a few broken branches and a very full lake.

Now it's mid May and another hurricane season starts in a few days (June 1, 2009). Just in case V.W. Resident forgot a few things from last year, he attended a seminar at Town Center on Monday April 20.

For the most part it was a refresher class, but, having sat through "Fay," refreshers are a good thing. WINK News sent Scott Zedecker down to visit us and give us his preseason warnings which were well received.

Now it's time to get in the old jeep and shop for emergency supplies. Can food is good, and so is peanut butter, and snacks. Lets hope these little wind storms take the trip well away from here.

DON"T GET CLOSE TO THE WATER

It's that time of the year when our population and water levels both decrease. Last year V.W.Resident heard several neighbors ask "Why is the water so low? Are they ever going to address this situation?"

This year it is the same story. It appears many of us have been checking the water levels on a regular basis, and counting the boulders on the shore line. Nothing has changed except the year on the calendar.

V.W. decided to check this out personally, and concluded that, yes the water is low, but one should check it from a distance. This little guy (about three foot) could be checking us out too. He was getting himself some sun right where the neighbor fishes.

IT'S CRYING TIME AGAIN - TAXES ARE DUE

Friends in New Jersey wrote to remind V.W.Resident to pay his taxes. They are due tomorrow: April 15th.

Now if those guys were on top of things like us "old guy's," their taxes would already have been paid, just like mine. Uncle Sam went right in the checkbook to take his yearly fee. "Sam's" bill went up too, even while the 401 was "down and out." None the less it's over until next year.

So someone tell me about the stimulus.

IT'S EASTER

Happy Easter everyone.

Looks like it is going to be great day. Let the kids run in search of those eggs, and chocolate rabbits. A picture isn't needed here. Most of us can just close our eyes and see and hear visions of the tykes having a great time.

The elder generation can sit and just enjoy the moment. This is always a good day. Enjoy it.

SOME OLD BUT GOOD WORDS

This was sent to us by a friend and the words just seem right. Hope you agree. They are posted for your review.

CERT MEETING

The next meeting for our local CERT Team is THURSDAY APRIL 16 at Town Center. Meeting will be held at 7:00PM

Members of the community who have an interest in joining the time are encouraged to attend.

"I AM GETTING TO BE A BIG GIRL"

That Lady friend of mine told me this grandchild of ours has not had any "face time" here lately. I guess that means I have to show "Miss Cali" off.

All she does is eat, sleep and a couple of other things. One of the other things is that little look she has. I like it. Hope all you Aunts Uncles, and Cousins do too.

BIG OIL FIND IN USA

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A friend gave me some official looking links that lead to the story below. It looks real, but in today's age who really knows? This is said because of the highlighted dates: 2008, 2007, and 1995. 1995. It is said because the amount of oil in this known area is now estimated as huge. It covers an area larger than many states, and my backyard. So why isn't this oil getting to our gas tanks? V.W.Resident doesn't have a clue on this one, but is curious as to why this "find" has not been publicized. Below is the story from the web.

Reston, VA. (APRIL 8, 2008) - North Dakota and Montana have an estimated 3.0 to 4.3 billion barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil in an area known as the Bakken Formation.

A U.S. Geological Survey report, released April 10, 2008, shows a 25-fold increase in the amount of oil that can be recovered compared to the agency's 1995 estimate of 151 million barrels of oil. A

About 105 million barrels of oil were produced from the Bakken Formation by the end of 2007.

The Bakken Formation estimate is larger than all other current USGS oil assessments of the lower 48 states and is the largest "continuous" oil accumulation ever assessed by the USGS.

"It is clear that the Bakken formation contains a significant amount of oil - the question is how much of that oil is recoverable using today's technology?" said Senator Byron Dorgan, of North Dakota.

I guess "how much" is the question, but I'd sure like to know the answer and cost. Maybe the answer is in the "pork barrel" in Washington DC

See http://energy.usgs.gov.

ENCOURAGING NEWS ON REAL ESTATE FRONT

A recent article from Trulia ( A real estate search engine) stated that seven of the top ten cities seeing "search activity" were in good old Florida.

Naples was ranked number five in this report.

Searches are one of many indicators and are shared here for what it is worth.

DON"T FORGET TO BOWL

Here we are. Another month has gone by, and although not needed, here is your reminder. Go Bowl today, and every Friday, with our gang from Verona Walk.

This is a good activity. Breakfast is included in the price, and the opportunity to confabulate with other residents is always present. Competition is out. It's just a matter of throwing the ball and having fun...maybe breaking 100.

VACATION TIME

This year the immovable V.W.Resident is actually going to move some distance.

He and the Lady have left the community and are heading to Jersey. The neighbors will handle this blog for you. They have been instructed to behave, and do not write anything controversial. After all this is paradise, and we want to keep it that way.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Time to go check the calendar again for those important dates.

That Lady Friend has a date circled on the calender for another of her little girls. The Lady tells me I should make a note of it, but I knew who's birthday was coming up. It is one Cathy Lynn.

She arrived on our planet on April 2nd. I believe that was 25 years ago. Wow!.

I remember this birth experience well. I drove first one hospital, and then to another. That taught me that these things should be checked in advance. Lucky the hospitals were close, and the doctor was waiting.

Cathy will be the "favorite" for the whole month, and her little prince will just have to give up his crown for awhile.