Tuesday, July 31, 2012

RUMMY KUBERS GO TO VILLAGE PUB

What do you do after a tough couple of hours playing Rummy Kube ? That's easy. You go out to eat.


Saturday the group went to ( I think) Village Pub on Venetian Bay. The location is just beautiful. 


The menu was pretty good too. It would have been better if we could have attended. We had baby sitting duty. That's OK, because we still have a lot of fun with the RK Group.

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Monday, July 30, 2012

HAVE A LAUGH


Thank God for these great neighbors that have a joke that is clean or almost clean. We don't like to use foul language or offend anyone. It takes a while to find something that fits are approved list. Here is one (We heard this 30 years ago) that deserves a look:  Enjoy it.


A priest on his morning walk, noticed a very old lady sitting on the steps to the Church. He guessed that she was at least 90. She was smoking a cigar, and had a bottle of spirits in a brown paper bag beside her., 
He said, "I couldn't help but notice how good you look for a women your age! What is your secret?"
"I smoke ten cigars a day," she said. "Before I go to bed, I smoke a nice
big joint. Apart from that, I drink a whole bottle of Jack Daniels every
week, and eat only junk food. On weekends, I pop pills,  and I
don't exercise at all."
"That is absolutely amazing!  How old are you?"
"Twenty-nine," she replied

Saturday, July 28, 2012

PULTE STOCK

Here we are - July.  Half of the year is done. 

So we are now in the second half of 2012 and still in the GREEN with our "investment" in our builders stock. It has taken a couple years but I knew they would build it up to double digits.

Near the end of this month it continued to be in the green at $12.10



Friday, July 27, 2012

THAT TALKING BIRD - IT IS TIME FOR LUNCH



Our talking bird is calling again !

His high pitched screech says: "It's time Gentlemen for another lunch."

Senior Tequela will host the next VeronaWalk Gentlemen Luncheon on August 1. 

This is your last call for that great  "First Wednesday of the Month" sponsored by VeronaWalks' original Men's Lunch Group. The Agenda, as always, is: "Food, Fun, and friendship."
 

Guests are welcome when their RSVP is made by a VW Gentleman.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

PULTE BUILDING AT A GOOD PACE

Recent reports in the news reveals building in our community is continuing at a good pace this year. Based on "new-home starts Pulte has VeronaWalk in the top ten communities in the Naples-Fort Myers area.

We ranked number five with 98 new homes started this year. Of those 92 have been occupied by new owners.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

WHERE IS ALL THIS RAIN GOING?



It is great to have those afternoon rains. It cools it down a little making the evening a little more bearable.

Despite some good rain I expected (hoped) to see more in the VeronaWalk Lakes. It's still early so we will just keep our fingers crossed. The drain pipe That I look at every day is almost under water. That is good.

Friday, July 13, 2012

FROM THE FOUR LEGGED WORLD - ANOTHER POOCH



It is time for another  "Pooch."  This one is for July.


Since the "Smooch a Pooch" event at Town Center we have been posting a picture of the participants. This one, however, is not from Veronwalk.

This is happy dog comes from New Jersey.  It belongs to the "Grand Daughter" and she is quite proud of Raven, so we are sneaking it in here for her.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

THE LADY'S BIRTHDAY

He would not dare to forget her birthday. 


It is today and "My Queen" is .......  Good thing I won't remember that number. I'll just keep telling her she looks like "Sweet 16."  She is my Queen and I love her.



                                  Happy Happy Birthday Baby

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

LOMA NEWS

A new FEMA Map was released in mid June. It showed, by street address, that property was which has been placed in a favorable zone for flood insurance purposes. An internet address to view street listings is below:


It has been reported that on some streets a lot may be in the favorable area, while the second lot is simply not mentioned.  This is causing some concern.

People who contracted with Marco Surveying and Mapping have been advised that the job is incomplete. It should take another three weeks to get FEMA to update and include everyone in the favorable area.


Our Property Mgr. recently advised that they have been informed that a New FEMA Map, including all of VeronaWalk Properties, will be "released very soon."  "As a courtesy we (Property Mgr.) will send out another e-mail communication with the information once it is released."

Sunday, July 8, 2012

FORTY FIVE YEARS


The Anniversary is today, But, in our minds,  It happened  just yesterday!!!

The actual days, weeks, and years add up to a nice big forty-five years. That was the date in 1967 when the "Guy's" got hitched up in New Jersey.

He took her on her first cruise that year - The Staten Island Ferry
Trips like that are part of the old days. Not any longer. They cruise   on real ships today, and go to nice places.



Best wishes Mr. and  Mrs. B.  Enjoy that old car too !.  

Saturday, July 7, 2012

NOT SO SHY WOLF




A few days ago we took our oldest Grand Daughter to see the "Shy Wolf" Educational Experience. We have been there before and thought it was something nice to see. It was not a Zoo, but a rescue location for mostly wolves.

It looked like it was in a jungle and felt like it too. The temperature was right around 90.

It didn't take long for one of those "Shy" animals to make a friend. She enjoyed it, and we enjoyed looking and playing with these animals. Absolutely No Kisses for the beautiful Panther.

Friday, July 6, 2012

SOME PICTURES FROM ST PETERSBURG


Take a trip and then it follows you get busy, busy busy. Finally we havea few pictures from St Petersburg, Russia to share. Here are the typical Church and canal:





The picture below is a long shot of Catherine's Palace. This was one huge place, and filled with gold and ornate items. The Ministry of Tourism was so glad we showed up they had a band playing:


Part of our tour took us to Peterhof. There were no shortages of Gold 
at this location near the sea. 



Below are pictures inside The Hermitage Museum:


















GENTLEMEN'S LUNCH AT CARABBA'S


Despite many Gentlemen being  Up North,  and the switch to a Thursday there was a good turnout for the VeronaWalk Gentlemen's monthly Lunch.

It was held, July 5th, at Carrabbas. As usual this fine restaurant provided a great meal for only $15. Lasagna was featured, but the Chicken Marsala was also a popular choice.  

Next month the lunch will be at Senior Tequila's. This one looks to be a little different with a hot Mexican Menu.


Wednesday, July 4, 2012

DOUBLE SUNSHINE & VERONAWALK CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY






This is the most important holiday we have. It is formally "Independence Day."  We went on the "Double Sunshine" and watched the fireworks off Naples Pier.

Our Gang enjoyed the night. It took a few minutes to think about what it was all about. Singing "God Bless America" sure helped, and was a  particular treat.


Let these pictures remind you of  your colors !

USA, USA, USA


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AMERICA









I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ,


AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR WHICH IT STANDS,
ONE NATION UNDER GOD,
INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY
AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

BIRD TALK: "JULY LUNCH IS ON THURSDAY !!!"

 
The bird is screaming: "It's time Gentlemen for lunch." 

This time it will be on a Thursday - July 5th


Carrabbas will host the VeronaWalk Gentlemen, our community's first men's group, on Thursday due to  the Holiday.

This is your last call to make a reservation.

Monday, July 2, 2012

JUNGLE QUEEN



The lady of the house contracted Bronchitis and was forced to remain at home while the "Old Guy and his oldest Grand Daughter took the nice ride to Ft. Lauderdale


This trip was planed a while ago for the purpose of going on the Jungle Queen. Hayley enjoyed. He said the jokes were the same as he heard 45 years ago, but he still laughed.


Neither one wanted a haircut on the seawall, but were amused to see it. Hope you like it too.

Sunday, July 1, 2012

JULY DATES TO REMEMBER

There is one birthday and one wedding that need celebration during this month. 

The kids will be on their toes for sure, but the "Old Guy" may need to be prodded along with a broomstick.  We will see.