Monday, December 30, 2013

HAVE A LAUGH

Just in from the reliable joke teller down the street. Enjoy it.

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 IT HIT ME LIKE A TON OF BRICKS!!!!!


I Just Realized Something:
My dog sleeps about 20 hours a day.
He has his food prepared for him.
His meals are provided at no cost to him.
He visits the Dr. once a year for his checkup and again during the year, if any medical needs arise.

For this he pays nothing, and nothing is required of him.

He lives in a nice neighborhood in a house that is much larger than he needs, but he is not required to do any upkeep.
If he makes a mess, someone else cleans it up.
He has his choice of luxurious places to sleep.
He receives these accommodations absolutely free.
He is living like a king and has absolutely no expenses whatsoever.
All of his costs are picked up by others who earn a living.

I was just thinking about all this, and suddenly it hit me like a ton of bricks ~

MY dog is a CONGRESSMAN!!!

Friday, December 27, 2013

PULTE STOCK

Another year in the books. The stock did well this year peaking over twenty bucks a share.

It is now going for $20.07


That isn't bad considering the imaginary purchase was at $6.43 


Lets follow it again in 2014 and see how it does.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Christmas has arrived in VeronaWalk, and we are ready to celebrate.

SHE started before Thanksgiving!!!  My Queen began with the usual: "I don't know what to get this one or that one !?!"  Drove me nuts.


Needless to say, I am in the dog house again ! I didn't exactly sing Fa La La 

I let "Her" do all the decorating. I just say Good job (As usual).  


Take a look at the  500 lights on her Christmas Tree. It looks great !  She always enjoys decorating, and does a good job!  All I did was take the picture, and eat the chocolate pudding pie.  Stop over and have some too. That's our house. It's easy to pick out, but park on the street.





MERRY CHRISTMAS

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

CHRISTMAS AND OUR FLORIDA GANG

Christmas is coming!


Our Florida Gang decided to make a special  treat for Santa.



It was (a mess) Chocolate dipped Marshmallows.



Pretzels made the ears and the nose was red candy.






Can't believe the "Old Guy" ran out of film. He was tasting 

when he should have been clicking.



MERRY CHRISTMAS

FIELD TRIP TO NAPLES PIER

On Monday we made an investigative trip ( The "Old Guy's words) to see if the Naples Pier was still there. It was!

We are enjoying a visit with our daughter Cindy, who will be with us over the Christmas Holiday. She will probably be seen quite a bit jogging around the lake.

The "Old Guy" was allowed to place it under surveillance for an hour or so. He made some friends, and took some pictures to share with everyone. Enjoy them.







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Sunday, December 22, 2013

KIDS VIIT LEGOLAND



The Kids, big and small, visited LegoLand on the 21st (yesterday). 

They report that everyone was having a good time, and that they would drive safely on the route home.


Amazing, Santa and his deer are "legos". 

Saturday, December 21, 2013

A THURSDAY FOR THE GENTLEMEN'S LUNCH

Since New Years falls on a Wednesday the V.W. Gentlmen's Group will have their monthly lunch on Thursday, January 2, 2014. 

The lunch will be at Sze-Chuan in Court House Shadows on Tamiami Trail at Airport Pulling Road. We will meet at NOON

Sign up now to have a spot at the table with the finest Gentlemen in "The Walk."  There will be a planned agenda to assure that everyone has a good time.


Thursday, December 19, 2013

CHRISTMAS SEASONAL VIEW OF OUR LAKE


During a little walk by the lake I spotted the Christmas wreaths on the Gazebo. Along with a blue sky it made a nice picture to share.

Enjoy it.

Monday, December 16, 2013

ANOTHER DAUGHTER TURNS 29


The Lady, like us, is always busy, but we managed to find some time to post her a "Happy Birthday" here. WE know that is her behind those rose colored glasses.

Hope she can catch a break and see this Birthday Wish. With the new math Laura is 25 today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY


Sunday, December 15, 2013

BINGO PARTY



If you play BINGO this is a nice way to end the year 2013. Come and play and also enjoy the party atmosphere.

Friday, December 13, 2013

BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL HAVE FIVE MEMBERS

There was talk over the summer that when the property is turned over to the residents that the New Board of Directors would be comprised of seven to nine members. That is not true.

We have been advised that "according the By-Laws we need to start off with the 5 member board at the initial election meeting."


"The new board can then elect to expand the board to 7 or 9 members"  As residents emerge as candidates for the Board it is important that they be asked their position on such a vote. 

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

VALENTINA CT. HAS STREET PARTY ON DEC 7


That was the whole gang (minus one with the camera). Who was it? We know who's camera it was, but who clicked the nice picture above.

Valentina Ct is an active street and quite often we have a party at the end of the street at the cul-de-sac. Everyone brings a dish to share.


As you can see below there was also quite a bit of conversation and laughs. Enjoy the pictures.







Special thanks, as always, to our good friends who supply the driveway and tables. In addition Thank You for the surprise Birthday cake. This was the best street party ever!!!!!




Sam and Nancy Thank You !




A fine cake for a surprise Birthday Party

BABTIST CHURCH IN FT LAUDERDALE, CHRISTMAS SHOW AND DINNER



On Sunday, Dec. 8, our Activities Director (above) checked

her list to see who was "naughty or nice" and took those of

us who were nice to Ft. Lauderdale. 



On the way across Alligator Alley we had a picture oppor-

tunity at a stop in the Everglades. Then we were off to the

Babtist Church.


In the lobby of this beautiful Church we had time to get a

picture with a friend and see the decorations (below left).

"Indiana Jones" signaled it was "Show Time." That's Mr.

Jones with his trademark torch (below right).




 






 









Monday, December 9, 2013

YACHT CLUB LUNCH A GOOD TIME

Our neighbor tells us on Dec 4 he went to the Yacht Club on Marco Island. His trip was for the lunch held by the VeronaWalk Gentlemen's Group

They meet on "The First Wednesday of the Month" and have been doing so for seven years now.

The Gentlemen started out as just a few neighbors and a small restaurant. Now they have around 50 members at each lunch and vist some of the best restaurants in Naples.

The Yacht Club provided good food as expected but also a great view of the Marco River and the Jolley Bridge. Some say this is the Bridge to Paradise !

The men followed their usual agenda and certainly had "Food, Fun, and Friendship" during a great afternoon out.

Check Viva for information on next lunch.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

ROMEO LUNCH


Don't forget the ROMEO Lunch on DECEMBER  12 at Cafe Verona.

Join this group at Thursday's Lunch with your neighbors and friends.

The time is 12:00 Noon

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

PUNTA GORDA TRIP













We don't get to visit with family that often, but on Monday Dec 2, we drove up to Punta Gorda. There we met the "Old Guy's" cousin Patty.

This is a good location to look in the stores for bargains. Dennis found a shirt, marked down 30%. It was only $98, before tax! He let stay on the rack. 

The surprise of the day was the birthday cake for Aunt Gladys. Nice, and  only one candle.

We left when the "Dog" needed to be walked. Enjoy the pictures of our fun day.

Monday, December 2, 2013

VW GENTLEMEN'S GROUP WILL HAVE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY DEC 18


The VeronaWalk Gentlemen's Group will have a Seasonal Party December 18.  This event will include the wives or significant other.

The party will be at Gordons' on the River. This is above Jack's River Bar by Naples Airport.

Cost is $32. p/p.  Sign up early as seats may be limited.

Meal will include sliced Prime Rib, and Mahi Mahi. A cash bar will also be available.


Sunday, December 1, 2013

DECEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER

There is one date "He" has to remember this month. 

It is a birthday.   I will do this post "Now" so "He" won't be yelling at me: "Any birthdays to note this month?"  

I will give him a hint too - a daughter. 

As a hint I will tell him to think of  an Indianapolis Race Car Driver!!!