KINGS BIRTDAY

What can one say. This is the "King's Day." It is Elvis' birthday. Even the young guy's know who he was, and enjoy hearing his songs.

The old tunes will get a good deal of "air time" today. We hope the music gives one, and all, some great memories

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Elvis Presley Memories

BOWLING

Members of the community continued bowling on Fridays. The group is getting larger, but the scores are staying steady. There are many cheers when the "100 Mark" is hit. This writer saw the lady drag her "Old Guy" out bright and early this morning for what is becoming a big event. Maybe this neighbor will join the gang next time around.

GUY HARVEY'S LUNCH

The neighbor gang did lunch at Guy Harvey's on Wednesday and by all accounts had a great meal. It was outside seating overlooking Smokehouse Bay on Marco Island. The weather was just perfect making the day one to remember

NEW YEARS' AND DISNEY TOO

Those guy's were at it again. They are braving winter weather to visit the Magic Kingdom. This time it was a two night stop that was added onto that great New Years Day Dinner with family just outside Mt Kilimanjaro.

These visits are always great and keep the guys young.

JANUARY: DATES TO REMEMBER

2010 is GONE. It is now time to start writing those checks with the year 2011.

V.W. Resident just can't believe how time sails along.

Well first order of business: Happy New Year to family, friends and neighbors.

The Lady of the House is searching her files and will make sure the dates that need to be noted here are remembered this month, and we are already a few days behind.

Elvis has a birthday on the 8th, so V.W. will definitely be blasting some of his old 45's.

2011 WELCOMED AT FAMILY DINNER

It is getting to be a habit. For the second year the Publisher and his trusty Editor drove "North" to Apopka, Fl. There they celebrated New Years Day with Uncles, Aunts, and cousins.

The publisher Dude was said to have enjoyed several shots with his uncle. They both survived the glares and cautioning words of the ladies. Well it was New Years so all was OK.

A great German meal was the hit of the day. It included Rouladen, and Potato Pancakes. This meal is unusual, but also a family tradition. The plates were piled quite high, and empty when the meal concluded. A great way to start the New Year.

PAUL ANKA BRINGS IN THE NEW YEAR - 2011

Those neighbor guys told us they had a great time at the "Phil" on New Years Eve. Great for them.

When they arrived for the show they were treated to a nice selection of appetizers and got warmed up for the show that followed.

Paul Anka appeared and looked good, even if he isn't a teenager any longer. The years have treated him good, and he treated everyone to a fine show.

The neighbor guy had an eye in the sky looking for our mutual friend Bruno. It would have been great to see him, but with a capacity crowd no such luck. Fortunately another friend, "Diana," was there to make everyone smile.

Use the click and have a return to yesteryear and Diana.

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Paul Anka - Diana