HAVE A LAUGH

Everyone is up North at home so one might expect fewer jokes. That is not the case. 

We have been getting a ton in the mail and weed out what we think will pass the test with you guys, and our friend Bruno. Here is the best for August.

Why God Loves Blonds 
 
A blond finds herself in dire trouble. Her business has gone
bust and she's in serious financial straits.
She's so desperate that she decides to ask God for help. She
Begins to pray...

"God, please help me. I've lost my business and if I don't
Get some money, I'm going to lose my house as well.
Please let me win the lotto."

Lotto night comes, and somebody else wins it.
She again prays... "God, please let me win the lotto! I've
Lost my business, my house and I'm going to lose my car as well."
Lotto night comes and she still has no luck.

Once again, she prays... "My God, why have you forsaken me?
I've lost my business, my house, and my car. My children are starving.

I don't often ask you for help, and I have always been a good servant to you. 

PLEASE just let me win the lotto this one time so I can get my life back in order." 
Suddenly there is a blinding flash of light as the Heavens
Open and the blond is confronted by the voice of God Himself... 

"Sweetheart, work with Me on this.  Buy a ticket."

HURRICANE IRENE VISITS N.J.

This is what the streets of New Providence, N.J. look like this morning after Hurricane Irene "visited" the Garden State last night. 

Our daughter lives in this area. She has reported that her electric is out, but their generator is working.  So far the houses are above water, but the Passaic River is a short walk from where this picture was taken. We hope is doesn't creep any higher.

PULTE STOCK

At last glance the stock is selling at $4.48  


Our purchase price was $6.46 


Wow is all that needs to be said.

RICK'S PLACE - RUMORS versus FACTS

Yesterday there were a couple of rumors circulating about our restaurant. One should know that if it doesn't come from the Horses mouth, then it is likely to be coming from the other end of the Horse. 

There were no facts available until this morning. The information we obtained is as follows:


Rick's Place will cease operating here as of Sep. 21, 2011


Pulte has not named a successor.

As facts become available we will post them here for your information.

I HAVE RETURNED

I am back from a great trip up to NJ. I stayed at my daughter's (Cathy) house.  


She has three kids and usually there is a lot of noise, and motion going on there. The good thing is it is organized. Cathy does a great job.

The main purpose of the trip was to see "The Baby" get baptized. I see "someone" ventured on my keyboard and already wrote about this.  I must admit he did a good job, right Bruno?.  Thanks for watching !

IRENE, "SHOULD I USE MY SHUTTERS ?"

"Goodnight Irene, Good Night. Stop bothering me about shutters."

"All this storm, with your name on it,  is going to do, is make a little noise. There is no need to put those  "*^%#"  shutters up, or pay to have it done. It is a waste of time!"

Of course there is a slight chance that Irene may be right, and use of those shutters just might be appropriate. That is why one has them after all. Better to be safe than have to explain why they were not up to an Insurance Adjuster.


If you want to track Irene as she gets closer our  Safety Team recommends this site:  www.noaa.gov   

They have been giving us this site for the last couple of years,  especially  when there just may be a real need. The Gang also suggests that you take pictures of  your house with the shutters installed, as well as anything else that was secured.


Now lets hope for a Big NOTHING.

CHORUS IN OUR COMMUNITY

I closed my eyes the other day and thought there were all sorts of sounds and music around me. When I opened my eyes I knew it was from Town Center.


The sound drew me closer and I thought I recognized one of the voices. As they said years ago it was "A Flash from the Past." Here they are, my favorite group,  in "Yesteryear Mode."

Yes Sir, singing with "Our Gang" was one of the original singers from that old New York group. I recall their name was the "Mail Men."  Well one of the guys really lives here in "The Walk."  He is very active with the Community's Chorus. He is doing a great job.


Click below for their hit song performed by Someone Else.  It is almost as good as the original.

Buddy Holly - Mailman bring me no more blues‏ - YouTube