Flipping through the monthly activity calendar, the eye catches the variety of events that will keep our days and evenings filled. Just when the flurry of December is past, and you are getting used to moving to a different drummer, “pow,” it hits you square in the eyes. We are going to be crazy busy. It is like catching the flu. It sneaks up on you, and before you know it, it has full control. The old adage “starve a fever, feed a cold” again has proved true. Our first park breakfast fed that.
(Photos courtesy of Ian Marwick)
What a team Jim Grant has put together. The assembly line style of pushing that hot food onto plates and delivering to the hungry masses at $3 per person is a delight to watch. Hooray to you, Jim, and your great team and, better yet, great food. It was a super start to 2016.
P.S., Jim is adding biscuits and gravy to the menu for the next two months. Yummy. Get out of bed early for that.
Karaoke — what is there to say? Yes, the season of amazing and hopefully entertaining your neighbors has also started. What is it that draws us to witness and participate? The life cycle of the lowly moth probably best defines this ritual by rushing to the nearest flame. We have the typical mix of divas, country wannabes, aging rockers and just plain atonal singers, but they all have that certain charm we all love. President Bill Wellivere attended, but again did not rise to the occasion and sing. Oh well. He said he also does not sing in the shower. Maybe next month.
The first ice cream social was a raging success put on by the cold-handed team of Heather Graham. The weather never seems to damper the enthusiasm of the 150 ice cream lovers that pack the hall. Heather works on the formula of a scoop of ice cream and a cupcake on top for a buck. What a deal. Of course, the socializing that goes with it is another bonus. Great job!
Also, a big thank you to the Chase the Eights crowd that were champing at the bit to start their rambunctious games by 7 p.m.
Our in-park garage sale has morphed into a rec hall only sale this year. The venue makes a lot of sense by concentrating the sales effort into a single place. The other advantage, of course, is picking up drive by bargain hunters. Love those garage sale mavens! Contact Bill if you want to reserve space. Good luck.
What is going on in all those unused corners of the park? Looks like a goofy bunch, if you ask. Ah, that is the clue! Goofy Golf is just around the corner, and the munchkins are planning their little surprises for the unwary golfers. Better get your worst outfits, hats, socks, etc., out from the bottom of your closets. If unlucky enough not to have any trashy stuff, the local hospice may feed the need. The fun is about to begin. May the worst golfers rise to the top, and they usually do. Make sure you sign up and not be disappointed. Bring your buck. See you there.
By Ian Marwick (the happy scribe)
Published January 27, 2016
