Mikey's Birthday Party

Mikey was thrilled with the turnout at his 36th birthday party.

 

Just about everyone in summer Sandpipers showed up

(you know...have food, they will come)

at Brad and Barb's for a pot luck celebration.

 

Happy Birthday Mikey.

You are loved!

Hey Hot Peeps, Don't forget....

Mikey's birthday party will be at

5:30 pm on Sunday, July 27th.

 

  Brad and Barb #10 are hosting the party. 

 It will be a potluck

with cake and ice cream, hamburgers,

  brats, hotdogs will be provided.

 

 RSVP: Please let them know as to what you will be bringing.  I think they would prefer that you not use the Members Only Site for your response,
 so please speak with Sheryl or Barb.
Also please pass the word around. 

Thank you.

A Medicare Virgin!

Guess who is turning 65?!

Our good friend and neighbor SueP!

 

Come let's celebrate her entry into the wonderful world of government sanctioned health care.

 

When:  Monday, August 11, 3PM

 

Where:  Flip Flopz

 

Cake & ice cream provided, bring finger food for a pot luck feed if you wish.  And your beverage of choice, of course.

 

So exciting...another Sandpeep joins the exclusive club!!



Summer Vacation Pictures

Jim and I spent June and part of July in Southern California, visiting daughter Melinda...then hit Colorado for a visit with son Mike and dil Angie to see their new house.

 

Had a great time in both places.

Here are a few hi-lights.

 

Pier at Balboa Island...

 

The Denver Botanical Garden (one of this country's BEST). 

 Luckily there was a fabulous display of Dale Chihuly's glass art scattered throughout the gardens.

 

You may have seen some of his work...the ceiling in the reception area of Bellagio in Las Vegas is one glorious example. 

Try imaging colorful glass sparkling in the clear mountain air, a profusion of every flowering plant you've ever heard of as a backdrop.  Simply breathtaking!

Loved our vacation...wine tasting, being touristy, visiting family...but it's great to be home!!!

 

The Summer Book Club

The Summer Book Club meets the second Thurs.

 of each month in Flip Flopz. 

 

The next meeting will be Aug. 14. 

 

It is an informal discussion of books read,

reading, and heard about. 

 

 All are welcome!   

 

Pam suggested:

    The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

(I read that...riveting)

    My Restless Prince, a series by Gaelen Foley

    Destiny of the Republic by Cana Millard

    My Thoughts Be Bloody by Nora Titone

    Julie and Romeo by Jeanne  Ray

    Somerset by Leila Meacham

    Several books by John Grisham:  The Confession, The Appeal, Sycamore Row, and The Racketeer 

Mary suggested: Open (I didn't get the author)

Louise suggested:

    The White Princess by Philippa Gregory

    The White Queen by above author

Patsy suggested:

    One Last Great Wickedness by David Stansfield

    How I live Now by Meg Rosoff

    The Life of Elizabeth I by Alison Weir

And a good time was enjoyed by all.

Thanks, Patsy #108

Mikey's Birthday Party

Mikey's birthday party will be at

5:30 pm on Sunday, July 27th.

 

  Brad and Barb #10 are hosting the party. 

 It will be a potluck

with cake and ice cream, hamburgers,

  brats, hotdogs will be provided.

 

 RSVP: Please let them know as to what you will be bringing.  I think they would prefer that you not use the Members Only Site for your response,
 so please speak with Sheryl or Barb.
Also please pass the word around. 

Thank you.

Summer Book Club-July

Reminder to book lovers--

 

Summer Book Club meets Thurs., July 10

 in Flip Flopz at 7:00 pm. 

 

Let's talk about the books you are reading or have read. 

Bring your drink (I'll bring wine) and a snack, if you wish. 

Patsy #108

Meet Mr. Pickles

One of the reasons we have extended our stay in California is to kitty sit while Melinda spends a week in Scotland.

Normally she hires a pet sitter for two visits a day.  She is now putting said pet sitter's children through college.  We thought we'd save her some serious moola so she can go to Scotland and sample scotch.

 

She has a cat named Pickles, the last of a kitty duo she got right out of college.  He has been with her from Tucson to Phoenix, Atlanta to several apartments and now a house in California.

Here he is as a youngster, around 3 years old.

He has aged....

He is in his 22nd year...

Guinness Book of World Records candidate!

 Still very focused on food.

 Loves computers!  And this from a cat who was with Melinda before the invention of digital cameras!

 Actually for a 168 year old cat (human years) he is still photogenic...if you don't look in his mouth...no teeth.

Still jumps around on tables and chairs but has given up the top of the refrigerator.

 Best thing he does though is sleep.

 

Here's to you Mr. Pickles....

keep gumming that rib-eye steak.