With sirens blaring, Santa made a trip through Tropical Acre. Even we retires get a thrill from the little man in red.
Iknow it has been a long time coming, but here is a little update on things going on at Tropical Acre. Seems like there is always something to to, whether it be shopping, painting, shuffleboard, golfing or what ever it is retired people do best....nothing. I am waiting for the day we can do nothing.
Our biggest project lately is painting the bathroom. I take full blame for this project! I got sick of the striped flowered paneling that was in there, so decided to pick out a color to paint. Of course with painting comes the little things that go with it, such as filling in holes (which we had a lot) and taking things off the walls. I took the plates to the recepticles and switches off and Fred noticed there were no electrical boxes, only wires. So being the good conciences fellow he is, he started to replace them all. That led to a lot of time and many angered moments. Not to mention the obsentities about the man the lived here before us. With out going into a lot of details, his job is finally finished so now it's up to me to get out the paint brush. I have the first coat on and will attempt the second coat today. I just want it done and put back together. After all that, then I have to remake a window valance and two door panels. Hopefully, that will tone down the plain peachy color walls.
Between all the work, we have to play. We have been trying our hand at shuffleboard. I can't say it's the most exciting "sport" around, but it is fun and something to do. They play three nights a week, I don't know if we will play that much, but on nights we don't have anything to do, we will be there.
We had our Christmas dinner at the clubhouse a week ago. Very good food and a great evening. The entertainment was funny, everyone laughed so hard some had tears in their eyes. We also had a visit from the local Goldwing chapter, their bikes all lit up in lights. It was a thank you for all the Toys For Tots, donated by the residents.
They told us we were their number one donating park. Kudos for Tropical Acre.
I play golf on Wednesdays each week. I will say, those guys that get that stupid little ball in the hole for a par have a talent. I can see an improvement in my game, sometimes, but still have a long way to go.I only had one whiff last week. The ladies I play with are very nice and don't seem to mind that I haven't quite got the knack of the sport. That's what happens when you start something new at an "older" age.
The houses are all decorated with Christmas lights, or I should say most are decorated. Some very nice, some a little too much. The man across the street from us refers to his house as the Griswalds. The first time I saw it, I thought it was a bit much, but have gotten used to it and now I think it is very pretty. At least it is bright and merry. There is something to say about Christmas lights minus the snow. It just isn't the same. I will try to include some pictures of our lights at least. Need to take more of other lights.
I guess I've rattled on enough, so will try to attach some photos then I have to get back at my painting. Hope you all have a very blessed and Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.
Sorry I still don't have the format right, but someday, maybe......
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