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Last updated July/8/09 --10:47 PM
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Lot 179--For sale or rent--Large lot--Storage shed---Lots of extras-- Phone Betty Sweeney----519-753-6328--Email--Balmoral81@aol.com---Or see Russ Yeager--Lot 154-863-424-0042
Want to be #1? You can be !! Lot #1 in Mockingbird Ridge is just on the market !!. Due to health reasons Paul & Flo Senay will sell their nice house to a lucky buyer !!! Call 863 424 4985 for appointment to see this beautiful house.
Lot #1
NEW LISTING !--For Rent-RV Lot 23 Effective 3-1-09 $600 per month incl. utilities PH 616-540-8756
Single male looking to return to Mockingbird Ridge in January and February of 2010. References can be provided. Contact Ernie at 609-884-3953
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FOR RENT------2 bedroom--2 Bath Park model on lot 123, Phase 1----Rental includes Electricity-Washer--Dryer---Contact Jon & Joanne @ 510-813-14020r New York--607-433-0152-----
Phase 1--Mockingbird Ridge is an age 55+ only park
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RV Lot 73 Mockingbird Ridge--$650 per Month or $1800 for 3 months---863-206-7833--a 55+ Park
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This from Everett Burnham---"Hi Russ, We ain't mad at you, there just isn't much happening up here yet, Just a lot of cool wet weather Had a pretty decent day to day,but they tell us it won't last. How did you get that golf cart off the ground ??? Hope you had a parachute ?? Keep it up we love it. EVERETT " "Sorry Everett, It's just that when we don't hear from "All Y'all" for a while we think "y'all" may be dead !!. Russ"
News from Doug & Mickey------"HI RUSS, WE ARE NOT MAD AT YOU BUT HAVE BEEN DOING A LOT OF TRAVELING. WE ARE IN CALIFORNIA WITH OUR DAUGHTERT,SUE AND GRAND DAUGHTER KELLY AGE ALMOST 11 AND OUR OTHER GRAND DAUGHTER MELISSA AGE 16 IS IN SRILANKA WITH 8 OTHER GIRLS AND TWO PASTORS FROM HER CHURCH AND WILL BE DOING SOME TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNGER GIRLS AND BOYS IN A CHURCH SCHOOL AND OTHER MISSION WORK . WE WERE CONCERNED WHEN SHE FIRST WENT OVER BUT NOW THE COUNTRY SEEMS TO BE SECURE. WE WILL BE HERE FOR A MONTH AND BACK TO MICHIGAN. BEST TO ALL IN DEER CREEK AND ENJOY YOUR NEWS. SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ALL THE DEATHS SINCE WE HAVE BEEN GONE. GLAD TO HEAR OF PLACES THAT ARE SOLD ARE TO MUCH YOUNGER THEN WE OLD FARTS !!!!!! DOUG AND MICKEY WILTSE"
This report from "The Linton's"----" Hello everyone. Not a lot of exciting news from the Lintons. The weather hasn't been the greatest but the grass and flowers sure look nice. Keith is enjoying his fitness classes at the YMCA and Sally and I try and go for a long walk every day, weather permitting. We are looking forward to our trip to the Wellers in Michigan. We're leaving on Thursday and hoping it won't rain as we're going on the motorcycle. Not much fun riding in the rain. My mom is taking care of Sally for us and when we return mom and Ken are driving to British Columbia, Canada to visit family. Wishing everyone good health and happiness. Jan & Keith"
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House FOR RENT-----Lot 152 (Bob & Babe McCauley’s place), 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath w/washer & dryer in Mockingbird Ridge available for rent. Will give a discounted rate for a 6-month lease! For details, please call Jean Holman at 410-287-6060, ext. 612 during the day or 443-502-5159 after 5:00 pm.
Mockingbird Ridge is a 55+ park
"Outhouses---We had one until after I finished High School ! None that fancy, tho !! Reminds me of a humorous {To us} thing that happened--- "I was about 10 years old and I had acquired a model "T' coil, put it and batteries in a cigar box, and handed it, all wrapped up to everyone, and shocked them. When no-one else would "Accept" it , I drove two small nails down flush on each side of the toilet seat, hooked wires to the nails, underneath and the wires to my "Box" Nobody stayed on that seat, long !!- I Had shocked everyone who we knew, Dad worked out of town and only was home on weekends, so Mother, my sister, Bro-in-law all waited in the house to watch me "Get" Dad when he went to the outhouse !!! I had never heard him say a curseword, but he sat down on that seat, he immediately knew it was my "Shock-box" that got him---he had already started urinating---he jumped off the seat, knocked the door of the "Privy" open, hollering," G--Dam you, look what you made me do !!" Before knocking the door open, so all the folks in the house, watching could see, he had painted a great big "Music symbol"--You know the large reverse "S"-on the door with urine !!!!"
Fancy Outhouse !!!
Thunder Boxes--OR Outhouses
Would you like to watch a very touching story of a "Grocery store bagger"---- video clip -- it is a story of Johnny, the grocery store bagger. It is very short, but it will remind you of why and how we make an impact in what we do. You may even want to share it with others, and I hope you will. It's amazing how one young Down's Syndrome bagger made such a wonderful impact on those customers lucky enough to have Johnny bag their groceries!
Here's one you can't miss-- Orson Welles relates the story of Miss Julia Howe who coined the words to "Battle Hymn of the Republic" as a warning to the entire nation of God's Judgment for Slavery. The Lord seemed to be telling me the warnings in this hymn are equally ...
Click this little Flag to see this great STORY !
Thanks to Bill & Shirley Elliott for this
Great Newsletter, Russ, thanks again and again for keeping us up-to-date. According to our weather report y'all are wet and hot. Have the lawns responded to all of the rain? It's been cool and wet here this last week.I had the "cockscomb shots" in my knees on Wednesday (three shots in one) and they are about killing me. I will never do that again, will go back for a shot in each knee once a week for three weeks next time. Something new the doctor recommended. I'm going to go in and give him those shots in his knees. Even had to resort to a cane.I've had enough stuff done this year. Hope the rest of the year is better. Happy Fourth --Jan and Bob Martin
Russ: This from the Krebs at Zanesville, Ohio. Not mad, just busy, and the loss of any major news happenings. We are fine and are looking forward to the Am-Can. Has been quite hot here though. Take care and stay happy, healthy, and cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dick & Gennie Again, Thanks for the newsletter. It's grrreat!
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Dick & Francie Wilhelm would like to wish all their Deer Creek friends from all over this great U.S.A. a HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY. May your evening end with a big bang, of fireworks that is. See a lot of you at the AM/Can.
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We read your newsletter every morning. It sounds like you all are having a wonderful and busy summer. We miss everyone at Deer Creek. It amazes us how everyone in Mockingbird are so friendly and fun loving. That is what makes it such a great place to live. The best thing we ever did was to buy a house in Mockingbird. Hope everyone has a healthy and happy summer. See everyone in October. Toni & Paul Badzik
Very sorry to report this sad news from the Lyons---- "we just want to let you and our Deer Creek friends know that we just lost our son-in-law Pat Olmstead, married 36 years to our oldest daughter Karen. He died Friday morning, July 3rd at Ellis hospital Schenectady. Just 58 years old would be 59 on Oct. 1st. We would appreciate your prayers and thoughts.for the family. Sincerely, your friends, Ruth and Bob"
This report from the HAIGH'S, Jon & Joanne- Travelling in western Canada----- We are in Watson Lake, Yukon Territory, and on our way to Anchorage. The Canadians already know how beautiful their country is and we have really enjoying the scenery here in Alberta, British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory. We've been onthe road for about 10 days, and plan on returning to NYsometime in September. Altho we probably will miss the fun at Deer Creek again
THE MICHIGAN REPORT !!!------ Bernie and Sandy here. Thanks for all the great news.Sorry to hear about the tragedy in the Lyons family. We had our fourth of July party. Great food and fun for all with tubing,jet skiing, boating,hot tubing, and games. Wonderful help for us from Cliff and Elaine, Colleen Gundry, Jan and Keith Linton, and other friends here from Mich. Lots of help from our Deer Creek friends to pull off the party. All beds including those in the motor home were taken. Food prep was awesome. Missed Bob Martin grilling the hamburgers, so Bernie had to muddle through. Had 105 people here for the fireworks which were awesome again. My two sons were here from Illinois and Arkansas and I fired a 76 playing with son Trent at Hastings Country Club. For father's day Sandy got me a sky caddie and and R-7 driver. Got in a drawing and won the R-9. Hitting it much farther off the tee now. Watch out Dave and Curt.
"Hey Russ and Mockingbird Ridge friends! Our time up here in Michigan is not going as planned. I was supposed to have spinal surgery and Lane was to be my caregiver. Instead, he had a quadruple bypass and I am his caregiver! What's that old saying, "Life happens while you're making plans!" He came home from the hospital in only 5 days and pretty much feels like he's been run over by a Mack truck! Hopefully, he will improve daily. We appreciate all of the support from friends who found out and emails, cards etc. sent telling us he is in your thoughts and prayers! Nancy Sadler Lot 149"
Forgot the "All-important" thing !!! FERTILIZER !!!! He has already fertilized # 1 --Hope all the rest are to come !!!
WELL !!! THERE'S an old saying----"BEST LAID PLANS OFT GO AWRY !!"------ The "Best LAID Plans went AWRY !!" The below picturet to the left depicts all the work that was accomplished on our "SICK" greens, so far. No work is being done today---- The "BORROWED" machine" that was being used yesterday broke down !! -- # 1 green was verticut, and fertilizer put down----- Nothing being done today----Nothing to be done tomorrow--- -----Understand a "Sub-contractor" --"Hope not the Co. that maintains the course now" will be here next week-----Supposedly to do all the rest of the greens ????? I'm getting of the opinion---
News from Bob & Jan Martin---"So sorry to hear about the tragedy in the Lyons family. So sad to lose someone this young. We send all our sympathy to the family. I knew Bing and Etta were going to move, guess we just didn't think it would be this soon. The best to both of them and hope this turns out to be a good thing for everyone"
This from the Linton's, Jan & Keith----"Hello everyone. We are visiting the Weller's in Michigan and having a wonderful time. Their 4th of July party with friends and family was GREAT. We are enjoying a nice visit with Bernie, Sandy, Elaine and Cliff and will be heading home tomorrow. Yesterday we went to Saugatuck and to Oval Beach and enjoyed a nice ride in the beautiful Michigan countryside. Wishing everyone a wonderful summer. Jan & Keith"
"We're gonna miss Bing & Etta" !!!
We all gathered at the clubhouse--In the Rain--To wish the best to Bing & Etta, who are beginning their new life in the Bradenton area !! There was probably just as much "RAIN"-[Tears] falling inside , as outside as we all hate to see them leave after a great 21 years in Mockingbird Ridge !! Bing served a term on our "Board" while Mockingbird Ridge was in it's infancy, and Bing and Etta were first to volunteer for whatever was needed by the park, or anyone !!! We understand his reason for moving closer to relatives and hope to see them visiting us here, often !! ----------"WE LOVE YOU, BING & ETTA !! "
Bing really enjoyed his "Favorite" song "Elvira" by the Oak Ridge Boys that was played for him !!!
Everyone: Here we go. After making the trip into the Gastroenterologist today this is what is happening at this time.
1.. Tom has numerous cysts in his kidneys. They are not cancerous and do not need any attention.
2. His blood is positive for Auto-immune Hepatitis. There are three factors associated with this disease. He is only positive for one type. His body actually produces this type which is rare and mostly seen in women. To make sure this is the case they are doing the liver biopsy. If confirmed oral drugs can be administered to control it and get rid of the high bilirubin, itching and jaundice. THANK GOD. This test has to be scheduled through Celebration Hospital. Tom is setting it up tomorrow.
3. He does have fatty liver disease which is treatable.
4. He has an 8mm cyst in the head of his Pancreas . According to the doctor when questioned thoroughly, he believes it is a non cancerous cyst. They have ordered the two major tests to confirm. However, on further questioning the doctor stated that it is possible for this cyst to go from non cancerous to cancerous. Tom will have to have a test every three months to make sure the cyst has not changed or grown. It is something that he will have to deal with forever. The first two tests to make sure the cyst is non cancerous could not be scheduled until August 14, 2009. This appointment is the first available through two hospitals. We just have to wait. As long as this cyst doesn't show any kind of leakage from itself it will only be monitored as stated above. If it is secreting anything at any time it changes the whole ball game. I am not going there, trust me.
So, that is it in a nutshell. We just keep moving forward from here. He is not under any restrictions as far as working, working out, golfing , etc. He can't drink alcohol or eat raw foods or fish.
Needless to say, we are happy and a bit relieved for now.
Thanks for the good wishes and prayers. We are not totally out of the woods yet but the sun is shining a little brighter on us right now.
Love to all,Tom and Laura "Thanks, Laura for this anxiously awaitew update on Tom's condition !! We love y'all"
Anxiously awaited update on Tom Rito' illness
