November Gazette

All,

I can’t wait to see everyone in Carrollton. I hope everyone is well. Happy reading.

Cheers,

Justin

 

Aunt Madee

As I sit down to compose events for the “wiser generation” Newsletter to send to Justin, I am unable to remember just what I wrote before.  Perhaps, the phrase – “wiser generations”- as Justin describes us,  is not politically correct!

My apologies if I am repeating news about down-sizing, selling the house, and my move to WMO in May??

After six months  of settling-in – and a month off in July for family visits and to attend Justin’s wedding, I am beginning to “discover Westminster Oaks” –  known as WMO –  located here in Tallahassee, about 6 miles from where Abe and I lived in Forest Glen.

WMO is known as a retirement community, but I truly think what is meant by the word “Retirement” is retiring from the responsibilities of a house, yard, transportation, personal electrical repairs ( such as a lamp}, cleaning such as fall and spring cleaning, transportation to and from events in the City, as well as on WMO Campus – needs when ill, staff visits to hospital, rehab., etc. ——  Of course not having to cook is my favorite!!

Everything one needs is located here on campus – a Boutique shop, inventory donated and run by volunteers; a small grocery store with goods bought and sold by volunteers at retail prices; beauty shop, barber shop;  exercise and fitness center;  A Health Center offering walk-in services, blood pressure checks , as well as drawing blood as requested, etc.

*****The Entertainment and activities offered are many.  WMO has a close association with FSU, as well as the Community College, and benefits  from all their offerings;  and classes for a minimum fee.  Buses are provided to attend functions offered on FSU Campus ,Tallahassee, and surrounding areas.

There is an Entertainment Director.  Examples of some of the planned activities for this month:  Storytelling Festival (both local and professional), Monday Night music, Opera, Wednesday Night  Movies, Tacky/Ugly Sweater Day, Halloween costume-dance and food; The Nutcracker, Forums, motor coach trip to Atlanta to the Fox Theater , before theater dinner at Pitty Pat’s Front Porch ,and Atlanta Aquarium  —— And- on- and- on.*****

I have three rooms and a kitchen, stove, refridge.   One of my greatest pleasures is having Tricia and kiddies close enough for regular visits and me to their place.

  I have a queen size blow up mattress with pump.  The welcome mat is out – any time – no advance notice necessary for reservation.  Nothing to bring, just come!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! – Sorry, I will not be with you at the farm.

Love each and all of you!

Aunt Madee  ———       ***** not a paid  advertisement

Grandy

My mind is lost in kitchen remodel!! If I knew how I would send pictures not only of work in progress but what the dining room table l

use I put wood in the kitchen. Can’t wait for you to see it.

Isn’t it exciting about Trent and Abby? Another wedding, ahh! Okay, give us a break now before the next wave sets in.

I am not rereading to correct sentence structure or punctuation. Congrats to the new great grands: Anna Johnson and Carrisa Aitcheson !

Lu Lu

Hello Family

As I write this we are driving to Cleveland for the last ever home game. It is bitter sweet. We have seen lots of football in lots of places over the last 4 years but all good things must come to an end!  As a sweet lady once told me “don’t be sad it is over, be glad it happened”. I am really glad Trent playing football at Delta State happened. Number one reason for my happiness is Abbie Troy Smith.  Best thing to come out of DSU.  In case you haven’t heard, the date is June 4th. 3PM. Louisville MS. We have 30 rooms at the Quality Inn in Louisville reserved so look for more info coming soon on how to reserve your room. If you prefer more upscale lodging then you can look in Starkville (30 min away) or for the high rollers you can check out Philidelphia MS (casino place) about 40 min away.  The Dunne family and wedding party will be lodging at the quality inn with free hot breakfast and pool and convenient to wedding happenings!  Would love to have you join us! I remember how fun it was at Tricia and Aprils out of town weddings and am looking forward to a mini vacation at  Trent and Abbie’s wedding!

Caroline was at home for a few days last week for fall break. How fun it was to have her around the house. We shopped and went to the movies and ate at Olive Garden. Really exciting stuff. Then on Halloween, all the Dunnes except for Brittany( life of a nurse and working weekends) and Jeffrey got to watch Trent play in Florence in the rain. The future Dunne was there too along with her parents and sister. We are all true supporters of Trent!  Oh and Perry and and Caroline’s friend Jamie were in attendance too.

On another note. I was looking for something to fill my evenings and decided to start putting best loved recipes in an online cook book. If you want to check it out and even add your own to it, the info follows.

Desktopcookbook.com is the website. The user name is Dunne and the password is Dunne(I think the password is capitalized.  If it doesn’t work try lower case for password). Anyway would love for you to add your favorite recipes to it.

Looking forward to meeting the new additions to the Burgin clan!  Enjoy this time you young mamas. It goes way too fast!

Guess I have said enough. Ryan probably won’t read this because it is too long.

I love you all!

Uncle Mark

Don’t want Lu to be the only article in the newsletter (and it is a break from cleaning out attic and closets). Exciting summer and fall for me. The birth of Anna E Johnson brings the total of my grandchildren to four. Great to watch Joe and April learn to be parents and Tricia and Tim chase their three from activity to activity. On a short trip to Tallahassee I enjoyed watching Bryan and Nora Grace play soccer. Bryan has learned to trash talk even if he is the smallest one on the team.

Lots of new experiences these past few months. Spent a week this August in St. Lucia and, thanks to Susan and Jeff for tickets, I have attended a couple of Alabama football games.  Even shook a black and white shaker.

Back to looking through all this stuff. Amazing what can be collected over the years. Anyone wants beanie babies?

Looking forward to seeing everyone over the Holidays.

Love my family

 

Uncle Merrit

Well its been a busy time since the last Gazette was published. Annette and I celebrated 35 years of marriage along with Lucy and Cory’s birthday on 10/11/15. We didn’t actually celebrate until last Friday with a nice dinner date at Ruth Chris.I have been working in Stanton Tn.,Gulfport Ms. and now Spring Hill Tn.with a week in Louisville Ky. in between. It has been busy at church with a new youth minister and a work day as part of the Facilities team. Annette and I spent last weekend in Orlando welcoming Carrisa Joy into the world.We had a great time with Mike’s parents,Leah,Annie  and Mike’s brother Angelo’s family taking turns  holding Carrisa and trick or treating.Annette is back in Orlando  till Saturday to help out. I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving and spending some quality time in Carrollton with all who can be there