HOA Board Meeting on Thursday

Hope to see everybody at the Tuscany Board meeting on Thursday at 6:30. It will be an opportunity to meet two candidates for the Jupiter Town Council, Todd Wodraska and Ben Klug; to thank the HOA board for making the Clubhouse Gang possible; and to explore the possibility of having a couple of bocce courts built. 

Have a super week here in paradise!

Bocce, Bocce, Bocce!

A  record turn-out for bocce. Ten showed out and only 8 could play.  That turned out to be a good thing for Jack.  He didn't play, he didn't lose. Jean joined in for the first time and before long was looking much like a professional. Delores and Bill were the big winners. Smokin'! Bruce got out of jury duty to compete. He would have been better off had he fulfilled his civic responsibilities instead.

Gang members were crowded around the jigsaw puzzle table. C.J. was back and Lyona was on her best behavior. It shouldn’t be long before this puzzle is toast.

Charlie, our resident pro, was absent, something about being under the weather. Or under the table.  Or maybe back on the MTA. Poor old Charlie! Will he ever return?   

The bocce ballers are meeting at Carlin Park on Thursday at 1:00 for more bocce – this time on a real court. 

See everybody next Monday at the clubhouse if not sooner in the ‘hood!

What Kind of People Play Here?

Today we could write about Charlie's bocce ball prowess, having won two more matches with Gunther's help.  We could welcome back Mary and C.J. We could thank Pat and Jean for our new puzzle. 

Charlie's Angels

Gang was Rockin'

We could even comment on Bruce's recent tricycle road trip to Indiantown.  And finally, we could note that 22 members showed out. But we won't. Instead we will share a post from another blog. It follows.

What Kind of People Live Where You Come From?

There is a story sometimes told around campfires about two Native American brothers who set out on separate quests to explore the lands that surrounded their tribal home. After many days the first brother came upon a man sitting quietly by a stream and asked him "What kind of people live here in this land?"

"What kind of people live where you come from?" the brave asked of him.

"Everyone where I live is selfish, negative, petty and jealous. They care only for themselves and often disappoint me."

"You will find that the people here are much the same."

"I suspected as much." Disappointed, the first brother moved on in search of more welcoming places.

Hours later, the second brother came upon the same brave. This brother also asked "What kind of people live here in this land?"

The brave again replied "What kind of people live where you come from?"

"They are generous and optimistic, loving and helpful. They are the best of people."

And the brave again stated "You will find that the people here are much the same."

Hearing this, the brother excitedly continued on in anticipation of meeting new friends.

Throughout their travels the brothers continued to find people just like those they already knew, infuriating the one and delighting the other. Because, as the brave knew, the difference was not so much where they traveled and the people they met, but their different expectations and attitudes.

It is apparent that each member here views the other members as being the "best of people."  Maybe that is why we are!

See you next Monday!

Charlie's Good Day

Living the Dream! Charlie had a double double. First with Rod's help, he pulled off a last minute victory on the bocce ball court. Then he joined the puzzle team which slammed in the last few pieces to the jigsaw puzzle from Hades.

Way to go, Charlie!

Bill Calllahan, on the other hand, had a lousy day. He and Gunther were winning the bocce match with only seconds on the clock. Time for one last throw - and throw he did. He could have dropped the ball on his toe and his team would have won. Instead he hit his team's winning ball, knocking it half way to the pool and losing the game. Some days are like that.

Sorry, Bill.

Gunther wore his black motorcycle boots and taught Jack how to do the pelvic swing - an exercise made famous by Elvis Presley, no doubt!

Boy did we have munchies.  Sue brought pumpkin scones with dead cranberries, Jean brought Girl Scout cookies, Bill brought ginger snap cookies, Donna brought brownie bites and Ruth Ann and Gunther brought a pecan coffee cake. See what you missed Bruce?

Nancy and Ron were off to Cape Canaveral. Word is that Ron went to study “trajectory” in hopes it would improve his bocce ball throw.

See you all Thursday for the HOA annual meeting or Monday for more fun in the Tuscan sun! 

Bill Trumps Gang

In a Trump-like power play, Bill Callahan chose to sit out the last Bocce Ball match before the Iowa primary.  Atop the leader board, he simply walked away.  Not to be outdone, the rest of the bocce crew out-Foxed  Bill and sat out as well.  By the way, is that Bill’s real hair? 

Ruth Ann found her way back to the clubhouse and immediately brightened up the room.  Welcome back Ruth Ann!

The conversation pit was all over the place, from Comcast and our own Tuscany elections to Bruce’s new geriatric motorcycle (a three-wheeler).  Just about everything covered, nothing solved.

The puzzle is almost finished.  It is becoming more and more apparent that several key pieces are missing.  We are still on target for a Spring ’16 completion date.

Nancy brought home-made chocolate chip cookies, straight from the oven, and were they good!  

See you next week!