Thursday, January 20, 2011

The fiftieth anniversary of the Inauguration of John F. Kennedy



Although our frozen family members and friends in upstate New York might vehemently disagree, there are serious disadvantages to vacationing for two weeks in January in Naples, Florida.

To wit:

1. The loud, crashing surf makes it impossible to think, or to hear one's cell phone conversations.

2. One must frequently dodge shells, seaweed and flotsam while strolling along the beach.

3. All the bikinis are worn by 90-year-olds.

4. The beautiful sunsets can distract one from dinner.

5. Gulls and plovers refuse to step aside when humans walk along the shore. The impudence!

6. Family and friends no longer feel sorry for their cancer-striken, vacationing brethren.

7. Sunlight reflecting off the glassy ocean can cause a painful, temporary blindness.

8. It rarely seems to rain.

9. Your auto is no longer rinsed by slush and sleet.

10. The wafting odor of suntan lotion can distract one from his/her novel.

Family and friends: please take heart.




P.S. For those helping "The Dragonfly Adventure" coalition with the planning of the Sunday June 5, 2011 "Make It A Great Day Race":

The next organizational meeting is scheduled for the Brunswick Barbeque, Saturday, January 22, 2011, at 5 PM.

There will be a follow-up meeting sometime during the first week of February.


Thanks to everyone!