The computer is also a good friend of mine!
I have ALWAYS watched a lot of television, as you can tell by the title of this post. Remember the song Carol Burnett used to sing at the end of her show? Well, this is the last week John, Ginger, and I will be blogging about our wonderful, blessed lifestyle in Solivita! Well, I AM so glad that we had this time together, however all good things must come to an end. I have shared my activities with all of you - greeting card making, water classes, YNY beginner class, Our Gang (of madmen and madwomen that gather and …EAT and …PLAY), my volunteering with the Lifestyles Department (REFLECTIONS assembly /delivery, ticket taker for Chef Bill’s cooking demonstrations, and/or whatever they may call me for), African Heritage & Cultural Club (AHCC), Hispanic Heritage & Culture Club (HHCC), CARAMVITA (Caribbean American Association of Solivita), The Vizcaya Social Club, The Smashers (pickleball), Discovery Days Host, and mahjong! Joe and I, along with some of our friends – Jim and Millie, Dennis and Carol, Sheila and Tom, and a few others, are all volunteers at Give Kids The World. But, I really want to put in more time there. Something always comes up and I have to put off calling in to give them some time. THAT is on my list of “MUST DO MORE OFs“. Besides the fact that there a just a few more activities that I want to try here in Solivita. Or, maybe I need to concentrate more on those activities I’m already involved in. New activities, or expanding on the existing activities? New/existing? What to do! Oh my! But I need more time! It’s so exhausting being retired, but somebody’s got to do it!
Here they are, that Motley Mob of Madmen & Madwomen!
Chris, Mair, & Gabby!
There is a common denominator with all of my activities, and that’s the friends I have made here. The activities I am involved in or events attended would not be/would not have been as enjoyable if I didn’t share them with nice people! Mardi Gras, Solivita 10th Birthday Celebration, Holiday Golf Cart Parade, Holiday Parties, Pickleball Tournaments, July 4th Celebrations, Martini Madness, Golf Cart Rally, …. I never imagined having this much fun with so many great people.
Friends at play!
The pictures you see here are a sampling of the fun we have had since moving to Solivita! I hope the fun, good times, and great memories never end!
Friends at a Friendly game of Texas Hold 'Em
Joe dancing amongst Solivita friends!
Friends together!
Friends Ann & Kester!
Mahjong Mavens have a little time to cheese it up!
Friends meet at the darndest places! COSTCO!!
Until next time, enjoy life, laugh often, love your family & friends, and remember those 15 hugs a day (to be emotionally healthy)!
Hugs,
Gabby
Thanks for the ride, it’s been great. Although it my be the end of this blog you are family and will always be embedded in our hearts. God bless, Jim
Thanks Jim! I am so glad that you were along for the ride! Joe and I (Mom too) are so glad that we are blessed not only to call you neigbhors and friends, but family! You are my brother from another mother, and Millie is my sister from another mister! LOL!! Love ya!
Enjoyed READING all of your BLOGS and it seems that U all have so much fun down there. Going to MISS reading all of your BLOGS because they’re so INTERESTING. Continue having LOTS of FUN!!
LOUISE from MACON STREET
I really enjoyed reading your Blog! Makes me feel happy that you and Joe are having so much fun and Living life
Thank you, my favorite UFT Chapter Leader! God is good, and He knows what is best for all of us! Please send my love to my Weeksville Family, and do tell them they are ALWAYS in my heart, and … “THERE IS LIFE AFTER THE DOE”!! Hugs to all!
GREAT final post Gabby. It was an honor and a pleasure being your fellow blogger. Best, John
Wonderful job Gabby!!! I am sooo happy you and Joe found Solivita after working hard all those years. You both deserve all the fun you’re having down there!!! I literally lol when I read about the golf cart parades and pickleball!!! Love to you and all the Solivitians…..Betty
Enjoyed reading your blogs and hope you can win. Who will be your 40 friends?
The times are not right. My last post was done on July 3 at 8:51 pm. Just to let you know. See you soon!
; -) Lenny, fingers are crossed!
Have enjoyed your blob and those of John and Ginger over the past several weeks. You all have painted a wonderful picture of life here in Solivita. Personally speaking, I am glad the three of you and I have crossed paths over the years. See you all around the “campus”.
Thanks Sunny! I have enjoyed sharing the Solivita lifestyle we have found with others! I too am glad that we have met! You definitely bring sunshine to any place you enter or even just pass through!
I’d move there just to be near my dear friends, Gabby and Joe!!!
Well Linda, there are two inventory homes on our block! I think I hear one calling, “Linda, Vinny, I’m waiting for you !”! LOL!
Congratulations Gabby!
Great blogs:-) You really give an inside look at life at Solivita.
Thank you! I enjoyed sharing my Solivita life with others!