Rally for Rally for the Cure!

We 'rallied' for Rally for the Cure, a Harbor Hills golf tournament to benefit a cure for breast cancer. We played with Lin & Terry McLeod in very cold weather! Our last three holes were in twenty-five mile an hour winds in under forty degrees. Okay - we're Floridians, so we FROZE!! But rally we did, and enjoyed an Italian buffet at the end of our round. Even though we didn't win the tourney, David won a raffle for two sleeves of golf balls. But Lin was the Big Winner, winning $50.00 from her lucky raffle ticket!! More photos can be seen here. Use your browser's back arrow to return to the blog.

Marion Marketplace

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Today was a visual treat. Friend and fellow photographer Neil Toulch, took the wheel and drove to Marion Marketplace. Walking through the booths brought back memories of Itaewon, Korea and Taipai, Taiwan. Odd novelties abound alongside a prolific produce section. Although there were many unusual faces, for the most part, we stuck to taking photos of inanimate objects. My 'macro' setting worked overtime, to help create some colorful images. A few can be found here. Use your browser's back button to return to the blog.

Release the Hounds!!!

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On Sunday, January 21, our friends the Ellis' invited us join them for a fox hunt! Actually, no animal is hunted. Instead, a bag with 'fox scent' is spread around the woods and then hidden. The bloodhounds lead the riders and their horses to find the bag. This is done three times during the hunt.

It was an amazing experience for us to take photos amidst the fifty riders and their stunning horses. Of course, when the hounds were released from their trailer, the excitement really began! We thanks the Ellis' so much for including us in this animal-lovers Dream Day!

Featured above is Bravo, one of the two Ellis horses. Bravo is twenty-two years old and has been hunting twice a week since he was very young. Click here to view additional photos. Don't forget the second page! To find out more about the hunt club, click here. Use your back button to return.

My Birthday Camera

Yes, another birthday is rolling around next week. My loving husband gave me my gift early - a new Nikon D40 camera! Today was my first official 'shoot' with two Harbor Hills friends, both accomplished photographers.

Here is a link to more of my shots from the local park. Special thanks to my friend Neil Toulch for sharing his expertise, time and creativity.

Better than Gold

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That's what good friends are, better than gold. Our friends Marga and Steve Montanino from PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, visited with us this weekend. This was Marga and Steve's first trip to our area. We showed off our new home and community. Steve and David enjoyed a round of golf at Harbor Hills on Friday moring. We all attended the Chris Botti concert in Orlando on Friday night. Saturday evening, we ate at Isabella's, our favorite restaurant, owned and operated by our Harbor Hills neighbors. A fine dining experience, we all agreed! What a delight to share our lives once again, with two lovely people who are more family than friends. They both deserve the best life has to offer...
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Fantastic Pre-New Year's Party!

Since moving to Harbor Hills last June, our lives have been filled with wonderful new friends and parties! December 29 was no exception. Jerri and Geo Mayer, pictured above, hosted a fun-filled evening at the clubhouse, black tie required!! One hundred and twenty-five of their closest friends attended. The dinner was delicious, the music divine, and most of all, the warmth of our many new friends was a joy! Click on this link for more pictures, but don't forget to view the second page of pictures by clicking 'page 2' (letters in green, upper left corner) on the first gallery page.

The Best Holiday Surprise of All!

Well, it didn’t take long, but hard work, negotiation skills and a great personality (gotta love those genes!) helped Lisa seal her first deal with a home built by Hartley Brothers. In December, Lisa called to tell us she sold her first home. We were all thrilled, but no one struck the celebration pose quite like our Lisa!! We’re so proud of her!

They're Here!!

Boston-based Sunni & Kevin arrived yesterday for the holiday!! We're having fun, starting with an evening of hibachi. Of course, any visit to Sumter Landing includes David's favorite venue, Baskin Robbins Ice Cream!!

Music of the Night!

Our country club held a 'Music of the Night' evening, Friday October 17. It was a big turnout, complete with drinks, dinner and dancing. We enjoyed the evening, which required a little dressier attire than normal....Of course these folks took the Phantom theme 'up a notch.' A great time was had by all. For more pics of the evening, click here. Don't forget Page 2 by clicking "2" next to the green 'gallery pages.'

Thanksgiving & the Girls

The picture above shows the girls in 1979. It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving, 2006 is here. The best part is having our family around the table again. Sunni will be with us in Florida (the one with the big smile on the left) for a week, getting relaxed and rejuvinated. Lisa (the one with the big smile on the right) and Danny will be here for as long as Lisa's hectic schedule will allow. But one thing's for sure - we are truly thankful for the blessings our family has enjoyed all year long. From our home to yours, a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Looking for a New Home??

We are so very proud of the new real estate agent in our family!! Our daughter Lisa recently landed a job selling new homes with a prominent builder, Hartley Brothers. in the Gainesville area. Check out her website if you're in the market, or even if you're not!! The homes are beautiful and frankly, so is she!!

Boo!

Our first Halloween party at Harbor Hills was so much fun! The costumes were creative and funny - and some quite beautiful. David and I donned our "Bonnie & Clyde" attire. Once David gets that white tie, hat and machine gun going, he's "in character" for the rest of the evening. Everyone got into the fun with prizes for costumes and Halloween games. Click here for more Halloween pics! Now, what shall we dress as next year? ..

Good Friends, Great Times!

On October 27, Bob and Luz Stella Tinsman visited us in Harbor Hills. We spent a delightful weekend together. It included dinners at our two favorite restaurants, golf, walks and lovely conversation out on our patio. Even Bailey the Pekingese, recognized "Uncle Bob" and (eventually) greeted him with a fine hello! We're looking forward to our next visitors, Steve and Marga Montanino, in January.

Having Fun at Harbor Hills

Grandson Danny spends the weekend, and all kinds of activity takes place! Practice putting, golf cart rides and doggie walks are all on the agenda. Even an "Hibachi" dinner makes the cut!

Our First Visitor From PGA Village!

We are SO delighted that our friends Bob & Luz Tinsman will be visiting us October 27th. They are the very first friends from PGA Village to visit us in our new home in Lady Lake. Pictured here, is our daughter Lisa (alias Monica Lewinsky), former President Clinton (also known as David Hoffman) and Retired Col. Bob Tinsman. The picture was taken Thanksgiving, '04. An unlikely threesome, wouldn't you say?

Picture Cube

Six of our recent favorite shots!

Fall Is Here!

Having relocated from South Florida to Central Florida, the cool mornings and evenings are a lovely relief from the broiling hot summer. Our trees and local color can never compare to the Northeast though, where many family members reside. Yesterday, our Boston-based daughter called to rave about the foliage, on her way to apple-picking!! Here, too, is a beautiful Autumn shot of our cousin Barbara, during her round of golf! Love them and miss them both!!

Harbor Hills First Crop!

Tuesday, September 26th, marked the first ever "Scrapbooking Day" held at Harbor Hills. We had a lovely turnout, with ladies all new to the scrapbooking hobby. Irene Howe, Creative Memories consultant from the Villages, was instrumental in getting the group off to a creative start. Many thanks to all participants, and let's get those photos out of the boxes in the back of the closet!!

Opera Night!

Last Thursday, September 14 was Opera Night at Isabella's Restaurant. The entertainment was divine, and the company even moreso! We joined in the activities with a few renditions of our own, with our friends Geo and Jerri Mayer. For more photos of this operatic event, see this link and use your back button to return.

A Ticker Tape Parade???

Miami versus Florida State football will be played Labor Day. David, a die-hard Miami fan, chats it up with Adam, an FSU graduate. FSU will be traveling to Miami to open the season and face the 'Canes.

Will Adam's alma mata prevail?? Are those tapes actually calculations of the odds?? Only time will tell...Stay tuned for more on the Big Rivalry...