by Fred Prout
Did you ever have to move and leave your friends behind? It’s a terrible, gut wrenching feeling for the adults, but it’s worse for the little ones. “Don’t worry,
You will make new friends.” But when there is one very special friend, it’s more
difficult. Lots more difficult. Continue reading
By Jackie Deal
It’s real! It ain’t funny! Nor fun. Covid 19 is real; it’s worse than it’s ever been. And, yes, we’re tired of the masks, stay home, 6 foot distance…blah! Blah! Blah! But you know what? We can’t opt out. We can’t ignore. It’s the nightmare monster breathing its fetid breath all over us. It’s here in Timber Valley. Continue reading
By Jackie Deal
It’s so simple, right? You’re exposed to Covid 19 (Delta variant maybe), so you get tested. If positive, you quarantine, fret and stew. If negative, you go out and celebrate. Right?
Nope, it ain’t so simple. We were in the Emergency Depart (ED, no longer ER): multiple waiting rooms, multiple hallways, multiple exam rooms, multiple patients and few staff. (Would you want to work in a pandemic??) Continue reading
by Thom Hoch #31
Like your worst dream… it’s back. I’m talking about the Covid Virus.
Since I’m in quarantine after having been exposed recently, I have a little more time to pay attention to the news, to read more, and to just observe the world around me. Here’s some of what I’ve learned and observed: Continue reading
by Fred Prout
Rita and I were slow to embrace high tech. We, like many of you, were Luddites. Progress? Who needs it. Of course, all the gadgets on our vehicles were there, so, might as well use them. Satellite radio for five bucks a month when we were traveling? Sure. Good deal. Listen to “our music “.
Cell phones became a must because we couldn’t find a long enough cord to reach the motor home when we did two hundred miles a day. A couple of times stuff happened on the road. So, a necessity. Good old basic flip phones were certainly good enough. Who needed more? Continue reading
From a statement made by Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg dated Thursday, August 12, 2021:
Mercy is operating at near capacity with significantly strained resources. While we continue to balance outpatient surgical cases with our normal acute practices, the dramatic increase in COVID rates at the community level, has translated into an enormous rise in Emergency Department utilization, and a high volume of infected unvaccinated patients being admitted to the hospital for intensive treatment. Continue reading
By Jackie Deal
HELP! It’s desperate! You! Me! Everybody! “They” might, yes, “They” might raise our Annual Maintenance Fees by hundreds! Now, stop! “Might” means maybe but not carved in stone. However, a raise in fees is ONE way to solve the dilemma we face. And, honestly, it is being discussed. Continue reading
by Fred Prout
U-turns are done when you suddenly realize you screwed up big time. You are in the middle of an “Oh S*$t” moment and need to change course quickly. Very quickly. We’ve all had them, we’ve all survived them and we all remember them.
Rita and I made many great friends in our travels and we treasure each and every one of you. This story is told because one of those wonderful people can use a lift. So… an adventure with Mikey and Edith. Continue reading
Monthly Chapter 9 Breakfast, Creekside restaurant, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 8:30.
Please sign up at clubhouse.
submitted by Betty Bush, Chapter 9 President
Here’s the latest! Great news! By popular request.
Many of you have been asking about the return of the PotHeads group. Here it is. As of August 17th, the PotHeads will return. We will be meeting monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 1:30 in the dining room.
This group was started 2 years ago, before COVID, and was very popular. It was created to be a support group for those who had an instant pot and used it; those who were thinking about getting an instant pot and those who still had theirs in the box and just wanted to learn more.
Some of you will remember the samples of chocolate covered peanuts which used the slow cooker part of the instant pot. Or maybe you’ll remember Gene Stalnaker’s hamburger stroganoff that he made and was sampled. Both were big hits. Well, there wasn’t any left to take home.
Mark your calendar, reserve the time and come join us. Bring your favorite recipe or samples are gratefully accepted. See you there!
Questions call or text Joy Stalnaker at 541 343-8283