Moving Van Arrives on Simonton Street

We are moving in, again. Cesar and Julio just unloaded furniture and boxes of essentials for us to take up life in Florida. The scary part is that there is at least as much waiting to be packed up and shipped. I will deal with that when the time comes, for right now, I am enjoying Florida.

Surf's Up

Driving to Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island we encountered torrential rains. I was contemplating turning around when I remembered that I was in Florida and if I could just wait five minutes the weather would change -- and change it did. The remainder of the morning was sunny and rather pleasant. It was a bit windy, however, and the surf was pounding the shoreline like it rarely does on the west coast.

Regardless of the surf, the beach conditions were just about perfect. Liddy and I spent a relaxing couple of hours splashing in the surf, looking for shells and reading on the sand.

Rosie's B-day

The cats arrived in Florida today and Memphis already puked on the floor and pooped outside of the litter box. I think she is angry for some reason.

Golf Outting

I played golf today for the first time in ages. I did well enough to delude myself into thinking that I should play again.

Chapter Closes on Pocono Pines

The end of an era. The home in Pocono Pines is now just a memory. The closing took place today at the Century 21 office on Route 940 and Sullivan Trail.

We moved in on a snowy December day in 2001 and spent many a wonderful (and chilly) day there. We drove a heavily laden 1992 Ford F150 that John Bianchini gave to me, which somehow became Annmarie's preferred mode of transportation.

This is a bittersweet transition. We all loved that spot, but since we have been here in Florida it has been somewhat neglected. I am happy to have it in the hands of people who will appreciate it and happy to be out from under the extra expenses to keep it going in abstentia.

Chris Retires

The end of an era! After 27 years of spending money for the City of Elizabeth, Chris is retiring. A move to Florida is imminent as is the enrollment of Liddy at Braden River High School as a Junior for the 2010 - 2011 school-year.

The party was well attended with City Hall friends both retired and active. Mayor Bollwage made a point of stopping by to wish her well and join in the festivities.

The Veneruso's are in the midst of a life-changing move. We are all, understandably nervous and and at the same time excited by the possibilities. PHOTOS

Birthday Musings

64 years-old today!

With thanks to Paul McCartney and the Beatles I ask, "Will you still need me, will you still feed me,When I'm sixty-four"?

Life is moving faster now that I'm 64. I am still here in Elizabeth, but with Chris and Liddy going to live full time in Florida soon, the question is, how much longer will I stay here?

Hopefully I will post some pictures of the 4th of July / Birthday bash at Annie's and Louie's.