Margaret Johnson turned 70 this month and celebrated with ALL the residents of SFP! She made salads and desserts for everyone to enjoy at the party!
Here are a few pictures of our fun afternoon!
Thank you Margaret for making the August birthday so special for everyone! Also, thank you Mary for taking all the pictures!
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Travel Day -> Spain
Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a sovereign state and a member state of the European Union. It is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe.
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT SPAIN
"Going for tapas" is an essential part of life in Spain. It isn't so much what you eat but how - that is, a morsel food with every drink, and each each one in a different bar. Lots of bars, lots of drinks, lots of great food.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT TAPAS
Animal rights activists in Spain will be up in arms about bullfighting's inclusion in this list, while many Spaniards will groan - bullfighting is no longer anywhere near as popular as it once was. However, bullfighting is an inescapable part of Spain's history and remains an anachronistic curiosity - ritualized animal cruelty in a progressive Western democracy or an endangered art form? You have to see it for yourself to decide.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT BULLFIGHTING
The Alhambra the complete form of which was Calat Alhambra,[b] is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was originally constructed as a fortress in 889 and later converted into a royal palace in 1333 by Yusuf I, Sultan of Granada.
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF ALHAMBRA
Seville is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville, Spain. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir.
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT SEVILLE
CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES OF SEVILLE
If you are staying in Malaga then you actually have a relatively short journey before you can get your ski’s on. The Sierra Nevada ski resorts are famous worldwide due to the fact that you can ski in the mountains and then head down to the beach to get a tan all within the same day. Don’t be fooled into thinking that this makes any difference on the ski resort as it is definitely one of the best you will find in Europe, despite the contrast of weather in such a close distance.
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN RANGE
Ronda is a city in the Spanish province of Málaga. It is located about 100 kilometres west of the city of Málaga, within the autonomous community of Andalusia. Its population is approximately 35,000 inhabitants.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RONDA, SPAIN
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF RONDA
Flamenco (Spanish pronunciation: [flaˈmeŋko]) is a form of Spanish folk music and dance from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. It includes cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), baile (dance) and palmas (handclaps). First mentioned in literature in 1774, the genre grew out of Andalusian and Romani music and dance styles.[1][2][3] Flamenco is often associated with the Romani people of Spain (Gitanos) and a number of famous flamenco artists are of this ethnicity.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO OF FLAMENCO DANCE
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT SPAIN
"Going for tapas" is an essential part of life in Spain. It isn't so much what you eat but how - that is, a morsel food with every drink, and each each one in a different bar. Lots of bars, lots of drinks, lots of great food.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT TAPAS
Animal rights activists in Spain will be up in arms about bullfighting's inclusion in this list, while many Spaniards will groan - bullfighting is no longer anywhere near as popular as it once was. However, bullfighting is an inescapable part of Spain's history and remains an anachronistic curiosity - ritualized animal cruelty in a progressive Western democracy or an endangered art form? You have to see it for yourself to decide.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT BULLFIGHTING
The Alhambra the complete form of which was Calat Alhambra,[b] is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was originally constructed as a fortress in 889 and later converted into a royal palace in 1333 by Yusuf I, Sultan of Granada.
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF ALHAMBRA
Seville is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville, Spain. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir.
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT SEVILLE
CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES OF SEVILLE
If you are staying in Malaga then you actually have a relatively short journey before you can get your ski’s on. The Sierra Nevada ski resorts are famous worldwide due to the fact that you can ski in the mountains and then head down to the beach to get a tan all within the same day. Don’t be fooled into thinking that this makes any difference on the ski resort as it is definitely one of the best you will find in Europe, despite the contrast of weather in such a close distance.
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN RANGE
Ronda is a city in the Spanish province of Málaga. It is located about 100 kilometres west of the city of Málaga, within the autonomous community of Andalusia. Its population is approximately 35,000 inhabitants.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RONDA, SPAIN
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF RONDA
Flamenco (Spanish pronunciation: [flaˈmeŋko]) is a form of Spanish folk music and dance from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. It includes cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), baile (dance) and palmas (handclaps). First mentioned in literature in 1774, the genre grew out of Andalusian and Romani music and dance styles.[1][2][3] Flamenco is often associated with the Romani people of Spain (Gitanos) and a number of famous flamenco artists are of this ethnicity.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO OF FLAMENCO DANCE
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
CLOROX vs Peroxide
This was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana (a doctor's Wife), and I
want to share it with you.
She was over recently for coffee and smelled the bleach I was using to clean my toilet and counter tops. This is what she told me. 'I would like to tell you of the benefits of that Plain little ole bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store.. What does bleach cost?
My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, And most doctors don't tell you about peroxide. Have you Ever smelled bleach in a doctor's office? NO!!!
Why? because it smells, and it is not healthy! Ask the nurses who work in the doctor's offices, and ask them if they use bleach at home. They are wiser and know better!
Did you also know bleach was invented in the late 40's? It's chlorine, folks! And it was used to kill our Troops. Peroxide was invented during WWI in the 20's. It was used to save and help cleanse the needs of our troops and hospitals.
Please think about this:
1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe.) No more canker sores, and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.
2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.
3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.
4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them(especially the toes) every night and let dry.
6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in peroxide.
7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and Water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without Harming your septic system like bleach or most other Disinfectants will.
8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue.
9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.
10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic change.
11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help get rid of boils, fungus, or other skin infections.
12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.
14.. Another place it's great is in the bathroom, if someone has been careless & has peed on the floor around the toilet & it's begun to smell of urine. Just put some peroxide in a spray bottle & spray. In the blink of any eye all the smell will be gone & the bacteria eliminated!
I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner! ' This information really woke me up. I hope you gain something from it, too.
Pass it on! Clorox vs. Peroxide VERY interesting and inexpensive
She was over recently for coffee and smelled the bleach I was using to clean my toilet and counter tops. This is what she told me. 'I would like to tell you of the benefits of that Plain little ole bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store.. What does bleach cost?
My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, And most doctors don't tell you about peroxide. Have you Ever smelled bleach in a doctor's office? NO!!!
Why? because it smells, and it is not healthy! Ask the nurses who work in the doctor's offices, and ask them if they use bleach at home. They are wiser and know better!
Did you also know bleach was invented in the late 40's? It's chlorine, folks! And it was used to kill our Troops. Peroxide was invented during WWI in the 20's. It was used to save and help cleanse the needs of our troops and hospitals.
Please think about this:
1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe.) No more canker sores, and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.
2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.
3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.
4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them(especially the toes) every night and let dry.
6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in peroxide.
7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and Water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without Harming your septic system like bleach or most other Disinfectants will.
8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue.
9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.
10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic change.
11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help get rid of boils, fungus, or other skin infections.
12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.
14.. Another place it's great is in the bathroom, if someone has been careless & has peed on the floor around the toilet & it's begun to smell of urine. Just put some peroxide in a spray bottle & spray. In the blink of any eye all the smell will be gone & the bacteria eliminated!
I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner! ' This information really woke me up. I hope you gain something from it, too.
Pass it on! Clorox vs. Peroxide VERY interesting and inexpensive
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Travel Day -> 15 best islands you've never heard of
1. Aitutaki, Cook Islands
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT AITUTAKI
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF AITUTAKI
2. Utila, Honduras
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT UTILA
CLICK HERE FOR A PHOTO TOUR OF UTILA
3. Marettimo, Italy
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT MARETTIMO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF MARETTIMO
4. Tsarabanjina Island, Madagascar
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS OF TSARABANJINA
5. Mou Waho Island, New Zealand It's an island in a lake on an island in a lake on an island in an ocean. Near the center of pristine alpine Lake Wanaka, on New Zealand's southern island, Mou Waho is a glacial remnant of the last Ice Age. Once a stopover for steamers and log rafts, this island has a trek to the top of Tyrwhitt Peak and Arethusa Pool, a nice spot for ambitious picnickers. Co-owned by ex-Antarctic ice diver Chris Riley, Eco Wanaka Adventures offers tours to this unique island that serves as home to several threatened species.
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF MOU WAHO ISLAND
6. Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT MAGDALEN ISLANDS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A SLIDESHOW OF MAGDALEN ISLANDS
7. Saba, Dutch Caribbean CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT SABA
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF SABA
8. Quilalea, Mozambique
This 86-acre private island sits in the middle of a protected Indian Ocean marine sanctuary. Until 2011, when Christopher and Stella Bettany built nine coral and thatch villas, its only residents were nesting sea turtles and a sizable menagerie of wildlife. Azura at Quilalea eco-resort offers a clifftop spa, a trail leading to dense baobab groves and sailing trips on traditional Mozambican dhows.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF QUILALEA
9. XXXX Island, Australia
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT XXXX ISLAND
CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES OF XXXX ISLAND
10. Guana Island, British Virgin Islands
This private island has seven baby power beaches, 850 acres and one tiny resort. As the owners like to say, "It's the Caribbean before it went public." After being inhabited for 45 years by sugarcane-growing Quakers, Guana was purchased by a couple from Massachusetts who built six stone cottages and invited artists and intellectuals who stayed for months at a time. Even now, the maximum number of guests is 32, which means everyone is on first-name basis with management -- were the island to be divvied up, everyone would have an average of 30 acres to themselves. Well, to themselves and flora and fauna that scientists claim is more extensive than on any island its size, anywhere. Thanks to several long-term restoration programs, Guana is home to such endangered species as Caribbean Roseate flamingos, stout iguanas, red-legged tortoises and the crestfallen travelers which, we're happy to report are birds, not humans.
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF GUANA ISLAND
CLICK HERE MORE INFORMATION ON GUANA ISLAND
11. Sovalye Island, Turkey
Castle ruins on Sovalye (pronounced SHUH-VAH-LEE-AY) lend credence to the rumor that renegade knights-turned-pirates used this tiny island as a base during the Middle Ages. Homes, an old city wall, churches and a Roman cistern from the Byzantine period that slid into the sea during numerous earthquakes are scattered throughout the island. Scented pine and carob forests are a 15-minute boat ride from the port of Fethiye and once you're there everything's undertaken on foot -- no big chore as it takes 45 minutes to walk from end to end of the picturesque coastline.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SOVALYE ISLAND
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF SOVALYE ISLAND
12. Andros, Bahamas
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT ANDROS
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF ANDROS
13. Song Saa, Cambodia
In the untouched Koh Rong Archipelago, Song Saa is actually two islands, Koh Ouen and Koh Bong, joined by a bridge. Just 35 minutes by boat from the port of Sihanoukville, its 27 villas resemble a chic Cambodian fishing village -- they were constructed from salvaged timber Before the Australian owners started building, they put $500,000 into starting a conservation reserve protecting the island's seahorses and turtles. Four staff conservationists can guide you into the island's still deserted oases of virgin rainforests and tropical reefs.
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF SONG SAA
14. Piel Island, Lake District Coast, Cumbria, UK
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PIEL ISLAND
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF PIEL ISLAND
15. Navarino Island, Chile
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NAVARINO ISLANDS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF NAVARINO ISLAND
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT AITUTAKI
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF AITUTAKI
2. Utila, Honduras
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT UTILA
CLICK HERE FOR A PHOTO TOUR OF UTILA
3. Marettimo, Italy
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT MARETTIMO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF MARETTIMO
4. Tsarabanjina Island, Madagascar
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS OF TSARABANJINA
5. Mou Waho Island, New Zealand It's an island in a lake on an island in a lake on an island in an ocean. Near the center of pristine alpine Lake Wanaka, on New Zealand's southern island, Mou Waho is a glacial remnant of the last Ice Age. Once a stopover for steamers and log rafts, this island has a trek to the top of Tyrwhitt Peak and Arethusa Pool, a nice spot for ambitious picnickers. Co-owned by ex-Antarctic ice diver Chris Riley, Eco Wanaka Adventures offers tours to this unique island that serves as home to several threatened species.
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF MOU WAHO ISLAND
6. Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT MAGDALEN ISLANDS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A SLIDESHOW OF MAGDALEN ISLANDS
7. Saba, Dutch Caribbean CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT SABA
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF SABA
8. Quilalea, Mozambique
This 86-acre private island sits in the middle of a protected Indian Ocean marine sanctuary. Until 2011, when Christopher and Stella Bettany built nine coral and thatch villas, its only residents were nesting sea turtles and a sizable menagerie of wildlife. Azura at Quilalea eco-resort offers a clifftop spa, a trail leading to dense baobab groves and sailing trips on traditional Mozambican dhows.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF QUILALEA
9. XXXX Island, Australia
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT XXXX ISLAND
CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES OF XXXX ISLAND
10. Guana Island, British Virgin Islands
This private island has seven baby power beaches, 850 acres and one tiny resort. As the owners like to say, "It's the Caribbean before it went public." After being inhabited for 45 years by sugarcane-growing Quakers, Guana was purchased by a couple from Massachusetts who built six stone cottages and invited artists and intellectuals who stayed for months at a time. Even now, the maximum number of guests is 32, which means everyone is on first-name basis with management -- were the island to be divvied up, everyone would have an average of 30 acres to themselves. Well, to themselves and flora and fauna that scientists claim is more extensive than on any island its size, anywhere. Thanks to several long-term restoration programs, Guana is home to such endangered species as Caribbean Roseate flamingos, stout iguanas, red-legged tortoises and the crestfallen travelers which, we're happy to report are birds, not humans.
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF GUANA ISLAND
CLICK HERE MORE INFORMATION ON GUANA ISLAND
11. Sovalye Island, Turkey
Castle ruins on Sovalye (pronounced SHUH-VAH-LEE-AY) lend credence to the rumor that renegade knights-turned-pirates used this tiny island as a base during the Middle Ages. Homes, an old city wall, churches and a Roman cistern from the Byzantine period that slid into the sea during numerous earthquakes are scattered throughout the island. Scented pine and carob forests are a 15-minute boat ride from the port of Fethiye and once you're there everything's undertaken on foot -- no big chore as it takes 45 minutes to walk from end to end of the picturesque coastline.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SOVALYE ISLAND
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF SOVALYE ISLAND
12. Andros, Bahamas
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT ANDROS
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF ANDROS
13. Song Saa, Cambodia
In the untouched Koh Rong Archipelago, Song Saa is actually two islands, Koh Ouen and Koh Bong, joined by a bridge. Just 35 minutes by boat from the port of Sihanoukville, its 27 villas resemble a chic Cambodian fishing village -- they were constructed from salvaged timber Before the Australian owners started building, they put $500,000 into starting a conservation reserve protecting the island's seahorses and turtles. Four staff conservationists can guide you into the island's still deserted oases of virgin rainforests and tropical reefs.
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF SONG SAA
14. Piel Island, Lake District Coast, Cumbria, UK
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PIEL ISLAND
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF PIEL ISLAND
15. Navarino Island, Chile
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NAVARINO ISLANDS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF NAVARINO ISLAND
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
REAC Inspection
We got a 93A on our REAC inspection! We're good for another 3 years!!! Thank you for ALL of your efforts and hard-work!
National Night Out - RECAP
Our National Night Out was a HUGE success! We had almost 40 residents attend our little celebration!
We enjoyed snacks, informative discussion and each other. But the biggest part of our celebration was the unveiling of our very 1st donation under the Better Tomorrows name...
See that American flag in the picture above? Look at what it was hiding:
A 60" flat screen TV!
A special thank you to Mark & Chad for taking the time to install the TV, we know how busy you guys are so it is VERY much appreciated. You're the BEST!!!!!
We enjoyed snacks, informative discussion and each other. But the biggest part of our celebration was the unveiling of our very 1st donation under the Better Tomorrows name...
See that American flag in the picture above? Look at what it was hiding:
A 60" flat screen TV!
A special thank you to Mark & Chad for taking the time to install the TV, we know how busy you guys are so it is VERY much appreciated. You're the BEST!!!!!
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Watermelon Social & Seed Spitting Contest
On Tuesday July 30th, we celebrated summer with a watermelon social and a seed spitting contest!
The watermelon was the best we've had in a LONG time! So yummy and juicy ;)
Then we headed outside to spit seeds. As usual, we had a hard time finding watermelon with seeds so we had to substitute cherry seeds - good thing cherries are delish!
Unfortunately, we didn't get too many pictures ;( Here are the few that we did get:
A group shot of the 'spitters':
And the winner of the seed spitting contest........PATRICIA FOGARTY! She spit her cherry seed 155 inches!!
The watermelon was the best we've had in a LONG time! So yummy and juicy ;)
Then we headed outside to spit seeds. As usual, we had a hard time finding watermelon with seeds so we had to substitute cherry seeds - good thing cherries are delish!
Unfortunately, we didn't get too many pictures ;( Here are the few that we did get:
A group shot of the 'spitters':
And the winner of the seed spitting contest........PATRICIA FOGARTY! She spit her cherry seed 155 inches!!
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