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Second Annual Nativity Pet Blessing
 For
the second year, Sam and other volunteers at Nativity Church coordinated a
pet blessing. The weather was rainy, but that didn't dampen the warm
and friendly spirits. Over 30 animals with their human companions
attended. While mostly dogs were blessed, there was also a cat and a
pet rat. Unexpectedly the Seminole County Fire Department arrived to check
on an alarm at the Church. Nothing was found.
Father Ralph provided
the blessing and each pet, including his own Styx, was personally anointed with Holy Water.
Both humans and the dogs were well behaved and each was blessed for the
richness they bring into our lives. Click on
PET BLESSING to view the
photos.
Tree
Trimming
Henry
was on a "stay-cation" and commenced a number of house projects including a
much needed tree trimming. We hadn't done a trim in over 7 years.
With hurricane season upon us, we had several huge limbs that were
precariously overhanging our and our neighbors screen enclosures.
While we don't like to remove trees, the City Arborist agreed that a major
trim was needed and there would be nothing left to the trunks so he approved
their removal.
Henry has also been
taking care of the house next to us which is not currently occupied.
That's another story for another time. One huge oak is way overgrown
and the lower limbs keep dying because there is no light on them. I've
almost been hit walking dogs with dead branches falling. We also
cleaned up our Crate Myrtles, and holly tree in the side yard. All in
all, it was an all day event. The tree service was excellent and
nothing was damaged in the process. To view the before and after
photos click on TREE TRIMMING.
March
Storm Damage
This
is a little tardy in reporting due to what follows! At the end of March,
some severe thunder storms with fierce and very close lightning strikes
passed through our area. We have a weather radio so preparations were
made in advance including unplugging the sensitive electronics. Well
it was a big blow and trees came down in our neighborhood including one that
fell from across the street onto our property. The town had to come in
with a bucket loader to open up the road. Henry's PC got fried from
the static electricity of a lightning strike that hit very close to the
house. It was unplugged too! There is more background on this
and a health issue I've been dealing with on
HENRY'S PAGE. To see the storm damage, click on
MARCH STORM DAMAGE.
"Sam's" Cooking Links
The web is full of cooking
and recipe sites. Sam's Recipe Links
provides a nice selection. Henry and my favorite site is the Kraft
Diabetic Choices site. It not only has great recipes, but it
has some wonderful health tips as well. Please send me any sites that you
enjoy and use, and I'll add them to the list. Enjoy!
"Sam" Has Own Email Address - - Get it
Now!
Yes, I am responding to email. My address is Sam@henryscarfo.com. Write it down now! Or, click on Sam's E-Mail
to contact me. I have to admit that not much progress has been made in my learning the PC. But, Henry checks my email daily and I'll reply to all email with Henry's help or by writing you a personal note the ole fashion way - by the US Post Office!
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