I WASN’T DRESSED FOR A SHIP WRECK–Hell Below Zero

I promised to put these kids on my Blog just a little late in doing it.

They were performing at the Deland Art Festival Last month.

D2 BREAKDANCE CLUB: this face book page has some vid on them: https://www.facebook.com/BreakdanceDeland

That’s Spanish for cactus. Why do they call you that?
Choya: Ever tried to pick one? Branded

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I’M ALWAYS ON THE LOOK OUT FOR PLACES OF POSSIBLE ADVENTURE…HERE’S ONE YOU MIGHT LIKE (HAVEN’T TRIED IT BUT….)

BLACK HAMMOCK ADVENTURES

Restaurant bar and air boat rides

Gift shop too

On Lake Jessup—think the largest alligator population in Florida (wow). Lazy Gator Bar (lake view), Live music on weekends. Restaurant is full service. Plus there’s a free wildlife exhibit. Airboat rides range from 1/2 hr – 1 hr VIP and Night Ride.

Also a Pontoon Eco Tour

www.theblackhammock.com

An Honorable mention is from my adventure to Clermont http://www.city-data.com/city/Clermont-Florida.html which included the Historical Village Museum (here’s what Trip Advisor says about it: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34142-d4221161-Reviews-Clermont_s_Historic_Village-Clermont_Lake_County_Florida.html )

Hubert Smith: Oh, then you’re the guy that slugged me.
Richard Hartley: Yeah, and I’ll do it again any time you train down to my weight. The Black Cat

KNIFE SHAPERNER Built into Wooden Case Both top ad Bottom--Very Primitve Antique

Jeb Burleigh: I’d like a little respect. I told you before I don’t like people I’m talkin’ to to walk away from me. Look at me! You look at me when I talk to you.
John Chandler: I’m lookin’, but I don’t see anything.
The Proud Rebel

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I think this time of the year a lot of people look at the overcrowded shopping scene, stare helplessly at their calendar and wunder out loud how could it be Christmas again already. Let’s face it, a lot of us are still over eating Thanksgiving turkey left overs and wondering where Halloween or even the Fourth of July went…IN OTHER WORDS THEY’RE NOT IN THE MOOD FOR CHRISTMAS.

Paul Madvig: I’m going to society. He’s practically given me the key to his house.
Ed Beaumont: Yeah, a glass key. Be sure it doesn’t break in your hand. The Glass Key

Yes my dears I said Christmas—I was never good at being politically correct—I am not offended by other’s holidays (as long as they do not involve me having to convert, or the sacrifice of small, cute animals or violence of any kind), so I fail to be convinced that mentioning Christmas should harm others in any way.

Shane: A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.Marian Starrett: We’d all be much better off if there wasn’t a single gun left in this valley – including yours.

The major complaint after the voicing of “it can’t be yet” is that they are just not in the mood….why is this only a complaint at Christmas? Do you ever hear someone say that they’re not in the mood for the 4th or even Thanksgiving? But basically I think what they’re saying is I can’t handle those over crowded stores—I don’t want to have to shop for my family, his family or work party gifts and what or whomever else might be included and necessary in your day-to-day celebrations.

How to deal with this? Try to cut down on the gifts. For instance I have a couple of families that claim me as an honorary relative, but with marriages and the birth of children these families it’s gotten out of control as to the numbers so we’ve agreed to cut it down to only the kids under 21 (or if they’re married younger). Everybody gains cash from not buying the adults and time as well, and we still get together and enjoy the company….who needs another tie anyway? I try to bring a special dessert or treat that all the adults can share which is much easier than the 20 or so presents which I would need to buy w/out this agreement.

[last lines]Joey: Shane. Shane! Come back! Bye, Shane.

If you have a lot of out of town gifts to get you might try gift cards–or better yet a pre-paid credit card and remember that if you’re sending a specific store you should always check to see if there is one near to the person you’re sending it to. Nothing like getting a $25 store card and have to drive a hundred miles to redeem it or living in the suburbs and having to go down town Manhattan to get your gifts.

Another option (and again check on location) is to pay for an item at your store and arrange for your friend or family to pick it up at a store in their area which saves you postage and wrapping.

You can also arrange for on line credits where they can let their fingers do the walking on their computer keys—these are often postage free so that’s a saving as well.

“I just wanna be somebody.” Night and the City

Another option you can do the walking on the key board and purchase the times which they will pack and send often saving money and time on both of your parts—but if you do that be sure there is a return and refund provision that’s simple and easily available.

One place I’d recommend if you want books or calendars at fantastic prices:

They have 365 individual page calendars for $4.99 http://www.daedalusbooks.com/ They also have other items like Monty Python clocks and Jane Austin (quotes) cups to name a few.

Other things you can do—if you have the money the funds for a ticket home for the holiday might be nice for that son or daughter that’s far away but you should discuss it with them so that you can be sure they can get the time off and haven’t already made other plans—it’s a gift not a command performance.

You can also give dinners (gift cards for local chains)if you know what they like or a special dinner in their area– you can look for restaurant in their area that might be a special treat or even a holiday adventure (like a gift certificate to the Black Hammock above for a day out for a friend that lives in Central Florida).

I never confuse business with sentiment. Unless it’s extremely profitable, of course.” The Dark Corner