Thursday update

Kiwanis speaker was the Director of Operations for the City of Shawnee, talking about the new municipal swimming pool.  I thought we had someone talking about that a few weeks ago, but then I'm not responsible for speakers.

Being without a car first thing Louise picked me up.   When I got back home about 10 Terry rang to say he would bring the car back, he is still waiting for a hose for it from Honda in the City, but that would only take a few minutes when he gets it in.

This afternoon I went to my appointment with the Marketing Director at the Retirement Home.  You may remember she came last week to Kiwanis and talked about it, and when the subject of our bake sale came up she said we could host a bake sale there, and I picked that up and ran with it.

I liked this little touch when I went in -

We talked about the bake sale which we have arranged for the 20th February.  I bought a little book of cupcakes from M&S last year when I was home, and I am going to make some cakes from there.  Louise will make her Amish friendship bread and other nice cakes she does.

Afterwards Rachael took me on a tour of the place.  It was WONDERFUL.   To give you an idea of it think of the most luxurious hotel you have ever been in, with thick plush carpets and lovely furniture, and then add in all the extras - the ice cream bistro where they have ice cream socials; a pub where residents can help themselves to a glass of wine, or a beer and sit and chat; an out-of-this-world movie theatre with huge reclining armchairs and popcorn maker; the craft room; the beauty parlour (that's American for hairdressers) the spa room; lots of people there play Bridge, and there are bridge lessons, as well as groups catering for other interests.   I said to Rachael "I want to live here!!!  I want to move in tomorrow!!!"    Heaven only knows what it cost, I didn't ask.

I didn't see him today but the Director of this retirement home is one of my favourite people in Shawnee.  He was the Chief Fire Officer until he retired and took this job.   They're a busy family, they also raise llamas, and his wife has a dance studio, and Jimmy plays the guitar and sings, which is how I know him, he comes  to Kiwanis when Louise can twist his arm.

Later in the afternoon I went to see Louise at Cecil's retirement home, which is as different as chalk from cheese.  I'd die if I had to live there.