Touching base…
I haven’t posted from Bradenton, FL for awhile; feel guilty. We often think of Kelly Lake and what we would be doing there. Time’s going fast, as we’re busy—always something, never nothing. For those of you on my Facebook, you’ve been able to follow our adventures down here, especially with my 100-year-old mother.
As many of you are aware, my mother flew down with us after her 100th birthday January 6th, and has been here since January 10th. All’s well and she is enjoying being back in Florida; they had a winter home for 25 years up to 10 years ago.
Although we were worried about how things would go getting Mother here—age and mobility issues—we’re now in a comfortable routine; she eats well and demands doing as much as possible for herself—for lack of a better term, she’s low-maintenance, especially at 100; our worries were much for naught!
Concerns about her falling remains a concern, but she takes getting up on her walker or wheelchair slowly and cautiously—we guarding her every move. Be that as it may, I’ll share a latest moment here with her at the clubhouse’s potluck last Thursday. I wrote this (added Pics) for our Pescara Lake Communities newsette, “Tidings”.
Again, if you’d like, and because I find it easier, log on to my facebook for what’s happening; I do post more of Florida and Mom there for you to follow. Meanwhile, even though there’s not much happening at KL this time of year, send pics and text for kellylake.net. Oh, Mike Haight from Lee Lake called this AM to say the Westcott Lake Bar burned down! Man, that bar goes back decades for me; the memories!
Here’s the Pescara Lake “Tidings” article I submitted. Roger
My mother (Eva Birr) is from Two Rivers, WI (located halfway up the state on L. Michigan). Over the last several years, she’s had at least three wishes in her “Bucket List”: 1) To live to be one-hundred; 2) to have a big party; and, 3 to return to Florida. Mom and Dad had a winter home in Donovan’s Park (Clearwater, FL) for 25 years, up until 10 years ago. Dad passed away in ’85, but mother continued retreating from Wisconsin’s cold winters until 1992 when she deemed it time to stay closer to home, the family and her doctors.
Well, obviously her first wish came true; she turned 100 on January 6th, 2012. Secondly, with her immediate family’s’ help, we all organized and threw a party at Machute’s Supper Club in Two Rivers; 144 out of 150 invitees showed up on a relatively nice winter’s day, January 8th. Everyone had a grand time, as many relatives and friends reunited to celebrate. Thirdly, plans were made and airfare booked, she flew back with us to Pescara Lake Community (Lot 237); there was some difficulty ushering her to the seat; she uses a walker when necessary—mainly her wheelchair. Mom’s mind is incredibly sharp and alert; evidenced while trying to beat her at 500 rummy!
She truly enjoys being back in Florida. Last week we visited Donovan’s mobile Park. Many of her old friends planned for her arrival to celebrate her birthday and relive the old times in the park. Now back, she had the enjoyment of coming to the January potluck where she was celebrated at being 100—song sung—and introduced to the Pescara Lake Community. She also was given three 50-50 raffle tickets and was asked to do the honors and draw the winning one from the drum—she didn’t win!!
Shirley and I are especially appreciative, and thank everyone for their efforts to make-mention of Mom’s 100th and welcome her at the potluck. Mom will be here until April.
Sincerely,
Roger and Shirley Birr
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General Posts, Roger and Shirley's Florida escape! | Roger Birr January 28, 2012 | 
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