Saturday, May 27, 2006


SUNDAY NIGHT LVH'S POOL NIGHT...........7PM


Be at the Club House at 7pm for a fun night of pool playing with some of the other residents here on the hill. The picture above is when they were just a bit younger. Not saying that have gotten better with age, but you need to come on by and find out for yourself. Ladies remember you are always welcomed. Enjoy!! If you just want to watch and get a few laughs, then this is the place to be...........see you there.
Mexican Train Dominoes...............

(picture by Charles Burke)
On Friday late afternoon I walked into the LVH's Club House and came upon a group of residents playing a dominoe game and so I inquired what game they were playing, in which they advised me it was Mexican Dominoes. Seems they get together this time of the week and invited anyone who might be interested to come and join in with them, to me it look like a fun game.

A LITTLE INTRO...........
Mexican Train
The previous version of this page was based partly on a misunderstanding of the rules. This revised version has been produced with the help of clarifications on Joe Celko's
Mexican Train page.
Introduction
Equipment and Preparation
The Play
First Turn - Subsequent Turns - Doubles
The Scoring
Variations
Other Train WWW Pages
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Newport News-Times: Oregon Coast Aquarium has 'CLAWS!':

By Barton Grover Howe Of the News-Times
Jim Burke, assistant curator of fishes and invertebrate, and Cindy Hanson, public relations manager, take a look at a Golden King Crab, one of the newest residents of the CLAWS! exhibit, opening Saturday, May 27 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

(Photo by Barton Grover Howe)

Wi-Fi blankets Hood River for next 90 days

Wi-Fi blankets Hood River for next 90 days: "Wi-Fi blankets Hood River for next 90 days
Saturday, May 27, 2006

The Web's free and wireless in Hood River, for at least the next 90 days.

Embarq Corp., which was the local phone division of Sprint Nextel Corp. until it was spun off last week, has built a free Wi-Fi network covering Hood River's three square miles."

Friday, May 26, 2006

Will Rogers,

who died in a plane crash with Wylie Post in 1935, was probably
the greatest political sage this country has ever known. Enjoy the following:

1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco.

2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.

3. There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works.

4. Never miss a good chance to shut up.

5. Always drink upstream from the herd.

6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.

7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back
in your pocket.

8. There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few
who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric
fence and find out for themselves.

9. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad
judgment.

10. If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and
then to make sure it's still there.

11. Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back.

12. After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started
roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral:
When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.

ABOUT GROWING OLDER...

First ~ Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your
age and start bragging about it.

Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line
for.

Third ~ Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people
to know "why" I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some
of the roads weren't paved.

Fourth ~ When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth,
think of Algebra.

Fifth ~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or
leaks.

Sixth ~ I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.

Seventh ~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it
is such a nice change from being young.

Eighth ~ One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been.

Ninth ~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.

Tenth ~ Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was
called witchcraft. Today it's called golf

And finally ~ If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything
to laugh at when you are old

"Claws"

"Claws": "'Claws'
Friday, May 26, 2006

He'd make a nifty sci-fi horror flick lead character: a colossal spiny 'monster' crawls from the deep to take revenge on humans for thousands of years of culinary torture. He's a 10-legged arthropod with a bad attitude and nasty claws -- and he's looking for you! Meet Homarus americanus, the lobster. The Oregon Coast Aquarium's newest exhibit explores the adaptation and remarkable diversity of crabs, lobsters, shrimp, barnacles, isopods and copepods (these last two are the smaller crustaceans mostly eaten by large fish and whales). The wide variety of crustaceans offers plenty to see and do at the aquarium. Interactive displays will explain movement, claw strength and how shrimp 'see.' Others talk about growth, the molting cycle and the uses of the exoskeleton. Colorful graphics and audiovisual media will help visitors understand the importance of these invertebrates to humans -- crabbing is an especially important industry in Newport -- and to the marine food chain. Opening-day events include crafts, face-painting, a live remote broadcast by Radio Disney and crab-dance lessons. Opens 9 a.m. Saturday, through summer 2007, during aquarium hours of 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (through Labor Day), 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road, Newport; $7-$12; www.aquarium.org, 541-867-3474.

-- Rosemarie Stein"

NewsGator Online

NewsGator Online: "Thomas Berger
5/26/2006 2:01:17 AM
'Why do writers write? Because it isn't there.'"

Made in America - Continuing Education - MSN Encarta:

Attention to detail is a hallmark of manufacturing in the United States. And it is with this in mind that we offer you the chance to test your detailed knowledge of the history of U.S. industry. If you know, for instance, that Henry Ford did NOT start the Ford Modeling Agency, that's a good start. But what else do you know?

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Is there an issue he

Is there an issue here?

I’ve been thinking about the people coming in the northwest side of the park from the construction going on over there. Its been a long time since there has been a Neighborhood Watch meeting. This intrusion is in the very same area that we had the 7 robberies a few years ago.

Do you think we ought to have a community meeting or at least a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain meeting to discuss a strategy to deal with this problem before it escalates into a security issue?

I’m thinking it couldn’t hurt. What do you think?
Good grief, what is that line made of?
(Meeting June 1st...LVH's Club House)


Mark your calendars for June 1st at 9AM, to come hear our Longview Hills residents Jeannnie & Tom Roederer talking at the Longview Hills Fishing Club Meeting about bears that live in our local area and the very important information they have to pass on to us. Eveyone is welcomed to come listen to the infomation our experts have to pass on to us, they have already given talks at two other locations in the Newport/Walport area.Posted by Picasa

7:00p -9:00p Pinochle.........Longview Club House tonight!

If you like to play come on by and have some great fellowship, if you just want to watch or learn be at the club house at 7PM.........enjoy!

BEV

Bev Garvey

In an email from Dick Garvey...

Bev will be home from the hospital today with a new knee to match the one she got six years ago. She is doing fine, but it will be a while before she'll be out and about. She has a big bell by her bed so she can ring for her servant to come running.

We wish her well and are thinking good thoughts.
Do you think there is enough for all of us...........but we must share!
Newport News-Times: Oregon Coast Aquarium to open 'Claws':

The Oregon Coast Aquarium opens a new exhibit, 'Claws,' Saturday, May 27, over Memorial Day weekend. 'Claws' will explore the adaptations and remarkable diversity of crabs, lobsters, shrimp, isopods and copepods.

Were Home

We’re Home..

We arrived home last night at 9:30.    Twelve hour drive again. Gas at its highest was $3.45 in the bay  area. The cheapest $3.04 in Philomouth. We expect to drag around the house for a few days recovering from the trip. I know a lot of you have called to ask about a lot of things. Here are some of the answers I have.

  1. There are reports of strangers entering the park on Deer lane and taking off real quick when cars come around. This is taking place on the end of Deer lane by Shirley Parson’s home. We need to raise everyone’s interest in this especially any folks on neighborhood watch patrol. If you see anything suspicious do not confront the person (s)  call the Newport Police and report them. Meanwhile, it has been suggested we move a Neighborhood Watch sign from the trail by Charles Burke’s home and put it down by the Deer Lane trail where this activity is happening.  Dave Guhier (ass’t Mgr) will probably be more than happy to do that if someone asks him sweetly. Before that though Larry must be appraised of what is going on. In addition the Block Captain Coordinator, Barbara Parks should be told about this and all the Block Captains in the park need to be told about this problem. Also a suggestion that a sign be posted in the same area that this is private property. If you are a block captian give Barb a call. The person with the most knowledge about what is going on is Shirley Parsons.


  1. Regarding buying or ordering gate openers... Donna Davi is the person to contact. I have no say in the matter.

Most of the other calls we have just erased due to them being dated but we invite you all to call again now that we are home. We won’t be doing much for a few days though, as we got ourselves pretty darn tired down south.

RT

Wednesday, May 24, 2006



"WEDNESDAY AND TIME FOR POOL AT THE LVH'S CLUB HOUSE"

Starts at 7P.M., bring your pool stick or if you don't have one there are many for use at the club house, always room for more to join in. Ladies you are also welcomed anytime......if anyone would like to learn or just watch the fun, come on by the Longview Hills Club House at 7pm tonight. Enjoy!!

"THE BEAUTY OF THE AREA WE LIVE AROUND"

(To enlarge click on picture and then arrow back for next picture)

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NewsGator Online


NewsGator Online
: "Martin Mull5/24/2006 1:44:52 AM?[Quotes of the Day] 'The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.'"

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

re:PDX - Portland Oregon Real Estate ? Moving? Consider the Cost (of Living, that is)

re:PDX - Portland Oregon Real Estate ? Moving? Consider the Cost (of Living, that is): "Climate. Lifestyle. Environment. Livability. All reasons cited for what attracts people to the Portland metro area. Is affordability an issue, too? Depends on where you come from.
I recently came across an interesting Cost of Living Calculator provided by Bankrate.com. You can use this calculator to compare the cost of living between U.S. cities.
The calculator displays the income required to maintain your current standard of living, along with the percentage difference between the two cities. The calculation takes into account dozens of items in six broad categories %u2014 groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous goods and services. "
Hacked Bulletin Board cleaned up... Sheeee!

To place an ad from now on you will have to email your ad to Charles or myself ... include pictures if you have them. Sorry for the mess. Thanks for finding the hack.. Got to go RT

Coming Home!

We are coming home tommorow. If all works out we will make it in one day. We did that coming down and saved the cost of a motel. Though it is not as enjoyable you get another tank of gas from the savings. So the trip is a wash compared to taking your time which is probably going to be the old way of doing things.

The economy is like a big balloon. If you sqeueeze it on one side (gas prices) it will pop out everywhere else on the balloon. The only way to adjust to that when you are on a fixed income is to find ways of eliminating other costs (i.e., motel stays). Trouble is eliminating motel stays will either drive there owners out of bussiness thereby increasing the costs of the other motel available lodging or make them reduce their costs by reducing amenities. Across the board all will suffer until we all adjust to a new and different style of living. Things then will proceed until the next ballon squeeze.

Fortunately for Americans, the squeeze often brings new ways and new products to offset the last squeeze. We will be trying out one of those new ways in an effort to help seniors get a leg up on saving some bucks. It's called VONAGE and will help reduce the cost of your telephone bill and allow you to do away with long distance charges.

LINK==> Vonage


I will be looking for ways to help our seniors cope with changes in the 21st century. Whem possible we will try them out and rate them. If you find a good one email it to me. Together we will try to get the most bang for our retirement buck. So don't despair when the economy tries to kick your nest egg fight back by honoring American ingenuity and going for the new way instead of holding on to the past.

Monday, May 22, 2006



CRIBBAGE NIGHT FROM 7 to 9 PM AT THE LVH'S CLUB HOUSE........IF YOU LIKE TO PLAY, PLEASE COME BY OR JUST TO LEARN AND WATCH. GREAT FELLOWSHIP!
Newport News-Times: Newport officials announce new 'Coffee Hour':

The mayor, city council and city manager have announced a new city program entitled 'Coffee Hour with the City.' The event will be hosted by Mayor Bill Bain and City Manager Allen O'Neal. The purpose of the 'coffee hour' is to offer citizens a relaxed environment in which to ask questions of city officials and to learn more about city government. The June 1 hour is designed to kick off and inaugurate the new program by having Bain and City O'Neal respond to questions from citizens about the general operations of City government.


Always can use a little shade once in a while..........even here on the coast.

Sunday, May 21, 2006

We welcome Bill Hanus back home from his stay at the local hospital, Betty told us tonight that he is resting and of course glad to be home. Bill we wish you well and that Betty is a good nurse, call anyone if you need help. Welcome back to the community on the hill Bill.
New item's listed on the

Electroic Bulletin Board

........check them out!

Click on Link City to find the Board.........

OregonLive.com: Everything Oregon

WATCH THIS VIDEO... SUPER! rt

OregonLive.com: Everything Oregon: "Two years to build, six seconds to destroy
Demolition Day: Trojan Nuclear Plant's 499-foot cooling tower crumbled to a pile of rubble, after 2,800 pounds of dynamite imploded the landmark structure."