MARINER'S COVE
by Suzanne Young
It's been a long time since Mariner's Cove has been represented, so we hope you haven't forgotten us. We'll try to stick around for a good long while.
It seems like yesterday that I wrote the opening lines about weather back home. This year, of course, the big story is the devastating ice storm that hit the northeast early in January. It was the worst natural disaster in Canada's history. Meredith and Jo Sewall told of being holed up in one room with blankets covering openings to the rest of the house, and a fire in the fireplace where they cooked their meals and huddled to keep warm. Meredith said the room kept getting smaller and smaller. So did Jo. Now they are here, thawing out, and Meredith is looking forward to a visit by her granddaughter in March. It is her first experience as a grandmother and she's sure she's going to like it.
Max Collins and Ellie Anderson are settled in at 1205 for as long as they want to stay, now that they are the sole owners.
Frank and Mary Maggio happened to be in the right place at the right time when the Frank Kays decided to buy Sun Spot and sell their Mariner's Cove condo.
When Mac Beckwith returns to the grindstone in Rochester, Lucy keeps things lively with golfing friends from home and the company of her sister-in-law Pat Ross, whose husband Herbert will be arriving soon. Like the Rosses, there are other renters who are like members of the Mariner's Cove family. We hope Breck and Sandy Brown, and Peter Armstrong and Lois Quinn (as well as the Rosses) will succumb to our charms and become permanent residents.
Ralph and Nancy Quincy's balcony overlooking the marina is the source of our hotline to all the happenings within a bird's-eye view. Sighting the dolphin visits is one exciting event that starts a rush to the seawall like the beginning of a marathon.
Dick and Vera Graham are fixing up their new larger condo now that they will be spending more time here. We are so glad to see more of them.
Getting an invitation to dinner from Pat and Ed Bladow is an assurance that one can look forward to a gourmet dinner and a cut-throat evening of games. Men against the women.
For a long time Paula, our popular office manager, has wanted a frame on the wall in her office where she can display pictures of all the residents. Thanks to Elfie Kunzel and other camera buffs, she is off the a good start with her collection. There are some gaps, so bring your best snapshot and put it on the board.
Fred and Ann Zulauf have been good friends of the Englishes for years, so when Fred gave one of his eulogies at the January memorial service he caught the real spirit and personality of Phil. He even evoked a few laughs which Phil would have loved.
Ron Brown continues to happen to be there when someone needs help. He's been a delightful addition to the Mariner's Cove family. Ray Young and Dick Haag continue to keep the infrastructure operating smoothly.
We are very proud and excited about our new deck around the pool. The selection of the brick and the superb job of installation resulted in a big improvement.
Paula Thompson (our office gal again) is on top of the world with son Rosie who is doing very well at Bethune Cookman College in Daytona, maintaining well above a 3 point average. And his sister Sophie presented Paula with a beautiful granddaughter, Sabrina.
Ginnie and Al Shew are part of the passing parade along the marina walk every morning. Like many of the rest of us, they are waiting for some good boating weather.
For many years, as most of you have heard too much, yours truly has complained about the garbage 'dump' outside our front door. But, you know, thereÕs always a silver lining somewhere. From our vantage point we see everyone who is in residence eventually. Deborah Goshien, for one, was a stranger until she started beating a path to the dumpsters with discards that don't go with her new décor.
Imagine my surprise, after visiting in Qualicum Beach BC last September with Dean Wickham, Dee Wickham and Joan Appleton - which is just about as far as I can get from Geneva NY - finding that we have new neighbours here, just five doors away, who are from Qualicum Beach. It's a beautiful little town with a picturesque shopping area and an innovative attraction. The landscaping around the train station is done as a project by the high school students. Our family from there are Patrick and Caroline Kingsford. They have three daughters who have just arrived for a visit, following Auntie Joan.
Just making the deadline are the arrivals of Nancy and Dusty Kline, Tony and Gail Palminteri, Stan and Claire Ball, Peter and Barb Finelli, and Barney and Eileen Greenspan. Eileen says, just send everyone our love.
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