Tuesday, December 20, 2011

HAPPY-HOLIDAYS

"Happy Holidays may you be among many family and friends celebrating around the world with children at your feet. Memories of pecan pie from Georgia and streusel from NY and the kids waiting in anticipation of Santa and excited about Christmas.Celebrating customs and traditions, cooking recipes from Nana who usually had the Christmas Parties sure do miss all of the beautiful people who were just hard working southerners. Uncle Milton would dress up as Santa Claus and give out the presents. Bebe would laugh, binki in hand, standing closely by my side. Carols were sung, dinner was laid out and all of the grandchildren and cousins had a good time so.....


"Happy Holidays and blessings for all."




Monday, December 19, 2011

ENVIRONMENT

"SHARKBAIT can rankle nerves because of the name due to a freak accident and as a survivor we now watch others going into the waves. Kind of amazing since according to Dr. Guggenheim shark population's have declined by 90% in the last 15 years. What were the odds that someone like me who only swam 3 times a week in ocean would be bitten?"



"The last 10 years have speed along and we can see that global warming is indeed happening at a faster pace than scientists had allowed. Island inhabitants and their cultures will be lost and we as a nation of all people will lose the environment as we know it. Mom has been adamant about her love of nature and wildlife including the sharks, although she has lost most notably her fearlessness. Some think that overfishing must be occurring everywhere such as with Maine who debated closing their COD fishing this year."



"It is not a matter if you are a conservationist or environmentalist, global warming is here and it will ensure tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, dry deserts with no water in sight, crops will wither and die. Of course this will not happen today and I am very afraid that children around the world will not be taught the benefits of farming their land, co-opting their food. In the Middle East to have the girls plant a garden and get to nurture and tend to it together with other girls in their neighborhood would be a giant success. To watch their vegetables grow with aid of a water pump might possibly change their lives. Planting is such a rewarding endeavor it is very much wished upon the girls of Arabia."

"Girls do not swim in the middle east on the beaches, it is against the law. How I wish their could be an afternoon where they could meet to weave, draw, paint, play piano together. We used to have such art classes here in the USA but as class size grew they had to buy us typewriters and sewing machines. I would love to work with the women in the Middle East and learn some of their batik (tye dying.) Rug work while hard is rewarding to view."

"Getting back to sharks we have been reading about declining populations such as with the Great White Shark in the oceans now on the endangered list. Shark Fining has given haste to the decline in shark populations, although shark meat is eaten it is metallic in taste."



"The new US law protecting Great White's and Whale Shark's is a great accomplishment but we are left wondering about our marine life (coral reef's) in the rest of the world . Cuba who has allowed no imports stayed locked in the 1960's as noticed with all of the classic cars.The special on CBS Sunday night with wonderful footage of Queen's Garden named for Queen Isabella of Spain. CUBA's reefs are beyond words and sharks were in abundance. This is a gem and we hope they maintain vigilance."





dedicated to my Uncle Beau

Dr. John DeLorge as known to friends

of the

alumni of JU/University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill/US ARMY/Champion boxer for USARMY/NASA

my GODFATHER who helped me

through the rough stuff

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Welcome Mr. Shahid Kahn/New Owner of NFL Jacksonville Jaguars

"Congratulations Mr.Shahid Kahn, the new owner of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars and welcome to the Northeast Florida area. It is exciting for us to have the first minority NFL team owner. Mr. Kahn looked charming, smart and vibrant and came off as a man who gets what he sets out to accomplish. Many children around the globe will see that America and sports (both water and land) bring countries together.They will look for the fresh approach and determined attitude we saw over the evening news to bring more people to Northeast Florida which has so much to offer. We wish you the best and look forward to cheering for our hometown team the Jacksonville Jaguars and your continued success. The area is lucky to have you and well Mr. Kahn you just seem to fit!"

"Let us hope that you will continue what Mr. Jake Godbold started with his hopes of a professional football team. Florida is known for its football enthusiasm and Jacksonville with the old Gator Bowl and Steve Spurrier as quarterback leading the charge. Many of us sat in the bleachers then and watching Tim Tebow and the Gators. Let us hope that with the sale of the JAGS Mr. Kahn will keep the fan base and not move the team. Mr. Wayne Weaver promised us that as long as he owned the Jax Jaguars the team would never be moved from JAX, well he no longer owns the team YOU DO!"

"Florida has always been the spot for winter baseball training season and it is a very diverse state. We will need the influx of Mr. Kahn, his training, his experience in building communities, and influence for our team to make it to the Super Bowl again. Of course it will take a team who is strong has a loyal fan base and the BOLD NEW CITY of the SOUTH. Hans Tanzler, Lou Ritter, Carter and Jake Godbold were all huge football fans and dreamed of this football team."

"Many such as Elizabeth Miranda (JAX Building and Zoning) and others worked to ensure that people were able to build and growth continued in Jacksonville. The City of Jacksonville had many loyal employees such as with Wade Carter who was the man who has the road GATOR SWAMP in JAX, Arlington TOYOTA, many worked hard for the future of Jacksonville and the surrounding areas such as Palm Valley, Sawgrass and St. Augustine. Families live for action sports, they play sports, their children play sports and they all root for the home team."

"As stated Mr. Kahn realizes Jacksonville Aviation Airport delivers international airline travelers and the numbers reflect growth as more international companies move to Jacksonville such as SAFT. Jacksonville as a port city has much to offer and we have all realized that our city looks beautiful when seen on national tv.We watch and wait in anticipation for the next kickoff and winning touchdown!"

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

WEST-INDIES-BARBADOS

"THIS SIGHT IS EXCLUSIVELY USED FOR EDUCATION and we are looking for a local school who would like to incorporate our children into the foundation so that others like us learn about our oceans, the sea and all of the wonderful things which are in their grasp such as marine and environmental science. Surfing is optional!"
DYLAN WHITE



dedicated in memory of Carla Jones
and her family
Jerome Jones,West Indies Barbados
Curtis W. Miranda and Elizabeth W. Miranda.
our thoughts and prayers
are with you, family and
friends