Summer is over and it is time to say "Welcome Home" to our Winter Residents. October in Florida offers cooler temps with sunny days and clear nights. The "rainy season" is mostly over and the great outdoors is there for you to enjoy. Fall is a great time for boating, swimming, biking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, golfing and just enjoying being outside. You can turn your A/C off most nights and enjoy the fresh air while you sleep. Looking forward to enjoying the great Fall weather here at Aripeka West.Columbus Day...
IN 1492
In fourteen hundred ninety-two
Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
He had three ships and left from Spain;
He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain.
He sailed by night; he sailed by day;
He used the stars to find his way.
A compass also helped him know
How to find the way to go.
Ninety sailors were on board;
Some men worked while others snored.
Then the workers went to sleep;
And others watched the ocean deep.
Day after day they looked for land;
They dreamed of trees and rocks and sand.
October 12 their dream came true,
You never saw a happier crew!
"Indians! Indians!" Columbus cried;
His heart was filled with joyful pride.
But "India" the land was not;
It was the Bahamas, and it was hot.
The Arakawa natives were very nice;
They gave the sailors food and spice.
Columbus sailed on to find some gold
To bring back home, as he'd been told.
He made the trip again and again,
Trading gold to bring to Spain.
The first American? No, not quite.
But Columbus was brave, and he was bright.
Dead Duck?...
A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As
she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his
stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest.
stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest.
After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, "I'm sorry, your duck, Cuddles,
has passed away."
The distressed woman wailed,
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am sure. Your duck is dead," replied
the vet..
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am sure. Your duck is dead," replied
the vet..
"How can you be so
sure?" she
protested. "I mean you haven't done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or
something."
protested. "I mean you haven't done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or
something."
The vet rolled his eyes,
turned
around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later
with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck's owner looked on
in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his
front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from
top to bottom. He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and
shook his head.
around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later
with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck's owner looked on
in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his
front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from
top to bottom. He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and
shook his head.
The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room. A few minutes later he
returned with a cat. The cat jumped on the table and also
delicately sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat
back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly and
strolled out of the room.
The vet looked at the
woman and said, "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most
definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck."
woman and said, "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most
definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck."
The vet turned to his computer
terminal, hit a few keys and
produced a bill, which he handed to the woman..
produced a bill, which he handed to the woman..
The duck's owner, still in
shock, took the bill. "$150!" she
cried, "$150 just to tell me my duck is dead!"
cried, "$150 just to tell me my duck is dead!"
The vet shrugged, "I'm sorry.
If you had just taken my word for it,
the bill would have been $20, but with the Lab Report and the
Cat Scan, it's now $150."
the bill would have been $20, but with the Lab Report and the
Cat Scan, it's now $150."
Coffee with Friends...On Wednesday October 15th at 9am we will have Coffee and Donuts on the Pavilion. This will continue each Wednesday through the month of October. Please join us to meet your new neighbors and reconnect with some old friends.
Anything goes Pot Luck Dinner...
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A little commonsense from an Ol' Cowboy...
A little commonsense from an Ol' Cowboy...
Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.
Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.
Words that soak into your ears are whispered… not yelled.
Meanness don’t jes’ happen overnight.
Forgive your enemies; it messes up their heads.
Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.
It don’t take a very big person to carry a grudge.
You cannot unsay a cruel word.
Every path has a few puddles.
When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.
The best sermons are lived, not preached.
Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonna happen anyway.
Don’t judge folks by their relatives.
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
Live a good, honorable life... Then when you get older and think back, you’ll enjoy it a second time.
Don ‘t interfere with somethin’ that ain’t bothering you none.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a Rain dance.
If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’.
Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.
The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every mornin’.
Always drink upstream from the herd.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.
Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back in.
If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog around.
Fish Fry...
This month our "group outing" will be Friday October 17th to the Fish Fry at Spring Hill Eagles Club located on Bolton Road in Hudson. They serve a wonderful Fish Dinner for $7 which includes your choice of Grilled, Blackened or Fried Fish, a baked potato or fries, coleslaw and a hush puppy, plus all the condiments! For those who do not care for fish, they have chicken, scallops, shrimp and usually a steak dinner. Everything on the menu is pretty reasonably priced. We will plan to arrive at the Eagles club at 5PM. You do not have to be a member of the Eagles to join us for dinner, but if you are interested in joining the Eagles, please see Karl and he will get you started. There will be a band starting at 6PM, so stay with us and enjoy the music for a while after dinner.
"Aripeka West Halloween Spooktacular"...
On Thursday October 30th at 7 PM, all the witches, ghouls and goblins will converge on Aripeka West for our 4th Annual Halloween Spooktacular! We have always had a great time at this party in the past years. Get your costume ready, we will have a Costume Contest. We will be serving Witches Brew Stew, so bring a plate of "finger food" and join us. We would love to see everyone in costume, but if you do not have a costume, please join us anyway!
Fun Fall Event...
2014 Fall Corn Maze – over 5 acres of corn field fun!
Our Fall Maze is a life-sized living labyrinth. Over 5 acres of challenging fun for all ages. You enter at a starting point and navigate your way through the maze. Check points are set out along your journey to assist in a successful completion. Check points are areas in the maze containing questions or clues that will point you in the right direction. Don’t worry if you make a wrong turn, it’s all part of the fun. The length of time it will take to complete really depends on the individual (We won’t rush you, but we will make sure you are out by closing time). We also have staff roaming the maze assisting if needed. Our maze helpers are there to make sure that everyone is following the rules and staying on the paths. We want everyone to have a fun and safe experience. To insure your desired experience please keep this in mind when scheduling your visit. The condition of our maze is greatly affected by weather conditions and its visitor’s behavior. Our maze as most will also start out green at the beginning of our season and will transform to brown by the end of our season. This will make for two different experiences.
Our Fall
Fall Maze & Activities
2014 Fall Maze -Opens Weekends starting Sept. 27th .
Open 10am-5pm (Last admission at 4pm)
September 27th,28th
October 4th,5th,11th,12th,18th,19th, 20th(Monday 10am-2pm), 25th, 26th,27th(Monday 10am-2pm)
November 1st and 2nd
At times
during the peak of our season our parking can meet full capacity. If this
happens we are unable to allow guests in until spots open up. Don’t panic! Go
into down town historic Brooksville have a snack or check out some of the local
hot spots. Strongtower winery is close by and great place to check out (open
saturdays). Then come back and our parking area should be open
again.
happens we are unable to allow guests in until spots open up. Don’t panic! Go
into down town historic Brooksville have a snack or check out some of the local
hot spots. Strongtower winery is close by and great place to check out (open
saturdays). Then come back and our parking area should be open
again.
FEES
12 years and older $9.50 each + tax
3 years-11 years $5.00 each + tax
2 years and under are Free
12 years and older $9.50 each + tax
3 years-11 years $5.00 each + tax
2 years and under are Free
What is include in the Maze Admission
The Hay Ride, Hay Maze, Fall Maze, Hay Playarea, Picnic Area, Duck Race, Spider Web Maze, Treehouse,Story teller, Free craft of the season, Visit the Animals and More…
We are working now on getting the Corn Hole game refurbished and also the Horse Shoe Pits. Hope to have them completed by the middle of the month. The pool table is ready for play, we have an electronic dart board and we are looking for a place to hang it. The ping pong table is available for play on fair weather days. We have puzzles and card games., There is disk golf and boccie ball equipment available and oh yes, everyone remembers playing Croquet way back when! So let's make use of this equipment and have some fun!
Ever wonder where the toilet brush has been...
Lauren was frustrated. She had complained dozens of times to her daughter about her newest gag of kissing the bathroom mirror immediately after applying lipstick, but it was all to no avail. Finally, one day after spending a half hour scrubbing the mirror, only to find another kiss mark an hour later, Lauren had enough. “Lizzy!” she hollered, “What?” came her daughter’s reply through her bedroom door. I can’t find the toilet brush that I’ve been using to clean the bathroom mirror. Do you have any idea where it is?” After hearing the gagging from behind the bedroom door, Lauren knew her days of cleaning kiss marks off of mirrors were over.A bit of neighborly etiquette...
Remember as our winter residents arrive, the MH and RV Park will be a lot more crowded. Please help by obeying our Park Rules.
Dogs must be leashed and poop must be scooped.
Drive slowly and stay on the roads, the speed limit is 10 MPH.
Each lot in the MH & RV Park is private, do not cut through the lots.
Our Dumpster is emptied on Tuesday and Friday. It is for Household Garbage Only.
The trash cans located around the park are not to be used for you Household Garbage.
Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly and not thrown on the ground in the park.
Your empty cans may be place in our Can Recycling Bin, no paper or plastic please.
All of your personal property must fit on your lot and be kept neat and orderly at all times.
At Weeki Wachee Springs State Park...
Wild n' Wicked Nights 2014
October 17-18 & 24-25
The annual Halloween festival is back! Wild n' Wicked Nights will take place October 17-18 & 24-25. The event time is from 7-11 PM. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for kids ages 6-12. Kids five and under are free. Activities will include...
* Tail of Darkness Mermaid Show
* Fairest of Them All Show presented by the Wildlife staff
* The Haunted Fairytale (presented by John Leggio)
* The Safe House (Haunted House)
* Goblin's Revenge (Haunted House presented by Team Farrell)
* Terror in the Woods (Trail)
* The Kids Fun Maze (ages 6 and under)
* Peek-A-Boo Trail
* Costume Contest (Ages 0-12)
* Scream Contest (Ages 4-12)
There will also be a petting zoo and carnival games (extra fee)
You can purchase your tickets in advance at the main gate during regular business hours.
Visit the Manatees...
Paddling Adventures is the only Weeki Wachee kayak and canoe rental facility located on the Weeki Wachee River at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida. Experience the natural beauty of the crystal clear waters of the Weeki Wachee River in a Paddling Adventures canoe or kayak. Paddle at your own pace with family and friends downstream on the slow moving current of the Weeki Wachee River located in the heart of Florida's Nature Coast. See wildlife including the famous West Indian Manatee, underwater river life, aquatic birds of all types and sizes, turtles and a lot more.
SINGLE KAYAK RENTAL: $30
CANOES & TANDEM KAYAK RENTAL: $35
All kayak & canoe rentals include boat, paddle,
PFD (life jacket) and shuttle back from our pick-up area.
If you are renting a canoe or kayak or launching your own canoe or kayak and wish to use our shuttle service back you must launch between the hours of 8a.m. and 2p.m. with last
reservation at 1p.m. More info 352-597-8484
Things to do...
Things to do...
VFW #9236 - 3435 Shoal Line Blvd. Hernando Beach, FL
352-596-9236
1st Wednesday of each month - Spaghetti Night ~ 5 PM to 7 PM
All-you-can-eat spaghetti, served in a delicious meat sauce,
salad, bread, ice cream, and coffee for a cost of $6.50. Adult beverages
may be purchased separately.
3rd Friday of every month - Fish Fry ~ 5 PM to 7 PM
Breaded fish, fries, and coleslaw for a cost of $5.50.
We also feature a shrimp dinner for $6.50, or a comb dinner of fish and shrimp
for $7.50. Adult beverages may be purchased separately.
Last Sunday of the month - Breakfast ~ 9 AM to 11:30 AM
Served Buffet Style, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, pancakes, toast, biscuits
and gravy, juice, and coffee or tea for a cost of $7.00 (seven dollars).
Adult beverages may be purchased separately.
Aripeka Community Center Osowaw Blvd Aripeka, Florida
1st Monday of every month... - Pot Luck Dinner ~ 6 PM
Bring a dish and meet the neighbors.
Spring Hill Eagles #4208 8517 Bolton Ave, Hudson, FL
727-868-5754
Every Friday Night - Fish Fry ~ 4 PM to 7 PM
Fish, fried, sauteed or blackened with fries or baked potato, coleslaw and hush puppy for $7.00. Also available Fried Scallops or Shrimp or Shrimp Scampi over Pasta $9.00, Chicken Fingers $7.00, Combo Shrimp & Fish $10.00 and Trio Fish, Shrimp & Scallops $12.00
Restaurants
Kally K's 3383 Commercial Way, Spring Hill,FL
352-683-1364
Daily Specials available along with a full menu.
Call for daily specials and check out their menu.
Habachi Buffet 10421 U.S. 19, Port Richey, FL
727-868-3800
352-683-1364
Daily Specials available along with a full menu.
Call for daily specials and check out their menu.
Habachi Buffet 10421 U.S. 19, Port Richey, FL
727-868-3800
Chinese Buffet
Lunch under $6.00 Dinner including Crab Legs under $11.00
R Beach 4054 Shoal Line Blvd Hernando Beach, FL
352-592-5556
Home of the Florida Grouper
Dinner Wednesday - Sunday Jazz Band on Wednesday Night 6-9 Call for info on other entertainment
Check out their menu.
Tropical Grille 4139 Shoal Line Blvd.Hernando Bch. FL
352-556-4809
Tiki Hut Bar & Grille
Very good food, beer and wine with the best seat on the beach to see the sunset! Check out the menu.
The Waterfront Pub 3305 Shoal Line Blvd
Hernando Beach, Florida 352-238-3783
Pub food, beer and wine
Good food, cold beer, reasonable prices! Call for menu and daily specials.
Pizza Shops
Guidos Pizza Cafe 7219 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill, FL
352- 688-1018
Eat in, take out Pizza and other Italian
Great thin crust Pizza, check out their menu.
Gianni's Pizza Restaurant 7107 Clark St Hudson, FL
727-868-4666
Eat in, take out Pizza and other Italian
Great Pizza close by, check out their menu.
Matoli's Pizza & Subs 3211 Shoal Line Blvd Hernando Beach, FL (352) 592-7787
Take out, Delivery
The only place that delivers to Aripeka West! Call for menu and to order. Make sure to tell them Aripeka West, 9230 Elmira Avenue and YOUR LOT # and YOUR PHONE #
We are working on trying to get a couple more Pizza Shops to Deliver to Aripeka West, will let you know if we are sussessful!
October 2014 Calendar...
