Fall Back...
Along with the arrival of cooler and drier weather comes the end of Daylight Saving Time for this year. Remember to "fall back" at 2 AM on Sunday Morning November 2nd. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night so you will not be late for your planned activities on Sunday Morning. The sunsets will be earlier after Saturday November 1st, but they will be just as beautiful to see!Just a reminder...
Miss Daisey Boat Tours...
Come join us aboard the Miss Daisy pontoon boat for a
two hour scenic tour along the Pithlaschascotee River (Cotee) in beautiful Port
Richey!
Your tour will then go out to the Gulf of Mexico where you
will see famous mansions including the home of Johnny and June Carter Cash, the
unique stilt homes along the coast, and even spy on dolphins frolicking along
with the other native sea life! Captain Ray Kelly shares the legend and lore of
the area including the fact that New Port Richey was poised to be the
“Hollywood of the East” with silent film stars creating a mecca back in the
1920s.
Miss Daisy is docked at the Gill Dawg Marina in Port Richey,
Florida (behind the Seaside Inn). Enjoy a meal before or after your tour at the
restaurant or at any number of restaurants in downtown New Port Richey. You may
also bring your own snacks, refreshments and libations in your own coolers on
board. There is a private toilet on-board.
Might be fun, anyone interested?
Coffee with Friends...
Don't forget to join us every Wednesday Morning (weather permitting) for a little something to eat and a cup of coffee at 9AM in the RV Park. Come and meet your friends and neighbors. Each Wednesday we will have something to eat, maybe pancakes and sausage, maybe some bacon and eggs, maybe "Campground Omlets", maybe donuts, maybe sausage gravy over biscuits, you just never know what we might be serving. There maybe be something different each week for breakfast but you can always count on seeing friends and drinking coffee!
Aripeka Community Center...
On the first Monday of every month, a PotLuck Dinner is held at the Aripeka Community Center located on Osowaw Blvd in Aripeka. In November, the 1st Monday falls on the 3rd, so make plans to attend. You make bring a dish (if you can), make a donation (if you like) or just come on by grab a bite to eat and meet many other residents of Aripeka. The dinner starts at 6 PM and there is always some great food.Election Day...
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Voting is your right, your obligation and your privilege, so make sure that you go to the Polls on November 4th! Early voting is open now and the nearest "Early Voting" polling place is at the Hudson Library located at 8012 Library Road in Hudson. This is off Fivay Road a little past Bayonet Point Hospital. On November 4th, our Polling Place is Sea Pines Civic Association located at 7817 Gulf Way Hudson 34667. That is west of US 19 and east of Old Dixie Hwy on the north side of Gulf Way.
Anything goes Potluck...
Veteran's Day...
Say "Thanks" to a Veteran!
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918,
an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the
Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as “the Great
War.” Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th
became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath
of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a
holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.
Dinning Out...
We will continue our Aripeka West Dines Out party in November by going to Kally K's located at 3383 Commercial Way in Spring Hill on Tuesday the 18th at 4 PM . For those of you who have never been to Kally K's, here is their Menu. Kally K's offers a wide variety of foods at very reasonable prices. They have a huge salad & soup bar that is included with every meal, even burgers and sandwiches. They have a large private room that may be be available if there is enough interest. Please call the office and let us know if you plan to attend so we can make the reservations for Aripeka West Dines Out! Last month's Aripeka West Dines Out was held at the Eagles Club located on Bolton Avenue in Hudson for their Friday Night Fish Fry, 15 people attended, we had a good time and some great fish, there was a band playing after dinner for those who wanted to stay, listen and dance.
Hoping you will enjoy Kally K's this month and if anyone has an idea for a future Aripeka West Dines Out, please let us know. We love trying new places.
Bark Island 2014 - 2015 Season...
Market on the Bayou...
The Market on the Bayou is bringing
fresh to Miller’s Bayou in Port Richey!
The
market will be your favorite place to find local produce, artisan
breads, jams and honey. Also find quality handcrafted
items, soaps, and one-of-a kind artwork.
The Market on the Bayou
is set among the beautiful grounds of Gill
Dawg Event
Center, 5419 Treadway Drive, Port Richey, Florida. Sunday November 9th.
Pasco EcoFest...
Pasco EcoFest 2014 - Learn about our area’s diverse ecosystems, explore our rivers and the Gulf of Mexico by kayak, dance on the beach under a full moon, learn how to grow your own food and become more self-sufficient. Get in touch with nature and your place within it through immersive experiences and workshops. November 7th - 9th at various locations in West Pasco, one of the first events is in Aripeka!
Did you know?...
Fun Facts about the First Thanksgiving
The Plymouth
Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the Thanksgiving.
The Pilgrims sailed
across the Atlantic Ocean to reach North America.
They sailed on the
ship, which was known by the name of 'Mayflower'.
They celebrated the
first Thanksgiving Day at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
The Wampanoag
Indians were the people who taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land.
The Pilgrim leader,
Governor William Bradford, had organized the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621.
He invited the neighboring Wampanoag Indians to the feast.
The first
Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days.
Mashed potatoes,
pumpkin pies, popcorn, milk, corn on the cob, and cranberries were not foods
present on the first Thanksgiving's feast table.
Lobster, rabbit,
chicken, fish, squashes, beans, chestnuts, hickory nuts, onions, leeks, dried
fruits, maple syrup and honey, radishes, cabbage, carrots, eggs, and goat
cheese are thought to have made up the first Thanksgiving feast.
The pilgrims didn't
use forks; they ate with spoons, knives, and their fingers.
Thanksgiving Facts throughout History
Benjamin Franklin
wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States.
Sarah Josepha Hale,
an American magazine editor, persuaded Abraham Lincoln to declare Thanksgiving
a national holiday. She is also the author of the popular nursery rhyme
"Mary Had a Little Lamb"
Abraham Lincoln
issued a 'Thanksgiving Proclamation' on third October 1863 and officially set
aside the last Thursday of November as the national day for Thanksgiving.
The annual Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade tradition began in the 1920's.
In 1939, President
Roosevelt proclaimed that Thanksgiving would take place on November 23rd, not
November 30th, as a way to spur economic growth and extend the Christmas
shopping season.
Congress to passed
a law on December 26, 1941, ensuring that all Americans would celebrate a
unified Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November every year.
Since 1947, the
National Turkey Federation has presented a live turkey and two dressed turkeys
to the President. The President does not eat the live turkey. He
"pardons" it and allows it to live out its days on a historical farm.
Fun Facts about Thanksgiving Today
In the US, about
280 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving celebrations.
Each year, the
average American eats somewhere between 16 - 18 pounds of turkey.
Californians are
the largest consumers of turkey in the United States.
Thanksgiving Day is
celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States.
Although,
Thanksgiving is widely considered an American holiday, it is also celebrated on
the second Monday in October in Canada.
Black Friday is the
Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States, where it is the beginning of
the traditional Christmas shopping season.
Fun Turkey Facts
The average weight
of a turkey purchased at Thanksgiving is 15 pounds.
The heaviest turkey
ever raised was 86 pounds, about the size of a large dog.
A 15 pound turkey
usually has about 70 percent white meat and 30 percent dark meat.
The five most popular
ways to serve leftover turkey is as a sandwich, in stew, chili or soup,
casseroles and as a burger.
Turkey has more
protein than chicken or beef.
Turkeys will have
3,500 feathers at maturity.
Male turkeys
gobble. Hens do not. They make a clucking noise.
Commercially raised
turkeys cannot fly.
Turkeys have heart
attacks. The United States Air Force was doing test runs and breaking the sound
barrier. Nearby turkeys dropped dead with heart attacks.
A large group of
turkeys is called a flock.
Turkeys have poor
night vision.
It takes 75-80
pounds of feed to raise a 30 pound tom turkey.
A 16-week-old turkey is called a fryer. A five to seven month old turkey is called a young roaster.
Aripeka West Thanksgiving Dinner...
On Monday November 24th at 5 PM Aripeka West will celebrate Thanksgiving with dinner in the RV Park. The Park will have turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, greenbean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and rolls. We are asking you to please RSVP for the dinner so we can make sure to cook the right ammount of food. We ask requesting that you bring an appetizer, side dish or desert to share You will receive your RSVP Invitation on Thursday November 6th and it must be returned to the Office Lock Box no later than Monday November 17th. There will also be a place on the RSVP for you to tell us what dish you are planning to bring. Please put you name and the number of guests your are bringing. If you are bringing guests other than those in your imediate household, there will be a $5 per person charge for the extra guests.
Black Friday Deals...
Is it really a deal, is it really worth staying up late, getting up early or giving up the Thanksgiving meal? It is up to your to decide. BlackFriday.com just might help you make the decision to jump in crowds or sit them out. BlackFriday.com will begin gathering all the Black Friday ads for all the stores very soon, both in store and online, both brick and mortar and virtual stores are included, they will have the ads posted on their website as soon as they become available.
Black Friday
Shopping Tips
We all know Black Friday offers the best holiday season
shopping deals, but they only come to those who are prepared and in the right
place at the right time. Here are some tips to help you make the most of the
sales and discounts so you get the most bang for your buck.
Do Your Research
If you are planning on making a special purchase of a big-ticket item based on a Black Friday sale, it is important to remember to check consumer reports and read consumer reviews of the item before you decide to make the purchase. If the product is bad, just because you got it for cheap doesn’t make it a good deal. Take the time to make sure it’s a quality product and worth getting up early or staying up late for the price cut.
Browse the Deals Before You Go
Thanks to BlackFriday.com, you can get a good idea of what deals will be where well before Black Friday shopping starts. Knowing which retailers are going to have what on sale and when before the big day will help you decide where and when you want to go, will help with budgeting, and will help you see who you have left to shop for. As you browse the deals, make a list with the product, who it’s for, the price, the location, and any special hours for the sale.
Compare Prices Before You Head Out
Shop around to see what the average retail price of an item is before you leave, so you can go to the store that is offering the best deal. Check to see what usually comes with the item you are looking for, and what the store is offering. Many stores offer”stripped down” versions of products, which means you will have to spend money on accessories. Take time to see what accessories you will need to determine if the deal is really worth it or not.
Bring Ads with You
Bring sales ads with you so you can have them available if you need to call a store out on their “lowest price guarantee.” Most stores have a policy that will allow them to match or beat a lower advertised price, but will require you to show the ad as proof to process the price difference. Generally speaking, the store policy will not apply to online advertised deals, even in the case of the store website due to online only deals, but you can always print the web page where you saw the deal with the advertised price and give it a shot.
Use Store Credit Cards
I’m not saying go out and max your cards. You will still have to practice budget savvy shopping and make regular payments to avoid hefty interest charges, but many stores offer extra discounts and warranties if you make purchases on your store card. This, when paid in full as if it were cash, can offer extra savings benefits.
Early Bird and Night Owl Specials
Many stores advertise early bird deals, generally between 4 and 11 a.m., to help draw in the crowd, but also offer night owl specials between the hours of midnight and 4 a.m. to draw in the crowd that doesn’t like to get up early, but would rather stay up late. Cashing in on these deals is not only a good way to beat the crowd, but it’s a good way to guarantee the getting will be good, because typically, once the deals are gone, they are gone.
Familiarize Yourself with Store Policy
Stores are becoming stricter on return and exchange policies, knowing the store policies before you go can help you decide where to shop and what places to avoid. Most stores are now starting to charge a restocking fee and closing the return window, so customers do not have as long to return a product. The amount of time you have to return something is important since you’re buying nearly a month in advance. Having a receipt is also very important, because no receipt often means no return.
Don’t Forget the Gift Receipt
Many stores are printing a gift receipt so you can include a receipt with the gift in the event of return or exchange, without divulging how much money you spent on the item. While many stores do this automatically for holiday season purchases, it is important to ask for one so you can be sure to have it for the recipient.
Do Your Research
If you are planning on making a special purchase of a big-ticket item based on a Black Friday sale, it is important to remember to check consumer reports and read consumer reviews of the item before you decide to make the purchase. If the product is bad, just because you got it for cheap doesn’t make it a good deal. Take the time to make sure it’s a quality product and worth getting up early or staying up late for the price cut.
Browse the Deals Before You Go
Thanks to BlackFriday.com, you can get a good idea of what deals will be where well before Black Friday shopping starts. Knowing which retailers are going to have what on sale and when before the big day will help you decide where and when you want to go, will help with budgeting, and will help you see who you have left to shop for. As you browse the deals, make a list with the product, who it’s for, the price, the location, and any special hours for the sale.
Compare Prices Before You Head Out
Shop around to see what the average retail price of an item is before you leave, so you can go to the store that is offering the best deal. Check to see what usually comes with the item you are looking for, and what the store is offering. Many stores offer”stripped down” versions of products, which means you will have to spend money on accessories. Take time to see what accessories you will need to determine if the deal is really worth it or not.
Bring Ads with You
Bring sales ads with you so you can have them available if you need to call a store out on their “lowest price guarantee.” Most stores have a policy that will allow them to match or beat a lower advertised price, but will require you to show the ad as proof to process the price difference. Generally speaking, the store policy will not apply to online advertised deals, even in the case of the store website due to online only deals, but you can always print the web page where you saw the deal with the advertised price and give it a shot.
Use Store Credit Cards
I’m not saying go out and max your cards. You will still have to practice budget savvy shopping and make regular payments to avoid hefty interest charges, but many stores offer extra discounts and warranties if you make purchases on your store card. This, when paid in full as if it were cash, can offer extra savings benefits.
Early Bird and Night Owl Specials
Many stores advertise early bird deals, generally between 4 and 11 a.m., to help draw in the crowd, but also offer night owl specials between the hours of midnight and 4 a.m. to draw in the crowd that doesn’t like to get up early, but would rather stay up late. Cashing in on these deals is not only a good way to beat the crowd, but it’s a good way to guarantee the getting will be good, because typically, once the deals are gone, they are gone.
Familiarize Yourself with Store Policy
Stores are becoming stricter on return and exchange policies, knowing the store policies before you go can help you decide where to shop and what places to avoid. Most stores are now starting to charge a restocking fee and closing the return window, so customers do not have as long to return a product. The amount of time you have to return something is important since you’re buying nearly a month in advance. Having a receipt is also very important, because no receipt often means no return.
Don’t Forget the Gift Receipt
Many stores are printing a gift receipt so you can include a receipt with the gift in the event of return or exchange, without divulging how much money you spent on the item. While many stores do this automatically for holiday season purchases, it is important to ask for one so you can be sure to have it for the recipient.
Remember starting with Black Friday this year, there are 27 Shopping Days till Christmas, there is no RUSH! And if you are a procrastinator and you are really are a Christmas Day Shoppers, there will be a store open, even if it is only a convenience store! Enjoy your Christmas Shopping Season!
November Calendar of Events...
