A belated Christmas statement! - Montana Owners Club

**Rondo** · 12-28-2009, 03:49 AM

Christmas at Rock-Away Rest

Twas the night before Christmas at Rock-Away Rest,
and all of us seniors were looking our best.
Our glasses, how sparkly, our wrinkles, how merry;
Our punchbowl held prune juice plus three drops of sherry.

A bedsock was taped to each walker, in hope
That Santa would bring us soft candy and soap.
We surely were lucky to be there with friends,
Secure in this residence and in our Depends.

Our grandkids had sent us some Christmasy crafts,
Like angels in snowsuits and penguins on rafts.
The dental assistant had borrowed our teeth,
And from them she'd crafted a holiday wreath.

The bed pans, so shiny, all stood in a row,
Reflecting our candle's magnificent glow.
Our supper so festive -- the joy wouldn't stop --
Was creamy warm oatmeal with sprinkles on top.

Our salad was Jell-O, so jiggly and great,
Then puree of fruitcake was spooned on each plate.
The social director then had us play games,
Like "Where Are You Living?" and "What Are Your Names?"

Old Grandfather Looper was feeling his oats,
Proclaiming that reindeer were nothing but goats.
Our resident wand'rer was tied to her chair,
In hopes that at bedtime she still would be there.

Security lights on the new fallen snow
Made outdoors seem noon to the old folks below.
Then out on the porch there arose quite a clatter
(But we are so deaf that it just didn't matter).

A strange little fellow flew in through the door,
Then tripped on the sill and fell flat on the floor.
Twas just our director, all togged out in red.
He jiggled and chuckled and patted each head.

We knew from the way that he strutted and jived
Our social- security checks had arrived.
We sang -- how we sang -- in our monotone croak,
Till the clock tinkled out its soft eight-p.m. stroke.

And soon we were snuggling deep in our beds.
While nurses distributed nocturnal meds.
And so ends our Christmas at Rock-Away Rest.
fore long you'll be with us, We wish you the best!

8.1al · 12-28-2009, 04:07 AM

I love it, thanks Rondo

helmick · 12-28-2009, 04:09 AM

Ron
You have been snowed in to long.
Is that our last rally.

**Rondo** · 12-28-2009, 04:45 AM

I guess the snow IS getting to us! We were out clearing my sister-in-laws driveway yesterday with two smaller snow blowers and four people shoveling and it took us nearly 4 hours. Had to blow one area of the drive into the yard, then blow snow from another into that area and then blow it off again into the yard. We had 4ft drifts in the back area by her garage and that's what took so long! Can't wait till the 8th and we head "Downunder"!!

We're suppose to get more this weekend and we already have about 2 ft. on the ground now! The guys that run pickups with the plows on the front for private driveway cleaning and etc are having problems plowing ow because they are running out of space to stack the snow! Luckily, wae need be we can push ours down the hill from the circle drive and pile it there if it get's that bad!
Ron, I'll be happy to ship as much snow as you want out there to make up for that lack of white stuff you have! Mary has called all of her relatives down South and told them the the White Christmas they wanted all came here and she will be glad to ship it to them also!!

PapaBeav · 12-28-2009, 05:59 AM

Ron, it is just as bad on the other side of the river. And I can't wait until Thursday when we get to go back to Sunny California.

Rich

**Rondo** · 12-28-2009, 10:52 AM

We call it "White Sunshine" Rich!! Ain't it beautiful???!!!!???

At least you got to enjoy some of it while you made your visit to our part of the country! It's not every MOCr that gets to enjoy our hospitality like that!!! Hope you really had a good visit and hope you return soon! Oh by the way, pack your suitcases, pockets and backpacks full of our "White Sunshine" and take as much back with you as you like! Maybe you can share it with Ron and Rose H. when you get back! I'm sure Ron could use some of it at their next patio party!!!

helmick · 12-28-2009, 12:44 PM

Ron
The patio is where we had Christmas dinner, 23 of us.
The next day my brother and his family left for 15 days down under.

PapaBeav · 12-28-2009, 01:16 PM

Well if Ron & Rose would really like some of your "White Sunshine", I quess I could package some up and drop it off to them in Quartzsite.

Rich

TheCoachPotatoes · 12-28-2009, 01:17 PM

Ron, that was hilarious!!!

helmick · 12-28-2009, 02:15 PM

Rich
You can bring back a little, but not to much.
We can all look at the strange white sunshine in Quartzsite.
Ron

jpkelpe · 12-30-2009, 07:26 PM

can't wait to share this with my nurse friends

PapaBeav · 12-30-2009, 11:15 PM

Well, the "White Sunshine" is all packed and we are headed to the airport in an hour. I feel your pain here Ron, (to much snow for me) and wish you and all a Happy New Year.

**Rondo** · 12-31-2009, 02:23 AM

Thanks Rich! Sorry we were not able to make contact with each other here in the "White Sunshine" belt but maybe next time when you and Kathy come for a visit with your son in CB or maybe somewhere along the MOC trail. Hope your stay was enjoyable, even if we couldn't provide you with your usual sunshine and warm temps and we hope you will make it back again soon! Have a good trip and take care!

PapaBeav · 12-31-2009, 11:30 AM

Next time for sure Ron.

sailer · 12-31-2009, 03:24 PM

Rondo You can ship all you want to fl but you pay the postage,,,,sailer

**Rondo** · 01-01-2010, 05:19 AM

I'll give it a try John! Maybe Dennis and Judy can figure out a way to get it down there on a PO tractor/trailer combo and you ALL can enjoy it! I'll even send all white stuff-- no yellow!!

8 days and counting for heading South -- way South to Downunder!!!

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