I Now Have 100 Posts

I thought it would be fun for the New Year to have my readers add to the posts. I will introduce a word, and let's expand an idea from the one word. For example, I will use the word new. What is new in your life? What do you want to change for the new year? What is the newest fun thing your are doing? Lots of ideas from the one word new will make a fun collarborative blog. I encourage you to add your ideas through the comment section after this blog. This will be a new experience for all of us. After you add your comment, hit anonymous then post the comment and you will help to create my new blog!Thanks for your help.

Fancy Nancy Has A New Idea

Tennis and New Garbage Disposal

Today I had fun hitting tennis balls with a friend. I have not been doing any net tennis, but I still can hit and enjoy singles tennis with friends. It is good execise.

Yes, I did need a new garbage disposal, so today the plumber put one in. Even applicances get sick. Hope this new one will work for a long time. I am enjoying my blog and wish everyone a Happy , Healthy , New Year. Love to hear from you on the comment section of this blog. Do try it out.

Fancy Nancy Has Fun Tennis!

A Fun Movie

Today I saw a fun movie. "It is Complicated "with Meryl Streep is a delightful flick that will appeal to seniors today. It brings out issues that did not exist in past generations. Since we are living longer, many are entering a second adolescense. I made up a word for it, I call it your " Senior Essence". In any case the movie is fun and will give many a good laugh. For women the movie is uplifting. The star, Meryl Streep , is able to run a business, enjoy her family, and attract her ex-husband and her archeitect. Quite a new scene for the older female. Nancy Myers, the director, has a winner in this fun movie.

Fancy Nancy Hopes You Had A Nice Holiday

Well, Christmas was yesterday, and I hope everyone had a nice holiday. In the morning I wrote two new facilities about course proposals. I have no idea if either one will be interested, but it never hurts to send them information. I suggested that both places could offer one-stop exercising. This way folks could exercise and at the same facility they could take courses for the mind. ( Exercising the body and mind at one place makes sense.)

The first place is a fancy golf course. Many of the members are getting older, so probably Writing Your Life Story would be a program of interest. The second place is a huge wellness center. I sent both facilities a list of four courses . My next step after they get the information , is to keep in touch and see if there is interest.

Since I learned there is a time line on the insurance program, I decided to hold off for now. I don't want to get overbooked . Once I start my teaching I won't have time to work on insurance information. The man in charge was wonderful. He let me try the course and he did not even charge me for a short trial. It was online that I learned there is a 90 day time line. I would not have know this otherwise.

It does pay to research before you buy something. Often there are details that are not advertised.


Fancy Nancy says " Caveat Emptor"

More Research Needed

I have been trying the online insurance course, but I just learned that there is a time line to complete it. I do need more information about the details. If you pay to buy the program why do they only give you 90 days online? I think there may be problem there. I need to do more research.

More computer printer is giving me a problem. I tried to cancel printing a file of 305 pages and when I hit cancel, the printer would not accept that command. So much for listening to the owner. There are days that the computer and the printer need to be disciplined. They both do not listen. I am now at a hotel . At least this computer is listening for now.

Hope your computers are better behaved. Mine needs to be better trained.

Happy Holidays.

Fancy Nancy Needs More Research

Fancy Nancy Tests an Online Insurance Course

For a while now, I have been thinking about getting certified to sell long-term care insurance. I just found out that I can take the required course online, and that would save going to another city to take the program. It is not offered where I live. The school that is offering the best price is located in Delray Beach , Florida.

The next few days that are allowing me to try it online. They also send you a book that goes along with the course. Have any of you taken any courses online? If my computer works , it would make it easier than commuting to another city. Let me hear your thoughts!


Fancy Nancy considers taking an insurance course online.

Fancy Nancy May Have Found A Cell Phone

Today Marty got a new cell phone from Verizon and I tried it. I could actually hear on it. What a surprise. His nephew sells them and Marty will contact his nephew in Colorado to find out the price details. In the meantime I can go to a Verizon store here in Florida to test the phone . I am amazed that I could hear on his new phone.

Fancy Nancy had a nice lunch with a friend and then tonight we went to Barnes and Noble. It is surprising that this store has many chairs and people just sit and read the new books, and never buy them. It is no surprise that the bookstores are not making money. I guess they have not figured out that they should remove the chairs for more book sales. Perhaps the next book out should be called, " Bookstores sales tips-- remove comfortable chairs for more actual sales".

Fancy Nancy Gives Bookstores A New Sales Tip

New Teaching Possibilties

Today I visited a different golf course. Although the prices were out of sight, I did suggest that for their members they might want to offer a Life Story course. They told me to send them more information, and they would review it. Most of the members are 70 and over, so Life Story writing might be appropriate.

After that I went to exercise at a wellness center. I also suggested to them that they offer courses for the mind as well as the body. They also want to see more information.

Both places offer possiblities for teaching. I just need to discover how much time I will have since I am already booked at two facilities. It will depend upon enrollment. If enrollment does not come in, then I would be looking for places to teach. I will probably send proposals to both facitlites to make a connection.

When I left this morning for my golf club appointment to learn about this club I never thought that I would end up perhaps working for them. Who knows what will happen, but it is always fun to make new connections. The course that I visited wants $100,000 non-refundable initiation fee. Perhaps their members could afford a writing course as well.

Upon review the course deals are everywhere, but the prices even for the deals run $5,000 and up. Wow, golf can be an expensive proposition.

For now Fancy Nancy will play her short , inexpensive course. Tennis is much cheaper. It is fun to learn about all the courses in our area. I am meeting lots of membership directors. It seems that many of the golf clubs will have a tough time with the recession. Some folks want to resign, but are unable to until they get new membership.

Fancy Nancy Attends A Workshop

Today Fancy Nancy attended a morning workshop about women in retirement. There were about 10 interesting women, but the meeting was a bit short. It would have been nice to learn more about each woman. This series is part of a Federation cultural program that Fancy Nancy has joined. Until she knows what courses will run, Fancy Nancy is doing other things besides teaching. She does hope her classes will get enrollment.

After the meeting she visited a huge hotel and golf course called Tiburon. They hold major golf events there and she had not seen how large the course was. It was very cold , so she had a quick tour, heard their prices and decided to move on.

Fancy Nancy still likes her par 3 $15 course the best. This week she will take a friend there for lunch and see if her friend wants to join her for golf at some time. Fancy Nancy wishes everyone Happy Holidays and love to hear from you.

Fancy Nancy joins a Women's Cultural Group

FANCY NANCY HAS AN ATHLETIC DAY

Today it was quite cool. Fancy Nancy had a fun time hitting some tennis balls with Marty. She had not played tennis in a long time. She will not longer play net, but still can enjoy hitting . She must avoid being hit, so net tennis is out.

She also did some golf at her par 3 golf course. No baby carriage today, but a golf cart. They did not even charge for the use of their cart. Fancy Nancy walked the course with the ducks. One of the ducks was in the path of the ball and he quickly left the course after he collided with the ball. I hope he is okay. He seemed to realize that it was time to relocate.

Fancy Nancy had a fun weekend with theater one night and good pizza the next. Her cousin visited her today and told her she enjoyed reading SNIPPETS. Fancy Nancy now has some extra copies for anyone who might need one. Happy Holidays and she looks forward to seeing her family this weekend.

Fancy Nancy becomes a jock!

Fancy Nancy Goes to Writing Class

Today Fancy Nancy went to writing class and shared some information about my blog. My class has enjoyed the Fancy Nancy stories, and suggested I start a new book, The Adventures of Fancy Nancy. I will think about it, and before I do anything I will go online to see if there is already a children's book with that same title.

Ofcourse even if there is, the writing rules say that you can not copyright a title, so Fancy Nancy 's Adventures would still be possible. It seems that Fancy Nancy often gets into trouble, and my job is to help her out. What do you readers think about a book about Fancy Nancy's adventures? Love to hear from you. In the meantime enjoy the holidays and relax if you can.


Fancy Nancy considers writing about more future adventures.

THE COPY MACHINE CAPER

Last week I used the library copy machine and ran off some yellow flyers for my courses. I used my own yellow paper not realizing that the copy police would be upset. Today the library informed me that I have violated the copy rules and only their white paper can be used. Fancy Nancy shall make a library donation next week to keep them friendly. So much for the copy machine caper. I never knew you can't use your own colored paper in their machine. Too many rules to learn in this world today!

Tonight we saw a fun play called Naples City Imrov. Players performed a series of games that were unscripted and based on some game show. The cast was amatuer, but very talented. A fun evening.

Fancy Nancy learned today that her golf partner the other day is the club champion. No wonder her balls soared as mine plopped on the turf. I had no idea when invited that she is the best lady player at that club. She had contacted me to enourage new membership. All the clubs are looking for new members and are happy to let you try their golf course. What a deal!

Fancy Nancy will have to take a Follow the Rules Course in 2010.

More Copies of SNIPPETS are Being Printed

Today I just ordered 10 more copies of my book SNIPPETS. I have received many nice comments from my readers, and I thank you for replying. It seems my readers have enjoyed the short , snappy, stories in the book.

As a result, I have decided to print some extra copies in case any readers might want to order one for a gift for the holidays. The new copies will be ready on Saturday, and I could ship any order immediately so you would have the book before the holiday. Let me know your needs . I thank you for your kind comments. I am glad you have enjoyed reading the book. I know I had fun writing the stories. The book is 55 pages and most of the stories are one or two pages. They provide a quick read. Have a happy time getting ready for Xmas and the New Year. My Best Wishes to all!

FANCY NANCY ORDERS NEW COPIES OF HER BOOK SNIPPETS

Captionsbest Hits Go Over 1000

How exciting. Today my blogspot count hit over 1000. I don't know all the folks who have seen it, but it was fun to learn that some are reading it. I am at a hotel now using the computer since my computer has problems with certain sites. I appreciate getting comments on the blog, and all you have to do is write your thoughts in the comment box. Then next to comments scroll down and find the category called anonymous and last hit post comment.

It is lots of fun to read your comments. Fancy Nancy enjoys what you have to say as well. Enjoy the holidays and keep posting and Nancy will keep blogging.

FANCY NANCY HITS GO UP!!! WOW ! AND THANKS.

A Lovely Golf Day With a Great Golfer

Today was a fun day. I was invited by a wonderful golfer to try a country club here in Naples. Her golf was unbelievable and she was a charming lady. We used a golf cart which makes 9 holes much faster than walking. She would hit the ball and it would soar into the air. Her first name is Marcha and it was a delight to play with a real golfer.
My balls plodded along, and she was so patient as she waited for me to catch up. She is one of the best woman players I have met, and a delightful lady as well. Many thanks to Marcha for all her kindness.


Fancy Nancy Enjoys A Golf Game with a Fantastic Player!

REINVENTING YOURSELF

Fancy Nancy has had some fun trying out new things. First it was golf. Next, I am trying massage from some new places. I am limiting my tennis to hitting against a handball court. I don't want to chance playing the net and getting hit with a tennis ball. I signed up for bridge once a month with Marty and just joined a group that is offering Spanish once a week. For the moment I do not know my teaching schedule, but I am filling the time with other activities. I do hope the teaching comes through in January, but for now I am keeping busy . It does pay to reinvent yourself from time to time . Trying new things opens up new possiblities.

FANCY NANCY OPENS NEW DOORS!

FANCY NANCY DOES SOME MARKETING

I hope to teach at two facilities in January so today I ran off some information sheets about the first facility and included the dates and times for two programs: Writing Workshop and Speed Reading. I also left some picutres of my canes at the physical therapy office that I use. Who knows if people will sign up? Time will tell. Both facilities will also be publishing a brochure. By January I will have a better idea of my schedule. One day at a time works best for planning.


Fancy Nancy Markets Her Programs

Fun Day With Friends

Today we had a nice breakfast at the First Watch with friends. Tonight we played bridge with different friends who are our neighbors. A fun day . Fancy Nancy had booked a massage, but it was cancelled. In my instructions to post a comment remember after you push anonymous, then you have to push post comment. Hope to hear from you.


Fancy Nancy's Fun Sunday.

BABY STROLLER STIRS GOLF RULES

Today I played golf on my par three empty course. Again, when I began there was no one else on the green. Suddenly, I saw the man from the pro shop behind me. He said he was getting calls about a baby carriage on the course. Then the head of the rules committee arrived. Well, to make a long story short, no more baby carriage on their course.

Folks who were nowhere to be seen must be watching from their condos. They must have nothing better to do. I gave them some excitement for today. They should only know about my new golf rules. Mum is the word!


Fancy Nancy's Baby Carriage Gets Evicted!

NEW BANK RULES

I guess the banks are trying to make money in new ways. It seems that they want to charge for everything. Today, I wanted to open a new checking account. No more senior free checking accounts. Every checking account charged you fees. Well, I thought how about a savings account? I checked that out and indeed you had to put in $200 and you got .05 interest. What a deal for the bank, not for the customer. Check out your bank and note the new fees. We bailed them out, and now they are charging us for everything. Something is wrong with the system. We should be charging them for the taxpayers money that we loaned them.
I got about 10 pages of rules and information. Perhaps if they simplified the rules they would save money on all the paper and they could remove some of the customer fees. Check out your bank and note the new fees!

Fancy Nancy Reviews Banking Fees!

FANCY NANCY'S NEW GOLF RULES

I enjoy my golf because of my new golf rules.
1. Never do water, just pick up the ball and try again from dry land.
2. Never do sand traps, you will get sand in your shoes.
3. If you are tired , don't finish. Go home and take a nice nap.
4. If you play alone, you can follow the rules.
5. Never keep score, it is the nice walk that really counts.
6. Never lose a ball, they cost money.
7. Don't enter a golf tournament, they will throw you out.
8. Invite any guests who are willing to follow the New Golf Rules


Want to join me for golf???? No competition is required!


Fancy Nancy lists the New Golf Rules

HOORAY- FOR ANONYMOUS

I finally figured out how to let folks give comments and publish them. Now I know to tell them to print their comment and when they hit the button to select how they comment, by choosing anonymous, and posting the comment it should register. I just added the anonymous since I did not know it was missing and I just learned how to find it.

Blogging is like learning a new language. Unless you use it, you can easily forget what you have to do. I sent an E-mail to my teacher Lori, and she is so helpful. She gave me the missing clue on how to find the anonymous category for visitors to make comments. Hope to hear from you all soon. Love to get your comments.

Fancy Nancy adds Anonymous to the comment category for all her visitors. Try it! It is at the end of the list of choices.

Nine Holes and Two Ducks

Yesterday I played golf at my bargain course. I was amazed that I had a private course. No one was on the course except Fancy Nancy and two ducks. Wow, I never had a private golf course before. I took my four clubs , placed them in my umbrella stroller and enjoyed another fun afternoon of golf.

Today was exciting. I went with a friend to a movie at the office of the Federation. About one hour into the film flashing lights and loud sounds started blaring. All I know is, everyone left the building and the fire trucks were on their way. Needless to say, we did not return to see the end of the movie, but the flick was not very good anyway. So much for today's excitement. Then I got home, and Marty said he backed up at the tennis court and hit a car. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Tonight I called my insurance company. I was lucky that several years ago I put him on my auto insurance policies. The insurance company will cover any damage to the other car, and other than a few scratches, my old car is fine.

Each new day is a new adventure! Fancy Nancy moves on!

A Simple Formula for the New Year

Fancy Nancy has a simple formula for each new day. Do something to exercise your mind and your body, and do something for someone else. This easy plan works extremely well, and if you follow it, each day will be productive and fun.

Fancy Nancy will begin teaching in January, and her courses at two facilities include the plan: Writing Workshop, Speed Reading, Life Story - all for the mind. In addition she will run a Diet Writing course for the body. She loves to work with new students, and hopes both places will get enrollment. In the meantime, think about her formula for your New Year. It really works and makes for a great day!

Fancy Nancy describes a plan for the New Year!

A Blog Is So Much Fun

Fancy Nancy enjoys her blog. She started it in August and she now has had 720 hits on her blog. She enjoys writing for the blog, and loves it when her readers send comments. What fun to see each day how many people have taken some time to check out her blog.

For those who have never tried it, go online to blogspot.com and they will give you the rules. You can even put ads on your blog if you wish. I do not put ads on , but I do want to learn how to put pictures on . No pens or pencils are needed for this fun activity. Create a fun name for yourself, and explore new ideas, new worlds and before long you will become a blogmaster!

Fancy Nancy Has Fun Blogging!

Fancy Nancy Announces Her Other Projects

Fancy Nancy was happy to get some requests for SNIPPETS, her recent book. Just in case others want a neat holiday gift Fancy Nancy has created other items for fun and education.

Her first book is called HEARING LOSS AND WINNING SOLUTIONS. It is available by contacting Fancy Nancy . It sells for $10 plus the shipping. She also makes creative canes that help folks using canes have more fun. She has done colorful creative canes with all kinds of items: Ex. A piano cane, a golf cane, a mahjong cane, a logo cane, you name it, and she will create it. If I learn how to put pictures on my blog, then I could show you some of my canes. People love them and the good part is, no one says , " Why are you using a cane?" Instead they say, " Where did you get that cane?"

Fancy Nancy's canes have been written up in newspapers and craft magazines. She is so happy when people enjoy them. The creative canes can match any outfit, and she even did one for a bride . The cane matched the bride's outfit perfectly.

So, if you want a creative gift for the holidays, whether it is a cane, a book, or a special holiday story or greeting, please contact Fancy Nancy at Nshu4@aol.com.

Love to hear from you.

Fancy Nancy Announces Unique Holiday Gifts!

Fancy Nancy Finds A Bargain Golf Course

Today I was so happy to discover a par 3 golf course in Naples, Florida that I could walk. This is really a find, since most of the courses insist that you take a golf cart.

Well, Fancy Nancy paid her $15 and with her umbrella stroller baby carriage, she walked the 9 holes. No scores needed for her. Even water is no problem as she carries the ball past all obstacles. Since she had no partners, playing was a breeze. The best part is the walk and the price. Wow, was she happy to discover this convenient course nearby.

Evidently the golf course has been here for many years, but this is the first year that Fancy Nancy found it. Up until this year, Nancy played more tennis. Now, to play it safe, she is limiting the tennis and turning to another sport. Hooray for the discovery of inexpensive golf that lets you walk the course even with a baby carriage. Even Tiger Woods can't top that!

Fancy Nancy Finds Cheap Golf in Naples! A Miracle Happens !