Sunday, May 30, 2010

Jake Shuster and a Surprise Visit

Yesterday I was delighted when my son Steven, his daughter Lauren and Jake Shuster arrived for a brief visit. What fun to see them all.

I also had a nice lunch with a dear friend and she is trying to sell her house in Rhode Island. Right now the real estate market is tough. Her house is lovely, but it only has one bedroom and one bath. I wish her good luck.

Today Fancy Nancy went to the Y to exwecise. She is feeling better after her procedure at Lahey Clinic. They did a good job.


She also enjoyed meeting a nice young man who just opened a new restaurant in Narr. I may use him for another party for friends that I will run in July. Time will tell.

Fancy Nancy says: Make the best of each new day. Life has its surprises!

Friday, May 28, 2010

Fancy Nancy Offers a Course

Fancy Nancy will run a Life Story Writing class at her home starting in July. The class will meet Wednesday mornings from 10-11:30am. To register contact her at Nshu4@aol.com The class fee is only $10 whenever you attend. Class size is limited to 9 so make your reservation early!

Fancy Nancy just learned that the newspaper will do a story about her Birthday Bash on June 13th. They will send a photographer and a reporter for this famous group. Nancy has had a good time planning the event and today she bought two fun cakes : a cookie cake, and a hamburg cake.

She is feeling better and is enjoying being back at Narragansett, Rhode Island. Let me hear from you.

Fancy Nancy says: Have fun every day, not just on your bithday. Life is a daily event!

Monday, May 24, 2010

Planning A Fun Birthday Party

Fancy Nancy will celebrate her birthday on June 2nd, but the family will enjoy her party on Sunday, June 13th. We have 17 family members who will attend a fun Narragansett Birthday Bash. Lynn has planned a talent show, then a trolley tour of the area and finanlly a snack at a lovely local restaurant.

Fancy Nancy needs to pracitce her hoola hoop routine, since so far she get it to go around even one time. She has called her granddaughter Lauren to teach her. Hope it works. Next year Nancy will do reverse chronology. Each year she will count backwards! Hope it works.

Fancy Nancy starts a new trend!

Friday, May 21, 2010

Getting Settled

It takes a while to reorganize once you return home. The tv went out, and we needed a new one. The other appliances needed help and the siding feel off the roof. No wonder I am tired repairing everything. Next week I have medical stuff to do , so I need to feel okay for that. One day at a time. Fancy Nancy Relocating!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Life is like a Roller Coaster

My daughter Lynn often uses the statement life is like a rollercoaster. I think she is accurate. This week started out with some problems. I developed a cough, we are about to relocate, and I had to switch my investment account , since the brokers only want large accounts today.

We had lots of social plans, but they got canceled. I finally found a firm that would accept a smaller account, and I will give them a try. The cough is getting better, and the car is now packed and ready to go.

As we age our body parts do not always cooperated. We need more time to rest and recuperate. Yes, life has its ups and downs and the ups are more fun than the downs. The trick is to find the balance in life and not get overwhelmed by the highs and the lows.

Fancy Nancy says, Relax if you can , and the rest will follow!

Fancy Nancy is Much Better

Well, it has been eight days, and finally I am feeling better. I am still on medicine, but at least most of the coughing is subsiding. Today I even made a tirp to my favorite store, The Bargain Box. Today is our last day in Naples, and then we are leaving for the other coast to visit family. Finally, we will head to Rhode Island.

Getting ready to leave is always a job, but Marty is a great help and when it comes to cleaning, no one beats Marty. I am packed already, and once the car is loaded then we will leave on Sunday.

We hope to visit two families en route. It will be nice to reconnect since we don't get to see them all very often. We have had a good season in Naples. Other than a few health issues, we can't complain.

Fancy Nancy on the Move Again! It is nice to feel better!

Thursday, May 13, 2010

New Medicine Seems to Help!

Fancy Nancy is starting to feel better. The new medicine seems to be attacking the bug more effectively. Today I even had a walk in the mall to start to get some exercise. I was tired after the walk, but I need to build up my energy. These respiratory bugs can be a problem since I have asthma, and it makes it tougher to shake a cold.

Hopefully, I will feel better again tomorrow. I think I am headed in the right direction.

Fancy Nancy is Happy to Feel Better!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Back to the Doctor

Fancy Nancy has picked up a bug that does not want to leave. Today she was back at the doctor's office for a chest xray and a new antibiotic. The doctor said she should take the old one and the new one and finish both.

Hopefully, this will knock out the bug that is getting Fancy Nancy sick.

These Walk-in Clinics even have an exray component, so they did a chest film and it was okay. Hopefully, this bug will retreat, and Fancy Nancy will feel better. Time is needed!

Fancy Nancy is still Sick

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Fancy Nancy is Laying Low

Fancy Nancy must have picked up a bug or her allergies are acting up. The past few days I keep coughing and even with my medicine, the cough is still there. Not a fun time. Hopefully, the meds will start to get rid of the cough and the problem. I canceled everything this week and we hope to leave for Rhode Island on Sunday. By then, I hope I will feel okay.

Fancy Nancy says: Not fun being sick!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Life Has Its Surprises- Some are Better Than Others

Well, we had lots of nice plans with friends for Mother's Day. Unfortunately , I was feeling lousy. I was coughing and breathing was tough. Guess where we were on Mother's Day! You guessed , the Walk -in Clinic. They were open, so I got lots of meds there and with good luck I will feel better soon. We had to cancel plans with our friends and I came home and tried to nap , but coughing took precedence. Hope to feel better soon.

Fancy Nancy says, " Life has surprises"

Saturday, May 8, 2010

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL

Tomorrow is Mother's Day. I will miss not seeing any of my kids. We leave for Rhode Island on May 17th. We will go out with friends tomorrow.

I just learned that my grandson Andrew is graduating college tomorrow as well. Andrew is a talented young man who is so kind to everyone. He will surely be a star in life. I am so proud of him.

Enjoy today and tomorrow and keep in touch.

Love from Fancy Nancy

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

New Bank Proposals

Today I am meeting with 5th3rd bank to submit some bank proposals and transfer some accounts. Every bank has different terms, so you have to check out each account.

The weather is getting how now , and we are getting ready to go north. This has been a good season in Florida even though the winter was quite cold. Now we are getting real Florida weather.

Yesterday I visited the dentist and naturally there was more work to be done. I am my dentist's pension plan. When I go to Rhode Island I am already booked with the dentists up north.

We enjoyed a fun program last night at the Golden Apple Teacher's Awards. It was like the Academy Awards. The auditorium was filled.

Fancy Nancy says: Check out your bank charges. They are adding fees.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Fancy Nancy is Making Progress

I may beginning to move some accounts from Merrill Lynch. It seems that no longer want the small customer. They are interested in the " big bucks".

So much change is taking place now that Bank of America owns Merrill. I will be pulling out and using another source. There is no loyalty there !

We were invited to an interesting program this evening. Sun Trust gave us tickets to the Golden Apple Awards for teachers in our area. It was set up like the Academy Awards. Very impressive performance.

We are getting ready to relocate. It is a busy time.


Fancy Nancy says, " It pays to do research when making a change."

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Fancy Nancy is Working on Making Some Changes

Recently, I have been having problems with my stockbroker for the last 25 years. My guess is they only want large accounts right now. Her inaccurate assistant will no longer give me any information about my account, which is not only rude, but it could be illegal.

I will write to the manager and the compliance officer about what is happening to protect myself. My plan will be to move the account when I have the needed information.

My feeling is that in today's world loyalty in banking does not exist, and the customer is not appreciated. Business can be tough!

Fancy Nancy Will Document Problems at Merrill Lynch. They are missing the boat!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Financial Institutions Have Major Problems

Yesterday my stockbroker told me that I might have to get another broker since her assistant is my only choice. Her assistant is not customer friendly and makes errors in my account. Evidently after being a cutomer for 25 years, my broker is willing to lose a good customer rather than find another assistant to help me. Not a good decision for me.

I have written to my broker and told her to send me the name of the manager. I have been through this stuff with UBS and when I was forced to move my account that wanted to charge me a transfer fee. I wrote to the Florida governor and got the fee back and afterwards UBS was sued for an illegal action. I have already told Merrill if I have to move my account to another firm, I should not have to pay a transfer fee.

It seems there is no longer any loyalty or accuracy in many of the financial institutions. What a pain. Time will tell , and I have to do some more homework. I already have another appointment on Monday to interview a different firm. One day at a time!

Fancy Nancy says, "Financial Institutions are Messed up and Have No Customer Loyalty!"