Saturday, April 30, 2011

Every Day Is A New Adventure

We just got my car back from the repair shop and I parked it in a condo space that had only grass on one side. Guess what, while it was parked someone pulled in next to my car, hit the side fender and took off. I was amazed when I went outside and the fender was dented.

Thank goodness, I was not in the car. Sometimes things happend beyond your control.

Fancy Nancy Says: Sometimes s--- happens!

Friday, April 29, 2011

Car Repair and Good Movie

Today the car was in repair for some funny noise. They kept it all day and gave us a loaner. We enjoyed a new movie, Water for Elephants. The acting was excellent.

I decided to have a Mother's Day luncheon since many of my friends in Florida do not have their kids nearby. None of my kids are near enough to share the day, so I invited my friends to a lunch instead.

Fancy Nancy Says: It pays to adapt and be creative!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Getting Reorganized for Relocation

Today I spent time changing addresses at banks and finishing some medical appointments. This time of year we have to rearrange mail, and make sure we can get the car and other things ready for travel.

I just learned that I will be again teaching in Rhode Island starting in June for the Y. I do enjoy these classes since I meet great people.


Fancy Nancy Says: New folks open new options. It is fun to teach and meet lovely people who often become new friends.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Final Writing Class for the Season

Today was my last class for one of my groups in Florida. They were delightful, and the nice thing is that they helped one another with the different projects. Terry, a student, is writing a new book on banking and the recession. He is nearly done with his book and Harry is helping him create the cover. Harry is helping me with online trading. What a great class they have been.


Fancy Nancy Says: I am lucky to have such wonderful students. We all become friends!

Monday, April 25, 2011

Hot Humid Florida Weather

Today I did some errands, but the hot , humid Florida weather is wiping me out. I was glad to get back to my air-conditoned apt. Breathing is tough here as we approach the warm months. Soon we leave for Rhode Island. I hope my breathing will improve as we leave for the north.

Fancy Nancy Says: Florida is great in the winter, but oh those hot, humid days can be tough as we approach the summer. Time to relocate!

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Happy Easter to All

Hope you had a nice Easter. We had a quiet one. I got exercise, but my breathing is a problem. I do have asthma and allergies,and lately they have been a problem. Hot humid weather is not good for asthma. I have some medical apts. to see if perhaps a change in medication will help.


Fancy Nancy Says: If you have a plan to solve a problem it does help out. If one plan does not work, then go to the next plan. Don't give up!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Lunch with Friends

A fun lunch today with two wonderful friends. We shared a fun time and pretended to celebrate birthdays. That meant they gave us a nice dessert. It is getting hot in Florida now. We leave here in three weeks. Time flies when you are having fun.


Fancy Nancy says: Enjoy each day now!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Learing New Skills Can Be Fun

I am trying to learn trading online. I have done just two trades, but I don't have confidence yet. I have some nice students who are helping me. I need to see if my computer is secure, so a nice student will come to tutor me on Saturday.

Today we saw the movie Atlas Shrugged. It is amazing that the story by Ayn Rand was written a long time ago, but still applies to the world today.

Fancy Nancy Says: History provides many good lessons!

Monday, April 18, 2011

Thanks for your Comments

Many thanks to my readers for comments. Thanks, Marcia. Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all my readers. So glad you are with me on my blog. Tonight we will go to a Seder . My friend has invited us. I hope everyone enjoys Easter as well. Holidays can be wonderful times to be with family and friends. Fancy Nancy Says: Remember your family and friends every day.!!!

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Bravenet Map

Reading the map of visitors for my blog is lots of fun. There is a site called Bravenet which allows me to find out how many new and returning visitors click onto my blog. I have a lovely friend in England, and I think she has been reading my blog. It is fun to have readers for my blog. I love to have your comments as well. Fancy Nancy Says: Let me hear from you. Hope you enjoy a wonderful spring!

Friday, April 15, 2011

More Broker Interviews

I have been doing broker interviews. So far, they leave a lot to be desired. It is hard to compare rates when y ou can trade yourself online for a small fee. For example, at Scott Trade, if you trade yourself, you pay only $7. I was recommended by a friend and I get 3 free trades. I am learning, but so far I don't have much confidence. Fancy Nancy Says: Learning takes time. Practice makes perfect.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

An Interesting Seminar

Today I attended an interesting seminar on a new retirement place. I am not ready to enter such a facility , but it never hurts to learn in advance. Several of my friends are now living in assisted living places and so far they love it. No more cooking, no more marketing, and as long as you can afford the fees, most seem to adjust. This seems to be the way of the future . Many folks in Florida have kids all over . They like the warm weather and do not want to relocate. The best part was they served a lovely meal for free. I met some interesting people from Rhode Island . Fancy Nancy Says: We don't know the future, but it never hurts to learn options now!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

A Fun Class and Dental Visits

Today I had my fun writing class and there were three lovely students . We all learned good information and shared ideas. Then I spent the afternoon getting medical opinions on a tooth that has been troublesome. After seeing two dentists they both said, wait a bit before I pull the tooth. Time will tell if this tooth will have to be removed. Fancy Nancy Says: I hope you are lucky with your teeth. My teeth have always required many dental visits. My teeth are my diamonds. After I pay the dentist who can afford any other jewelry.

Monday, April 11, 2011

New Folks Can Be Interesting

Tonight we met some interesting new folks while having ice cream at Venetian Village. I was sorry I did not have my business card , since one interesting doctor may need help with his book. It makes sense to carry your business cards with you so that if clients need help with writing , they will know how to reach you online. Fancy Nancy Says: If you need help with writing a book or an article, send me an E-mail and I will try to connect with you. My E-mail is Nshu4@aol.com. You can also get a copy of my book HEARING LOSS AND WINNING SOLUTIONS using that same E-mail address. Hope this helps you out.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Mother Nature Always Wins

Recently, I have had some back problems. I am going for physical therapy and it is helping. I loved to play tennis, but the last few times I played, my body was not happy. First the neck had pain, then the back had pain. It seems that Mother Nature is sending me a message. I guess the message is No Tennis . I still can swim, do line dancing, walk, and enjoy teaching. I have loved tennis for many years, but I am getting a new message from my body. I don't enjoy pain , so for now, no tennis. Fancy Nancy Says: Listen to Mother Nature, She Always Wins!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

A Rainy Florida Day

Dentist, errands , and course proposals, done! Even though it rained most of today, the morning was pleasant. In Florida it can rain in one location, and when you drive just a short distance, it can be sunny. The best part is that the rains usually don't last too long. During the summer , it rains daily. There are some severe summer storms as well. Fancy Nancy Says: Don't fret, if the weather is bad, it will get better soon!

Monday, April 4, 2011

Contacting FINRA

I am looking to learn more about doing broker checks . There is an agency that has information about all the brokers. I tried going online to learn about some new brokers. My connection with AOL would not work. You have to do it on Internet Explorer. I called them to find this out. They will also mail you information. Fancy Nancy Says: It pays to check out your broker before you sign on with any company.