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Ramblings Millennium Memo
We’ve all read numerous articles on Emergency Preparedness, maybe even gone to classes, and we can probably recite the usual lists by heart. It’s sort of like the safety briefings on a plane flight. Many of us stopped listening to those years ago.
So when the “big one” comes, you’re ready, right? All prepared, “go-bag” packed and by the door, prescriptions in hand, valuable photos in your car trunk? Me neither.
After an earthquake, you might have time to pack. During a fire? Probably not. It might be a good idea to get that go-bag ready, with a change of clothes, some cash (small bills are better), pajamas everything you’ll need for that weekend at the Red Cross shelter.
By the way, you are insured, aren’t you? You’d be surprised how many homeowners either have no insurance or are under-insured and that includes the wealthy folks in the recent Pacific Palisades fire who have advisors for that sort of thing.
Did You Know?
In May 1825, President John Quincy Adams was interviewed by reporter, Anne Royale, while skinny dipping in the Potomac River she sat on his clothes until he answered her questions. It made her the first woman to interview a U.S. president.
You may find that insuring your home costs less than you think, especially if it was manufactured after 1976, which means it is a “HUD-Code” home. Even if you are insured, it might be time to speak with your agent to be sure what coverage you have.
How about your contents? It might not seem like it, but if you had to buy all new stuff, I’m guessing that would be expensive. It shouldn’t cost much more May Dates to Remember
For instance, will your policy pay the cost of a new home, or the depreciated value of your old one? An older home might only be worth $25K in its depreciated state, versus $200K for a new home from a dealer. You’ll want to know what you’ll get after a fire.
Millennium Memo Continued... to include “contents” coverage.
While you’re speaking with your agent ask about living costs while you’re waiting for your new home, to see if that’s worth adding or not.
The Palisades fire prompted us to take a fresh look at Rancho Feliz’s insurance coverage. Maybe you should do that as well.
Have You Met Jacky?
Please give a warm welcome to Jacky Hernandez, Rancho Feliz’s new Office Assistant and the newest member of the Millennium Family.
She’s only been with us a short time, but Jacky has already implemented a new Food Bank system, improved some of our Office procedures you’re a great addition to the Park, Jacky!
Do You Remember This From 5 Years Ago?
Q. Where does a Fireman go to meet a new flame? A. Match.com, of course.
You thought I was going to suggest Tinder, didn’t you? Now have a Happy Mother’s Day.
George Turk
Manager’s Corner
Spring is officially in full swing, and we’re excited for such beautiful weather!
Landscaping – Thank you to all residents that are constantly maintaining their yards. We understand that weeds are a never-ending issue and weed killers are needed to keep weeds away. We ask that when these chemicals are used, that they are only used within your homesite. Please ensure these chemicals are not sprayed on your neighbors’ lot.
Additional Parking – If your lot has the available space, and it is safe to do soresidents must request additional parking to the office. Management will review the request and grant or deny the request based on several factors. Please do not take it upon yourself to park in unauthorized areas without Management’s approval first.
Recology Bins- After Recology has picked up your waste bins, please ensure you are removing your bins off the street, and they are not stored in front of your home.
Guest Parking- This is a friendly reminder that residents should not be parking in guest parking areas, Monday- Friday from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm. Management has observed residents parking in guest parking areas during these hours and especially on Mondays.
Lot Inspections- Please ensure that you are cleaning and maintaining your lots, a yearly inspection will be happening soon. Communication regarding these inspections will be sent out prior to the inspection.
Thank you!
Rancho Feliz Park Staff
KNOW THE LOCATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN YOUR HOME OR BUILDING
STEPS TO USING A FIRE EXTINGUISER:
1. NOTIFY—CALL 9-1-1
2. EVACUATE—Help people in danger or incapable of exiting the building on their own without risking your own safety.
3. EXTINGUISH– Extinguish the fire yourself after calling 9-1-1 and evacuating other
Tasty Tidbits
Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest (about 1–2 lemons)
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh is best)
• 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, tossed in 1 tsp flour
INSTRUCTIONS
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix gently until just combined.
6. Fold in blueberries gently (they should be coated in flour to help prevent sinking).
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool slightly before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze if desired.
Optional Lemon Glaze
Mix together:
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice Drizzle over
How to pick the best lemons:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
3. Add egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
Normally, squeezing the fruit while you shop is frowned upon. But when it comes to picking the best lemons and limes, sometime you have to bend the rules.
The juiciest lemons and limes are always going to be the ones that give a little when you squeeze them. These softer citrus fruits will have less pith, and therefore more juice, than their less-pliant companions. They’re also much easier to juice
Puzzles and Word Games you can
Kitchen Gadgets
AIR FRYER
BLENDER
CAN OPENER
COFFEE MAKER
CUTTING BOARD
EGG COOKER
GRIDDLE
HAND MIXER
INSTANT POT
JUICER
KETTLE
MICROWAVE NINJA
PASTA MAKER
POPCORN MAKER
RICE COOKER
SCALE
SCISSORS
SLOW COOKER
TOASTER
Across
1.Not an orig.
Flying Helicopter Bug
4.Like some renewable energy
9.WWW address
10.Livid
11.Turkish title
12.Mutton or lamb leg
13.Lowers oneself
15.Northeasternmost st.
16.Drivel
18.Radio mode
20. Flowering plant with healing properties
23.Cousin of a raccoon
25.In support of
26.Moth-___
27.Freddy Krueger’s street
28.Cubic meter
29.Beam Down 1.Couple
2.Exhort
3.Kilt pattern
4.Italian unmarried woman
5.Prayer
6.Hang back
7.Proton’s place
8.Neural network
14.Kitchen gadget
17.Inmate who’s never getting out
18.Air force heroes
19.Castle defense
21.RC, e.g.
22.___ brat
24.Lunched
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
April Wordoku
How to solve wordoku puzzles
You only need logic and patience to solve a wordoku. Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one letter from the word JUDGMENT. Similarly, each letter can only appear once in a column or row in
the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is medium.
TRIVIA TEASER
Only 17
1.Which special space appears exactly 17 times on a Scrabble board? a-Double letter score, b-Double word score, cTriple letter score, d-Triple word score.
2.Which family lived at 17 Cherry Tree Lane in Mary Poppins? a-Banks, b-Mitchell, c-Lancaster, d-Shaw.
3.Which pitcher struck out 17 Detroit Tigers in game one of the 1968 World Series? a-Sandy Koufax, b-Bob Gibson, c-Jerry Koosman, d-Jim Palmer.
4.In which year did 17-year-old Boris Becker become the youngest-ever men's Grand Slam singles winner at Wimbledon? a-1985, b-1989, c-1991, d-1994.
5.Eliza McCardle was only 17 years old when she married which future U.S. President? a-Grover Cleveland, b-Andrew Johnson, c-Herbert Hoover, d-Andrew Jackson.
6.Which group scored a pop hit in 1983 with (She's) Sexy + 17? a-Culture Club, b-Adam and the Ants, c-Georgia Satellites, d-Stray Cats.
7.A photo on the cover of Seventeen magazine is one of the prizes on which reality TV series? a-America's Next Top Model, b-Hell's Kitchen, c-Project Runway, d-Shear Genius.
8.Colonel Aureliano Buendia was the father of 17 sons, all named Aureliano, with 17 different women in which novel? a-Mona Lisa Smile, b-One Hundred Years of Solitude, c-Dirt Music, d-The Satanic Verses.
9.Which of the actors in the movie Stalag 17 served as the narrator of the events in the film? a-Gil Stratton, bWilliam Holden, c-Don Taylor, d-Harvey Lembeck.
10.Which female singer-songwriter had hits with "Society's Child" and "At Seventeen"? a-Kate Bush, b-Janis Ian, c-Suzanne Vega, d- Michelle Shocked.
QUOTES
The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.
Theodore M. Hesburgh
Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions.
Albert Einstein
Learning is about more than acquiring new knowledge. It is also crucial to unlearn old knowledge that has outlived its relevance. Forgetting can be as important as learning.
Gary Ryan Blair
Progress involves taking risks. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first.
Frederick Wilcox
The more you seek security, the less of it you will have and the more you pursue opportunity, the more security you will achieve.
Brian Tracy
It is difficult to know what counts in the world. Most of us count credits, honors, dollars. But at the bulging center of mid-life, I am beginning to see that the things that really matter take place not in the boardrooms, but in the kitchens of the world.
Allen Sledge
A great attitude does more than turn on the lights in our worlds. It seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous opportunities that were somehow absent before the change.
Earl Nightingale
More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren't so busy denying them.
Harold J. Smith
When faced with a challenge, look for a way, not a way out.
David L. Weatherford
Answers to 'Only 17'
1-b,Double word score
2-a, Banks
3-b, Bob Gibson
4-a, 1985
5-b, Andrew Johnson
The Lighter Side
Inner Strength
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• If you are always cheerful,
If you wake up without caffeine,
6-d, Stray Cats
7-a, "America's Next Top Model"
8-b, "One Hundred Years of Solitude"
9-a, Gil Stratton
10-b, Janis Ian
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• boring people with your troubles,
If you can resist complaining and
• ones don't have time for you,
If you understand when your loved
• without resentment,
If you can take criticism and blame
• friend better than a poor friend,
If you can resist treating a rich
• medical help,
If you can conquer tension without
• pill,
If you can go to sleep without a
Then you are the family dog.
Communication Problem
A farmer went to the attorney's office and said he wanted to get a divorce. The attorney asked if he had any grounds.
"Yeah, I got about 240 acres," the farmer said. The attorney replied, "But, I mean do you have a case?"
"No, I have a John Deere."
"Well, do you have a grudge?"
The farmer said, "Yea, I got a grudge. That's where I park my John Deere."
"No, I mean do you have a suit?"
"Yes, sir, I got a suit. I wear it to church on Sundays."
Next, the exasperated lawyer asked, "Well, sir, does your wife beat you up or anything?"
"No, we both get up about 4:30."
The attorney finally asked, "OK, so why do you want a divorce?"
"Well," said the farmer, "I can't have a meaningful conversation with her!"
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