WHEW!
We dodged a bullet on last weekend’s weather, didn’t we? Saturday morning broke bright and clear and I made my way down to First Baptist Church for men’s breakfast, only to find out it had been canceled! I was grateful that OUR event was later in the day, so I could keep an eye on developing weather, which didn’t, as it turned out, develop! (Until Monday, that is. If we’d had weather like that on Saturday, it would have been nasty!)
It was a tough call for some folks. I don’t blame anyone for not wanting to put hours and effort into an entry that might not get seen, but I really appreciate the ones that did. I felt it was a great parade—a great day all around. Special kudos to United’s U-Crew for directing the parade, to Joe Millican of the Hoover Fire Department for his guidance, to Pam Dalton and her team at Shepherd’s Helping Hands for organizing the craft fair, carriage rides, tree lighting, and other things that went into making the day really special.
WEATHER OR NOT
Not tooting my own horn, here, but I really didn’t think the weather was going to be bad. They had been predicting bad weather since the first of the week and it seems like the further out they tell us we are going to get slammed, the better chance we have of dodging it. On the other hand, they often predict a small storm or a glancing blow and we get slammed. And that is exactly what happened this time—the big storm didn’t materialize, but the one they thought would be minor was pretty bad.
That being said, the old adage says the only people that try to predict the weather in Texas are fools and newcomers. I’ve lived here a long time, so I don’t qualify for the latter category, and I’m not volunteering for the former ones—though some may disagree!
THEY SHOPPED PAMPA AND WON!
Congratulations to our two winners of the “Country Christmas: Shop Pampa and Win” promotion. Gary Potter won at the early drawing, having entered at The Plaza. Robin McCracken held the winning ticket in the afternoon drawing. She’d had some work done at Thomas Automotive which qualified her to enter, and it paid off. Winners received $500 in “Country Christmas Bucks”, which are redeemable at the 15 local merchants who participated in the promotion. Merry Christmas Gary and Robin!
THE LIGHT FANTASTIC
Or maybe that’s the fantastic lights. The Downtown Business Association, with a little help from the Chamber’s Tourism Committee and others, have gone all out. Ken Rheams had seen where another town somewhere had draped their downtown buildings in lights and put it to the DBA to do something similar. It is quite impressive, so make it a point to cruise Cuyler some evening before Christmas. And don’t forget to drive by Harold Comer’s office. The remodeled Phillips 66 station looks great.
AND WHILE YOU’RE OUT
Drop in the Open House at the corner of Cook and Gray Saturday (December 10) or Sunday (December 11). Robin Parsley is welcoming all to view her Christmas decorations—many redeemed from “Celebration of Lights”. Refreshments will be served. The Open House is free, but a donation of a non-perishable food item is encouraged, which will go to Harvest House.
WHAT A GUY!
We lost good one this week. It’s very sad for those of us left behind, but who wouldn’t want to go like Curt Beck did? As Pastor Kenny Rigoulot put it, “He lay down to sleep in his recliner and woke up in Heaven.” And to leave such a legacy of doing good! It was reflected in the number of folks that showed up at his memorial service. Thanks, Curt, for all you did. We will miss you.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
I have poked fun at Bill Roy for not having a last name, but I have forgotten several in the same predicament. For example, Roy Floyd, Charles Henry, and—not to be sexist—Frances May.
Somewhere recently I ran across the name of Lillie Eager. Shortly afterward I saw the surname “Ready”. Wow—what an opportunity for a business name--Ready and Eager. I couldn’t decide what sort of business they should have and then Don Savage came to present a program on counterfeit money. So, how about Ready, Eager, and Savage? I still don’t know what they do—and I may not want to kind out—but it’s a terrific combination.
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