January 2012

Sorry this is so Late getting up. I have been out of pocket for aWhile. Mel

January 2012 T_Twister Newsletter
Happy 2012 to all my friends and family! I was kinda dreading last night 'cause the fireworks ban was lifted for Ector County. I figgured there wouldn't be much sleep, what with people trying to make up for not getting to have any fireworks on the 4th of July...but it wasn't bad. I got woke up about 12:15 and got to listen to the poppers until about 12:46, then back to la-la land I went. I did get a little nervous about 12:30 when some fool decided to add a little "hot lead" to the noise, and THAT sounded like it came from next door. I guess everything was OK, We didn't hear any police or ambulance come, and I haven't found any holes in anything, yet!
Tom and Tommye spent the weekend camping at Water Valley. Al and I thought about trying to go down and spend some of the weekend with them, but "real" life intervened. So we did our camping in our own driveway...we set up our portable fire pit in the door of the shop! Al got a fire roaring and we sat around it and enjoyed the evening, sending good thoughts to the TJ's.
The Christmas party was well attended, with 16 T-Twisters and 2 visitors there. Our visitors were Jim and Carla Radtke, it was really good to have them! As usual, there was food enough to feed a small army, and it was all good food. Nola made a cranberry salsa to die for! I never, ever would have thought about putting cranberries in a salsa, but it was good!!
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Mel (3rd) and Jan (12th). Hope your special days are filled with happiness, friends and family!
The first general meeting of 2012 is on Friday, Jan 6, 7:30pm at Warfield. We have a constitutional change to be presented for approval, you need to be there to voice your opinion. The officers meeting...which is an open meeting anyone can attend...is on the 24th of Jan, 7:00 at Warfield.
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This is Election Year 2012. The following joke is something to think about!!
While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator (that may be redundant) was tragically hit by a car and died. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. "Welcome to gates of heaven," says St.. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you." "No problem, just let me in," says the Senator.
"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from the higher ups. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity." "Really?, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," says the Senator. "I'm sorry, but we have our rules."
And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him. Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people. They played a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and the finest champagne.
Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who is having a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are all having such a good time that before the Senator realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises.
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him, "Now it's time to visit heaven...”; So, 24 hours passed with the Senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.
"Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity."The Senator reflects for a minute, then he answers: "Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell."So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell...
Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls to the ground.The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulders. "I don't understand," stammers the Senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"
The devil smiles at him and says, "Yesterday we were campaigning, Today, you voted.."
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A Thought For The New Year.

How can I use the New Year To better serve my Lord?
I’ll read my Bible every day, And be more in accord.
I’ll find new ways to serve others; I’ll love my neighbor, too.
I’ll focus on "give" instead of "get" In everything I do.
I’ll forgive the people I’m mad at; Angry feelings I’ll discard;
I’ll try to love my enemies, Even though it’s hard.
In the new year, I’ll lift people up, Instead of putting them down.
I’ll fill my heart with love and joy, And never wear a frown.
I’ll let go of my worries; I’ll put it all in His hands;
I’ll repent and try to sin less, And obey all His commands.
These new year’s resolutions Are difficult, at best,
But there’s something I can do each day That will put my soul at rest:
I’ll love my Lord with all my heart, With all my mind and soul,
And if I do that essential thing, All the rest will be in control.
by Joanna Fuch
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Well guys, this was a little longer than I'd planned, but I hope you enjoy it. Take care and remember to ride with the shiny side up!
Mary