Upcoming Events - Look What's Coming Up!
December 14 - Board Meeting
December 14 - Interclub (see Dave G. for details)
December 22 - Christmas Party
December 26 - NO MEETING
Recent Interclubs
We had an enjoyable interclub with the DeAnza group a couple of weeks ago. In attendance were Richard, Dale and Bruce.
Holiday Party
This year's Christmas party is being held at the Saratoga Country Club on December 22nd. Cocktails
at 6:30, Dinner at 7:00. To reserve your spot sign up with Dave G. and hand Richard your check for
$30 per person.
Happy/Sad Dollars
Richard was happy to add a dollar because his granddaughter visited for Thanksgiving.
Fenton added a happy/sad dollar. Sad because Winkie lost one of her credit cards and happy because she wasn't able to use it.
Dale was happy that his entire family visited for Thanksgiving.
Pete plunked down a happy dollar because San Jose state made it into a bowl game.
Fenton was delighted to pay a dollar to announce the birth of his 4th great grandchild.
Hal dropped in a happy buck because he got to see his son and daughter-in-law and a brand new great-granddaughter.
Doug had a combination dollar. He was happy that the Warriors beat San Antonio and sad that he had 30 people at his house for Thanksgiving.
Dave G. had a stressed-out dollar because all his daughters are trying out for teams of one sort or another.
Doug sadly reported that a friend of his passed away.
Nick put in a sad dollar because his daughter-in-law fell down the stairs and broke 2 fingers.
In an attempt to assist her, his son then fell and hurt his back.
Doug's daughter broke her arm while roller-skating and his son-in-law separated his shoulder
playing football.
Kristin was sad that the Prince picked the wrong girl (I think they were both good choices, but was also surprised by his pick)
Doug paid a sad dollar because his bank put money into the wrong account resulting in fees for bounced checks in the amount of $480.
Out 'n About
Doug took a trip to Norway.
Clark visited Seattle and paid a $10 fine.
Steve traveled to Boston and Cincinnati. His roll of the dice cost him $24.
Dale took a trek down to LA and paid $6.
Art took his wife and the fine-free badge to Michigan.
Fine-Free Badge
Richard purchased the fine-free badge for December for $12.
Recent Joker-Joker Winners
Kristin won $4, Richard took away $2 and Nick won but hasn't yet had a chance to draw. But the BIG news is that Don pulled the magic Joker and won the jackpot of $700.
Have You Heard The One About.......????
Sarah and her thirteen-year-old sister had been fighting a lot this year. This happens when you combine a headstrong two-year-old, who is sure she is always right, with a young adolescent.
Sarah's parents, trying to take advantage of her newfound interest in Santa Claus, reminded the two-year-old that Santa was watching and doesn't like it when children fight. This had little impact.
"I'll just have to tell Santa about your misbehavior," the mother said as she picked up the phone and dialed. Sarah's eyes grew big as her mother asked Mrs. Claus if she could put Santa on the line. Sarah's mouth dropped open as Mom described to Santa how the two-year-old was acting. When Mom said that Santa wanted to talk to her, she reluctantly took the phone.
Santa explained to her how there would be no presents Christmas morning for children who fought with their sisters. He would be watching, and he expected things to be better from now on.
Sarah, now even more wide eyed, solemnly nodded to each of Santa's remarks and silently hung the phone up when he was done. After a long moment, Mom asked, "What did Santa say to you, dear?"
In almost a whisper, Sarah sadly but matter-of-factly stated, "Santa said he won't be bringing toys to my sister this year."
