Be Ever Vigilant

I'm cold today. Like England cold...I feel it in my bones. Can't get warm. Even my bum is cold.

These are days when it's good to think about growing (plants, not our bums); and to read up on things like how to combat the Dreaded Vine Borer on www.kellydrive.org.

We GWs, being chrunchy granola types, hunt them with our baseball caps. Other methods may be slightly more effective.

Here's a victim of our 2003 campaign:

The Mystery of the Dart in the Eves

Miss Ellie and Miss Nora have reported the presence of a dart, yes, you read that right, a dart, very high up in the eves of Miss Ellie's home. The shooter of said dart surely must have had a very strong arm or, more heinously, blow gun.

[Actually, I don't know what eves are, but it sounds better than trim or fascia or That Panel Right Under the Roof.]

It is very curious indeed, and at the present time there are no known suspects, though Miss Nora is quite certain that the "wild teenager boys across the pond" are to blame.

This kind of dart:














Not this kind:

So Many Reasons...

...to give thanks.

Blessings to you my neighbors and friends.

Jennifer

Breaking News: That's Ms. Scarlet to You

Apparently our Red Tractor still has some Sha in her Sha Na Na.

A KDPGA insider reported early yesterday evening that Miss Scarlet has recently taken up with a mid-sized boat. No details are currently available on how or when the relationship began, or what the reaction has been of Scarlet's roommate. Thus far Maxwell Compound spokespersons have remained silent on the issue.

A Man and His Giant Sunflower

What's left to say?

Holiday Shop for a Cause!

Callista, KDPGA president and wise woman, wants you to know that if you buy gifts this season:

YOU HAVE TO CHECK THIS OUT!

Alternative Christmas Market
Christ Memorial Lutheran
13501 Sunset Trail (3/4 mile N of Ridgedale)
Plymouth
544-3632

This Sat and Sun from 9-3.

WONDERFUL gifts to buy made by persons in 3rd world countries; alternative donation gift-giving ideas...

This is done with St. Mary of the Lake and Thrivent Financial.
Callista is working Sunday 11 to 1, so stop by and visit her! Bring her a nice, hot cup of coffee (I added that part...she likes cream and sweetener). Show your support for this great idea.

Peace, all y'all.

Getting Squirrelly

For some time now Mr. GW has held fast to his belief that something fishy in the neighborhood of Central Kelly Drive is causing color variations in the local squirrel population. I have concurred, going so far as to speculate on a correlation between said variations and the girth and somewhat odd appearance of pumpkins growing in the same vicinity. Our concerns, however, have been lessened by the fact that all of the squirrels in the "sac" have been gray (and, yes, our pumpkins small but pretty).

Until now.

Yes, folks, just this week I spotted a gray critter sporting a white-tipped tail headed north through the front yard of that one woman whose name I don't know and who never comes to any KDPGA events.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent

Okay, people...the dark afternoons are upon us and it snowed this week. Some of us are feeling the tug of hibernation. (No, 8:30 is NOT an unreasonable time for mom to go bed.) And before you know it giant blow up Vikings will be visible out my front door. (Not to mention stacks of firewood improperly situated on my property.)

I don't know about y'all, but the Little People at our house are thrilled and it's got me thinkin' about snow days and hot chocolate and indoor fires. Oh, and soup. I.T. Guy and I hope to host some Soup Saturdays this winter and if you're an official member of KDPGA (meaning you're on the mailing list), you're invited. Watch this site for details!

g-dub

Kelly Drive's Newest Beat Cop?

It could happen. But only, she says, if she gets to lose the guy with the leash.

Even Red Tractors Need their Beauty Rest

Big K graciously took a break today from his job with The People's Court to escort Miss Scarlet south for the winter.

Far from being ready for retirement, Scarlet is reportedly pleased to have secured a first-floor studio apartment in the intergenerational community known affectionately as the Maxwell Compound. It is located in a lovely, rather upscale part of town. Her roommate is said to be a fuel-efficient, quiet young lady. A nearby neighbor is a nationally recognized expert in geriatric-farm-implement health issues (including restorative surgery), a comfort to Scarlet, who is by all accounts realistic and pragmatic about the fact that she is getting on in years.

Further details regarding Scarlet's winter exploits will be posted as they become known. Inquiries may be submitted by clicking on the word "comments" below.

The Aftermath

So what does one living in an urban environment do with lots of leftover Giant Pumpkins? (Those who aren't as lucky as the GWs to have two humungous compost bins, that is.) Find someone who has a relative with a farm, of course!

Thanks to the Compost Delivery Crew for their dedication.

KDPGA in the News

Media coverage of The Ordeal was somewhat lacking this year, though it's still clearly open to debate whether significant media coverage is in fact desirable.

Bill Jones of the Sun Post did manage did get some shots of our early morning pumpkin thieves in the act. If you see any of these shady characters around the 'hood be sure to conduct a citizen's arrest. In case you are unsure of the C.A. procedure, I have attached instructions. Click on the highlighted letters to visit the links.

Carry on,

jgw

Back in the Day

Check out the cherubs...and you, Chris. :-)