All our wonderful rain was just too much for this huge cactus in front of site 1607. Linell was worried about it crashing into the street and perhaps doing damage but it lasted until a landscaper came the next day to haul it away. These big cactus can absorb too much water and get top heavy resulting in the "whoops".
Ranger Tom was on hand to help keep it supported for the night.
Our landscape crew was cleaning up the mess of pine needles and tree debris from the backyards of houses along the golf course. I see them doing that every year at this time.
The tree company is still here trimming some of the olive trees and pines along the road. The trees all look nice with their fresh haircuts. 😎🌳
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Palm Creek residents want to continue offering help to the Casa Grande community. Linda Wright has volunteered to continue the Palm Creek Food Bank.
We can all easily start by bringing a canned or bagged non-perishable food item to the next Tapas Tuesday.
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Keep in mind our Wizard of Oz Party on Monday, Sept 5. Barb Poole and her staff of volunteers are working hard to make it a great event.
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How are the cats you ask. It was time to change the furnace filters so, of course, Kat was there to inspect the job. That door has to be screwed shut in order to keep him out. He used to like to sleep on the filters and crush them.
Mouse was busy watching the doves.
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I take this opportunity to post some information from Don as he did some extensive research regarding a LifeLine device.
LIFE LINE
While we love living here in Palm Creek, there is one brutal truth we will all face. Sooner or later, we will be living alone. Maybe you already are.
Sue and I had an experience recently that is the driving force behind this essay. We received a distraught call from a relative of our neighbor requesting that we make a welfare check. They had been unable to raise our neighbor on the phone and were deeply concerned. Of course, we dropped what we were doing, grabbed the key (you all have a copy of your neighbors’ key, right?) and went to see if there was reason for the concern.
There was.
This was a scenario that could happen to any of us or all of us. This bothered me enough that I researched possible preventive solutions. Alone we could be, but not without the means to call aid if we are struck down. I compared several different medical alert companies and systems. Here is what I found.
Lifeline is the largest provider of medical alert systems. In addition to being recommended by AARP, Lifeline is recommended by more hospitals than any other medical alert company.
They have a great all in one out-of-home mobile medical alert device that has 2 way voice, fall detection and GPS, but is still small and nice looking.
Current Discount: Lifeline offers a 15% discount on their monthly subscription price to AARP members, plus free shipping and activation. You must call and provide your AARP membership number to get access to the AARP discount.
The On the Go mobile solution provides fast access to help 24/7/365. The all-in-one help button, which you wear around your neck, includes an advanced GPS locator so that you can quickly get the help you need in your home or on the go. Automatic fall detection can call for help if a fall is detected and you are unable to press the help button.*
$49.95/month
*Plus one time $99.95 device fee
Delivery: When your order is placed, a Sales Consultant will provide you with a shipping timeframe. They offer self-installation or technician installation options at checkout. Items can be returned within 30 days of order. Package Includes: On the Go all-in-one unit, charging cradle, power cord, and user manual. Call: (855) 410-3191
Please investigate this or one of the many others available on the market. Personally, if AARP recommends someone, that is good enough for me.
Believe me when I say you do not want your neighbor or loved one to go through what Sue and I went through.
