Greetings!
Well, my Cleveland Browns were crushed on their first pre season game against the Chicago Bears. Not a great start to the season. Let's hope things pick up this weekend. We will be celebrating John's 70th birthday this Saturday. Our daughter and a friend are driving down to visit for the week and we are all going to Universal Studio's for 3 days. Mom did not feel up to this trip, but there will be a shopping expedition to the Town Center later in the week.
We went to the Home and Landscaping show in JAX last weekend. It was the smallest show we have attended, but to be fair, there was no admission fee, only parking. We found several very useful vendors we are getting quotes from for work on the house. We contracted for CoolVu to put window film on some of our west facing windows including around the front door. So far it has made a noticeable difference in the interior temperature in the house. It will be interesting to see how it impacts the bill at the end of the month.
Update, the deer are now grazing on all of my liriope:( It is still alive, but stubby. The wildflower seeds I scattered, after having germinated so early, seem to be not doing much of anything at the moment. Hopefully in the Spring there will be some movement. I washed my quilt top with Borax in the tub yesterday. The water was surprisingly brown, given it has been in storage for about 40 years. It did brighten up considerably. I have found a functional backing, but am still trying to figure out the edging which will be tricky with the uneven edging. The fabric is thin, so I have been thinking about doing a zig-zag stitch on a maybe linen edging fabric for stability. I need to go back to the quilting group at the Senior Center to talk it through. My aim is to hang it over the bed in the guest room as a kind of headboard. It is rather large blank wall and I think the colors will work well. What do you think?
Best regards,
Cathy
If you are looking for some FUN THINGS GOING ON:
Event by Big Engine
VFW Post 8385 James Jarret Brown
150 Camden Woods, Saturday 3-7pm
Open to the public Saturday afternoon
Event by Coastal Camden Art League
2006 Osborne Rd, St. Marys, GA Saturday 1-3pm
Teens ages 13 and up. Call or text Terry Muse @ 912.464.4146. $20 All supplies included.
Event by St. Marys Senior Center
2603 CC Osborne Road, St. Marys, GA, United States, Georgia 31558
Join us for a very special presentation at the St. Marys Senior Activity Center!
On Wednesday, August 26 at 10:30 AM, we welcome Jim Paulk, a 92-year-old former Naval Officer, U.S. Naval Academy graduate, retired Procter & Gamble executive, author, and lifelong storyteller.
What makes Jim's journey especially inspiring is that he didn't begin writing until his 80s. Today, he is the author of three books and continues to share the lessons, experiences, and wisdom he has gathered over nearly a century of life.
This engaging program will explore topics many seniors can relate to, including:
• Finding purpose and fulfillment after retirement
• Staying active, curious, and engaged as we age
• The importance of friendships, relationships, and community
• Preserving family stories and personal histories
• Lessons learned from military service, business, and life
• Why "retirement isn't retiring—it's evolving"
The program will include storytelling, audience Q&A, and an optional book signing featuring Jim's newest book, How I Found Love: Stories of Romance and Relationships.
Come be inspired by a remarkable life and discover why it's never too late to start a new chapter.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:30 AM
St. Marys Senior Activity Center
Free for Members • Registration Recommended
Register through SchedulesPlus.
Event by Full Moon Folk
Sweet Luncheonette Saturday 6-9pm
Tilden Norris Marsh 6pm
Sweet Luncheonette 7pm
Event by Ops Pizza Kingsland
1378 Boone Avenue Ext, Kingsland, GA, United States, Georgia 31548 Saturday 9-11:45pm
Service Industry Night — because when everyone else clocks out…YOU clock in.
Now it’s your turn to relax, unwind, and let loose on your “weekend!”
Every Monday & Wednesday Night
BOGO Drinks After 9PM
(Buy 1, Get 1 on select drinks )
Servers. Bartenders. Hosts. Line cooks...
If you hustle for a living — this night is for YOU.
Event by Hale Riggs and Things To Do Camden County GA
Howard Peeples Park Wednesdays 5pm
Fun, fast paced action at the park! Simple to learn but hard to master, Beyblades X is a sport that is balanced enough for kids to compete against adults. Don’t have any Beyblades? That’s ok, we have plenty of stuff for people to try it out.
Event by The Shops at Omni Amelia Island
85 Amelia Village Circle, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States, Florida 32034 Wednesday 5:30-6:30p
MIDWEEK PLANS, PERFECTED.
Join us at The Spa for a complimentary evening of curated sips in collaboration with The Bottle Shop. Each month highlights a different wine selection, paired with light bites and product sampling in a relaxed, social setting.
Bring your friends, meet new ones, and make it your new favorite monthly tradition.
June 24, 2026
July 29, 2026
August 26, 2026
September 30, 2026
October 28, 2026
November 25, 2026
December 30, 2026
Event by Ops Pizza Kingsland
1378 Boone Avenue Ext, Kingsland, GA, United States, Georgia 31548 9-11:15pm
Fellas…this is your midweek reset.
Every Wednesday from 9PM till close, we’re turning OPS into the ultimate guys night hangout.
$15 ALL YOU CAN DRINK
OR
5 Premium Drinks for $15
Yeah…you read that right.
Event by The RoadRunners Band
3199 S Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034-2378, United States
Breathe the ocean air while munching off their tasty menu. They offer plenty of libations and the vibe is quite chilled. Leave the tunes to us and don't worry about paying a cover charge!!!
Event by Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
4155 Suwannee Canal Rd, Folkston, GA 31537-7961, United States
Are you interested in Nature Journaling? Join us every Friday at 10:30 AM in our Visitor Center for Ranger led group nature journaling. We will meet weekly to show-and-tell and talk about observing the wonders of the world around us!