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So we spent last week in Orlando, Florida attending the Mega Group USA show. It's here you get to see all the exciting new products. The hottest appliance at the show was the free standing range with two full size double ovens. These ovens are big enough to accommodate two 28lb turkeys. (You'll never know when you need 56lbs of turkey). It's also has a time saving feature which lets you preheat the oven in just 4 minutes. Frigidaire has also reinvented their dishwasher technology and the spray arm is more faceted and cleans significantly better.
Overall it was a very informative show. The weather was just about as warm as it was here, but we had palm trees, blue skies and great ocean breezes. We also found a great Cuban restaurant in a small town just outside of Orlando called Celebration. It was built by the Disney Corporation, and designed as a residential community and built in the 1990's. About 2736 people reside here with a median income of $92,000. Since it's been built there has been one suspected murder and one suicide. It looks like a perfect town just like the one in The Stepford Wives.
~Claire Serafin Wiegand
Now the names of beers were pretty simple until now...In my mind beer has been synonymous with BUDWEISER or OLD STYLE...NOT ANY MORE....Now there's whole new world of beer, MICRO BREWS...and the names are as novel as the beers themselves and the tastes are unique and delectable, (and you thought Budweiser was the King of beers). How about wrapping your lips around a cold, frosty Mississippi Mud, or a chilled Breakfast Stout. I am not sure I'm brave enough for the Clown's Feet. In this election year you could celebrate with a tall Dark Horse or Green Flash Hop Head or Two Brothers Prairie Path. Just imagine the delectable delights. OMG... So little time and so many tantalizing beverages.
~Claire Serafin Wiegand
ZOMBIES ARE FOR REAL. A recent article in Consumer Reports states this is becoming an epidemic. You may have even seen some. They're those folks with dark circles under their eyes, who exhibit irritability, anxiety, decreased brain function, etc. The symptoms also include apathy, high blood pressure, weight gain and headaches. The cure is very simple...A NEW MATTRESS. Do I need a new mattress? If you wake up with aches and pains, your mattress shows visible signs of overuse, has lumps and is 5-7 years old. You are probably in the market. How long a mattress last depends on some factors such as the amount of use and original quality. However, the average amount of time your mattress gives you the best amount of support is 5-7 years. Is it time for you to get out of the ZOMBIE mode? Come to UFS and check out our mattress department and find yourself a great night's sleep at an affordable price.
~Claire Serafin Wiegand
Tomorrow is Groundhog Day. Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow and forecast us 6 more weeks of bad weather? Or will he be shadowless and stay above ground as an indicator that spring is quickly approaching? Every year I wonder how this holiday became so popular. Why do we bring the poor groundhog out of his hole every year so early in the morning? I did a little bit of research and found out that this ritual started in the 18th and 19th century as a Pennsylvannia German culture.
And in this century we still wake that poor groundhog up early in the morning and see if he can predict what the weather will do. Even if you don't believe the groundhog knows what he is talking about in regards to the weather it's still fun to follow along, don't you agree?
As many of you know UFS adopted Neighborhood House many years ago as their primary charity. Once again this year UFS was able to give the SANTA FOR SENIORS PROGRAM and the TOY SHOP well over $10,000 worth of merchandise and gifts. This year over 900 children and more than 1,100 seniors received gifts that would otherwise not have happened. How fortunate and blessed we are to have made such a difference in the lives and Christmases of 2,000 people. This is a herculean effort and Neighborhood House should be proud of what we accomplished together. Unfortunately the need keeps growing and growing. There will be more folks that need help in 2012 and until the economy turns around we need to keep them in mind. No matter what we have or don't have there are always others who need our help. So thank you for helping us take care of our Neighbors at Neighborhood House. Together we can keep making a difference to our adopted family.
~Claire Serafin Wiegand
You know there's a lot to be said for this time of year. We know it's not the cold weather,or the snow or the oppressive gloom...It's that sudden influx of cash that our government has been holding for us throughout 2011. It's an opportunity to upgrade....upgrade you ask? Absolutely, upgrade your appliances, your furniture or whatever is a source of aggravation in your life, (Ladies,I did not mean it is time to upgrade your man....although at times it's an appealing idea. Unfortunately I suspect they may have the same idea, just as long as we don't have the idea on the same day and time we'll be OK.) No I'm talking about stuff...Like I'm so tired of looking at my WHITE REFRIGERATOR, AND STOVE AND DISHWASHER. Why can't I have STAINLESS? In my heart of hearts I love the look of stainless, the sleek, modern, contemporary shimmer of all that is good and cool. To be truly honest I COVET stainless appliances. Don't I deserve them? Well ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!! Right now Frigidaire is offering a $300 rebate on a 4 piece stainless set including range, dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave. That brings the cost of all three pieces to $1899. I can't waste any time the offer extends until 1/21/12. So who's with me??? DOWN WITH THE WHITE PLAGUE HERE COMES STAINLESS.
~Claire Serafin Wiegand
