Saturday, June 6, 2009

Leaving the Mainland


We're new to the neighborhood - thought we'd introduce ourselves:

We're Chuck and Pauline Sherman, and we're in the little yellow house on the corner of Frances and Fleming. We've had it for about a year and a half now - been getting it ready for full-time residency, starting in about a week's time.

To say we like our little piece of the Rock is an understatement. No, not as a tourist would; rather as a member of a community out of time and place in today's high-speed access world. We've tried to explain the attraction to folks up north - yet to hit on the perfect combination of what makes the place. It's different - and in a good way.
Pauline is the reason for leaving the mainland - she has a rare genetic disorder which renders downward changes in temperature painful. It would be amusing to think she's allergic to the cold - perhaps that's the best way to explain it. Anyway, in our search for the perfect place to reset life we've landed here...and it's a great feeling.
We'd like to get to know our neighbors - the ones we've met so far have been great! It's a blessing to be able to live in a place as this - and discover the real benefit of the Rock are the people. Houses, palm trees and weather are all quite nice, but a community is comprised of the folks who populate it. So...please do not hesitate to stop by and introduce yourselves. in the meantime, we'll be doing the same - getting out and about to learn more of this wonderful place we now call...home.
Thanks,
Chuck and Pauline.


4 comments:

  1. Nice post! A heartfelt welcome to you both! Keep those beautiful bikes safe. They are a great addition to the neighborhood. Look forward to meeting up with you now that you've arrived in Paradise!

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  2. thanks. the really odd bikes show up in about a week - everything from a postwar english motorised bicycle to a mid-50's tank bike. Riding on the Rock is one continuous 'Whee!' - it's like, the greatest place EVER for two wheeled things with pedals!

    I don't have to grow up - I live in Key West.

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  3. Welcome to the neighborhood guys. I love what you have done to the house. It really looks beautiful!

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  4. Finally, I got you.

    Good to see the familiar comment and picture~

    Chinui

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