Genevera Tanner:  

Life I have moved around quite a bit. I have 1 son, 37 years old, 2 grand children, and 1 cat. My mom still lives in Sacramento. I retired from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles March 1, 2005, after 27 years of employment. I was one of many who really cared about the problems customers were having. I am a licensed Cosmetologist since 1967. I moved to Melbourne, FL in October 2005. Just in time for hurricane Wilma. Quite an experience. We were told to evacuate. My friend and I went to Titusville, FL. The Holiday Inn where we stayed is directly across the river from Kennedy Space Center. We watched the storm from the safety (we hoped) of our room. WOW, I had never seen lightening like that! The wind blew with a vengance! The rain wasn't satisfied with being outside. So, the wind blew it into our room through the small slit where door meets door jam. I love it here. The birds seen in our yards and around the pond are Ibis, robins, great herons, egrets, white cranes,sandhill cranes and some very interesting ducks. There are turtles in the pond. They can be seen sunning themselves. Lots of Gecos. They are every where. They can keep the fire ants. I've had a couple of run-ins with them. It' not pleasant. I'm in an active adult community and own a double-wide manufactured home. My days are busy. They are filled with luncheons, dominoes, Phase 10 and good friends. Some days we go to the beach (just 10 minutes away). Othertimes are spent reading or working on the current craft project. I crochet, knit, sew, and work in my little garden when the heat is not too bad. There are also luncheons with the Red Hat group. I have been to...Expand for more