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March 1, 2024 | Volume VIIII | | |
NATIONAL DADGUM THAT'S GOOD DAY! | On March 1st, National Dadgum That's Good Day ushers in a season of satisfying seasonings, cooking and overall good times spent with family. "Dadgum, That’s Good!”™ is much more than just a Southern phrase and the title of John McLemore’s best-selling cookbook series. It’s the summation of a life’s work in creating delicious food with his world-class Masterbuilt cooking products. | Dadgum, they're found on Amazon and eBay! |
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. St. Patrick’s Day 2023 will take place on Friday, March 17. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.
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The Birth Flower for March |
The Daffodil
The traditional daffodil is either yellow, white, or a combination of the two, but newer varieties now include pink and orange. The classic daffodil flower is made up of six petals and a trumpet- or bell-shaped crown that is frilled at its edge.
Native to northern Europe, daffodils can be grown in most of North America, except in the hottest and wettest areas.
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March 12th — National Plant a Flower Day. It’s not just a good day for garden centers! Have a beautification day for your nonprofit, or educate real estate clients about the curb appeal of flowers.
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Nelson's March Yard of the Month
Congratulations to L. Briones lot # 41
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Beautiful Weather
With this beautiful weather upon us, it is a good time to get outside and clean your home's exterior, carports patios, and outdoor areas.
If you have items you need to be hauled off, please call the office, before placing them by the road, and we will let you know what the charge will be for disposal. Office # 352-821-3474
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Happy Birthday to:
T. Lewis 3/9
C. Culver 3/13
J.Jones 3/15
From all of us at Nelson's
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The Irish in America
Up until the mid-19th century, most Irish immigrants in America were members of the Protestant middle class. When the Great Potato Famine hit Ireland in 1845, close to 1 million poor and uneducated Irish Catholics began pouring into America to escape starvation.
Despised for their alien religious beliefs and unfamiliar accents by the American Protestant majority, the immigrants had trouble finding even menial jobs. When Irish Americans in the country’s cities took to the streets on St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate their heritage, newspapers portrayed them in cartoons as drunk, violent monkeys.
However, the American Irish soon began to realize that their large and growing numbers endowed them with a political power that had yet to be exploited. They started to organize, and their voting bloc, known as the “green machine,” became an important swing vote for political hopefuls. Suddenly, annual St. Patrick’s Day parades became a show of strength for Irish Americans and a must-attend event for a slew of political candidates.
In 1948, President Harry S. Truman attended New York City‘s St. Patrick’s Day parade, a proud moment for the many Irish Americans whose ancestors had to fight stereotypes and racial prejudice to find acceptance in the New World.
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Remember.....
While walking your dogs...
Please remember to pick up after them. There are many piles not being picked up along the front entrance and throughout the park.
Dogs are to be walked on a leash at all times when outside. At no time while outside should dogs be off leash, even on your site. Dogs are not to be tied up outside unless you are outside with them, with no exceptions.
Thank you for your cooperation
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March pest control service for rental residents will be the week of March 18th- 22nd
Please remember that this is not the time to report major issues such as water leaks or electrical problems.
Please report water issues and electrical issues when they first
arise.
The 24/7 maintenance number
352-821-0506
Please don't leave a voicemail, you will need to talk to a representative.
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Know Your Irish Pub Etiquette | |
Okay, this isn’t one of those die-hard facts about Ireland, but more of a fun bar one! If someone buys you a drink, you buy them a drink back. If you’re in a group, drinks will most likely be purchased in a “round.”
One person buys everyone’s drinks. So when it comes to your turn, do your duty. The round is sacred, sometimes considered Dublin pub and Galway pub etiquette.
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While looking at a house, my brother asked the real estate agent which direction was north because, he explained, he didn't want the sun waking him up every morning. She asked, 'Does the sun rise in the north?' When my brother explained that the sun rises in the East, and has for some time, she shook her head and said, 'Oh I don't keep up with all that stuff.'
They Walk Among Us!!.......
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There Are No Snakes In Ireland
When planning a trip to Ireland, it may be awesome to know there are no snakes! The legend and well-known “fact” about Ireland is that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes away. But in fact, there were never any snakes, to begin with. It has more to do with the Ice Age than anything else. You may find a snake in a zoo, however.
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Nelson's St. Patrick's Day Blarneys Stone Hunt.....
On St. Patrick's Day, there will be Blarney stones hidden on March 17th somewhere in the common areas of Nelson's Outdoor Resort, ( this would be the boat launch, the parking areas, the picnic area, the kiddie pond, and the fishing area) there could be one, there could be four, you might find one, you might find more. Most Blarney stones are green but can be gold, most Blarney stones are decorated with flowers or writing, and tucked away hiding, look high, look low, you never know......
Bring them to the park office, on Monday, March 18th to receive a prize.
Remember,
you will only find them in public areas, so please do not look on tenant sites or the leprechauns will get you... Luck of the Irish to Ya!!
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Attention Residents:
We have much wildlife on the property, and trash must be taken to the compactor regularly. Please do not stack trash on your steps, porch, driveway, back door, or top of your car. Take it to the compactor. If the compactor is not there, it is being emptied, please do not leave your trash there, take it back with you until the compactor returns.
Thank you,
Park Management
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When to See the Full Moon in March 2024
The first full moon of the spring season will appear on the nights of Sunday, March 24, and Monday, March 25. Specifically, March’s full Worm Moon reaches peak illumination at 3:00 A.M. ET on Monday, March 25, 2024.
Of course, you don’t have to wait until the middle of the night to see the Moon! Look for the spectacularly bright Moon as it rises above the horizon on Sunday evening. If the weather is poor on Sunday night, try again on Monday!
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Which Seeds Should Be Started Indoors?
Not all vegetables should be started indoors! Most are better off being started directly in the garden (aka "direct-sown"). The crops that should be started indoors are particularly susceptible to cold temperatures or have a very long growing season and need a head start. These include tender vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant and crops with a long growing season, like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.
Most other crops do best when sown directly into the garden soil. Root crops, including carrots, radishes, and beets, are especially well-suited to being started directly in the garden since they do not like having their roots disturbed after planting. The same is true for squash and watermelon; though care must be taken to plant them when the soil is warm enough.
Happy gardening!!
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One night, Mrs McMillen answers the door to see her husband’s best friend, Paddy, standing on the doorstep.
“Hello Paddy, where is my husband? He went with you to the beer factory.”
Paddy shakes his head. “Ah, Mrs. McMillen, there was a terrible accident at the beer factory, your husband fell into a vat of Guinness and drowned.”
Mrs McMillen starts crying. “Oh don’t tell me that, did he at least go quickly?”
Paddy shakes his head. “Not really – he got out three times to pee!”
Just a little Irish humor...
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We hope everyone has a great month of March!! Next Newsletter April 1, 2024. | | | | |
