Monthly Archives: February 2013

Bob Saunder of AZ and BC says: “Take Care of Yourself”!!

Posted on 2013-02-28 by stanistheman

Gary Pipher Writes:  I was in touch with Bob Sanders from BC just the  other day and was surprised to hear he had taken seriously ill while at his  winter home in Arizona.     Bob suffered two mild strokes (TIA’s) … Continue reading →

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And the MVPerson Award Goes To Harold and Beulah Dunbar

Posted on 2013-02-28 by stanistheman

HE WAS A BUSINESS BIG WIG AND SHE A FORMER OPERA SINGER.IN THE EARLY 1930S THEY BECAME ENAMOURED WITH SHUFFLEBOARD THOUGH NEITHER WAS MORE THAN A CASUAL PLAYER. THE DUNBARS BECAME THE GREATEST BENEFACTORS IN THE HISTORY OF SHUFFLEBOARD!  THEY SPONSORED … Continue reading →

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ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Posted on 2013-02-24 by stanistheman

Read about the Polk Senior Games (Shuffleboard) which begin on Monday, Feb 25th, click:  http://theshuffler.net  and enter the word Polk in the Search (top right).  Alternatively click on the GENERAL Category.  Drop over to the Lakeland Shuffleboard Facility to experience … Continue reading →

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Thinking Outside of the Box!!

Posted on 2013-02-23 by stanistheman

Many of us have recently taken special note of the Largest and Oldest continuously operating Shuffleboard Club, not just in Florida, but in the World!!  Organized Bus Tours have been taken by both Zephyrhills and Woodbrook Shufflers!!  Of course we … Continue reading →

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Norway Newsletter Number Two.

Posted on 2013-02-22 by stanistheman

Hello Travelers, Well, on a positive note, since our last newsletter we have  grown from 31 travelers to 35 now.  As we can accommodate 40 please give  your friends the opportunity to join us for a great chance to showcase  shuffleboard … Continue reading →

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And the MVPerson Award goes to Buzz and Betty Downing.

Posted on 2013-02-21 by stanistheman

I am here to present the MVP pins to this special couple filling in for Ken Offenther.  Although I cannot fill his shoes; he has done such a tremendous job presenting all of these pins and preparing all of the … Continue reading →

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CSA Renders Their View (final) on Acceptable Driving License

Posted on 2013-02-20 by stanistheman

Dear Snowbirds,   Despite recent legislative amendments made in Florida, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is NOT REQUIRED in order for a visitor to legally operate a vehicle in the state. Immediately after learning of the requirement to obtain an … Continue reading →

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And the MVPerson Award Goes to Roberta Day.

Posted on 2013-02-20 by stanistheman

FROM UPSTATE NEW YORK SHE RESETTLED TO CENTRAL FLORIDA WITH HUSBAND RALPH AND GOT INVOLVED IN SHUFFLEBOARD.  A SUCCESSFUL REALTOR BY PROFESSION, SHE WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE BEST PLAYER SHE COULD, AND READ MANY BOOKS AND ARTICLES ESPECIALLY WILBUR … Continue reading →

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The MVPerson Award Goes to Gus Bondi!!

Posted on 2013-02-19 by stanistheman

THIS MAN HAS BEEN AROUND THE WORLD PLAYING AND PROMOTING SHUFFLEBOARD.  ENGLAND, BRAZIL, GERMANY, RUSSIA, LITHUANIA, AUSTRALIA AND MANY OTHER COUNTRIES HAVE BEEN VISITED. HE HAS ALSO BEEN A CHAMPION OF YOUTH SHUFFLEBOARD IN ELEMEN TARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS. HE RETIRED TO … Continue reading →

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American Shuffleboard Couples, Part II

Posted on 2013-02-17 by stanistheman

Here is Part II of our series on American Shuffleboard Couples.  If your pic has not been displayed in either Part I or Part II, please send along a current, or not so current, shot.  I will add it.  Make … Continue reading →

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