Mountains to Molehills: Water, sewer
WILL THEY MAKE IT?: Sandy Gaudy of Hendersonville says work must be on everyone’s minds these days. “I think it’s starting to pick up, but so many jobs were wiped out that who knows how long it will be before we see an improvement in the unemployment rate,” she says. “I’m a substitute teacher, and I look at the kids and wonder whether they will make it in the world.”
ARCADE ON MAIN: Kids complaining about nothing to do have a load of fun waiting for them at Arcade on Main, says Joi Pack of Hendersonville. “Now there’s Mike’s Dining in the arcade so they can enjoy the food from Mike’s on Main next door, and they can even bring their dogs in for doggie dining. The arcade is pet friendly,” she says. “The reason the arcade was opened is because kids on Main Street had nothing to do. it started with two games, and now there are 20. The arcade also is available for birthday parties. It’s affordable and for kids of all ages. even the parents have a good time.”
‘CHANGE’: Darlene Green of Hendersonville is anxious for the political “change” about to take place in government, and she’s hoping the result is nothing like the “change” the Democrats unleashed on America over the past couple of years. “I’m very happy with the congressional elections, but Jeff Miller could have won,” she says. “I’m glad, too, we have a Republican-controlled N.C. House. Maybe we’ll get some things done. hopefully the Republicans in Congress can block some things that were passed by the Democrats. they need to get rid of some of the things in the health care bill that are ridiculous.”
‘A TON OF JOKES’: “B.J.” Hadden of Hendersonville recommends the Mike Carlisle show to anyone who enjoys a good laugh. “He’s the funny guy with a ton of jokes, and he is playing from 6 to 8 on Tuesday nights at the Vue on Fifth Avenue,” she says. “Check it out.” One of her favorites is the old termite who goes into a saloon and says, “Where’s the bartender?”
HUMOR that’s sure to tickle both funny bones is the grandparents’ answering machine message making the Internet rounds. “Good morning, at present we are not at home, but please leave your message after you hear the beep,” the message begins. then, after the beep, the message continues, “If you are one of our children, press 1 and then select one of these options: if you need us to stay with the children, press 1. if you want to borrow the car, press 2. if you want us to wash your clothes and iron, press 3. if you want the grandchildren to sleep here tonight, press 4. if you want us to pick up the kids at school, press 5. if you want us to prepare a meal for Sunday or have it delivered to your home, press 6. if you want to come here to eat, press 7. if you need money, press 8. if you are going to invite us to dinner or take us to the theater, start talking. We are listening.”
LAST BUT NOT LEAST: when mailing Christmas cards, save one for the men and women who made huge sacrifices for our country. Send it to A Recovering American Soldier, c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20307-5001.