It was our typical morning of walking as a group and doing our reading. A group of ladies from the Food Pantry wanted to get together to play and learn pickleball and invited me to participate. So I left at 10:45 to meet them at Highland Park in North Point around 11. It was a very windy day but the temperature was perfect for playing. 2 of the ladies had never played but they did a great job learning and really enjoyed it. We hope to do this every Tuesday at the same time and I welcome it as an opportunity to learn to know more women from the Church!
Ken had spent the time studying, reading, and on the computer. He has been working on his testimony that he wants to give at Celebrate Recovery and he thinks it would be good to give it here before he does it back home. So, he read it to me and I was certainly impressed with the contents and his openness and honesty about his life. Now I need to type it for him.
After lunch Ken vacuumed and washed the floors in Wilbur will I scoured and dusted. He had a meeting with a gentleman from Celebrate Recovery here in Florida for several hours.
After dinner, we drove to Burt and Pat's condo in Port Charlotte and we spent the evening talking and then playing 4 rounds of Hand and Foot. We finished 1 game which the women won and started another which we will finish the next time we get together (the men are winning, but I think that will change!). It was a very fun evening.
Back to Wilbur just in time for me to watch New Amsterdam. Love that show!
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Monday, January 21, 2019
Monday - Very Cold Morning for Florida, but Then a Sunny, Cool Day!
It was in the upper 30's when the 4 of us were on our routine morning walk. Gloves and hats were a necessity if we wanted to be warm. On our return, the sun was shining brightly, but the breeze was a bit cool but certainly not as freezing cold as in PA and Canada! Can't imagine being outside in those crazy temperatures!
Ken took these photos when he left for his walk -
After breakfast, Noela and I went on a shopping spree to Beall's Outlet, Hobby Lobby, Ross, and TJ Maxx. We had a fun trip and were very successful at Beall's Outlet getting several tops that actually fit and it was Senior Day so we got an extra 15% off everything we purchased!
We only returned around 2 and both of us were so hungry. Ken had been very busy while I was gone paying bills, reading, keeping in touch with his CR buddies, and then setting up the outside awning, sunshade, and all the extras!
We played 3 games of shuffleboard with Ernie and Noela and the men won 2 of 3! We will definitely need a rematch.
I played pickleball for about an hour and it was a disappointing night for me because I played poorly. I'd like to blame it on the cold weather which seemed to cause some stiffness in my legs and back, but that probably had nothing to do with it. Tonight was just a very off night for me. Ken returned from Celebrate Recovery at 9:15 while I was working on this blog and watching America's Got Talent - The Champions! There are just so many talented folks on this show. Not sure how you can compare apples to oranges! I'm just glad I'm not a judge!
Ken took these photos when he left for his walk -
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| Sunrise looking to the east! |
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| The moon in western sky! |
After breakfast, Noela and I went on a shopping spree to Beall's Outlet, Hobby Lobby, Ross, and TJ Maxx. We had a fun trip and were very successful at Beall's Outlet getting several tops that actually fit and it was Senior Day so we got an extra 15% off everything we purchased!
We only returned around 2 and both of us were so hungry. Ken had been very busy while I was gone paying bills, reading, keeping in touch with his CR buddies, and then setting up the outside awning, sunshade, and all the extras!
We played 3 games of shuffleboard with Ernie and Noela and the men won 2 of 3! We will definitely need a rematch.
I played pickleball for about an hour and it was a disappointing night for me because I played poorly. I'd like to blame it on the cold weather which seemed to cause some stiffness in my legs and back, but that probably had nothing to do with it. Tonight was just a very off night for me. Ken returned from Celebrate Recovery at 9:15 while I was working on this blog and watching America's Got Talent - The Champions! There are just so many talented folks on this show. Not sure how you can compare apples to oranges! I'm just glad I'm not a judge!
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Sunday - Extremely Windy Day with Off and On Sunshine!
Ken and I were on our way to Edgewater Church by 9 and after fellowshipping with friends, enjoyed the 9:30 service. We decided to go to Denny's for our normal Sunday morning breakfast, do just a little grocery shopping at Wal-Mart and then go back to the Church for a meeting of the 12 of us who are going on a mission trip to Sager Brown in Baldwin, LA for 1 week in mid February. We quickly realized that we knew everyone that will be going.
As soon as we returned to the CG, we went over to Jim and Joyce's to do another load of wash. We did some reading while it was washing and then together we hung the load on our clothesline, but it was soooooo windy!
Time to watch the Saints/Rams game and work on this blog. Wow, what a game! I did feel sorry for the Saints and the bad call that had them lose the game, but how exciting for the Rams. We did have to go in and out to check on the wash and make sure none of our clothes were blowing away. It didn't want to dry completely, so we had to hang a lot of it inside Wilbur, making quite a mess!
Then it was time for the real nail bitter game - Patriots vs. Chiefs. Ken and I both were for the Chiefs and so disappointed that they lost, but what a game! Their quarterback certainly should have a long and successful career in the NFL. While watching the games, I did a lot of crocheting and made another card holder. It was definitely a fun and relaxing day!
Obviously we were up for the entire Patriots/Chief game only getting to bed around 10:30.
As soon as we returned to the CG, we went over to Jim and Joyce's to do another load of wash. We did some reading while it was washing and then together we hung the load on our clothesline, but it was soooooo windy!
Time to watch the Saints/Rams game and work on this blog. Wow, what a game! I did feel sorry for the Saints and the bad call that had them lose the game, but how exciting for the Rams. We did have to go in and out to check on the wash and make sure none of our clothes were blowing away. It didn't want to dry completely, so we had to hang a lot of it inside Wilbur, making quite a mess!
Then it was time for the real nail bitter game - Patriots vs. Chiefs. Ken and I both were for the Chiefs and so disappointed that they lost, but what a game! Their quarterback certainly should have a long and successful career in the NFL. While watching the games, I did a lot of crocheting and made another card holder. It was definitely a fun and relaxing day!
Obviously we were up for the entire Patriots/Chief game only getting to bed around 10:30.
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Saturday - Beautiful, Sunny Day, but a bit Windy!
The morning started with a beautiful sunrise seen from the front window of Wilbur -
The 4 of us did our morning walk routine and then I went over to Jim and Joyce's campsite which is 2 away from us. They are leaving their 5th wheel here permanently and recently put a washer in a shed behind their RV. She graciously told Noela and I that we are free to use it whenever we like!
So, I did my 1st load there today and I really appreciate her generosity. Because Ken and I bought one of those laundry umbrellas, I was able to hang out the entire load including the sheets.
At 11:25, the 6 of us (Jim and Joyce joined us) headed to the clubhouse for their Welcome Back Party where they introduce the CG staff, give away free gifts, and then feed us lunch. Noela was the lucky winner of a beach towel and then also won $50.00 from the 50/50 drawing! It was her day!!!! There were 9 people who won $50.00 from that drawing. They provided a very nice lunch of grilled hamburg/hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, a cookie and drinks.
I brought in my dried wash when we returned and then worked on this blog. It got extremely windy, so Ken and I worked to take in our awning, sunscreen, and chairs. We left for dinner at Farlow's on the Water at 3:15 to meet our LCBC church friends from PA (some are now Florida residents!) for dinner. There were 11 of us including Rick's sister who is visiting from Colorado. What delicious food and such a fun evening with great friends. Deb and Joyce had seen some fish in the water before dinner and asked us if we knew the name of a skinny, green fish that swims vertically and is about 9 inches long. Several of the women looked to Google for the answer but without success. So, before our meals came, they went back out to the Myakka River to get a picture of them. Earlier they where sure they had seen their eyes and their mouths open and close. They came back laughing and had to admit that they solved the mystery - it was "beans/pods or whatever from the Mangrove trees! We won't let them forgot that for a long time!!!!!
We were back to Wilbur by 6:30 and a bit later went over to spend about 1 1/2 hours visiting with Ernie and Noela in their Gazebo where they had a little gas fire going. It was warm and so pleasant to sit there a chat. To left by 9:45 after a very nice day!!!
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| Just gorgeous! |
The 4 of us did our morning walk routine and then I went over to Jim and Joyce's campsite which is 2 away from us. They are leaving their 5th wheel here permanently and recently put a washer in a shed behind their RV. She graciously told Noela and I that we are free to use it whenever we like!
So, I did my 1st load there today and I really appreciate her generosity. Because Ken and I bought one of those laundry umbrellas, I was able to hang out the entire load including the sheets.
At 11:25, the 6 of us (Jim and Joyce joined us) headed to the clubhouse for their Welcome Back Party where they introduce the CG staff, give away free gifts, and then feed us lunch. Noela was the lucky winner of a beach towel and then also won $50.00 from the 50/50 drawing! It was her day!!!! There were 9 people who won $50.00 from that drawing. They provided a very nice lunch of grilled hamburg/hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, a cookie and drinks.
I brought in my dried wash when we returned and then worked on this blog. It got extremely windy, so Ken and I worked to take in our awning, sunscreen, and chairs. We left for dinner at Farlow's on the Water at 3:15 to meet our LCBC church friends from PA (some are now Florida residents!) for dinner. There were 11 of us including Rick's sister who is visiting from Colorado. What delicious food and such a fun evening with great friends. Deb and Joyce had seen some fish in the water before dinner and asked us if we knew the name of a skinny, green fish that swims vertically and is about 9 inches long. Several of the women looked to Google for the answer but without success. So, before our meals came, they went back out to the Myakka River to get a picture of them. Earlier they where sure they had seen their eyes and their mouths open and close. They came back laughing and had to admit that they solved the mystery - it was "beans/pods or whatever from the Mangrove trees! We won't let them forgot that for a long time!!!!!
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What a good looking group! |
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| We are all looking for those unique vertical fish! |
We were back to Wilbur by 6:30 and a bit later went over to spend about 1 1/2 hours visiting with Ernie and Noela in their Gazebo where they had a little gas fire going. It was warm and so pleasant to sit there a chat. To left by 9:45 after a very nice day!!!
Friday, January 18, 2019
Friday - Food Pantry Day!
We do not walk on Friday mornings because we leave for the Food Pantry around 8:45. We had more items this week and about 75 people came through. As per usual, it is a rewarding time for Ken and me. I had taken a container full of inspiration rocks I had painted and told our fellow workers to help themselves and take extras for any friends that needed a "boost". Also, I said they should feel free to give them to anyone who comes through the Pantry today that could use some encouragement. I probably took around 40 and only brought about 15 back - that felt good!!!
After cleaning up, about 15 of us went to Buffalo Wings for lunch and they certainly had a great menu and delicious food. Ken and I were a bit concerned that all their food items might be rather unhealthy, but their salads and grilled chicken were delicious.
We only returned around 3 and I decided to go to Bealls (not the outlet) to try to get some shirts. I think I tried on about 15 different ones and came away with nothing - rather disappointing! Nothing seemed to fit properly!
Neither Ken nor I were hungry, so we had some fruit and then invited Ernie and Noela over to play cards. They were here from 7:15 to 9:15 and we played another game of Uno which the men won again. For some reason, that game makes all of us silly!
We went right to bed after they left and did some reading before it was lights out! What a great day!
I got a call from the founder of Knots of Love today and she told me which city and states received my preemie afghans - 3 to California, 2 to New York, one to Nashville, and one to New Mexico. I really enjoying knowing where they go, but I wish there was some way to correspond with the folks who get them.
After cleaning up, about 15 of us went to Buffalo Wings for lunch and they certainly had a great menu and delicious food. Ken and I were a bit concerned that all their food items might be rather unhealthy, but their salads and grilled chicken were delicious.
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| Some of the Food Pantry Crew! |
We only returned around 3 and I decided to go to Bealls (not the outlet) to try to get some shirts. I think I tried on about 15 different ones and came away with nothing - rather disappointing! Nothing seemed to fit properly!
Neither Ken nor I were hungry, so we had some fruit and then invited Ernie and Noela over to play cards. They were here from 7:15 to 9:15 and we played another game of Uno which the men won again. For some reason, that game makes all of us silly!
We went right to bed after they left and did some reading before it was lights out! What a great day!
I got a call from the founder of Knots of Love today and she told me which city and states received my preemie afghans - 3 to California, 2 to New York, one to Nashville, and one to New Mexico. I really enjoying knowing where they go, but I wish there was some way to correspond with the folks who get them.
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Thursday - Our Youngest Daughter, Jamie's, Birthday!
It was another cool morning with the temperature at 42 degrees when we went for our walks, but plenty of sunshine! A great morning for a walk!
Ken left at 8:45 to help unload the truck at the church's Food Pantry! I did some devotions and worked on the blog. I also did some research on purchasing a dulcimer or a digital musical keyboard. I really think I would enjoy having some musical instrument as I was a piano player in my early days!
Ken was back by 11 and we decided it was a good day to go to the beach. Probably not a bathing suit day, but it was sunny and in the low 70's. So, after lunch we headed to Englewood Beach. It was a bit chilly and a sweatshirt felt good, but it was a great reading day on the beach!
We were back by 4:00 and we made salads and then did some reading. Over to Ernie and Noela's by 5:30, for they had invited us for turkey chili and we had taken our own salads. The chili was delicious!
I played pickleball from 6:45 to 7:45 and got to play 5 games because only 4 of us showed up. I had a fun evening and played very well, if I do say so myself. One of the ladies asked what I had for dinner because she wanted the recipe!!! Ken read back at the motorhome.
We went over to Ernie and Noela's for a fun game of Uno, which the men won, but by a very slim margin. That game causes so much laughter and fun for the 4 of us! Back to Wilbur by 9 and it was off to bed.
Ken left at 8:45 to help unload the truck at the church's Food Pantry! I did some devotions and worked on the blog. I also did some research on purchasing a dulcimer or a digital musical keyboard. I really think I would enjoy having some musical instrument as I was a piano player in my early days!
Ken was back by 11 and we decided it was a good day to go to the beach. Probably not a bathing suit day, but it was sunny and in the low 70's. So, after lunch we headed to Englewood Beach. It was a bit chilly and a sweatshirt felt good, but it was a great reading day on the beach!
We were back by 4:00 and we made salads and then did some reading. Over to Ernie and Noela's by 5:30, for they had invited us for turkey chili and we had taken our own salads. The chili was delicious!
I played pickleball from 6:45 to 7:45 and got to play 5 games because only 4 of us showed up. I had a fun evening and played very well, if I do say so myself. One of the ladies asked what I had for dinner because she wanted the recipe!!! Ken read back at the motorhome.
We went over to Ernie and Noela's for a fun game of Uno, which the men won, but by a very slim margin. That game causes so much laughter and fun for the 4 of us! Back to Wilbur by 9 and it was off to bed.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Wednesday - Fun Day with Friends From Back Home!
Ken and I did our normal morning routine and then or "staggered" walk with Ernie and Noela. We spent the morning around the campground getting ready for the day and having a wonderful phone conversation with our daughter, Jamie! We really appreciated her phone call. My sister called too and they are having a good time in Texas, but haven't felt great since they arrived. They both feel like they are "on the mend" but it has certainly taken a long time!
We left at 12:15 and I had a phone chat with Ken's sister on the way. She is planning to have knee replacement surgery in the next several weeks. We went to Hurricane Charley's in Punta Gorda to meet our previous neighbors, Russ and Darlene, for lunch. They lived beside us in Akron and their home was the last one Ken sold while he was in the Real Estate business. They have been full-time RVer's for about 5 years spending their winters in Florida and summers in a CG in Lancaster County. It was so great to spend about 2 1/2 hours with them. We hope to get together at least 1 more time while in Florida.
As soon as we got back to Wilbur, Ken left for Rick and Joyce's in Venice to go with them to a church service at Bayside. Rick's sister is here for about 10 days and she went with them also. I stayed "home" and played pickleball from 7 to 8 and had a great time. I am pleased with how I have been playing and finding that it really doesn't seem to bother my back - hallelujah!
I put some additional coats on my rocks, got some packages ready for our granddaughters for Valentine's Day and I was just getting ready for bed when Ken returned. He really enjoyed his evening with Rick and Joyce at Bayside. A little reading and then off to dreamland!
We left at 12:15 and I had a phone chat with Ken's sister on the way. She is planning to have knee replacement surgery in the next several weeks. We went to Hurricane Charley's in Punta Gorda to meet our previous neighbors, Russ and Darlene, for lunch. They lived beside us in Akron and their home was the last one Ken sold while he was in the Real Estate business. They have been full-time RVer's for about 5 years spending their winters in Florida and summers in a CG in Lancaster County. It was so great to spend about 2 1/2 hours with them. We hope to get together at least 1 more time while in Florida.
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| A great place to eat with special friends! |
As soon as we got back to Wilbur, Ken left for Rick and Joyce's in Venice to go with them to a church service at Bayside. Rick's sister is here for about 10 days and she went with them also. I stayed "home" and played pickleball from 7 to 8 and had a great time. I am pleased with how I have been playing and finding that it really doesn't seem to bother my back - hallelujah!
I put some additional coats on my rocks, got some packages ready for our granddaughters for Valentine's Day and I was just getting ready for bed when Ken returned. He really enjoyed his evening with Rick and Joyce at Bayside. A little reading and then off to dreamland!
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