Sunday - went to 9:30 Mass at St. Francis and afterwards had breakfast in the parish hall put on by the Knights of Columbus. Scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, biscuits and grits. We met 2 snowbird couples - one from Rockford and one from Peoria. Small world.
On home to change clothes, pack up our stuff and left for North Port around 1:30. Staying with Allie and Owen at their lovely condo - good visiting over wine in the afternoon and then off to a wonderful Italian dinner at Donato's in Port Charlotte. A very neat atmosphere like being in a Broadway theater with dressing rooms, sparkly lights on the ceiling, hearing the subways, too. And of course, delicious meals. Back to Allie and Owen's and watched the Oscars for a little bit and off to bed.
Donato's with Allie and Owen
All of us doing what we love to do!!! EAT...
Monday - Exciting to wake up and hear that "Green Book" was the big winner for Best Picture last night. The only movie we've seen in years and it was excellent!!!
Much cooler today after all the heat - felt so good and more clouds, too. Allie had a nice breakfast of yummy blueberry coffee cake, fresh fruit and assorted rugelach! Their little honorary grandddaughter, Lydia and her Grandma Irma stopped by - nice to meet them as we've heard so much about Lydia and her brothers. Said our good byes but happy to know we'll be together in Fort Myers later in March. Great visit always with plenty of chatter.
Lydia (will be 2 same day as Luke turns 6 - April 8th)
At 10 we were off to Bob and Carol's in Venice. We've been getting together with them in Florida since 2008 but go way back before that to our Racine boating days. Kathy and Paul joined us (they had been to Sarasota visiting friends). Unfortunately, a glitch with Mark and Barbara who were coming from Anna Maria Island but had "tomorrow" on their calendar instead of today.....
We had a wonderful lunch at Fin's - excellent food and beautiful views. Another fun outing and then it was time for good bye again. I won't see Kathy till May and God willing, Bob and Carol, next February. Not sure about Paul?
Bob, Mark, Paul
Kathy, Pat, Carol
Pretty view from our table
Back to Flo around 3:15, unpacked and just chilled a bit with nothing on for the rest of the day! But sure was a nice little getaway!!!
After all the heat from last week, I actually put on a jacket to walk in the park late afternoon! Cooler temps feel really good. Italian leftovers for supper - so good 2nd time around, too!
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