Wednesday - October 23

Hot and humid again but no sun for most of the day which helped a bit....Mark was off to run several errands including a haircut and back to Computer Medics to see about getting a new battery for his phone.    Had an interesting chat with one of the techs who said there was no explanation why Apple told them they were not to service any more Apple products (turns out it wasn't just phone batteries).    Of course, today all was well again and Mark left his phone.    Strange, but that's what happened!!!   I'm holding off for now....

I worked in the she shed and got clothes organized and other things put away - so nice to have "a place for everything and everything in its place"!!!

I walked in the park for a while and met Patti, our new activities director - we chatted about yoga, water aerobics, euchre, etc., and when these will start - some this fall, some in January!

The food trucks are back in business here at the park - Wednesdays, Fridays (evening) and Sundays.    Today was "Firebread" which was quite interesting.....the guy took a thin piece of dough, sprinkled herbs and spices on counter and laid dough down then, rolled it around a large rolling pin with long handle and finally on deep-fried.    There are all kinds of fillings - we had a Cubano which was delicious!    Some of the finished bread pieces are cone-shaped !

Hope these folks come back soon!

After lunch, we gave Flo a good sudsy shower/bath!!!   Ran some errands including picking up Mark's phone with new battery!   

Mark installed new bike seats so we hope to get in some good bike riding here in the park with comfy, padded seats!

New addition to our she shed with light shining on "old glory" during the night

Congrats to Liam who was named Assistant Captain of his high school hockey team!!!

Tuesday - October 22

Another hot one!    I left shortly after 8 for the beach and a day with Claire.    We sat in the cool comfort of their condo enjoying warm cinnamon rolls from Heavenly Biscuit and fresh squeezed oj.    We yakked and yakked and then put our swimsuits on and sat by the pool till we got HOTTER and then enjoyed the very pleasant pool temp.

Around 12:30, we went back to their condo, changed clothes and then took off on foot and enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Junkanoo.   We each had a mojito and then shared delicious white fish tacos and sweet potato fries.

Refreshing mojito really hit the spot this hot day  

Great lunch with my good friend...happy to be back in Florida

 Walked back to their condo where Mike had returned from golfing.    I sat and visited a bit and then on back to Cypress Trail.    Nice with much less traffic than the winter months when it will be CRAZY!!!

Back to Mark and Flo around 4:30 - we sat and yakked about our day - he got several jobs done on Flo (no washing of her as had been his plan - just too hot).    Good to be back down here!




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Monday - October 21

Hot, steamy, sunny Monday.    We had a productive day getting truck, Flo and most of the she shed all organized.   Did several loads of laundry (did I mention how happy I am to be reunited with my washer/dryer???)  😊😊   Still have a bit more to do in she shed, but for today, we ran out of steam.

Took a break early afternoon and went to Computer Medics to get a new battery for my phone as it's just not keeping the charge.    Takes 3-5 hours so we ran some errands, got our flu shots and had late lunch at McAlister's.    The pharmacist at Target said their CVS was down to 7 doses for the adult shot and other CVS stores were currently out of the vaccine.    We also were put on waiting list for shingles vaccine.   Back to Flo for a bit and then at 4:10, Mark left to pick up my phone.

ARGHHHH.....they had not even looked at it and the tech wanted to know who told us it would be done today.    Apparently they got the word from Apple they were no longer allowed to change phone batteries?    Guess the guy we talked to didn't get that message!    So, got my phone back with original battery and I can live with it - just need to charge more frequently.

Went for a walk tonight but sure hasn't cooled down any.

Cypress Trail tonight

across the street from Flo

Sunday - October 20

We and Flo are "Home Sweet Home" settled in at Cypress Trail after leaving Lakeland at 7:30 and 2 hours later, here we are!    Lots to do unloading our stuff, but so happy to be back with my she shed, washer and dryer.   Landscaping looks lush and healthy - really grew over the summer!   
Lots of RV's in the park but still many more to come.

Went to 12:15 Mass at St. Francis Xavier and on home to dig in!    Tomorrow is another day.    Really hot and humid....had a few sprinkles but mostly sunny!

Sure enjoyed our time in Lakeland - plenty of stories, tales, laughs and tears for Patrick!    Can't believe it's one month ago today - so much of that time seems like a big blur.

Ryan got to see Liam's game today and they won 4-3 with Liam scoring a goal.    Auntie Karen and friend Judy were also there to cheer him on.

Saturday - October 19

Change of plans for today - after a stormy night with lots of rain (4" in parts of Lakeland) and being awakened with the phone alert that we were under a tornado warning for the next 5 hours, we were happy to see daylight but the rain was so heavy at times!    UGH!

Ron and Vicki had invited us to breakfast at their home - we decided we were going to stay put today and not venture onto Fort Myers with all the rain and strong winds in the forecast - wise decision.

Great breakfast of sausage/egg/cheese casserole, fresh fruit and muffins + mimosas!     Mark and I took off and ran several errands at the mall (I got a manicure) and did a little browsing some of the shops.   Back to Ron and Vicki's (the sun was shining now and most of the afternoon, but did still have a few occasional downpours - strange weather day from Nestor)!

R and V's friends, Ken and Marty came over and we gals played several card games - lots of fun with Vicki winning at everything!!!     Then we all went to J. Burns Pizza - very good and some leftovers!

Pat, Vicki, Marty, Ken, Ron, Mark

 We are back on Flo and the weather is threatening again

Ryan is in Bloomington this weekend - he got to cheer on his nephews at their hockey game late this afternoon.    Although they lost 9-5, the Campbell brothers scored 4 of the 5 goals - 3 for Connor and 1 for Liam!!!

Mark and I made the Morganton Day School newsletter as the mystery readers this past Monday at  Luke's school.

Fort Myers here we come!!!