Tuesday - October 20

 We left at 9:15 for my 10:00 appt. with my primary, Dr. Olga, but,.....she was running way late (1 hour 15 minutes).     She was very apologetic and all good with my check-up.

Lunch at Biscotti across the street from our dentist, Dr. Baxmann.    All good with Mark's teeth, but there may be some possible issues for me with 2 teeth (nothing hurts), so I'll be seeing an endodontist to check things out..ugh.   

Finally home at 2:30.    Did a load of laundry and made some appts. 

We went for a walk after supper - very pleasant out, but CT is still pretty quiet with lots of folks not here yet.

Sunday-Monday, October 18-19

 We are home from a whirlwind, fun trip to Lakeland, Orlando and Lake Wales.

Sunday - we left CT at 8:30 and stopped at The Rose' Cafe in Arcadia for coffee.   Onto Lakeland and met my brother Ron and Vicki at Grillsmith for lunch.    So good to be with them as it was April 15th when we were last together (the day we left FL for the season).    Over a good lunch, we yakked away and then went to their home for 2 more hours of visiting and some games of "Swoop" or as they call it in Lakeland "Tens".    Fun game.

Ron and Vicki

Next stop was Orlando and checked into our hotel on International Drive - so much traffic mainly leaving the Disney parks.    Michael and family are having a great time and they were back at the hotel around 6.    We ubered to Cooper's Hawk (1st time for any of them to eat at one of our favorites).    We had a nice round table and chattered away.   Big day for them and the many rides they enjoyed.  But before calling it a day, the kiddos (Blair, Brady and Davis) wanted to play mini golf at Pirate's Cove.   Rest of us were off to dreamland.

Dinner at Cooper's Hawk

Brady, Blair, Davis, Brooke, Pat, Mark, Michael

Monday - light drizzle to start the day.    We met the kids down in lobby for breakfast and then they were off to Universal for the day and we left for Lake Wales.   

Blair and her Mickey Mouse waffles

 Arrived at the Latte Lounge in a very old, unique former arcade building downtown.    Our good coffee buddies, Joyce and Butch recommended this place along our way home and just 20 miles from their home.    It was neat + the turtle brownie we shared.

We last saw these friends and former RVers from Champaign, IL on May 13th.   My goodness, so much has happened since then with 2 hospital visits for Joyce (6 days in Champaign and 21 days in Barnes, St. Louis).    She had some very serious health issues over the summer but now, doing much better, back to line dancing, etc.    They love coffee shops like we do and this was a good one + they told us about a neat one on a farm outside Fort Mead, FL.    So, that will be on the list to check out in January when we're back together.   Good bye hugs and on our way to CT with the rain.   

Us with Joyce and Butch at the Latte Lounge in Lake Wales

 Started out a light drizzle but at times, heavier and shortly after we arrived at CT, the heavens really let loose with a big downpour!    Next 4 days are to be sunny and low 80s.

We have several doctor appointments the next 2 days.

  

Saturday - October 17

 Dreary day with occasional rain.    We went to Starbucks for a latte and then Publix for some much-needed groceries for Flo's fridge and cupboards.   

Home to put our stuff away and Mark got Big Red cleaned out!    We are on a roll.   She shed is in good shape, too.

I had a nice chat with Aunt Marian (almost 98) - she is doing well and anxiously awaiting her 4th great grandchild (all girls).

Watched football in the afternoon and then went to 4:00 Mass with Father Steve at St. Francis.    Boy, it poured while we were in church and then continued thru the evening.    I love the sound of the rain coming down on Flo.

Michael and family had a great day at Disney.....

Ready to take on the day...

Brooke, Brady, Blair, Davis

And away they go!

Tomorrow we're taking a little road trip with1st stop in Lakeland for lunch with Ron and Vicki.   Then to Orlando to see Michael and family.

I will update the blog when we return on Monday.

It's 11:20 and just finished watching Notre Dame lose to BYU in a heartbreaker.....28-24.

Friday - October 16

 We are starting out the '26-'27 Fort Myers socializing with a bang today!    Met Jim and Lydia at McGregor Cafe for breakfast and then continued our chatter downtown at Peter's Coffee Cafe.    So good to be with them and catch up at 2 favorite places!

Mark, Lydia, Pat, Jim at Peter's

Said our good byes and Mark was off for a haircut with Jose and I had a mani-pedi with Alisa.   We enjoy catching up with Jose (Mark) and Alisa (me) after being gone 6 months.    Mark was done before me so got Ruby washed, picked me up, stopped at Williams Hardware and on home.   The car thermometer showed 96!    But much better temps are coming starting tomorrow!

Radar showed some nasty storms heading our way from the south, but only got a few sprinkles!    It mainly went inland.    Never fails when we get the car washed, it rains!   

Liam called on his way to Mizzou (U of MO).  He and Connor are meeting friends from high school who go to Mizzou.

Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday - October 15

 We were busy little beavers today emptying out the she shed (patio furniture, big umbrella, flag, grill, ladders, etc.)    Also got Betty Bunny and Tillie and Trixie, the turtles all situated + Izzy, baby turtle that Maeve painted for us.    Unfortunately, Freddie, the frog passed away last spring when a large palm frond fell on him while the landscapers were trimming!   😢   And  I was a very happy camper to be back with my washer/dryer and did 3 loads!

Got Ruby emptied out, too, and slowly getting our stuff where it needs to be.

Such a nice sight to wake up to the palm trees but although it was very pretty out, the heat and humidity were something else!    But, so nice to stay put all day and no getting in the car and "back on the road!"

Connor called this afternoon to catch up -  he's doing well, keeping busy and happy at U of I

The rain started before 6 and continued - heavier at first and then nice 'n gentle.

Usually there are many walkers and bikers out and about here at CT, but since we've been here, only saw one lady riding her bike today!    Tooo hot