Thursday - March 12

 Bob and Linda arrived around 10:30 - we all set off for Wilford and Lee (guys stayed in the car).   We bought a few things and then to Bahama Breeze for lunch.   Sorry they are closing all these restaurants!

A few more stops and on home.   Bob and Mark checked into their hotel and then we were off again to Burnt Store Marina and the Cass Cay restaurant where Gatlin was performing.

We met Allie and Owen at the restaurant and the 6 of us enjoyed our meals, visiting and the show!    

Bob, Linda, Mark, Owen, Allie, Pat

Wednesday - March 11

 Another very nice day hitting 90.    We left at 8:20 for a little road trip to Frostproof, FL (2 hours NE of here in the center of the state).  First stop was LaBelle and coffee at the Bridge Street Coffee and Tea Co.    Frostproof has a population of 2,800+ and the birthplace of our friend, Fran who now lives in Door County, WI.

Our friends from Champaign, IL (Butch and Joyce) who we met in Okeechobee several years ago now winter in Frostproof (5th season) and live in a park model    It's always so fun to be together and especially enjoyed seeing them in their neck of the woods.

After visiting for awhile, we went to lunch at "Frostbite", a very popular 50's diner with a large selection on the menu + all the ice cream treats.    We all enjoyed our lunch and of course, had to have some ice cream - several similar flavors as "Scoop Me Up" like we have in Fort Myers.    Drove around a bit and stopped at their favorite coffee shop in Frostproof - they've talked about this place for  a long time, but it was indeed unique and interesting - it's in the old railroad depot dating back to 1912.    Mister Chris, the owner was a musician and has an eclectic selection of all kinds of things, plus serves breakfast and has entertainment on the weekends in the evenings.   Joyce and Butch are regulars.   We enjoyed our coffee and then a tour of the museum at the depot.  

Butch, Joyce,

 Mr. Chris

The Depot

Joyce and Butch with flag made especially for them from a friend

Back to their home and more visiting sitting under their carport with a nice breeze.    It was a very fun day and look forward to seeing them back in IL in May.

Mark drove this morning and I drove home ths afternoon.   

Tuesday - March 10

 Whew!    We hit 90 today with lots of sunshine!    I prayed the rosary here in the park - there were 6 of us and so many to pray for with all the sickness going on here and many other intentions.

On home for breakfast and then a haircut for me with Destiny.    Always enjoy visiting with her.

Home again for an hour and then left for some errands and lunch with Claire at Cristof's - this has kinda become "our place"!    At least their dessert is our favorite - oh my (a hard-covered dark chocolate bomb with spumoni ice cream inside) - wonderful!!!!!    We had a nice leisurely lunch on the porch and then back home to stay put (hopefully)!

Claire and Pat

Mark had a late afternoon meeting at our State Farm agent's office to review our policies, etc.   

Monday - March 9

 We went to 9:00 Mass at St. Vincent de Paul - we had an older priest from Cleveland filling in for Father Murchadh.    Stopped at Publix and on home.    Did some cleaning on Flo and organized our closet and lockers.

More activities canceled in the park cause of illness - I sure wanted to play canasta today, but decided that wasn't a good idea with several people handling the cards.    Tonight I heard that only 6 people showed up for canasta.

We went for a walk tonight but the sky and radar did not look good, so cut the walk short, but only a few sprinkles so far!

It was so nice to have a "down" day as the next several are busy busy!

Sunday - March 8

Missed that extra hour of sleep especially since we went to bed later than usual last night (but Paul Anka was sooo worth it)!   😀

We picked up Joe and Barb (neighbors) for 9:00 Mass with Father Murchadh at St. Vincent de Paul.    The church was overflowing and so happy and thankful to see this!

Then to Blossom and Brie for brunch - another big crowd and sooo delicious.    We had taken Joe and Barb there last year and they wanted to go back - definitely a favorite of ours, too.

Joe, Barb, Pat, Mark

On home and a quiet afternoon....hot 'n sunny again today!    Very little rain last night!

Walked in the afternoon and visited with Anita and Jim - it is HOT out there   Did not realize Anita is having hip replacement in April and that they are buying a 5th wheel - happy for them!    I've missed her as we played canasta and RummiKub but I've missed several weeks and just too much going on, +++trying to avoid some of these events with all the sickness in the park.

Zoom tonight was 10 siblings - Tom C is down to his last few days of work before retirement.    Tom H will celebrate his 70th birthday tomorrow; Jim and Lydia are in the process of moving to Shell Point and planning to spend Friday night in their new home.   Some talked about serving on jury duty - Tom C has been called up for federal jury duty.

Enjoy your week.