Tuesday - October 27

Well, today was the pits!!!    ARGH......UGH....

We walked in the morning, Mark did some computer work and I did 2 loads of laundry.  After lunch we left for my haircut with Destiny and since Culver's was close by, Mark enjoyed some ice cream with his I-pad while waiting for me.    Later we drove past the house that my boat sisters are renting for early March when they come to Fort Myers.

Drove downtown and checked out Bruno's Italian Market (this just opened last month and is in the location of the former Bruno's Italian restaurant which now is in a very nice, much larger location a few blocks away).    The market is open for lunch and has a variety of Italian goodies, wine, ready to go meals, desserts, etc.   They've done very well since opening.  

Next stop was SW Florida Root Canal Specialists to see my "newest" doctor, an endodontist, Dr. Lee about my possible root canal work???    Well.....Mark dropped me off and he left for his appt. with his gastro dr. regarding colonoscopy coming in the new year.   This was rescheduled today after not being able to get out of the park yesterday with the school bus accident and deputy sheriff getting hit by car.

   After some really high-tech x-rays + regular ones, Dr. came in and showed me and explained my teeth dilemma.    I knew there was a possibility that I would need 2 root canals, but what a shock and disbelief that I need THREE.     WHAT?????    Holy smokes....was not prepared for that, but it is happening and my first (of many) appts. will be next week.   

I guess I've been lucky over the years - no root canals, no implants, and haven't had a cavity in eons....after I left the office, I walked (.7) to Starbucks and waited for Mark to pick me up.   

So, in light of all the very serious health issues going on with family/friends, I will put my "big-girl" panties on and deal with this latest glitch!    "3" is what really blew my mind! 😟

Our Fed Ex brothers are flying tonight together for 1st time to Montana!

Monday - October 26

 Very windy today but the sun was shining and low 80s.   Mark had a dr. appt. and planned to leave at 8:30 only to find out Tice Street (in front of CT) was totally blocked in both directions.    There had been an accident involving 2 school buses in front of the Manatee Elementary school and then while a deputy sheriff was directing traffic, he was hit by a car.....no other details.    There was no way outta here so Mark had to call and cancel his appt.    

Luckily he was able to reschedule for tomorrow afternoon (he'll see the PA).    We each walked going our separate ways.   

I played canasta for the 1st time this season - so much fun and happy to be back with these gals although there were only 9 of us and one guy.   Anita, Sandy and I beat Vicki, Donna and Sue.    Home for lunch and naps.

Went to The Lodge for supper.   It was so cold inside so we braved the wind and sat outside.  Mark wanted some ice cream afterwards, so Scoops on First was close by.....absolutely freezing in there, too!

Have you noticed the waitresses and waiters (mainly ladies) or other young people dealing with the public are constantly saying "Perfect"!!!!    Over and over we hear it.    A few years ago they were saying "Absolutely"!    😀 

We drove past the new Legacy Marina which was destroyed by Ian with the docks and boats washed away or severely damaged.    And now 4 years later, it is finally back in business - at least open and operating and one large yacht was there tonight.   When completely finished with Nervous Nellies as the restaurant replacing Joe's Crab Shack, it will be really nice and a big asset to downtown.

Sunday - October 25

 Beautiful day but really windy - we could get "high" from this awesome weather!!!   Went to 9:30 Mass at St. Francis with Father Robert.    Then "Take Two Coffee" for coffee and their yummy donuts!    Filled Ruby up and on home.

Enjoyed a quiet afternoon on Flo.    We walked later and had a nice chat with Dave and Sue from Michigan.    We play euchre with them on Thursday nights.

Tonight's Zoom had all but Marilyn, Doris, Sharon and Tom H.    Joan updated us on her ongoing ankle issues and will have more surgery next spring.    She's been thru so much.    Also much talk about golf.

Have an awesome week!

Saturday - October 24

 Today was full of sunshine and a nice warm breeze.    We wore jackets when we started walking, but warmed up fast.    I worked in the she shed and now nicely organized.

Mark worked on medical stuff related to Panama Canal cruise we're taking in January.

Watched football - Illini won; Iowa lost; a bye week for Notre Dame.    Too much excitement for this Grandma!!!!!!

Mark went to Rib City and picked up our baby back ribs, baked beans, cole slaw and Texas toast - all sooo yummy + some leftovers!

I watched the final painful moments of the Iowa/Minnesota game while Mark went for his walk - should've walked!😒

Friday - October 23

Wow....I slept in big time!    Guess all those medical appts. and family/friend outings caught up with me!   😀   After breakfast, we walked and then set to work.    Mark emptied out Big Red and was off to get 2 new batteries as they were 2 years past their 3-year lifespan.    He got Big Red cleaned inside and out and filled with diesel, so....$$$$ later, he came home and got the cover on Big Red and all protected from the warm sunshine this winter.

I organized clothes in our closet and lockers and then tackled the she shed (not a 1-day job)!  

Mark has had a doctor appt since March for October, but this summer he got a call that they rescheduled for November.    Today they called and said they needed to reschedule for January!    ARGHHH.    Just crazy and unacceptable!   Now he's on a waiting list.    

And more and more doctors are handing we patients over to their PA or NP.

Walked in the evening - so pleasant and had a nice chat with the newbies, Kenny and Lisa.