Friday - July 28

 Ten months ago today, Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida with a vengeance, but it's so neat and a happy feeling to see businesses coming back and rebuilding or setting up in a new location - still a long ways to go!

Ham/cheese omelets, toast and fresh peaches (Bergman's orchard) and on with the day!

The bridge is back working properly and vehicles, people and boats are on the move!

Mark had some projects today - figuring out why the shower nozzle didn't give more pressure?   And clean out the air conditioning filters.   I ran several errands and home just before the rain came.   It poured a bit with thunder and lightning - we put the car inside storage as they mentioned hail, but not bad this go'round.

Our phones have been sending off alerts for severe weather coming our way + a flash flood warning for the next 21 hours!    Yikes!   

Sure feel for those folks in the very hot areas and having to work outdoors!   Connor has been doing asphalt work in parking areas for the ISU kiddos. 😩

Luke and Maeve are having fun in HOT St. Louis but hanging out at the Science Center and indoor slide place...115 was mentioned as a possible heat index!   😰

Luke, his friend Will and Maeve

Luke and Blue Angel jet outside science center

We had BLT's for supper (thee best tomato from Bergman Orchards) and then walked downtown  to get some exercise and see who was playing on MOM (Music on Madison), the street that is always blocked off with a big stage, lots of picnic tables, adirondack chairs, cornhole games, etc. and music on several nights during the week.    The folks can bring their drinks/food out on the street and enjoy the music, dance, etc.    First off tonight was the "Brass Quintet" playing patriotic music (theme songs from the Armed Forces + John Phillips Sousa, Henry Mancini, etc.)    It was very pleasant sitting outside with some refreshing drinks from McCarthy's Irish Pub.   Another band was soon starting but we headed on home.

Apparently all the nasty weather predicted fizzled out.....

Enjoy your weekend!