Sunday - March 2

Mark and I went to 9:30 Mass at St. Francis with Father Steve and then to Panera for breakfast.    We had some free time before heading to the Barbara Mann theater, so read and played some games on our I-pads./

Then off to the theater for the 1:00 performance of "Come From Away", the story about the 38 planes, 7000 passengers and crew and 19 animals that were told to land at Gander, Newfoundland on 911.    What a story (all true) and so well done with singing, dancing, laughs and tears.  Just remarkable and we highly recommend seeing it if you get the chance.

Came home, I changed clothes and was off to The Boathouses to meet my "Boat Sisters" from Port Clinton who arrived this morning till Wednesday.    Soooo good to see Donna, Chris and Teri.    We had a drink by the pool while waiting for our table - so many laughs and talked non stop.

We all enjoyed our food and the music and then said our good byes (after a harrowing scary 10 minutes or so when Donna couldn't find her phone!!!😨😨😨    But happy ending as she had left it in the car!!!   Til tomorrow.....these gals have been up since 3:30 AM so very ready to call it a day.   No picture....😞

On home and told Mark all about our reunion with these fun friends.    

Zoom tonight was with 10 siblings....lively conversation as always.

Saturday - March 1

 March came in like a lamb here in Fort Myers today - absolutely gorgeous day - 79, sunny and breezy!    Allie and Owen came at 9 and Mark drove us downtown to Ella Mae's for breakfast - so good along with plenty of chatter!

Allie and Owen

After a busy last several days and upcoming week, it was nice to have a quiet afternoon/evening.    

Walked late afternoon and saw these pretties in the neighborhood

Bottle brush tree

Orange bougainvillea

So happy Allie, Owen, Charlotte and Doug could join us last night for the Gatlin show!

We are all among their biggest fans

AWESOME show!

Andrea and Darryl

Supper was pulled pork BBQ, deviled eggs, grapes and chips.

Tomorrow my "Boat Sisters" are flying to Fort Myers from Columbus, OH.....so excited to see Donna, Teri and Chris

Friday - February 28

 I can't believe it's the last day of February.....2 months already finished for 2025.   Life needs to S L O W down!

Mark played euchre with 5 ladies today in the library - None of the others had ever played 6-handed.   Lots of fun with Estelle, Judy and myself beating Jo, Ann (newbie) and Mark 2 games.

On home for lunch.   Just a gorgeous day here at CT.    Had to take a pic of this lovely bougainvillea on our walk home from cards.

Gorgeous blooms

My dear friend, Diane from Connecticut (originally Poland) is leaving CT tomorrow - we've had so much fun playing canasta and euchre.   I will miss her - till next season....

Diane and Pat

This afternoon, friends Al and Jo (fellow euchre and canasta player) came over as Al had some techie problems for Mark to help with.   We had a nice visit on the patio.   They are from Tennessee and boat in the summertime.   Al is a retired pilot with Frontier and UPS.

Al and Jo

Allie and Owen drove from North Port this afternoon and we had a good visit on the patio.    Charlotte and Doug arrived a bit later and more chatting til we all walked up to the clubhouse parking lot and supper at the food truck "Sweet Cheesus".   Ordered our food and then took it inside the ballroom to our assigned table and enjoyed our food.

And then Gatlin (Darryl and Andrea) performed - sooo enjoyable as always.   Lots of dancing and fun for all.....love to see them perform!   Great night of entertainment!

Dear friends and neighbors here at CT

Pat, JoAnn, Barb

Mark, Doug, Charlotte, Pat, Allie, Owen

Enjoy your weekend!    Bye bye February...

 

Thursday - February 27

 A nice Thursday in SWFL....Mark was off in Big Red to get his DEXA scan (bone density) at a facility in Estero.   I left to play Rummikub in the library - 6 of us today (Nancy, Jo, Anita, Vicki F, Vicki S and myself).   Anita, Vicki F and I were the winners.

Shortly after I got home, Mark returned and then Claire arrived.    She and I were off to North Fort Myers for lunch at Blossom and Brie.   WOW...................this place was wonderful in a very rural farm setting - farm to table and less than 2 years old.  

Our waitress, Megan was excellent, the food was excellent and overall ambiance, excellent with a walk around the farm and seeing the chickens, (baby chicks and big girls), cows, 1 big hog and many piglets, sheep, donkey (Blossom), Jersey cow (Brie).    The owners, Rodney and Stacey are from Champaign, IL.   Can't wait to go back!!!

Claire and Pat enjoying their wine and a wonderful lunch

And then we shared this "delicious" tiramisu

Mark and I walked late afternoon.   He already got the results from his bone scan. all good but recommending 2000 mg of calcium daily!   Whew, that's a lot as we've been taking 1200 mg.   He's had  Osteopenia for several years and no significant change, so will check with his Doctor.   I have my test next month.

Played euchre tonight - only 4 tables but lots of fun!

Wednesday - February 26

 Sunny, warm Wednesday.   Mark uncovered Big Red and was off to get a haircut, some new wiper blades and maybe a coffee at Peter's?    I did some laundry and took Jim and Lydia to the airport for their flight this afternoon to St. Louis for a family visit.    They'll be back Sunday.

Mark was home when I returned from the airport.   He enjoyed his blueberry coffee cake and coffee at Peter's.   I did another load of laundry.

JoAnn (across the street) loves Mexican, but it's not Buddy's thing, so we had a fun girls lunch at Cabos Cantina downtown - delicious and a very nice treat from JoAnn for my birthday along with a box of chocolate truffles!  

We walked late afternoon and then picked up Buddy and JoAnn and went to "Scoop Me Up" for some yummy ice cream treats.   We hadn't been there in a long while.   Sat and visited and then on home.    They are leaving for home (NC) on Saturday.   We sure will miss them!

JoAnn and Buddy

Wonderful neighbors

Camper Luke in the woods with all his gear

He had a great time!