Shopping Today!

Monday was back to normal in the morning after a great Father's Day. Both Rich and I have found ourselves doing a lot of the Killer Soduku Puzzels, when the weather is bad or there is nothing on TV in the evenings. I took a break from the computer and stayed up very late doing puzzels Sunday evening.

I woke Rick Monday morning, a little later than normal and fell back asleep. He met up with the guys and gals at Pimlico. Early in the afternoon the rains came and it rained the rest of the day. It has been so hot for several days, and the clouds have rolled in and threatened most every day, but we've seen no rain. So when it rained that afternoon it was very welcome. The best part was that the temperatures dropped to comfortable levels.

Monday evening, Rich was going to help Mo with his clinic over at Churchill Street - but that didn't happen because of the weather.

On Tuesday after Rich returned from playing we decided to take the golf cart and go shopping that afternoon. Mo had told Rich about a place to purchase New Balance Shoes on line for a VERY reasonable price so we were going to head for Bealls to try on the New Balance and see what size fit the best. Since I have not been able to get out and about with my back, Rich decided to treat me to lunch out before we did our shopping chores. So we headed out to Steak and Shake again for lunchy then on to Bealls and then grocery shopping.

Remember - we are in The Villages - and you can go anywhere in your golf cart. So we were off.

This road is Wedgewood Lane, which runs parrallel to SR 466. This road is for both automobile and golf cart traffic. Wedgeood Lane provides access to all the stores in the Buffalo Lake Shopping Center. Buffalo Lake still has a lot under construction, but right now it hosts. Bealls, Super Wallmart, McDonald, Golden Corrall, Tires Plus, Steak and Shake and more restaurants like Olive Garden and Red Lobster.

Like most of The Villages the landscaping is very well manicured. Here we take our turn off Wedgewood Lane to go to Bealls.

As you can see - Bealls sits way back. So I'm sure that more stores will be occupying this space before too long.

Parking the Golf Cart is not a problem. As you can see Golf Carts and Automobiles share the parking spaces. Only difference is that two golf carts usually can occupy one sapce. Spent some time in Beally, and Rich decided that he still likes the Nike City Court Shoe the best. They are now @52with 25% off, but we will return on Thursday when we can get and additions Senior Discount of 15%. Will probably buy a couple of pair.

When we came out from Bealls, the sky was darkening and it looked like we might get an pretty bad afternoon thunderstorm. It appeared to be far enough away that we decided to make our stop at Publix before heading for home. Keep our fingers crossed that we make it home before it storms. Yes we can put the sides down on the golf cart - but still - we are pretty good target in a thunder and lightening storm!

We made our way back to Wedgewood Lane and headed east for Publis. Golden Corrall was onthe way..............

As was The Villages Fresh Market. We hsd thought about stopping here today - but with the weather thretening - we passed on by. We are told that is is like a grocery store, but is well known for its very frest, produce, meat and breads. Have to check this out pretty soon.

Coming out of Publix with our groceriers = the sky was even darker. Paked the food in the back of the cart and headed, quickly, for home.

Arrived home without incident, and the storm passed. NOT A DROP!!!! You just never know about this Florida weather! After dinner, Rich came in from outstide and said he could hear pickleball down at Churchill. Now we are about three city blocks from the courts - but you can hear the PING of the ball very clearly. He took the golfcart and headed down to see who was playing. After about 15 mintues, I jumped on the bike and took a ride down.

And ther I found him..............There were about six or seven guys out playing and they invited Rich to join them. He played three or four games and called it a day. They've invited him back for next Tuesday evening.

Wednesday moring I decided to give the back a try again. it's been feeling pretty good. A little stiff in the morning, but nothing painful. Rich headed for El Santiago and I went to Churchill. Took it easy. Only played three games, and the back was feeling OK. Will see how it feels in the morning, and if it's OK - I'll shoot for 5 or 6 games. It just felt REALLY good to be back out playing.

We'll probably head south to visit with Garf Cooper on Friday morning, and we're scheduled for dinner Friday night at Red Sauce with Greenie and Kathy. We've been asked to do a clinic down at Legacy in Leesburg and we're making plans to hook up with the fold at Highland Lakes.

I've been called for Jury Duty!! So Sunday night I will call and see if I have to be present on Monday morning. I have been called every year for the last three years and had to serve one time. Hope they let me go this time too!!!!