Visiting with Linda and Jenny

On Sunday we were invited to visit and dine with Linda and Jenny. Linda often plays pickleball as Rich's mixed doubles partner in several of the Florida Senior Games.  In the past she has come to visit with us when we stayed here in The Villages, but this year decided to bring her little one with her and rent a villa for the month of August.  She and Jenny arrived last Monday and since then Linda has been on the courts every day and sometimes in the afternoon, enjoying the competition and meeting new friends.

I had made a cole slaw earlier in the day and we had picked up a bag of treats to take for Jenny.   After all - it was very important that we make friends with this little guard dog.  And we did ...... Jenny is a minature Schnauzer - a little timid at first but warmed to both of us; epecially after the treats!  But you can tell she really loves her Mom!!! 

Linda had burgers, potato salad and a choice of adult beverages for our pleasure.  She put Rich to work at the outdoor grill and I helped her a little bit with her new laptop.  We had a wonderful visit and I'm sure we'll see a lot of these two while they are here.   We never did do dessert - so Linda put the eclairs in the freezer and promised to bring them with her when she visits with us.

And, by the way - Rich is out of pickleball commission for a little while. Pulled a calf muscle during his first game on Sunday!!!  I guess it can happen even if you're always good about stretching and warming up before you go out on the court, which he always does.  We iced it frequently yesterday and he keeps it wrapped during the day. He says it feels a lot better already today - so we'll continue the ice for another day and with a little rest he may be back out there sooner than he thinks.