tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82094836447112918962024-03-05T15:20:10.016-05:00FLORIDA PICKLERSWe both retired in May of 2006. For the first 6 years we were avid RV'ers and addicted to the game of Pickleball. In September of 2013 we sold the RV and bought a house on the canal to Lake June in Lake Placid, FL where we continue to meet new people and make new friends. Fishing is our favorite past-time now. THANK YOU to our families and friends, old and new, for making our retirement the best chapter in our life so far.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1037125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-3115153250692590912021-07-03T21:10:00.000-04:002021-07-03T21:10:31.031-04:00Kinda Wish I was Back Home!!!<p> And so we are now in week FIVE................ And all I can really say is: It's been COLD, It's been mostly raining or storming, or extremely WINDY............and the fishing has been the worst EVER, here on Black Lake. Always our favorite place to be. Normally the time flies, and we are not ready to head for home. Not so this year. AND</p><p>Not sure why - but probably because of the COVID situation, Log Cabins has removed all of the mattress covers in the cabins, and replaced them with PLASTIC that zips around all sides of the mattress. Have you ever sleeped on plastic! Even with the sheets it is HOT and uncomfortable..........and the plastic wrinkles!! </p><p>So - a few memorable moments,,,</p><p>We celebrated my Birthday! Original plans were to head to Ogdensburg for dinner..........but I just was not in the mood.....So we ordered dinner from Echo's on the Lake( Ibu,,,, Pizza with sausage & pepperoni ( it was excellent!!!) Onion Rings, and a Coconut Birthday Cake! And we also had a good Father's Day. Rich cooked the Strip Steaks on the Grill, while I prepared the Baked Potatoes and Baked Asparagus. The Steak was absolutely excellent, absolutely delicious!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYE5VDOGSWcbY3cHyyD-qAWR9cCWLM0ECNzDB4rHgIDJyyywbCfeAdp8phz348HkBHarAfzs4l_VNInfFKTKX9qvNbz-CrrRiBeyD5D6dzC06z-SkucVeTWx_G8ZxoDt5vp-2HJMZrG1E/s2048/Celebrating+Donna%2527s+BD%252C+Father%2527s+Day%252C+and+Fresh+Bread+from+Amish.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYE5VDOGSWcbY3cHyyD-qAWR9cCWLM0ECNzDB4rHgIDJyyywbCfeAdp8phz348HkBHarAfzs4l_VNInfFKTKX9qvNbz-CrrRiBeyD5D6dzC06z-SkucVeTWx_G8ZxoDt5vp-2HJMZrG1E/w640-h360/Celebrating+Donna%2527s+BD%252C+Father%2527s+Day%252C+and+Fresh+Bread+from+Amish.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And we had company! Gary and Karen Tombasco. Met these two several years ago while staying at Roger's Camps here on Black Lake. We always make plans to get together at least one, while we are all staying at the Lake. Sometimes it dinner, sometimes they visit us, sometimes we visit them, and sometimes we head down to Rogers and join the group at the BonFire. Great couple. Wish we were able to see them more often. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Uh3b5qHMtufnncnaH5GHV6GQxK6svEmfGgYzxklTNMgRRY3e8yylUExHCi9nnd2g7MdKTAvBhdLlYM44J1aed2T6PUVdUsoETffMo-Jj_z_cXYRZOgs7AxB7L3kKOp9y_oKWg8VDr9Q/s2048/IMG_6349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1890" data-original-width="2048" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Uh3b5qHMtufnncnaH5GHV6GQxK6svEmfGgYzxklTNMgRRY3e8yylUExHCi9nnd2g7MdKTAvBhdLlYM44J1aed2T6PUVdUsoETffMo-Jj_z_cXYRZOgs7AxB7L3kKOp9y_oKWg8VDr9Q/w400-h369/IMG_6349.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it was in our first week, or maybe the beginning of our second week the the weather reared its; nasty face!!! Windy, rainy, cold, white caps on the lake. Just very very nasty. And yet there are always those who venture out, even when they shouldn't. No we don't know the people in this boat!!! Unfortunately - The wind and rain and pretty cold weather has reared its head much more often than we've liked. Too many days having to stay in, check facebook, do Suduko Puzzels or watch TV!!</div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8i2HRDdKgql63mHJpWIxIf0GQlsUyMugsAON1RhDr4LEVxeWp8IrFbwxw2ySZkImo5BkXiTZrMjJTFvdGczsmVPfTeU4cNBjn-amBrwFmWG0-1JS6fHebmqQyTt5Quvd6OzCF3hlH35E/s2048/Worst+Day+So+Far....+Rain%252C+Wind+White+Caps%252C+and+People+who+take+a+chance...+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8i2HRDdKgql63mHJpWIxIf0GQlsUyMugsAON1RhDr4LEVxeWp8IrFbwxw2ySZkImo5BkXiTZrMjJTFvdGczsmVPfTeU4cNBjn-amBrwFmWG0-1JS6fHebmqQyTt5Quvd6OzCF3hlH35E/w640-h480/Worst+Day+So+Far....+Rain%252C+Wind+White+Caps%252C+and+People+who+take+a+chance...+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was not until June 28th, that someone finally caught a fish bigger than 10 3/4 inches. Yes it was Rich. He pulled in a 38", 12.5 lb Bo Fin (Dog Fish). Really really NICE! He probably should have kept the fish. Several people on the Black Lake Facebook page mentioned that it may have been the largest (length) in NY State. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And - as you can see, even that day the water was rough, lots of big waves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPQ2WixjxRSXQKKyL4Mp8ZE2uiezj5A1P8KBKLugocr5chuClLgFONJWSYV7zZQ0l9RWqdbljHFZUkLAvUtMpZu-ynneDYytn4sljGi-ToitvfII3oRIuW2orrImyBL1fdr_vP4-eUgU/s2048/Typical+weather+this+year+-+most+days%2521+Rich%2527s+Fish%2521+38_+Bo+Fin%252C+12.5+lbs%2521%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPQ2WixjxRSXQKKyL4Mp8ZE2uiezj5A1P8KBKLugocr5chuClLgFONJWSYV7zZQ0l9RWqdbljHFZUkLAvUtMpZu-ynneDYytn4sljGi-ToitvfII3oRIuW2orrImyBL1fdr_vP4-eUgU/w640-h480/Typical+weather+this+year+-+most+days%2521+Rich%2527s+Fish%2521+38_+Bo+Fin%252C+12.5+lbs%2521%2521.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And YES.........we've had a few more days that look like this from the front portch at the cottage. Rain, so hard that you could not even see across the lake at all. Yes it was COLD - I'm a Florida Flip Flop Girld.....but I needed to add the socks to keep warm. Picture on the bottom right is after the storm. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFABx0qajX_emsBLC35dV3z7Et6zOae53Vi8cuEKm74dii0FsbN2_fAkxQhSXwIBMJLbsxiR7IXRkDX0Y8IT_3ih-HZ4GwyWA4o5GnLZo9pLHm9AYLuV4qAM_Eel8F18UecbKT0FK7JIQ/s2048/-+and+then+there+was+thunder+-+and+we+headed+back+to+shore%2521%2521%2521%2521++Typical+weather+this+year.+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFABx0qajX_emsBLC35dV3z7Et6zOae53Vi8cuEKm74dii0FsbN2_fAkxQhSXwIBMJLbsxiR7IXRkDX0Y8IT_3ih-HZ4GwyWA4o5GnLZo9pLHm9AYLuV4qAM_Eel8F18UecbKT0FK7JIQ/w640-h480/-+and+then+there+was+thunder+-+and+we+headed+back+to+shore%2521%2521%2521%2521++Typical+weather+this+year.+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's all Folks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-13422622602607981462021-06-04T14:47:00.001-04:002021-06-04T14:47:24.411-04:00And We Arrived at our Destination.....Black Lake/Log Cabins/ Hammond, NY<p> And on Monday, Memorial Day, we left the Quality Inn, in Dunmore, PA for the last leg of our trip. Since our route would take us less than 5 minutes from my brother David's house in Kirkwood, NY, we had made plans to stop by on our way to to the cabin. I had not seen my brother in a couple of years, so this was an absolutely great visit. Like me - we are both aging, but to me he looked great. We didn't stay for a long time, but Rich & I had a very very nice visit with him and his dog, Jake! Rich took a picture of me and Dave (below)....... I LOVE IT! Dave is very much into photography, especially outdoor sceens, winter and summer, and I think his favorite is "water falls'! All the pictures on the wall were taken by him. Dave is coming up to the Lake and spending a day or so with us...Looking forward to his visit. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8b3MubhHTShfMkR-RatkhER-uhEeuFLHO8y9c5mwMuILZfM61PfZ0CKgUxPBZ_SHNWPpTqi9jhohsQrh41_SQPc9V7EpWxlu6XtMdWtfs7jdw04KzW8_M4_mhVksOCd8QXTNzC7NPJTg/s5151/IMG_1285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3823" data-original-width="5151" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8b3MubhHTShfMkR-RatkhER-uhEeuFLHO8y9c5mwMuILZfM61PfZ0CKgUxPBZ_SHNWPpTqi9jhohsQrh41_SQPc9V7EpWxlu6XtMdWtfs7jdw04KzW8_M4_mhVksOCd8QXTNzC7NPJTg/w640-h474/IMG_1285.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>We had less than a 2 hour drive to get to the cabin, and we arrived about 2:00 in the afternoon. Got checked in and started the unpacking! (UGH!). Rich's back was really bothering him.......so it was really a good thing the it was much to windy to head out fishing. We ordered a pizza from the store about 1/2 mile up the road and settled in for the day. The cabin is not real big, but plenty big enough for the two of us. The kitchen is well stocked.....There is also a second bedroom, with two single beds. The livingroom has nothing more than what you see. Two recliners, heat/airconditioner, small stand and a very nice wide screen TV! What we like the best is the huge front porch with picnic table. That's where we spend most of the time. And we have the grill right out in front of the house. Severa places where we can have a campfire, if we want. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bz7V_X5PVCm0Cq4iTy3SCzGKRhrzqulypASMNFxqk1CPyxw75eUmYJIPlq49WkJ47x0zFDMxNX4IEJPL2p7waJT9LD3XBf5wUHfxvArFMZknkdJnkrmk_gNYLzYyPCTBqpdaOnaIro8/s2048/Our+Cabin+on+Black+Lake....jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bz7V_X5PVCm0Cq4iTy3SCzGKRhrzqulypASMNFxqk1CPyxw75eUmYJIPlq49WkJ47x0zFDMxNX4IEJPL2p7waJT9LD3XBf5wUHfxvArFMZknkdJnkrmk_gNYLzYyPCTBqpdaOnaIro8/w480-h640/Our+Cabin+on+Black+Lake....jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tuesday, the weather was no accomodating at all, so we still did not get a chance to get out fishing. But both Wednesday and Thursday we were able to get out in the evening. Caught a few small fish, and a good number of crappie - but not all were keepers. I (Donna) have the lead with fish count. I'm ahead by THREE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beautiful view of the lake from our cabin. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinw05GYxcMWDW84NZiI0AMimyvb_MUpDkgdCzZLJNbH5vtBnTkM8Bv3hcWuNNOMQD5PvMlA77vIbivGdnrqkoHYwN-MhPb3bfFsxMN48TYU34KIT2UxCkZugzA5tkbesboaOwN12BQz5k/s2048/View+from+the+cabin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinw05GYxcMWDW84NZiI0AMimyvb_MUpDkgdCzZLJNbH5vtBnTkM8Bv3hcWuNNOMQD5PvMlA77vIbivGdnrqkoHYwN-MhPb3bfFsxMN48TYU34KIT2UxCkZugzA5tkbesboaOwN12BQz5k/w640-h480/View+from+the+cabin.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>And today I was able to get a picture of the Geese..........There are so many of them, that hand around the camp and along the shore, in front of the cabin. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4qkP4F5fn2a9Qf9o4MnZIOqP1O8B34bvPW6Lgwv8PkLAG_BMUwmaPrb4lxyJc1dryyHeqJNi9NkcT6lfDwAyMz0gbqfzkGwPH_sroLqcn-GqLaQmIv5g1x9WDOBbBfT9uYV1dm6IBSY/s2048/Watching+the+Geese.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4qkP4F5fn2a9Qf9o4MnZIOqP1O8B34bvPW6Lgwv8PkLAG_BMUwmaPrb4lxyJc1dryyHeqJNi9NkcT6lfDwAyMz0gbqfzkGwPH_sroLqcn-GqLaQmIv5g1x9WDOBbBfT9uYV1dm6IBSY/w640-h480/Watching+the+Geese.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Wind is supposed to die down around six o'clock tonight...........So maybe we can get back out there. A little chilly up here right now - but the forecast says it's going to get up in the 80's in a few days.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-42342683127365250222021-06-04T12:25:00.000-04:002021-06-04T12:25:56.795-04:00And Where did the Month of May Go??? <p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hard to believe that the month of May has come and gone....... It was definitely a busy busy month! As you can see I didn't even take time to take pictures in the kitchen!! But I did get TWO! Country Fried Steak ( a favorite of ours, and Peanut Butter Pie) </span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NiLdFRFaR67aoeIbPzz-5MgzGgp2QtcQgIJWRlRd9tOZErgpMRpnDVG8MMy0LiiVwZL2zxcASVq3i9kz3lcR9HJ06Q3qv7irsrKu_PMorfbotlvUBiG7vGCnQQ9Rw5kjS4K9bJuttjw/s2048/Our+favorite+meal+in+May_+Chicken+Fried+Steak%252C+and+peanut+butter+pie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NiLdFRFaR67aoeIbPzz-5MgzGgp2QtcQgIJWRlRd9tOZErgpMRpnDVG8MMy0LiiVwZL2zxcASVq3i9kz3lcR9HJ06Q3qv7irsrKu_PMorfbotlvUBiG7vGCnQQ9Rw5kjS4K9bJuttjw/w640-h480/Our+favorite+meal+in+May_+Chicken+Fried+Steak%252C+and+peanut+butter+pie.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">May meant Mother's Day, and Dennis always remembers me, usually with flowers. And this year I received a beautiful floral arrangement. Rich and I enjoyed an excellent dinner at Red Lobster as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjacRLTJRnR-hN43uwSlZjv5Qby9S7joC5Re-v1wvsuLY9knVw4J7rqej1zpk5Fs0Tfi0QbioFEN6wn_8453Su1eAwIQbF1_ct6HzRxKk0EexdwMCD2eAf-kqstxK-SoKYGUXEwBMcC90/s2910/2021+Mother%253Bs+Day+-+Flowers+from+_Dennis+%2526+family_+Dinner+at+Red+Lobster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="2910" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjacRLTJRnR-hN43uwSlZjv5Qby9S7joC5Re-v1wvsuLY9knVw4J7rqej1zpk5Fs0Tfi0QbioFEN6wn_8453Su1eAwIQbF1_ct6HzRxKk0EexdwMCD2eAf-kqstxK-SoKYGUXEwBMcC90/w640-h238/2021+Mother%253Bs+Day+-+Flowers+from+_Dennis+%2526+family_+Dinner+at+Red+Lobster.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our plans were made, and hotel rooms secured for our trip north, so the last few weeks were spent packing..... and packing..... and packing!๐ Had to make sure we had summer clothes, winter clothes and all our fishing gear!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxvBO84pL5sUYvsDgGBLl3m84ba194UE9vGcXuhficbRZjHEuiapsLtumq0BQvIbWxcl_y1A6opYhml7ZjahglWmJUKDu-iq-DquOgi9AejJkbZ-eouHNRHRubRww9O9zUQcNCjT9Sjw/s2539/Starting+to+pack+for+the+trip.....+there+was+a+whole+lot+MORE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1239" data-original-width="2539" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxvBO84pL5sUYvsDgGBLl3m84ba194UE9vGcXuhficbRZjHEuiapsLtumq0BQvIbWxcl_y1A6opYhml7ZjahglWmJUKDu-iq-DquOgi9AejJkbZ-eouHNRHRubRww9O9zUQcNCjT9Sjw/w640-h312/Starting+to+pack+for+the+trip.....+there+was+a+whole+lot+MORE.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then we were on the road - heading north!! It was the memorial day weekend that we would be traveling. We would be on the road for four days. Traffic was pretty heavy on day one... the remainder of days we had no problems at all with traffic. First night's stay was in South Carolina. Day two we were on the road about 7:45 AM. Ran into some very very heavy rain and Fog in Virginia. (I love the hills in Virginia!) . Cracker Barrel was right nextdoor - so that's where we had dinner. Day three,,,, again LOTSf of rain and fog especially in Pennsylvania. Stopped in Dunmore, PA. We ordered dinner from Joeys Pizzeria - (we always order dinner here!) I had a chicken ceaser salad, and Rich had the Stromboli! DELICIOUS!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pictures below - show rainy, foggy days, the beautiful hills in Virginia, my favorite bridge in Jacksonville, The Florida/Georgia Line.... and our dinner from Joey's!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzCIZQJVZSJi58OfvRvIU-zvPndHKDqHSQSkZ0HazTwbOTxqUW6X15d1wNgYTu1CRfYicz0_6W5wIc6-t6XqVW54cB9sEPQPpka6k6Je9H7HP9Xj-K80CzafgXLpRxoPwQ6LE-NOMAzo/s2048/Heading+North+-+Georgina%252C+VIrginia%252C+PA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzCIZQJVZSJi58OfvRvIU-zvPndHKDqHSQSkZ0HazTwbOTxqUW6X15d1wNgYTu1CRfYicz0_6W5wIc6-t6XqVW54cB9sEPQPpka6k6Je9H7HP9Xj-K80CzafgXLpRxoPwQ6LE-NOMAzo/w640-h480/Heading+North+-+Georgina%252C+VIrginia%252C+PA.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The worst part of the trimp, other than the weather, was stopping to eat - Can not believe that so many restaurants, and even McDonald's do not allow inside dining!! That and the price of gas..... And when we arrive in NY - it will probably be even worse! Already missing Florida!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then the Month of May was gone!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-85562140828991003322021-04-24T12:43:00.000-04:002021-04-24T12:43:12.442-04:00And April is coming to an end!<p> And so..... a little bit more of the same ol', same ol',,,,,,,,,,,</p><p>East Sunday was here and gone before we knew it! Again... this is one of those occassions that we would normally share/enjoy with friends or family. But our friends Nathan & Krystal - still had their second Covid shot to get, so we knew they were not yet ready to venture out. </p><p>Cooking and Baking, as most everyone know by now, is one of our favorite things to do. So yes we did fix an Easter dinner, along with a few more goodies. Below: Goodies! Peanut Butter cups, and Rich's home made creampuffs ( vanilla pudding & whipcream fillings, and chocolate frosting), Easter Dinner, was Ham, Au-gratin potatoes and green bean casserole. And a few of our other favorites later in the month was the meatball subs, and, of course, another batch of yeast risen bread!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQgF-4VxszxWecpAzJA11oeArxEOrreSRaNVeQmWyE8mwfeXAlJsGBv5C4AcrlcbGG-XC98dR2ECxRsYnaCd0JVqS3J_5P-dpIVEAGFj__dLuvfLgrMwfV6eLBTF0DDIDBSG5O2Sf5Nc/s2048/Just+in+the+kitchen+-+and+Easter+Dinner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1820" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQgF-4VxszxWecpAzJA11oeArxEOrreSRaNVeQmWyE8mwfeXAlJsGBv5C4AcrlcbGG-XC98dR2ECxRsYnaCd0JVqS3J_5P-dpIVEAGFj__dLuvfLgrMwfV6eLBTF0DDIDBSG5O2Sf5Nc/w568-h640/Just+in+the+kitchen+-+and+Easter+Dinner.jpg" width="568" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Of course we are making our lists and checking them twice........as we prepare for oOur annual trip north to Blake Lake, NY. Hotels are booked for the journey...visits with family/friends are scheduled. Lots of packing to do - but that's always saved for last. Still need to set up mail forwarding, pay ahead things like water bills, yard mowing and service etc.... AND so we are working now to make sure bushes and trees are trimmed, repairing/replacing a few sprinkler heads, cleaning the gutters. Picture below is of just a few of the bushes that we've trimmed, the resident woodpecker and...an unplanned job! Our neighbor, next door has a HUGE tree in their front yard, adjacent to our house. The roots from this tree are monstrous! Some of those roots have worked their way under our sidewalk along the side of the house........Rich, below working to remove the concrete pad, and then use his saw to cut out the tree limbs. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoWNzPSMqAlMf6juFRw70LXptOA1wjzcixxr2rYVEmkYcni2w1FQx0RU-yl2HwGyZooaTIPKqwRp7_9QDcnAz8PIfpD3gk6kgzvnEJv0PJaG8KUfm4AFyn-2RfSVTiXUrQkoktasQ-MA/s2048/Rich+-+Sidewalk+repair%252C+Donna+cutting+bushes+-+Woodpecker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoWNzPSMqAlMf6juFRw70LXptOA1wjzcixxr2rYVEmkYcni2w1FQx0RU-yl2HwGyZooaTIPKqwRp7_9QDcnAz8PIfpD3gk6kgzvnEJv0PJaG8KUfm4AFyn-2RfSVTiXUrQkoktasQ-MA/w640-h640/Rich+-+Sidewalk+repair%252C+Donna+cutting+bushes+-+Woodpecker.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>And THE RAIN! The weather this month has reminded me so much of living up north! "APRIL showers bring May Flowers". And while all the flowers or azalias have not yet fully bloomed....we have certainly had our share of heavy rains and winds. Some really dark and dreary days. And would ya look at that rain barrelling off the roof top?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqYslyjhPZB92fqybJdMBOuHh8vS9QldLl94AEko075XgImBzVburwtx5h9YmHNHdGTWYdRE-FTNEXWKwRoK0yNpjsyjOr2AkqlIWA4vNLc2aSMgXloYq4YtAQJNA8wYgGprs-DqXUK8/s2048/Bad+Weather+day+for+sure%2521+Nippy%252C+thunder%252C+heavy+heavy+rain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqYslyjhPZB92fqybJdMBOuHh8vS9QldLl94AEko075XgImBzVburwtx5h9YmHNHdGTWYdRE-FTNEXWKwRoK0yNpjsyjOr2AkqlIWA4vNLc2aSMgXloYq4YtAQJNA8wYgGprs-DqXUK8/w480-h640/Bad+Weather+day+for+sure%2521+Nippy%252C+thunder%252C+heavy+heavy+rain.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> Heath issues continue. While the upper back is 95% better, it seems that the arthritis in the mid and lower back especially are really flaring up. It is getting pretty painfull, and I'm finding it much harder to do a lot around the house. Just standing to do dishes bothers me. Have to get some blood work done before we leave town.........and I am going to ask about possibly getting some cortasone shots. I need something for sure!<p></p><div>And this month we celebrated three birthdays! April 8th - was Bob Donald's B-day!!! April 9th was our grand-daughter, Chauna's Birthday! And on the 14th, was my sister-in-laws birthday - Diane Burger! We celebrated over the phone!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a picture of the family celebrating Chauna's Birthday... Mom and Dad (Dennis & Crystal), her brother Dalton, and her fiance' Ryan celebrating at Applebees Grill in Iowa!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM2oYAiwEq2O2rIl-szT7MLfx384z-v5ly_QK_DuDVkh3jekdDaHEcPi7OsnPBCHFcDns5YB5r_JXb1a6aG3EYZRJLGjJhSPMwUWvo4KrTGwg6APZLDqUcaJrowv5RBqznRtjzSiiWWGI/s1440/171847436_10226409669097526_8780951620739834695_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM2oYAiwEq2O2rIl-szT7MLfx384z-v5ly_QK_DuDVkh3jekdDaHEcPi7OsnPBCHFcDns5YB5r_JXb1a6aG3EYZRJLGjJhSPMwUWvo4KrTGwg6APZLDqUcaJrowv5RBqznRtjzSiiWWGI/w400-h300/171847436_10226409669097526_8780951620739834695_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-43356775099775527742021-04-07T22:15:00.001-04:002021-04-07T22:15:46.663-04:00Time sure does fly by! Can't believe it's April already!<p> Nothing real exciting been going on. Just a whole lot more of the same old same old...........</p><p>And yes - always back in the kitchen...........lots of really good meals the past couple of weeks. A couple of cooler days, so that called for another crock pot filled with potato soup! Always enough for another day. We also enjoyed our baked burritos, Chicken Parmesan, Oven baked barbequed homesyle ribs (no left overs here!) and in the pan is M&M meatsause. We used to get this at the M&M hot dog stand when we lived in NY ---- Best sauce for hotdogs! Always enough for a few more meals!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDDWbaLIdEwiY6LepR-v2S_96o60-9sWwbV2hQJ10a5ZVnq3Si6lmfkLvNChwxAKMApuYOeIdEWv2FnV-sftPG7Jv0jW_6HzmvNiojLs8DRlCRUIGi37EWmBsS2zIelFey04BcrW2fsM/s2048/collage+%252819%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDDWbaLIdEwiY6LepR-v2S_96o60-9sWwbV2hQJ10a5ZVnq3Si6lmfkLvNChwxAKMApuYOeIdEWv2FnV-sftPG7Jv0jW_6HzmvNiojLs8DRlCRUIGi37EWmBsS2zIelFey04BcrW2fsM/w640-h480/collage+%252819%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></p>Back w aorking in the yard but spent pretty much one full day just cleaning and reorganizing the back storage shed! Everything's back in place..........and we still have lots of room left for more. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifW8-y-75qs-TFVH0KkOIDcM59aSKc1Zb-j2eLxPYpsm1HYKYBSaM-LwcxvoDsNk92q0NrKvbqCWAF3myrjWYGXBAyVHf7dcfg1Y470ST8gNyfDjHkt4_norHKJSuMLhXW6iXSmMhEVL4/s2048/collage+%252818%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1843" data-original-width="2048" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifW8-y-75qs-TFVH0KkOIDcM59aSKc1Zb-j2eLxPYpsm1HYKYBSaM-LwcxvoDsNk92q0NrKvbqCWAF3myrjWYGXBAyVHf7dcfg1Y470ST8gNyfDjHkt4_norHKJSuMLhXW6iXSmMhEVL4/w640-h576/collage+%252818%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And the last week of March we spent a couple of days trimming the palm trees. We just put this off for so long.......and sometimes, just because of the weather. We have six palm trees, 3 in the back yard and 3 in the front yard. Does not take a real long time to trim. Our garbage is picked up every week, but yard waste is only picked up every other week. And they will only take them away as long as the branches are no longer than 6 ft, and the bundles can't be too heavy, and they need to be tied, and you are limited to a minimum number of bundles and a limited number of anything in trash bags! THAT is what takes the time.........and with both of us having back problems, that means we take quite a few breaks! We had so much this time, that our neighbors let us bring a couple of bundles over to their yard to be picked up! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WqnKSFzy3a2aqAB1lmscphMjTq0p_2jak34rzMU6c9SgZEpH2k9IVwoB9gcQ5z5dkBqqJqLfPyXp-qf5qcrLReLZjeQHJr7GVr-bseCwkms9Gvm2uAH-aq7FB5zv-NnONPRmjau0KhQ/s2048/collage+%252820%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WqnKSFzy3a2aqAB1lmscphMjTq0p_2jak34rzMU6c9SgZEpH2k9IVwoB9gcQ5z5dkBqqJqLfPyXp-qf5qcrLReLZjeQHJr7GVr-bseCwkms9Gvm2uAH-aq7FB5zv-NnONPRmjau0KhQ/w640-h640/collage+%252820%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Glad that some of my favortie programs are back on .................It seemed like I was spending most of my time watching THE NEWS!..............Oh I still keep up pretty much with what's going on......but I am really enjoying The Voice, American Idol..........and watching my Tampa Bay Rays!!</p><p>Did my grocery shopping today. I'm just about ready to schedule an appointment for my one hour massage.......(Christmas Gift) now that I have gotten both of my Corona Virus shots! Calling tomorrow for a hair appointment ( it is down to my butt right now - so she's got a LOT to cut off) But tomorrow we are heading back to Hibachi for dinner after making a few stops in Sebring. And our friends Nathan & Krystal have had both of their Covit shots - so within the next week we will finally get to spend some time with them...........It's been more than a year!!! Can't wait!!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-75039350948224722022021-03-18T12:20:00.001-04:002021-04-07T21:37:31.747-04:00Just cookin' and bakin', an makin' plans!<p>Well, it's been pretty quiet around here. Weather? well is been some pretty cold night, then some cool nights, then some warm days................and yes we are back to the high 80's & low 90's! UGH! Cleaning and cooking, working in the yard, and eating out have pretty much filled our days. </p><p>Now, I know that this first picture only shows THREE items......and yes we did cook meals more than two times since I last posted......but it was eaiter leftovers...forgot to take a picture or eating out. So the only thing I have to share is Fajitas with refried beans, a DELICIOUS pork loin, and my oatmeal raisin cookies. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidMnlWIgsRcxUWw912iWDKesWsCLj9zebAvTrynrcRpnbFHOt1DKbhyphenhyphenQu6v20u3pE6bGyR7jKpYuKR4uUjysGKPwZ5EBYjDWOhtMZtm6y1FpRf-L3BH5B7QdjBV3Qyd9JLIV6Oeci0dLc/s2875/collage+%252816%2529+-+Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1094" data-original-width="2875" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidMnlWIgsRcxUWw912iWDKesWsCLj9zebAvTrynrcRpnbFHOt1DKbhyphenhyphenQu6v20u3pE6bGyR7jKpYuKR4uUjysGKPwZ5EBYjDWOhtMZtm6y1FpRf-L3BH5B7QdjBV3Qyd9JLIV6Oeci0dLc/w400-h153/collage+%252816%2529+-+Copy.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As indicated above...........Dinner Out! We have accumulated several gift cards, most recently as Christmas gifts, and with Covid and social distancing etc. we have not had the chance to use them. Since both of us have both our first and second Covid vaccine shots, we are starting to get back to enjoying dinner out. We had an excellent at Olive Garden a few days ago, They have an excellent salad, and some pretty good bread sticks which we enjoyed waiting for our "entray" Rich opted for Speghetti with Sausage, and I had the Shrimp and Scallop Alfredo (1/2 of which I took home and had for dinner 2 or 3 days later.)๐</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkXF_ng8KOklteVzDq73P0HDIvz-k8CtYoc7YHq45AkMBvnzKdPkxcgU_wq54-AYjmu1XccqTgoRxZDjnzypKEb7hUxe1dYBR6oOrJ1xq_8eYbujO5aj-pZn3cs9M_nkW6sD3SY0EOyiw/s2875/3_14_21++Dinner+at+Olive+Garden+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1094" data-original-width="2875" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkXF_ng8KOklteVzDq73P0HDIvz-k8CtYoc7YHq45AkMBvnzKdPkxcgU_wq54-AYjmu1XccqTgoRxZDjnzypKEb7hUxe1dYBR6oOrJ1xq_8eYbujO5aj-pZn3cs9M_nkW6sD3SY0EOyiw/w640-h245/3_14_21++Dinner+at+Olive+Garden+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When Dennis visited, he bought us a Silicone Baking Mat. So Rich decided to see how it worked. WOW! What a difference... not just that dough does not stick, but the cleanup is so much faster. Needless to say, the Potato Doughnuts were delicious. ( Old recipe of his Mom's)๐ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHXmDdiRk7KSIWQJ6ohUBAFhB2SK3AVQo29DF-pJIhCdvaRxIJsZ6xISL7k8QR62yf4W-J37xI-MRy35J6QjJYfNlFO0Wpw7nnrhyX6Qfbbj0I-v7CtpYtG8MpFRG9dCb5w30z5QCfxU/s2048/March+14+2021+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1546" data-original-width="2048" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHXmDdiRk7KSIWQJ6ohUBAFhB2SK3AVQo29DF-pJIhCdvaRxIJsZ6xISL7k8QR62yf4W-J37xI-MRy35J6QjJYfNlFO0Wpw7nnrhyX6Qfbbj0I-v7CtpYtG8MpFRG9dCb5w30z5QCfxU/w640-h485/March+14+2021+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seems like there is no end to working in the yard. Earlier in the week there was some trimming on some of the Palm trees ( next is cutting limbs) and yesterday, he was out front replacing a sprinkler head, I happened to look out the window a few days ago while he was doing some concrete repair on the boathous steps. About midway between our dock and our neighbor's dock was this large alegator sunning himself in the weeds! Or maybe he was watching Rich very closely!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLdJrDsKpvAjlnUTJWdXG6zffVj9eI_1XuL_p9aWNVdcrdAHLF_GmUmGjjZ3JdyavlqYZb2Bn8HqPkYtaHDas06AmHNcJmQ_nttDqJDhdFALVw35_ZQrxodUyfHj8YR7gTeoNIv3XQ7M/s2048/collage+%252817%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLdJrDsKpvAjlnUTJWdXG6zffVj9eI_1XuL_p9aWNVdcrdAHLF_GmUmGjjZ3JdyavlqYZb2Bn8HqPkYtaHDas06AmHNcJmQ_nttDqJDhdFALVw35_ZQrxodUyfHj8YR7gTeoNIv3XQ7M/w640-h480/collage+%252817%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We'll be heading north to Black Lake in May, so I've been spending time making lists of everything we need to pack, everything we need to do before we go, and booking hotel rooms, since we usualy take our time driving - so I had to book 3 nights. I have to have everything listed.....date to stop mail, date to put Diriect TV on "vacation".... when to order medicine refills...reminders to pay ahead for lawn work, and electric bills etc......Yes I am very very organized.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphen3P1jMuLRQ0NnP-ZXjjNGc7j3xeADSjbFZf1gfy8Xu6nNA9_iYUhXXF2SaUFr5KwJXtMmyblpW-sJp1rI9cnIs_FmuDKAmiQLouZQK_AZK-aAI4fbYxBgFkbenCz7S1u1krCZe7SrF4/s4864/IMG_1125.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3197" data-original-width="4864" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphen3P1jMuLRQ0NnP-ZXjjNGc7j3xeADSjbFZf1gfy8Xu6nNA9_iYUhXXF2SaUFr5KwJXtMmyblpW-sJp1rI9cnIs_FmuDKAmiQLouZQK_AZK-aAI4fbYxBgFkbenCz7S1u1krCZe7SrF4/w400-h263/IMG_1125.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And speaking of being organized.........today is "prepare the dinner menu for the next 7-10 day, and start preparing the grocery list for Monday! And today is Thursday, and that is "clean the family room" day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-52142695730070743842021-03-11T10:17:00.002-05:002021-03-11T10:17:28.820-05:00Dennis Comes to Visit..............Great Great Time!<p> We always look forward to family visits, and when our son Dennis visits, it's always a great time! And this visit was packed with good food, and fun events.</p><p>Day One: Sunday, February 28th , Allegiant Flight 1644 scheduled for arrival at 9:30PM in Punta Gorda, FL. That's just about an hour from home, and we were there about 1/2 hour ahead of time. (Think we were excited to see him?.... Absolutely) The ride back home was uneventful......and by midnight, after sitting and chatting for a while, I think we were ready to call it a day!</p><p>Day 2: No prepared plans for our first full day (Monday) The guys spent some time down by the dock, (not sure what Dennis is spraying), watching(or waiting to see an alligator) and they did. We made some awesome Stromboli for dinner, and Rich made a couple of batched of potato candy for dessert. (And I think Dennis found a new dessert that he really liked!) The guys did spend a little time in the garage getting the poles ready for fishing...........but Monday was a pretty windy day!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZq9dYjrZ-Z4q8bfVKveC787221iV-fXMKUGNr8y0MYAZHJKItwKoK03G2k5M9rUjIzuKYTR-ufEliL7w7MHWRxaD51FQd5b3Gqcm6BD10mn1LN0iJYWB3dHO8wZR4op09sWjapGQJcU4/s2048/Day+One+Chatting+before+bed%252C+outside%252C+watching+gator%252C+Stromboli+and+potato+candy+dinner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZq9dYjrZ-Z4q8bfVKveC787221iV-fXMKUGNr8y0MYAZHJKItwKoK03G2k5M9rUjIzuKYTR-ufEliL7w7MHWRxaD51FQd5b3Gqcm6BD10mn1LN0iJYWB3dHO8wZR4op09sWjapGQJcU4/w640-h480/Day+One+Chatting+before+bed%252C+outside%252C+watching+gator%252C+Stromboli+and+potato+candy+dinner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Day 3: On Tuesday we headed for Arcadia, Fl, and the Peace River. We had reservations at the Peace River Airboat Tours. We had reservations for a one hour Airboat Ride along the Peace River, and a 30 minute Swamp Buggy Ride! The airboat rise was AWESOME - not just the fast ride, but the scenery, and the speed, and the swamps, and the alligators.... and trying to keep your hat on........or your hair! Would definitely do this again. The Swamp Buggy was...... OK! Driver was very friendly, and took a picture of the three of us.<div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlZ1zXIsmaap38ILN51zUjJ5v_waIoNVF4jkHqIIvp3pGoL48kdoU7A2dpjqnb3GED_jQKyw3OwOyVzTqHaxpQE4sWPK9kFy_hmP0EtnKbHMV5Fgl2kImGNJHHQHSECpYiJ0ezN0Xhig/s2048/Airboat+and+Swamp+Buggy+Rides.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlZ1zXIsmaap38ILN51zUjJ5v_waIoNVF4jkHqIIvp3pGoL48kdoU7A2dpjqnb3GED_jQKyw3OwOyVzTqHaxpQE4sWPK9kFy_hmP0EtnKbHMV5Fgl2kImGNJHHQHSECpYiJ0ezN0Xhig/w640-h480/Airboat+and+Swamp+Buggy+Rides.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Following our adventures in Arcadia - we drove to Sebring for dinner at the Hibachi Grill! This is one of our favorite places to eat. And given the size and quantity of dishes in front of Dennis...... I think he likes it as much as we do. Top left is Rich's dish, Top middle is Donna's dish. Three dishes on bottom all belong to DENNIS!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBVZViRf0Nwh8WftQBH0NAHed8ZWCKubPcpM9oUaX6pfkVAdk8IDHFlcZiwVZnb3k7mxiNkeWSKwT0_ZkvNYKbAzEeoDoUFm790t0o9-pWQNtj3maU_4HUWJJTvqckAgqdE_DgOcnpHM/s2048/collage+%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBVZViRf0Nwh8WftQBH0NAHed8ZWCKubPcpM9oUaX6pfkVAdk8IDHFlcZiwVZnb3k7mxiNkeWSKwT0_ZkvNYKbAzEeoDoUFm790t0o9-pWQNtj3maU_4HUWJJTvqckAgqdE_DgOcnpHM/w640-h480/collage+%252814%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Day 4: Another stay at home day. Dad and Dennis headed out late morning for minnows to fish with.</div><div>They headed out to the dock early afternoon. The water was calm, and if I remember correctly, I think Dennis was surface fishing. After dinner (Macaroni and Cheese) they headed back out and fished till sundown. Rich caught a couple of fish..............AND a very large Turtle!!!! Yes the center photo on the bottom row, was a fight brining it in.......but it was a large turtle!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIOTJMWcH47XEORoPandqvwiILJUF-JSkYmkUFHMW8njEG1oievvNUXnNppTMC_JTeMDsyoMTc_9d0cbGofgbaWC8Ybfwy9fIJEhEm9MPyGXeVF0qR1PqjdyrZHuy20k-NeWeQH3tev0/s2048/Rich+%2526+Dennis+fishing+March+2021+-+Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIOTJMWcH47XEORoPandqvwiILJUF-JSkYmkUFHMW8njEG1oievvNUXnNppTMC_JTeMDsyoMTc_9d0cbGofgbaWC8Ybfwy9fIJEhEm9MPyGXeVF0qR1PqjdyrZHuy20k-NeWeQH3tev0/w640-h480/Rich+%2526+Dennis+fishing+March+2021+-+Copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Day 5.....On Thursday we had a late breakfast ( Oatmeal and toast), packed our bags and headed for Kissimmee Florida, arriving mid-afternoon at Comfort Suites Maingate East. Very nice hotel! Very nice rooms. Our rooms were adjoining. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQV4jx-dUy9RT4i281POcYFWVUPD6MVULtuZkjEWQ8bx36HakMYR8ot5Eg04RBsZtetN45-ht84dv_OcXSmV09WqWpufSKzuDilncqBK6zZksgDgzHTt6pXSzS7NHmwi45dQF2b53xNHY/s2048/collage+%252815%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="2048" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQV4jx-dUy9RT4i281POcYFWVUPD6MVULtuZkjEWQ8bx36HakMYR8ot5Eg04RBsZtetN45-ht84dv_OcXSmV09WqWpufSKzuDilncqBK6zZksgDgzHTt6pXSzS7NHmwi45dQF2b53xNHY/w640-h390/collage+%252815%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>We had VIP reservations for Dinner and Show at Capones. We have been here several times, and always enjoy the show. Because of Covid - they provided multiple choices for dinner, instead of the usual buffet. ( Hope they go back to the Buffet!!). And generally with VIP, you get to spend some time upstairs, with one free drink, ordeovers, and dice or card games before the show. We did get our free drink, and were able to first in line for dinner. As usual when you enter the club - you have to give the password.........and they take a photo (which you can purchase) along with you pictures on a key chain etc. Dinner was not the greatest..........but the show was excellent!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxLWPBs-a3mKLxzPTwQ7c6UcRv8_R0tdsc0wMIv9yfmT4gqHU5xDl0f7c1CE19gQmizp_0KzTtb-8ANZr4C8nRQCwk7j-FHtwWIvStq0qQ_0x0ICrbNjU1bHxrNqgKDfodXNZ9QeO6_8/s2048/Dinner+%2526Show+at+Capones%252C+kissimmee%252C+Fl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxLWPBs-a3mKLxzPTwQ7c6UcRv8_R0tdsc0wMIv9yfmT4gqHU5xDl0f7c1CE19gQmizp_0KzTtb-8ANZr4C8nRQCwk7j-FHtwWIvStq0qQ_0x0ICrbNjU1bHxrNqgKDfodXNZ9QeO6_8/w640-h480/Dinner+%2526Show+at+Capones%252C+kissimmee%252C+Fl.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Day 6 and the day that Dennis leaves us, and spends time with his Step-Dad (Jack) and family. Jack will generally drive to our home, share a cup coffee and goodies from Publix Bakery! We chat for a while, and then they head out. But because we were in Kissimmee we made plans to me et up with Jack at I-Hop in Lakeland, which would be a much shorter drive than to our place. AND..... as long as we were going to stop for breakfast we invited Wayne & Kathy (Dennis's in-laws) to join us. We all hugged and enjoyed seeing each other.............and had a great breakfast. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpVHzLWnDrPSAvdqCowBplkWWvHp81Jvl_vZEUGIaDhtPH9_UqV6opcoQYjrvWo2zFm370AFkuMBoEe_EbGbz8SrzH5CVIaKQrm4BaRqzjyob4LT9udVY679llOTeeua32FSSyb2qADA/s1440/157715878_10226132736574386_5584266917006454272_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpVHzLWnDrPSAvdqCowBplkWWvHp81Jvl_vZEUGIaDhtPH9_UqV6opcoQYjrvWo2zFm370AFkuMBoEe_EbGbz8SrzH5CVIaKQrm4BaRqzjyob4LT9udVY679llOTeeua32FSSyb2qADA/w400-h300/157715878_10226132736574386_5584266917006454272_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>It was an absolutely great time! Can't wait to see him and the rest of the family in August @ Chauna's Wedding!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-27794549134229995732021-03-08T20:09:00.002-05:002021-03-08T20:09:40.007-05:00February 2021 was a very busy month!<p> February has been a month of Covid-19 Shots, Celebrations, and replacing what is broken!</p><p>Seems like forever, that we were waiting to get notified of our appointment for our shots. We got on line the very first day the site was open (which was in January!), but finally were able to make it happen . We both got our first shot on February 4th! A little soreness the next morning but nothing serious. </p><p>February 4th was also the first time since we moved here to Florida that we have seen this much frost on the ground. I know it's nothing like we we had up north - but I thought it was beautiful!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyF_c_Euz5L1K8aHvMRv32b5uwC-tsc-7TGBXcDVoBlYB4s9_TMns_GiZVIoyiptMKMjqtHYQ3vwLL3okctFnGOmqOQ_ux1xab5ahPDhGrw5uQ7paNJoLzl4kNHMPqec5kqfl_jkuWQy0/s2875/Feb+4th+2021+Frost+on+the+lawn.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1094" data-original-width="2875" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyF_c_Euz5L1K8aHvMRv32b5uwC-tsc-7TGBXcDVoBlYB4s9_TMns_GiZVIoyiptMKMjqtHYQ3vwLL3okctFnGOmqOQ_ux1xab5ahPDhGrw5uQ7paNJoLzl4kNHMPqec5kqfl_jkuWQy0/w640-h244/Feb+4th+2021+Frost+on+the+lawn.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">February was also a month of celebrations. It all started on February 13th, which was our grandson's (Dalton) birthday. Unfortunately - since they live so far away - celebrations are by mail, on Facebook, and telephone calls! Here he is celebrating with Mom and Dad (Dennis & Crystal) and his Girlfriend. Briana</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzgC7woARt9AyWmcHY_4ZuIo_cG7ZAWnjnZuB7QQ8RQTp9rKQNzxZedMmx9G41kJL3mOfP1-G61IFAgU7Xp1d6EpJhOFtv9IoNqlw8RS8fx8m4GXCdTRBOeIg6lDNy9EDYwGZl48tNtk/s2048/collage+%252813%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzgC7woARt9AyWmcHY_4ZuIo_cG7ZAWnjnZuB7QQ8RQTp9rKQNzxZedMmx9G41kJL3mOfP1-G61IFAgU7Xp1d6EpJhOFtv9IoNqlw8RS8fx8m4GXCdTRBOeIg6lDNy9EDYwGZl48tNtk/w640-h640/collage+%252813%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>And, of course, everyone celebrated Valentines Day on the 14th! Candy, homemade cards and a BIG chocolate chip Cookie with Red icing trim! </p><p>On the 17th we celebrated Rich's Birthday! Thanks to friends and family who sent cards, or telephoned with birthday wishes, or posted on Facebook....He did get some new binoculars! And he had is favorite....Whip Cream Cake with fruit filling!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinbhrurq7focKOWtiKl6qE4_o09RDk5Ad9NzIggD5q_QZSkHQMl8HxeyH4awsbRHw_gEEo9YY4LEnGbxksuicobUXHrIcAAlR_xVxTTL_loqA9T6AzK3_r3q6ks3kAbOke6SXkrmYPac/s2875/Rich%2527s+Birthday++February+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1094" data-original-width="2875" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinbhrurq7focKOWtiKl6qE4_o09RDk5Ad9NzIggD5q_QZSkHQMl8HxeyH4awsbRHw_gEEo9YY4LEnGbxksuicobUXHrIcAAlR_xVxTTL_loqA9T6AzK3_r3q6ks3kAbOke6SXkrmYPac/w640-h245/Rich%2527s+Birthday++February+2021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipr6_b9qUSE8sYc7cspJ_jhVWBbz0KckQh1QQh1ZSvYB3XxQVvIrdvOG4d80Nob8u5SvYZlhOYVT1RirTy1uByjs912D2s6V6TvL0qVqFfPLXwImTa9tmJ2TFhhnMrZRjinHV6TbiIy1E/s3607/IMG_0796.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3607" data-original-width="2706" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipr6_b9qUSE8sYc7cspJ_jhVWBbz0KckQh1QQh1ZSvYB3XxQVvIrdvOG4d80Nob8u5SvYZlhOYVT1RirTy1uByjs912D2s6V6TvL0qVqFfPLXwImTa9tmJ2TFhhnMrZRjinHV6TbiIy1E/w240-h320/IMG_0796.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> ๐</p><p> ๐</p>Our Grand-daughter, Chauna and her "husband to be" Ryan.....have set a date for their marriage. So we are looking forward to our trip to Iowa.... and then a couple hour trip to Illinois, where the event will take place...........More to come!!!<p></p><br /><p> <b><i>Beautiful Couple.............</i></b></p><p><br /></p><p>We still have more events this month!!! Next was our Anniversary Celebration. </p><p>It was 51 years ago that Rich Donald asked if he could give me a ride home, and the day I met my best friend, the man I would spend the rest of my life with and love forever. One the 23rd of February, we celebrated our 47th Wedding Anniversary! We still stand together hand in hand, work together, and trust in our journey. We have been blessed with a beautiful, loving family and so many forever memories. Here are just a few of those memories. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiO6Dra6QzsZbbscLpYDDk7rqioxLs4LjT0dRU4tDRa719zrmd_iWCOBm15cBJAFK9emie3aO5rKfn7feZUh-84sOMAEiseFft5qXVwLxITkAa7bIwQEN1-_v0X394RcCvXurY-2u_Oi4/s2048/Remembering+great+times+on+our+47th+Anniversary.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiO6Dra6QzsZbbscLpYDDk7rqioxLs4LjT0dRU4tDRa719zrmd_iWCOBm15cBJAFK9emie3aO5rKfn7feZUh-84sOMAEiseFft5qXVwLxITkAa7bIwQEN1-_v0X394RcCvXurY-2u_Oi4/w640-h480/Remembering+great+times+on+our+47th+Anniversary.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Moving right along...................Two days after our Wedding Anniversary, is Dennis' Birthday. So our celebration was over the phone that day! But below is the family at his Birthday Dinner. On the left: Brianna, Dalton, Chauna......and on the right Dennis,Crystal and Ryan! What an awesome and beautiful crew!!<div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2LOPMU-QJtga8HYb6dgHENwV-X1UJpvBKROJlxNEXqXccSwt8JzOfXWDAnyDAvixXABxmoznClcoECIYnXA8_rRHXeOAvnfq4nytxeAv9uYqug9mz6BZ7oT_e8qU4XorRxVQIq9ZBZI/w640-h480/Dennis+Birthday+with+family+2021+Iowa.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">So that's it for February celebrations...........but somehow we managed to find time to take care of replacing a few items that just seems to stop working almost at the same time. We had to replace our outdoor grill ( seems like a thousand pieces to put together!) The ceiling fan/light in the Master Bedroom stopped working, and we had to replace the 55" TV in the family room, while still finishing up on the back yard. Rich finished the sea wall, had dirt delivered to level the yard down near the dock, and replaced the lights on the dock.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89sT3krI4aZ4WvHGImaaIzdeZQkm3dgyfNZX9NbsrofS2jwSK-TCPJfGzkqvPOkh4LGdcSMjFOHj-nsyENHGqVQzkHWn2Rtx9D5HXneD3AQiZ6SuoltnOQLhM416KNWyIyeR7jMdH2gc/s2048/Feb.2021+Replaced+TV%252C+Grill%252C+fan_light%252C+and+finished+sea+wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89sT3krI4aZ4WvHGImaaIzdeZQkm3dgyfNZX9NbsrofS2jwSK-TCPJfGzkqvPOkh4LGdcSMjFOHj-nsyENHGqVQzkHWn2Rtx9D5HXneD3AQiZ6SuoltnOQLhM416KNWyIyeR7jMdH2gc/w640-h480/Feb.2021+Replaced+TV%252C+Grill%252C+fan_light%252C+and+finished+sea+wall.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Let's see how March goes!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-16891668682778659342021-01-31T21:26:00.004-05:002021-01-31T21:26:44.673-05:00 A NOT SO HAPPY NEW YEAR....<p> Hard to believe that it has been a whole month since of updated this Blog. I have not spent a whole lot of time on any one thing..........but I have cut back significantly on watching my daily news programs. I absolutely HATE what is happening to this country, but with the Grace of God I am sure that we will find a way to heal. And I will leave it at that.๐</p><p>For most of the month I have been getting physical therapy 3 days a week..........and recently changed to two days a week. I have not seen a significant improvement, unfortunately. Both Amanda, and Darius ( my primary therapists have been excellent. They are always so positive, they have helped me to know actions or movements that I should try to avoid, and exercises that I can do daily at home to reduce any pain. We have succeeded in minimizing the pain, and we have seen a significant improvement in my strength and flexibility. So that is pretty good news. Since they are not able to stop the pain, they will be sending me back to my doctor to find an alternative. </p><p>So.... what's been going on this month?? Well we have had some cooler weather........and we are expecting more cooler weather this week, so that is fabulous news for me. Rich on the other hand prefers the hot and sunny days! We've been able to turn of the air conditioner and open the doors and windows, Even the birds are enjoying themselves in the backyard, on the deck, on the grill, on the flowerbeds.......?</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25ejsmIL5WK_NsehJsHUGS5ezx0x0hydPQZsWehzjTrQusg3p1mmQsv7erHrsGGPMeYcJmc5560X6-kjeraJPTyGiw2t81yB6QcXXm3GS9pUQRoTJcJyzFLM5YqiBCIK8mg9t5Sa8GDA/s2048/collage+%25286%2529+-+Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25ejsmIL5WK_NsehJsHUGS5ezx0x0hydPQZsWehzjTrQusg3p1mmQsv7erHrsGGPMeYcJmc5560X6-kjeraJPTyGiw2t81yB6QcXXm3GS9pUQRoTJcJyzFLM5YqiBCIK8mg9t5Sa8GDA/w640-h640/collage+%25286%2529+-+Copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Only a couple of take outs for dinner this month..........Subway and Chinese. A lot of meals this month have depended on the weather, so we tried to make those "winter dishe w (one of my favorite nights), Ham w/Au gratin potatoes and corn, Chicken Chile, Fajitas with Refried Beans and Rice, A delicious crockpot Pork Loin w/mashed potatoes and veggie, and Ham and Potato Soup - another of our favorites!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjHFh1hKSKyJngE5NlYWzcn0aUEkdm0qVJHRTZvJPmKKqNl3BceDaRrrqdLRIvVw3Re_PS08NJY6QCiiLYxt7-2PC2GVyHoJ-Ee8-RBQLcjKceLMUf27shVLMaBb8bXz5VjhDUOi_zZU/s2048/collage+%25285%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjHFh1hKSKyJngE5NlYWzcn0aUEkdm0qVJHRTZvJPmKKqNl3BceDaRrrqdLRIvVw3Re_PS08NJY6QCiiLYxt7-2PC2GVyHoJ-Ee8-RBQLcjKceLMUf27shVLMaBb8bXz5VjhDUOi_zZU/w640-h640/collage+%25285%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The majority of our time this month was working in the yard, primarily doing repairs on the seawall, and repairing the concrete steps to the boathouse etc.... First on the agenda was the trip to Lowes for lumber, concrete etc. (This is when we miss the truck!) Managed to get 11 or 12 eight footers in the car by putting the front seat down, and having me sit in the back seat! Plus we had a larger bundle of larger cuts delivered (Upper left photo). Obviously, Rich has been doing most of the work, but I have helped to carry the lumber out back, Hook up the electric cords, gofer this and go for that.........., shovel dirt, do the painting etc. etc. Rich did most all of the work removing the old/rotted lumber (But I did help carry it all out front to be taken away, and bagged most of the loose stuff! Picture in top center was day one of putting the new lumber on ( to the end of the dock), and day two and three we finished it to the east - all the way to the end of the property line (bottom left photo). Today we worked on the other end (westbound) and got a little better than half way - but we need to go beyond that blue tarp (bottom center). Before we can finish, we need to remove some pretty ugly bushes! And still have work to be done on the steps, concrete and painting. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAT5ZoBCCjZ5OSXnvDiYis8zqmr9jqouKdqp3x6AmQLlgPJgsnebp0Owf5RpqHZ13T7qjnIIQqisxrncYjMuLSax0VC2GK0Puij-uaSBAg9NpWc0vuQ6wwqMOc7wPx-Kwx7X4U8FxH3mY/s2048/collage+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="2048" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAT5ZoBCCjZ5OSXnvDiYis8zqmr9jqouKdqp3x6AmQLlgPJgsnebp0Owf5RpqHZ13T7qjnIIQqisxrncYjMuLSax0VC2GK0Puij-uaSBAg9NpWc0vuQ6wwqMOc7wPx-Kwx7X4U8FxH3mY/w640-h448/collage+%25287%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>In the meantime there was a lot of regular yardwork to be done. We do have someone come and mow the lawn (every other week in the winter), and when we are away, or if we get way behind they are very good at trimming hedges and shrubs etc. It's looking An a whole lot better too, both the front and back yard. And we finally got the pineapple we've had rooting in the house planted. We now have nine pineapple plants along the side and back. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebleb5g30jCTLzDhUQ8K-4pEvW5bFDGEGpsb-kI6bCO4WxqdxvaqYr-8mJ6WS13TVWeT1TN3fGmehHyfDLxfYPvS32iHmwIXex0AXJVqPY9f0ihifX0l7kfsrxKGiw8dTIWCvPYz4fgg/s2048/collage+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="2048" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebleb5g30jCTLzDhUQ8K-4pEvW5bFDGEGpsb-kI6bCO4WxqdxvaqYr-8mJ6WS13TVWeT1TN3fGmehHyfDLxfYPvS32iHmwIXex0AXJVqPY9f0ihifX0l7kfsrxKGiw8dTIWCvPYz4fgg/w640-h448/collage+%25288%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Well - I guess I'm up to date again. It's 9;30 and I'm getting pretty tired. Busy day toady! </p><p>It's 64 degrees right now, and that is the high for tomorrow. The next day we get down in the 50's !! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-73521319528120720762020-12-25T22:58:00.002-05:002020-12-25T22:58:24.672-05:00Merry Christmas Seems like I've only been updating this Blog about once a month. This China Virus is just playing havoc on my being able to do much of anything......................except seeing the doctor or going to the grocery store! And in the past 2 or 3 weeks we've not even been able to watch our favorite TV programs! Not sure exactly why...........but Direct TV no longer airs anything on Channel 10. And, since we always record our programs to watch later.......never paid much attention, that 99% of what we watch is on Channel 10.<div><br /></div><div>So a couple of weeks ago, while doing some heavy lifting, I did "something" to my upper back. Was pretty sore/painful, like a rock sitting between my shoulder blades, or like pins and needles, and it moved into my left shoulder/arm. Saw my doctor who said it was nothing real serious, just very very inflamed. She gave me two steroid shots , a prescription for Naproxen, 500 mg 3 x day as needed and Methylprednisolone for 7 days. I am still experiencing the paid, and will be starting physical therapy this coming Tuesday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Moving on to Christmas Week We ordered in one night.........but we got in some good cooking and baking. Rich made 3 more loaves of his homemade yeast risen bread. He made a batch of his Potato Candy, which is absolutely delicious. Our next-door neighbor loves this........so he made some extra </div><div>that we could share! We exchange gifts with three of our neighbors each year. Nothing big.... usually candy or something home made. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghb11Vue6SCz9ra1_cj-d6eJhQNVqKm-8IplfMeE7sDiHzG7zBDbQw0RWMpG-pV5fPCQoEK__krpVgKLiOqcXI8KfY7OaerbaudGucx9XStYIhAAb0zDM-cFiTuFQ44I6u64UfqD1lnkg/s2048/Christmas+week+baking+and+cooking.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghb11Vue6SCz9ra1_cj-d6eJhQNVqKm-8IplfMeE7sDiHzG7zBDbQw0RWMpG-pV5fPCQoEK__krpVgKLiOqcXI8KfY7OaerbaudGucx9XStYIhAAb0zDM-cFiTuFQ44I6u64UfqD1lnkg/w640-h480/Christmas+week+baking+and+cooking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I fully expected, since he has never NOT made his pumpkin pies at Christmas Time that he would do the same this year. But instead - he made cream puffs. Normally he would top them with powdered sugar, but elected to make a chocolate topping! We did order in one night, and I made stuffed pork chops, Baked Burritos, and Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles, and Waffles with Strawberry topping and whip cream and Sausage! </div><div><br /></div><div>Christmas Day was quiet, but one of our neighbors dropped off a big dish of goodies, including pumkin cheesecake, and an assortment of homemade cookies! This year we each got our presents a week or so early, as they were bigger items, ordered on line, and ones that needed putting together. Rich got me a treadmill, which I love!!!! And I got Rich a new Desk Chair and a Glass Matt for under the chair. He really likes the lumbar support on the chair. And this is where he spends most every day on the stock market! And we got new wood blinds for in the spare bedroom. Christmas Day was fun. Rich joined me in the kitchen, while we made Lasagna for Dinner. ( It was delicious!) We enjoyed one of our favorite "adult" beverages - Eggnog w/Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdw7wly0y46uHWW813mYV_5UQjp5g_idG2ugu8-zA41cz3VZrVsg3Xo9rgtZ-KQZxkQq3R8gh12GRhlOAWdJPL0_m1t5IUjRo7_5MdDC83ZFGuBOIIdL8m8MtXqjklYrF-l-Sna9iiFIc/s2048/Christmas+Day+presents+and+dinner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdw7wly0y46uHWW813mYV_5UQjp5g_idG2ugu8-zA41cz3VZrVsg3Xo9rgtZ-KQZxkQq3R8gh12GRhlOAWdJPL0_m1t5IUjRo7_5MdDC83ZFGuBOIIdL8m8MtXqjklYrF-l-Sna9iiFIc/w640-h480/Christmas+Day+presents+and+dinner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Tomorrow is supposed to be pretty nippy. The forecast is for about 38 degrees in the morning, but getting up to about 55 degrees mid afternoon. So in the morning I will get some ham and potato soup cooking in the crockpot!</div><div><br /></div><div>And I'll close with this..............I saw this somewhere on Facebook a few days ago, and really liked it.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjayMj-AAgQ_uX_cV_TnCmXUF4SCWeqIAqkxzAuNB4HJiyvjuAPhPVMaiNpeVyT06SWhHMUXXPA0pmfsIdaNh8aQg5tGPm2EX2YtYmHO2-SUyT1C2HTjKTX7daNxPuSYsJDFcQMJULsnV4/s500/1977157_10152004267256439_3247607339004414387_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZstR7-sqhhKmKIJhdTbetVA7jTbd7v6XWJWGD3lFQ4D5ywv9KYdOuoKqcESV1ESENzo3r10EW4BRSXQSkxgpVJEWF4VImQph9QJ38r9dWHGp9xIb3GBSinJEDqfqmmFwKs6rcemfiUI/s960/25507702_1552598201442388_2059164238759463371_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZstR7-sqhhKmKIJhdTbetVA7jTbd7v6XWJWGD3lFQ4D5ywv9KYdOuoKqcESV1ESENzo3r10EW4BRSXQSkxgpVJEWF4VImQph9QJ38r9dWHGp9xIb3GBSinJEDqfqmmFwKs6rcemfiUI/w640-h480/25507702_1552598201442388_2059164238759463371_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-88680393721774373852020-12-13T12:48:00.002-05:002020-12-13T12:48:32.908-05:00November was just a VERY LONG month.....<p> And then it was Thanks Giving Day! This is a day that is usually quite festive. For the past several years our good friends, Nathan & Krystal (the Showalters) and Buddy & Dianne (the Douglas') have joined us, here at home, for Thanksgiving Dinner. Buddy always brings his homemade Coconut Cream Pie, and Sweet Potatos, and Nathan always brings the "adult beverages" and usually a vegetable to share. It's always a BIG deal, because Dianne can't eat Ham, and Krystal can't eat the desserts! ( Rich also has his pumpkin pies) So, as a rule we bake both a Ham & a Turkey along with all the regulars.... mashed potato/gravy, green bean casserole, biscuits, cranberry sauce.... and I always make sure I have made some Peanut Butter Cups ( fat free cool whip/peanut butter) in the freezer, so that Krystal has dessert!</p><p>This year, with the Chinese Virus it was just Rich and I. Just a small Turkey ( that was absolutely terrible!!!!!) mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes for me, green bean casserole.. and cheddar biscuits . It was over quickly...........and then there was the mess in the Kitchen to clean up!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPC-4ixR9AR96BkEgw7-mqeoX9kzBXXf71gTXfWrahmVvN81S0diqVINuAsqRBD16896X2Jztg44eABtNnS4Nw0Bhi-gr5DG4xAM9cnFxV9UcEYPBsvQ8kEwowf7XAgxXABfHtysEP8rA/s2875/Thanksgiving+day+2020+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1094" data-original-width="2875" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPC-4ixR9AR96BkEgw7-mqeoX9kzBXXf71gTXfWrahmVvN81S0diqVINuAsqRBD16896X2Jztg44eABtNnS4Nw0Bhi-gr5DG4xAM9cnFxV9UcEYPBsvQ8kEwowf7XAgxXABfHtysEP8rA/w640-h245/Thanksgiving+day+2020+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>We decided this year not to put up the big tree in the living room. I spent most of the day, Thanksgiving , getting a little Christmas Spirit. A small table top tree in the family room. my favorite Sleigh, with Reindeer filled with candy. A few splashes of color on the small mantel, the dining room and kitchen tables, and a few decorations on the front entryway. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXprWc-IbKI4qZ6P1adra6Qnn4eGMOkVFGeyn3K4gyzIoUn5AkeLbcquzS64s6r5f1sjaDFGmEOitbV4wkFJ2B-1zH2oCLWbIJfBlx93UBcyJDGeb8eB8HzfMuCRel1R5EPO2WpPicU7Y/s2048/Christmas+decorations+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXprWc-IbKI4qZ6P1adra6Qnn4eGMOkVFGeyn3K4gyzIoUn5AkeLbcquzS64s6r5f1sjaDFGmEOitbV4wkFJ2B-1zH2oCLWbIJfBlx93UBcyJDGeb8eB8HzfMuCRel1R5EPO2WpPicU7Y/w640-h640/Christmas+decorations+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I have to admit that we have been getting some very nice weather lately. The high humidity is gone, and we are getting some nice days anywhere from the 50's to the mid 70's ( colder at night). I am just loving it. Winter is definitely MY favorite time of the year hear in Florida..........Rich?.... well he dresses in several layers once it gets beloow 80! But it's so nice to have the sliders open during the day, and watch the birds in the back yard. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukEXTd9osHQiERhNN6wwPC9Ys-BSsCN37O-7bgwma03wUvo5X-beB2_vsICG6jHj-I1k7FIw0PIdJRVXmIeh-KlnNAxDJmNtQ2NgehTcT4YeEM7mRrmrE1dw4OR7Hfv004ZOQCievTJ8/s2048/Winter+in+Florida.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1216" data-original-width="2048" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukEXTd9osHQiERhNN6wwPC9Ys-BSsCN37O-7bgwma03wUvo5X-beB2_vsICG6jHj-I1k7FIw0PIdJRVXmIeh-KlnNAxDJmNtQ2NgehTcT4YeEM7mRrmrE1dw4OR7Hfv004ZOQCievTJ8/w640-h380/Winter+in+Florida.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have completed all of my shopping for Christmas. Package has been mailed to the family in Iowa. And gifts for brother Dave, and Rich's Brother Bob& Diane.......are scheduled for delivery. All of my Christmas Cards have been written and mailed. And this year we have cut back on the gifts and stocking stuffers. I have received MY gift........I asked for a Treadmill, and it arrived a week or so ago. Kind of hard to hide it from me..... so Rich finished the assembly about a week ago. And I am very very much enjoying it! Already dropped 4 lbs!!!</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85kiGUfO_bsmsR_V5waFzDr2Y1ga6FTxZupP-ZH74GtwMqYSAU-wx2LnPJ1_jIDqT6F0MOfZHaBLb3R2UUKddNy-hdpL7cKU-25Uu46hM0fBDHkEodfdaRS-O-XMQGOz0Ake7FyCYQdA/s4381/IMG_0608.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3261" data-original-width="4381" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85kiGUfO_bsmsR_V5waFzDr2Y1ga6FTxZupP-ZH74GtwMqYSAU-wx2LnPJ1_jIDqT6F0MOfZHaBLb3R2UUKddNy-hdpL7cKU-25Uu46hM0fBDHkEodfdaRS-O-XMQGOz0Ake7FyCYQdA/w320-h238/IMG_0608.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-82928566548310362332020-11-08T16:30:00.004-05:002020-11-08T16:30:50.380-05:00Great weather, Rich's Surgery, Backyard visitors<p>Well there is definitely not much going on here in Florida with the exception of the aftermath of the Presidential Election (General Election) is over. Not going to say too much, as I have rarely shared my political views on this blog! We are unquestionably Trump supporters, and we STRONGLY believe that our President should not concede given the crazy results; coincidently in the majority of battleground states. I am sharing one post, and one video and will leave it at that. My prayers are with our President every single day. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxxGwxqFBT45uJGUmnjU9vvf1khun21dewhsGdi1a5Ycwjms5mRyswgBKeP9UcspV3rlgH9B3KjLAuCFj8rkw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5A8g4TRvncJU3mLWCeOYYWPUmvwodoHAMUiy2RphgJEKaAJ9hLUFSq17KdmK4XRS0ENEZ604c4ie2xFRzvumrfhG2UpRE83-UdFyZ8shycJhnLicZrqzjHaqMEGS2iwsDbMLC4BIYQQY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="783" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5A8g4TRvncJU3mLWCeOYYWPUmvwodoHAMUiy2RphgJEKaAJ9hLUFSq17KdmK4XRS0ENEZ604c4ie2xFRzvumrfhG2UpRE83-UdFyZ8shycJhnLicZrqzjHaqMEGS2iwsDbMLC4BIYQQY/w431-h387/image.png" width="431" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> Once again not a whole lot going on. Even less than normal! Nothing real special to note in the kitchen. A few things......but it was mostly left overs or take out! Hot dogs with left over sloppy joe sauce. Very good! Chinese take out ( wonton soup, Chicken Lo Mein and Sesame Chicken, another batch of ham and potato soup, homemade pizza ( that small portion on the right is my portion, with NO ground beef!), and a batch of peanut butter cookies!</p><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxN30IIoCa6w9lV3pu9ZMyXSgGo_6oqn-ok4HiiLC4d_B4ELAd394h69Wt5O6cvKDb5RXUDO7b8rydN-dP7QgtH3mfaoy13o3GkgO241gMvW08SfcrhsGRg2i03PwAUA9yhHYZ2g4xiJw/s2048/Chinese+Takeout%252C+Peanunt+Butter+Cookies%252C+Potato+Soup%252CHotDogs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1709" data-original-width="2048" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxN30IIoCa6w9lV3pu9ZMyXSgGo_6oqn-ok4HiiLC4d_B4ELAd394h69Wt5O6cvKDb5RXUDO7b8rydN-dP7QgtH3mfaoy13o3GkgO241gMvW08SfcrhsGRg2i03PwAUA9yhHYZ2g4xiJw/w640-h352/Chinese+Takeout%252C+Peanunt+Butter+Cookies%252C+Potato+Soup%252CHotDogs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>As I mentioned a few weeks ago, Rich went in for his Carotid Artery surgery. That was back on the 22nd of October. Because of Covid-19 hospitals are very careful about letting people in that are not there for a reason. As such I dropped Rich off at Advent Health Hospital in Sebring about 7:45 in the morning. They would not let me in, and said they would call me periodically to let me know how things were going. And...........I could come and visit with him after surgery, after being in recovery, and once in his room. Got a call at 9:35 AM that he was not yet in surgery, doing arterial line.... and was in holding. Said they would call again when he was in recover, and again when his room was available. Second call came at 11:45, only to tell me he was still in surgery. Called at 1:35 to say he was in recovery, and would be for at least 2 Hours. Dr. Skipper called me about 2:00 to let me know that everything went OK, and this as long as everything OK overnight, he could go home on Wednesday. </p><p>Unfortunately, the room he was supposed to go to was temporarily given to a Covid Patient. Visitors are not allowed in Recovery, but one of the nurses called and told me I could come in and see him, since he was the only patient left in recovery. That was at 5:00 o'clock. 40 minute drive to the hospital from home, and he to leave him just after 7:00 when visiting hours were over. I was back to see him the next morning around 10:00 o'clock.............and he was finally released to come home mid afternoon. Went back on November 4th to get all the staples removed, and he is doing very well, with no restrictions! YEAH!</p><p>I surprised him with a pumpkin, chocolate chip cookie! I knew he would love that...... One of his Favorites!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGVGytp36KXEnuBXH3G53Fb3XrBtgEmsAScTwJ9FyRHggR9PboW4mCWH0qOpEm4IHMvmsBZniK5C04B2mLTXHw-RV8sZTi2rCe7pp77MLCyLk1sjnetRCNCNDbmamDC24tu1rk5ZEuos/s2048/Carotid+Artery+Surgery+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGVGytp36KXEnuBXH3G53Fb3XrBtgEmsAScTwJ9FyRHggR9PboW4mCWH0qOpEm4IHMvmsBZniK5C04B2mLTXHw-RV8sZTi2rCe7pp77MLCyLk1sjnetRCNCNDbmamDC24tu1rk5ZEuos/w640-h480/Carotid+Artery+Surgery+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p>The one thing that we both enjoy about where we are located is the neighborhood, and the daily visitors to the back yard. We have garden snakes that nest under the back deck, and we have so many birds and water fowl, that visit most every day. The past few days we have had dozens of White Ibis. They seem to like the area down near the water and the boathouse. And a few days ago, we saw, for the first time a Turkey Vulture in the side yard. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEkL_puy5xWywg3yTenFm08H6B00ojFj75-tDoigkvFo0BexIXYb2cHJaaZv0kq_JwXVpNLJwe3yPGOWodZSB3zkSm2vJVXwJRTjtrxeHJXM4fAaH_rrxj9wLCJt29ENUU556ax0kaes/s2048/White+Ibis_Dock+and+Turkey+Vulture+in+Yard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEkL_puy5xWywg3yTenFm08H6B00ojFj75-tDoigkvFo0BexIXYb2cHJaaZv0kq_JwXVpNLJwe3yPGOWodZSB3zkSm2vJVXwJRTjtrxeHJXM4fAaH_rrxj9wLCJt29ENUU556ax0kaes/w640-h640/White+Ibis_Dock+and+Turkey+Vulture+in+Yard.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Macaroni and Cheese in the oven for dinner tonight!<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-53485210011116704912020-10-18T09:24:00.002-04:002020-10-19T07:52:29.435-04:00Finally the Weather is Changing, Cooking/Baking and Yard Work<p> No a whole lot going one, which explains why it's been more than a month since I updated our Blog. Seems like the whole world is focused on this upcoming Presidential election............and I have to admit I am too! The hate and destruction going on is very very scary, the values we grew up with are being destroyed, including our Religious values. But that's enough of that! I have not missed one Trump Rally on TV.............and that always makes me feel better!</p><p>So! It's the same old same old..............Spending a lot of time in the kitchen! A few of our favorites in the last month: Baked Macaroni & Cheese (w a little leftover ham), Chicken with Rice and Black bean salsa, Rich made fried dough on weekend๐, Chicken Chili and homemade Cornbread, Chicken Fajitas w/ refried beans, Rich was back in the kitchen with his Mom's recipe for Potato Donuts. And last night after working in the yard..........we enjoyed home made Ham & Potato Soup! 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Well it seems it is FINALLY coming to an end! Given the huge number of hurricanes this year, we were extremely lucky. Nothing real serious at all here in Fl. It's been 4 or 5 years since we stayed here at home in the hottest part of the summer. ( And yes I would much rather be in NY state enjoying our time at the lake! ) Between the China virus, and the hot weather I am so sick of staying inside all the time... leaving the house only to see a doctor or buy groceries!!! But this last week has been a little bit better. Daily temperatures are down to the mid 80's! So yesterday we started to get some well needed work done in the yard. </p><p>We trimmed the topiary in the front yard, Cut palm tree branches, and worked on some of the shrubs along one side of the house and out near the mailbox, And then Rich sprayed the weeds in those areas. Still have 4 more palm trees that need branches removed, bushes in the back and the other side, and an area down near the canal that is way overgrown!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdS11c-BYxMuXkL98Vlxs-eP6xz18um1EcoCzh_kubX8Gituep1Qg2jbtMa4LkT4kSeIdRPVbwAOVkT5dqBbCGrgavYVqGtZsZw4xFYD6H3p-BjwFtx-dYLfUTY-xYDjGRPtXep9nvQ0/s2048/Working+in+the+yard%2521.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdS11c-BYxMuXkL98Vlxs-eP6xz18um1EcoCzh_kubX8Gituep1Qg2jbtMa4LkT4kSeIdRPVbwAOVkT5dqBbCGrgavYVqGtZsZw4xFYD6H3p-BjwFtx-dYLfUTY-xYDjGRPtXep9nvQ0/w640-h480/Working+in+the+yard%2521.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Speaking of the back yard!!!! Yes we need to get a lot of trimming done, but what is much worse, is the canal itself. In the summer the canals tend to get pretty weedy, and so the community always takes care of spraying the canals. They have done it every year since we moved here. Always well taken care of , clean etc. There has always been two houses on this canal that did not want the area near their yard sprayed..........and so it was not, but the rest of the canal WAS. This year both of the again asked that their area NOT be sprayed, but this year they decided they did not what Canal 5, which is ours to be sprayed at all. And so we are all fighting it, and a we've all signed a petition to get it taken care of. In the meantime we can see pretty much nothing but weeds, and they are so high that we couldn't get the boat out of the dock if we tried! Picture below show the back canal area..........and the three pineapple plants that we need to plant - once we get the back yard done!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWS-hJjhQ3Kj8-0GLxYMt_sYFoPg2FWxZHFnfBOKEFHLRR_DkRYcaV_rReBt-HO05S5DjqwBimGORS7gwvxyUcGL6ZInuKZSLBtsabwxyESfxn-5FQU1s7dAbW8j1BnEuyaQI2WA_xTg/s2048/Canal+is+a+mess%2521%2521%2521%2521+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWS-hJjhQ3Kj8-0GLxYMt_sYFoPg2FWxZHFnfBOKEFHLRR_DkRYcaV_rReBt-HO05S5DjqwBimGORS7gwvxyUcGL6ZInuKZSLBtsabwxyESfxn-5FQU1s7dAbW8j1BnEuyaQI2WA_xTg/w640-h640/Canal+is+a+mess%2521%2521%2521%2521+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>So during this last month it's been back to the doctor for me, headaches, upper back pain, loss of appetite, 3 days in bed (almost around the clock). Had bloodwork done, had CT Scan done, but doctor had no idea what was going on...........and it all just went away! She thought maybe it was Covid- 19 (given the symptoms) She had me get tested for Covid about 3 weeks prior, and it was negative. She still thinks I had Covid and that we may have me checked for anti-bodies. In the meantime I'm feeling fine.....</p><p>Rich was tested for Covid 2 days ago along with urine sample, x-ray, and ekg, in preparation for his left Carotid Artery surgery on Thursday. He stopped taking so. me of his medication and vitamins as directed yesterday. Doctor told him that given his health and age, the chances for chance for stroke etc, with this surgery was still very low 0-20% , and that he would anticipate only one night in the hospital. The hospitals right now are still pretty strict on letting anyone in to see patients.......but I'm hoping I can be there for the surgery, and be able to see him afterwards. </p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-35095254060141103772020-09-12T15:11:00.000-04:002020-09-12T15:11:03.913-04:00Staying at home is getting pretty boring!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't even remember the last time we say any of our friends......... I just know it's been many many months! Thankfully - we can at least keep in touch with messenger and Facebook. The only people I have seen face to face to have at least a small conversation is Rich, the next door neighbor ( just to say hello) and the friendly lady checking me out at the grocery store !!!! Believe it or not - I have not even been to see a doctor in nearly a month.<br />
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Rich was having a lot of pain in his back, a lot of which was from his crushed L-4. We think he may have also pulled a muscle. But he did see the doctor, had an x-ray done and was told to see Dr. Soni, his Orthopedic Surgeon.... He got another Epidermal Cortisone Injection which has helped a lot..... but still some paid. Scheduled for a follow-up in a couple of weeks.<br />
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We continue to spend more time in the kitchen,.... and with his back feeling a bit better he was ready to try out his new bread machine. Definitely easier and faster..... He made just one loaf, and was not real pleased with the results. A week or so later he went back to making his own...........and I helped with the kneading!<br />
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And, I think we only had takeout ONE time and that was Chinese takeout! But we had a few tasty dishes made at home as well. Fajitas, with re-fried beans and rice, Ham steak with scalloped potatoes and green bean casserole, Pork loin with red potatoes and carrots in the crock pot, and then just a simple cheeseburger on the grill with some homemade macaroni salad. Home made desserts were 2 pumpkin pies, and a chocolate pie.<br />
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There are absolutely no good programs on TV right now, except maybe America's got Talent... and that just one program, one night!! Normally this time of year I would be watching MLB........ I've always enjoyed watching our Tampa Bay Rays. With all the political garbage, taking a knee and disrespecting the flag and National Anthem.......a great majority of viewers have tossed sports (not college) like football, basketball and even NASCAR. But MLB was still pretty much accepted .........until Jacob Blake incident, when even MLB supported this rapist, and cancelled their game. I, and I'm sure a whole lot of other people have not watched a game since. This hatred and destruction needs to stop! But as long as Democrats, Big Companies, Hollywood and people like George Soros continue to fund Antifa and BLM and pay bale for all of them to get out of jail...........the rest of the world has to suffer.<br />
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Congratulations are in order for our grand-daughter Chauna and here Fiance, Ryan Foss. Family and friends gathered for the occasion on Iowa.....and Ryan got down on one knee and asked for Chauna's hand in marriage. Beautiful couple!<br />
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And Happy Birthday Wishes to my baby brother, Dave Benjamin. September 11th! Love you brother!<br />
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Just wish that this Chinese Virus would Go Away...........But anyone with an ounce of common sense knows that it will not happen...........not until after the Presidential election! Our far left Democrats will make sure of that!<br />
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And so life during this Chinese Pandemic goes on...............still busy in the Kitchen! Didn't realize how much pasta we've fixed in the last couple of weeks until I checked the photos!! So we enjoyed Tuna noodle casserole with cheddar biscuits, Oven baked/Barbecued Boneless Ribs ( one of our favorites!), Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Baked Burritos, Shepherds Pie - and finished up the Shrimp.... on Linguine w/garlic & butter sauce. No baked goodies in a while...... just a few store bought goodies. . </div>
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This was the smallest of the bunch, but the fruit was nice and sweet. So now we have two of them in the mason jars to root, and one that is still drying. 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Just too hot to be out there working! And then along came Hurricane Isaias! Fortunately, by the time it reached the Florida coast, it had been downgraded to a Tropical storm. We were lucky again.... some damage in the Miami area, but nothing real serious. 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Well - We really do miss being up north, at the lake, fishing, and enjoying weather that is a little cooler! Although, we have heard that it's been hotter than normal.............. I just know that our yard is in desperate need of work........With all the rain, the bushes are growing so fast, but it's just toooo hot to be outside. At least Cindy comes once a week to mow the lawn! So we spend a lot of our time cooking and baking, and maybe takeout once a week. <br />
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Some of the menu from the past couple of weeks.......... Rich made his yeast risen bread again, and a dish of potato candy. Besides daily leftovers... we enjoyed Linguine and Sausage, Cajun Shrimp Pasta, Grilled Beer Brats w/ macaroni salad, and last night we had Stromboli. Made beef stew just a few days ago..... but forgot to take a picture!! A week or so ago, I made up a batch of peanut butter cups..........I like those because I can enjoy one or two, knowing they are low calorie! Tonight we're doing baked stuffed pork chops, asparagus, and mashed potatoes.<br />
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The pineapple plants out back are looking real good. Not being up north this year, we'll be able to enjoy them. We usually tell the neighbors, or the lady that mows the lawn to take them when they're ready! Rich harvested the first one about a week ago. There are three more that should be ready very very soon! This one was delicious............and of course..... had to sample a piece while he was slicing it! The crown has been drying now for just about a week, so it's ready to be put in water to start it rooting. Then we'll replant it for next year!<br />
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Lots of rain, wind an losing power!<br />
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Another of our favorite past times, is watching the wildlife. We have a small gator that swims by quite often..... but haven't been able to get close enough to get a picture. And we have a couple of otters that swim by several times a week..........but it's almost impossible to grab a picture they are moving so fast! But I did manage to get a pretty good shot of one of the turtles across the canal. She's been digging holes and burying her eggs. And that's the Anhinga down on the dock. A most unusual pose.... usually has the wings spread, and the neck stretched ready to pounce!<br />
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Always lots of medical issues! And for the most part, despite the number of visits, the results continue to be pretty good. Rich (because of the smoking) had a CT scan of the chest done, and everything looks good. He's been trying to get the Carotid Artery Surgery scheduled, but with the Covid-19 issues.....a lot of these types of surgeries are not being done. Speaking Covid- 19, we've learned that our friend Krystal's sister and brother-in-law both were infected, and her brother-in- law came very close to dying. We just learned yesterday, that our son Dennis's step-sister and husband are quite sick, and are waiting for the results of their Covid - 19 test. And just two days ago, I went to the doctor, because I was having some bad pain in my neck and left jaw. While there, I also told him I was having head-aches, and sleeping 8-9 hours a night, and napping frequently during the day. He have me a steroid shot, and a prescription for an anti-bionic, and said I am showing symptoms of Covid-19, and should be tested. I am scheduled to have the test done on Tuesday next. Rich has been feeling some of the same, but not as much or as frequent as I have. But he'll have to have the test done as well, before he has the carotid surgery Good news is that if I do test positive for Covid... it will mean that how I feel right now, is the worst it will get..... and that's great news, given my age and underlying medical conditions. So now I'm kind of hoping it is positive!!<br />
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Wow - Just hard to believe that the month of June is almost over! Half way through another year! Well we celebrated my Birthday a few weeks ago..........and just a few days ago we celebrated Father's Day! I picked up one of Rich's favorite's at Publix for him to enjoy! He (and ME) always enjoy these huge Chocolate Chip Cookies. </div>
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And on this Day we recognize and celebrate Fatherhood, and parental bonds. And I am so proud of these four men in my life! My husband Rich with his son Dennis on the left. And celebrating in Heaven - Rich's Father, Robert, and my father Jack! Love your all!! </div>
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And of course I always have to share pictures of mother nature.... and her friends. We had a variety of visitors the other day....... The two top left are of the resident Anhinga, The bottom two on the left are of a brand new baby Limpkin! This was the first time we'd seen a bay, and were surprised to see the colors! As they get older they will become brown and white. And of course last, but not least is one of the two new baby Blue Heron, who enjoys looking for food on the roof of our boathouse...but still returns to the nest for Mama to feed .</div>
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Of course I'm not going to forget to share a few pictures from our weekly dinner menu! Now I did cook a 9 lb Turkey this week, complete with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole....but when I got the camera to take a picture, Rich had pretty much completed the Turkey carving........and when we had left overs for hot Turkey Sandwiches..........I forgot to take a picture.. However below we have Chicken Chile w/Cornbread, Ravioli w/sausage, Chicken Fajitas w/refried beans and rice...........and a refreshing adult beverage!<br />
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Picture below is of our next door neighbors, Jim and Patty. WELL - they were our neighbors! Yes they have sold their house nextdoor, and will return full time to the other home in Englewood. We've so enjoyed having them as neighbors, and will truly miss not seeing them sitting on the dock fishing! This picture was taken in December 2018 when they came for dinner the first time! They were back in Lake Placid on Saturday, and took us to lunch at Golden Corral. Nice spending time with them...... and lunch was very good as well! We will miss them...........but Englewood is not that far away!<br />
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OH MY............I can't forget to share more good news! Deans List for the third year in a row for our grand daughter, Chauna! Good Job!<br />
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Majoring in Speech And Hearing Science<br style="background: none 0px 0px / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: medium none currentcolor; box-sizing: content-box; clear: none; color: inherit; column-gap: normal; column-rule: medium none black; columns: auto auto; direction: inherit; display: block; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: normal; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; max-height: none; max-width: none; min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; opacity: 1; outline: none; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; quotes: "" ""; table-layout: auto; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; unicode-bidi: normal; vertical-align: baseline; width: auto; word-break: normal; word-spacing: normal;" /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://uiowa.meritpages.com/&source=gmail&ust=1593094340317000&usg=AFQjCNF45y9QyIzShLo_Q9IKaPkOoefQAw" href="https://uiowa.meritpages.com/" style="background: none 0px 0px / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: medium none currentcolor; box-sizing: content-box; clear: none; color: #552299; column-gap: normal; column-rule: medium none black; columns: auto auto; direction: inherit; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: normal; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; max-height: none; max-width: none; min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; opacity: 1; outline: none; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; quotes: "" ""; table-layout: auto; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; unicode-bidi: normal; vertical-align: baseline; width: auto; word-break: normal; word-spacing: normal;" target="_blank">University of Iowa</a><br style="background: none 0px 0px / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: medium none currentcolor; box-sizing: content-box; clear: none; color: inherit; column-gap: normal; column-rule: medium none black; columns: auto auto; direction: inherit; display: block; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: normal; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; max-height: none; max-width: none; min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; opacity: 1; outline: none; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; quotes: "" ""; table-layout: auto; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; unicode-bidi: normal; vertical-align: baseline; width: auto; word-break: normal; word-spacing: normal;" />From Davenport, IA</div>
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Chauna Donald named to University of Iowa dean's list for spring 2020 semester</h1>
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<span style="background: none 0px 0px / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: medium none currentcolor; box-sizing: content-box; clear: none; color: inherit; column-gap: normal; column-rule: medium none black; columns: auto auto; direction: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: normal; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; max-height: none; max-width: none; min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; opacity: 1; outline: none; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; quotes: "" ""; table-layout: auto; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; unicode-bidi: normal; vertical-align: baseline; width: auto; word-break: normal; word-spacing: normal;"><span style="background: none 0px 0px / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: medium none currentcolor; box-sizing: content-box; clear: none; color: inherit; column-gap: normal; column-rule: medium none black; columns: auto auto; direction: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: normal; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; max-height: none; max-width: none; min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; opacity: 1; outline: none; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; quotes: "" ""; table-layout: auto; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; unicode-bidi: normal; vertical-align: baseline; width: auto; word-break: normal; word-spacing: normal;">Chauna</span> <span style="background: none 0px 0px / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: medium none currentcolor; box-sizing: content-box; clear: none; color: inherit; column-gap: normal; column-rule: medium none black; columns: auto auto; direction: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: normal; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; max-height: none; max-width: none; min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; opacity: 1; outline: none; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; quotes: "" ""; table-layout: auto; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; unicode-bidi: normal; vertical-align: baseline; width: auto; word-break: normal; word-spacing: normal;">Donald</span> of <span style="background: none 0px 0px / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: medium none currentcolor; box-sizing: content-box; clear: none; color: inherit; column-gap: normal; column-rule: medium none black; columns: auto auto; direction: inherit; font-family: inherit; 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Well things started to let up, with the Covid-19 virus, and many states have started to open back up and put people back to work. But what is now taking place in this country is absolutely frightening. Antifa has been designated a Terrorist group.......and with the help of other bought and paid for hate groups, our country is literally being destroyed. Killings, looting, setting fires, destroying historic statues, wanting to defund the police.............and it goes on and on. </div>
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Fortunately here in our quiet little town, everything remains pretty normal. I really miss , being at the lake in NY...........but life must go on! And so Rich and I continue cooking most of our meals in..... and the past couple of weeks, some of our favorites: Meatballs ....for meatball subs, and the rest put away for another day with pasta. Fixed and delicious Pork Loin in the crockpot, and another favorite: Honey-mustard & Beer Chicken, with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Pasta night with linguine, sausage and garlic bread. We made a big pot of ham & potato soup, that we enjoyed a couple of night. And of course most of our meals were complimented with Rich's home made yeast risen bread!</div>
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We talked about going out to celebrate my birthday.... but neither of us feel comfortable eating in a restaurant yet! But I still had a joyful day..........Between mailed cards, emails, and Facebook I must have gotten close to 100 Birthday greetings! That was awesome! Rich surprised me with a gift certificate for a one hour massage at the Spa! Dinner? Well - we got a Dock Onion (very much like the Bloomin Onion at Outback!) - take-out from Dock 633. And we ordered submarine sandwiches from Subway!<br />
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We've continued to watch the Blue Herons...... the little ones have been fun to watch, and in this past week they are both leaving the nest, flying about, and visiting us quite frequently!. Got a picture of one of them out on the boathouse roof! And just happened to look out the back window the other day and there was our resident black snake - sunning himself on the deck. </div>
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Finally got a day that wasn't raining, and not quite as hot as it has been. So Rich & I got some much needed work done in the yard. He cleaned out the gutters, and trimmed topiary in the front yard. I trimmed the bushes and hedges in the front yard. Still need to trim the palms out front.... but it looks a lot better. </div>
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And hopefully the doctor visits will slow down. Guess it's a good thing we cancelled our trip north.... because I've been back and forth one place or the other almost every week...........and still not quite done! Still seeing the eye doctor.... had laser surgery done in the left eye along with a follow-up. Then trouble starting with the right eye, so saw the retina doctor for that - and a follow-up is coming up in a couple of weeks. Had my mammogram, and all is good there, Had an upper -endoscopy done and got good news at my follow up visit. NO SIGNS of the Barrett's Esophagus which means the medication is working!!! Was having some pain in the right arm.....so that was a visit to my primary. He gave me a steroid shot, and a prescription for a muscle relaxant! Doing fine!<br />
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And that's about it! I am starting prep today for my colonoscopy! That is Wednesday!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-9073237517251650552020-06-04T17:19:00.000-04:002020-06-04T17:19:33.233-04:00Can't believe it's June already!! Praying for this countryI swear, the older you get, the faster time goes by. It's June already, and in just a few more weeks, we will be half way through 20 20! While our state is opening up pretty quickly ( from the Pandemic) (at least in our area) we still have not ventured out to restaurants, or to spend time with friends. The past few weeks have been pretty much the same old, same old.... except Hurricane season is here, so we are getting lots of rain...........and we've lost power 5 TIMES in the last 4 weeks.<br />
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So ...... since we don't eat out much anymore, it's been pretty busy in the kitchen! What's been the latest on the menu??? Mojo Rotisserie Chicken (From Publix!)with homemade potato salad. .Rich spent the goo part of the day, one day, in the kitchen making a cake! He calls it a modified Boston Cream Pie. A yellow cake, with vanilla pudding and whip cream filling, and a Chocolate Buttercream icing..........His first ever made from scratch cake! And it was delicious! Additionally, we made some delicious oven baked pork chops with fried potatoes and beans, Shrimp pasta, with a garlic butter sauce, and a casserole of baked ziti!<br />
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BUT.... with all the rain, the back lanai and the front porch were in desperate need of cleaning! And as soon as we found a day without rain, the hose and broom and squeegee were hard at work, cleaning! I still have 2 poinsettia plants from Christmas, on the front porch, that are in need of being planted!<br />
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Of course, we can not forget Memorial Day!...... No we did not have our annual get together, or cook out that day........but we did remember ................<br />
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Yes - we have seen a lot of rain............but it we also enjoy our resident birds! The two baby Blue Hereon, we watch every day from the back lanai.........and it looks like after 60 some days they are ready to leave their nest! Mamma still does a lot of feeding.............but we had the opportunity to watch her rest..............as she perched on the back deck. I watched from inside, from the kitchen for 2 or three hours!<br />
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As you know.... the Graduation ceremonies were cancelled in Iowa...but Dennis sent us the local<br />
Daily Iowan................which included congratulations to many of the 2020 graduates.......That's Dalton in the upper left corner, along with a picture of him with his Dad, Dennis when he was very young. We are so very proud of Dalton! We also received a package from Dennis.........that were face masks for us to wear during this pandemic............hand made, University of Iowa!! WE Love Them!!<br />
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And also taking place in Davenport, IA......celebrating Onyx's Birthday<br />
Happy Birthday fella!! He turned 14 years old on June 1st!!<br />
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I guess we are pretty lucky to be living in a small town. No longer do we hear an awful about the Pandemic............instead we've seen a Black Man murdered by a police officer!!! And the whole country reacting! In deed the whole country mourned the death, and together want to see justice!<br />
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BUT - there are far left organizations that have taken this sad time.............to try and destroy our country. Taking advantage of those who are in good faith protesting against the police brutality. (Mind you..........I support our police 100% - these four are not the norm) Antifa, and other far left Socialist groups are destroying cities across the country............. Here is link that explains very well what is going on. So very sad to see this happening in the USA............<br />
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God Bless our President................and our Country!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-81968384213485825172020-05-22T21:54:00.001-04:002020-05-22T21:54:23.315-04:00Just another couple of weeks.... but we're still healthy and surviving the pandemic!Nothing super exciting going on. Rich was once again outside/away from the house ( this makes a total of 5 times in over three months! He drove to the Chinese Restaurants, while I went in to collect the take-out order.... and on the 20th (Wednesday) he drove to the Surgery & Endoscopy Center in Sebring, and sat in the car for about two hours, while I had my Upper Endoscopy. None of the doctor's offices, will allow anyone in the waiting area that is not a patient.... and in some cases make the patients wait outside, until space ( 6 ft apart) is available in the waiting area. While I have not yet seen the results of any Biopsy, Dr. Thakker told me that everything looked good, no sign of cancer.......and that I can go to every two years instead of every year for the endoscopy! <br />
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Speaking of doctor visits - I was scheduled for laser surgery on my left eye a week or so ago. My doctor who comes in from Tampa, got caught in traffic (accident) and was almost two hours late. I was the first called in........BUT the laser machine was not working! Had to reschedule. Two days later I arrived at Advent Health (previously Sea Scape) in Sebring for my annual mammogram..... upon arrival, and after being checked in.... the mammogram machine was not working. Had to reschedule! Both coming up within the next couple of weeks.<br />
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BUT...... still got the cookin' and bakin' going on! On the menu for the last couple of weeks has included.. Chicken Parm, Pork Chops w/stuffing &; au-gratin potatoes, Chicken fajitas, Pancakes w/ cherries & whip cream & sausage... and from the baker...... chocolate chip cookies and DELICIOUS cream puffs!<br />
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The floral arrangement that Dennis and the family sent for Mother's Day..... was a bit delayed (by the Florist).... I received it a few days after Mother's Day, and it was absolutely beautiful!<br />
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Both of the kids have finished the year in College............with Dalton graduating, and Chauna with one more year.<br />
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Message from Dennis on Facebook today!<br />
"Once again, but Always proud of the kiddos! College is done for the year & finished wit a brain... or bang! Dalton Graduated! Both Dalton & Chauna made the University of Iowa Dean's List for the last semester with a 3.6 GPA. So Dalton's first & last semester for college life & Chauna;s on 2 consecutive Dean's List. Congratulations, Way to Go & Love y'all!"<br />
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With Covid-19 - the graduation was cancelled, and Dalton elected not to participate in the "virtual graduation" to college planned. Instead he will be walking with his sister next year. Some more memorable's that he mailed to us.<br />
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Well, since we are not making the trip to NY this year.... we've been keeping an eye on the weather forecast. Yesterday, late afternoon we had a wicked Thunderstorm. The winds was racing, the trees were swaying big time, and the rain was blowing into the back lanai in all directions! And it seemed to last forever! </div>
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NOAA says there is a 60% chance of an above-average season, a 30% chance of an average season and a 0% chance of an average season. They are predicting 6-19 hurricanes, with 3-6 of them reaching major hurricane strength,(Category 3 Status) which means winds of at least 111 miles per hour! We are starting early this year..... already had our first, Arthur! So next on the list is Bertha!</div>
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So pretty much the same ol' same ol'.....Spending lots of time in the kitchen. The past few weeks has been some of our favorite meals, including Stromboli, Baked/barbecue ribs, Mac N Cheese (with a little ketchup on mine), ham & scalloped potatoes.....oatmeal raisin cookies......<br />
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The weather hasn't been too bad lately so we've been spending a little time outside And it has been so awesome just enjoying Mother Nature..........a few storms here and there.... but lots of visitors to the back yard. And we've been entertained by many of them. The hummingbirds love the nectar we seem to refill about every 3 days! We watch the Anhinga, stretching it's neck.... looking for food..and the Blue Heron caring for the new babies.<br />
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and then................we have the return of the Yellow Throated FlyCatchers who are back this year nesting in the bird house down near the water.... and tapping on our sun-room windows. The other bird - I have not been able to find exactly what kind of bird he is..... but pretty, and has at least 3 new babies that we saw walking in the back yard...And then we have our resident black racer snakes...<br />
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And of course - Sunday was Mother's Day. Rich fixed eggs and toast for breakfast, and we decided to get Chinese takeout for dinner. (We are so waiting for the day we can get back to Hibachi Grill). Dennis had ordered flowers for me, as he does most every year...... but this year they did not arrive. He received a FTD message that they had been delivered on Saturday..... but it seems they must have been left at a different house.... Dennis contacted them.....but by Monday they still had not arrived so they refunded him. But we had an awesome, very long conversation on Sunday...........and got be laughing soooooo hard. He is such an awesome step-son.... Love him to the moon!!!<br />
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And a very special Happy Mother's Day to our Mom's in heaven. We miss you so much every single day............Love You!!<br />
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We sent off a gift to Dalton, who graduates this year from the University of Iowa..............He received that, and sent us very nice thank you message. And below is a great video of the University of Iowa band performing a Virtual fight song! Click on the link just below the picture to watch the video.<br />
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In the meantime, yes, there's been a lot of cooking going on. This past week included a few new meals, or something we have not fixed in a while. The Shrimp Scampi over linguine, with Rich's homemade cheddar biscuits was definitely one of my favorites. We had Chicken Quesadillas, Oven Fried Chicken w/potato and green beans, and a new recipe - Crock Pot Chicken and Biscuits ( with potatoes and veggies included. A new recipe, and it was pretty good. Definitely will fix again<br />
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We both like to sit out on the lanai and watch the birds and ducks and so on.....and I missed some good photos of a Cardinal, and Robin, and the Ash Throated Flycater's that seem to nest in the back yard every year. But I did get a couple of shots of what is becoming our "resident" Limpkin, the Blue Heron down on the dock, and a pretty good shot of one of the hummingbirds coming to feed. </div>
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And we begin the month of May sending Happy Birthday Wishes to a special friend, Nathan Showalter! Hope you enjoyed your day Nathan. </div>
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Nothing much different on the menu the past few weeks Finished up all the left-overs including chicken and rice, and tuna noodle casserole. We did Chicken K-Bobs w/potato salad one night, followed by burgers and potato salad the next night. I baked some chocolate chip cookies..... and we had a Beef N Beer Stew that was excellent.... as was the cheddar biscuits that Rich made. We did get takeout from Subway one night, and Pizza delivery from Domino's another..........and I think it's about time for Chinese takeout! I MISS GOING TO HIBACHI!<br />
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On April 20th Ryan and Chauna had a mini birthday celebration for Leia... for her 2nd birthday! <br />
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Well, as I had posted before, we will not be making the trip to Iowa this year to visit family, as Dalton's graduation ceremonies were cancelled. We did get an e-mail though, that the University would be doing a " virtual" online ceremony on May 15th for the 2020 graduates, with their photos. They had the choice of the virtual ceremony or to walk, next year with the 2021 graduates. Dalton chose to do both...........so he will also be walking with his sister, when she graduates next year!<br />
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We also cancelled our trip to NY/Black Lake this year. Given our age, and both being high risk to get the Corona virus.... we felt it was not the best idea to drive that distance, stopping three nights in hotels. Some of the states are starting to open up..... but NY is one of the heaviest hit with the virus, so it just makes more sense to stay home.............and staying in, is still what's best for us. But we've already booked our 8 weeks for next year.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209483644711291896.post-7817342074129825622020-04-12T21:53:00.000-04:002020-04-19T10:14:16.912-04:00April Birthdays, Siblings Day, Easter Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well Covid-19 continues to require us to stay at home, practice social distancing, wash hands 100 times a day, wear a face masks (when we're grocery shopping), and not be able to spend time with or share dinner with family or friends. So we've been staying in touch with people in NY...... and trying to figure out whether or not our trip to Black Lake gets cancelled or not - like our grandson's graduation did. And of course....... staying busy at home cooking and baking. </div>
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Rich has been doing a little more baking, three more loaves of yeast risen bread, and a couple of pumpkin pies for the Easter holiday. We did order Chinese Take-out one night, but then a little creative cooking with a few new dishes we haven't had in a while, including Noodles & Beef, Meatball Subs, Pizza (ground beef and sausage for Rich, sausage & pepperoni for me), a delicious batch of Chocolate Chip cookies, Cajun Shrimp Pasta, and Baked Chicken Burritos! </div>
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The weather is changing. I guess you call this Spring in Florida. With the exception of a few days, it's been 80 to 90 degrees and NO rain! Most of the neighbors have left to go back north. It's pretty quiet around here. Get a kick out of the Whistling Ducks. They're spending a lot of time in the yard, down by the boathouse,or ON the roof of the boathouse..... and we are enjoying watching the Blue Herons. Looks like there might be two babies in the nest now..... and keep trying to get a picture!!!</div>
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April is another month for multiple family member birthdays. On April 8th, Rich's brother Bob Donald celebrated a birthday.... and his wife Diane will be celebrating her's in just a couple of days on April 12th. Happy Birthday to both of you..........and wishing you many many more!<br />
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And on April 9th our granddaughter Chauna celebrated her 21st birthday. Generally the family celebrates going out to dinner.... but this year Mom and Dad drove to Iowa City, where Chauna and her boyfriend Ryan, and her brother Dalton share an apartment. Certainly looks like they had a great time. Home baked Birthday Cake with all the candles...and the ordered curbside takeout from Texas Roadhouse! Looks like the two dogs, Chuba and Leia had a good time as well! Happy Birthday Chauna..... Love you to the Moon..... Forever in our Hearts.<br />
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I have to admit that with all this Covid-19 Virus - people are having a lot more fun on Facebook! Everybody is getting involved with playing silly games, and most recently, because graduation has been pretty much cancelled for 2020 graduates.......everyone is honoring them by sharing our Yearbook Pictures!<br />
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Yes - Rich and I shared our as well! Enjoy!<br />
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And we can't for April 12th was National Siblings Day! So again.... everyone was posting family photos on Facebook. As did I. This is an OLD picture.... but the only one I have of the me and my eight siblings ( along with Mom). <br />
Back row : brothers Mick, Chuck, Dave, Bill. Front row: Sisters Ronda, Sandy, Mom, ME, brothers Jim and Don. Except for me and brother Dave.............they all live together with My Dad............In Heaven. And I miss them so much.<br />
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That brings us to today! Happy Easter Sunday! And again - with social distancing many churches were still having services.........but the majority were doing them on line which was a great idea. Rich & I both took part today. Pretty quiet today! For the past several years, we have always fixed a big Easter Dinner with friends and we really missed that today. Rich did get a couple of chocolate - Au-Gratin potatoes and carrots.<br />
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