Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Yesterday, we lost a fine friend in Rick Moir. His last 10 months fighting brain cancer were courageous from diagnosis onward. Everyone who knew Rick hoped for a cure or at least a long remission. It wasn’t to be.

I met Rick in the ‘70’s at Buchanan Marina on the Red River. He was working on the Shasta, an old wooden boat that had seen better days. When Rick put his mind  to something … well, it was launched and floated. We became friends and continued weaving in and out of each other’s lives for 50 years. 

Rick married Ruth and welcomed two daughters. His career in piano tuning and sales made a good lifestyle for his family. Eventually Rick bought a larger boat, the Jade A (Jadia owned by Saul Simkin) and was a frequent contributor to the RMYC clubhouse. They were fun years. 

Eventually Rick moved the big steel boat to Lake of the Woods. Then a cottage was renovated. In 1990 we met up and partied at the White Birch Lodge near Sioux Narrows. (Lives weaving in and out.)

After I left The Peg for Florida, Rick & Ruth picked up stakes and relocated to Kelowna, B.C. There they built a gorgeous home on the mountain side. In 2013 Mark and I spent time nearby at a farm/RV park. It was a grand time! (Some friendships just are.) It was Rick who started me Blogging for the 2013 trip!

Over the years, their visits to Florida … Thanksgiving together at Diane & Kris’s … and a Christmas complete with gifts at our house; so much fun.

Now, Rick is gone, free of pain and despair. You’re missed already. Thanks for the memories dear friend. 

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Good morning. Mark and I were awakened with the sound of a barfing 🤮 dog at 6:50. Nothing gets you out of bed quicker. Poor Miss B … Today is her 11th birthday and she started Primbendan last Saturday for a cardiac problem. It seems that stomach distress can be one of the side effects. So, we are going to give the pill to her with meals! Hopefully, this will help. 

Anyway, we have a Sue, Wayne, Randy and auntie Nancy coming for lunch. (Diane is away in Ohio, and Kris stayed home.) 

Mark was up early preparing stuffed chicken breast, tomatoes, and mozzarella, and bread with a dipping sauce. I think he is doing mashed potatoes as well. Anyway, it’s going to be a feast for lunch to celebrate Ms BeeZee’s 11th birthday! What is she going to have? Some chicken, and a special pup-pie birthday cake.  Of course, Robbie is going to be helping out. 

Well, safe to say we had a blast! Dawn was working and not able to come. We knew her influence was there with the plaid bag for the Scottie birthday girl. 🥰  Of course Mark had to wear it on his head. 😂

Carvel ice cream cake was a hit with the people! BeeZ and Robbie liked their Pup-Cake! 

Uncle Randy with his favorite 🤩 

That’s their Pup-Cake … all wholesome ingredients with fruit sprinkles! 

Just when we thought the fun day was over, we opened the door and there was the monthly bark box!!  OMG … They had enough energy to rip up that cardboard box and get out the new toys and treats. 😂

Tuesday, Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Good morning. It is a beautiful April day with a light breeze and birds singing. Robbie, Belize and I have just had a nice walk and are now sitting on the front porch while I have my 2nd cup of coffee.  Mark and his friend Wayne are off in the woods hiking around. They sent a picture of a magnificent cow.

I’m guessing the only name she has is 232. Sad, isn’t it. 

I was hoping that Aurelia would send the pictures taken last Wednesday when we met them for dinner at Oakwood in Lady Lake. But, no such luck as yet, so we have a picture of a cow. 😂

Yesterday was the last day of our bowling, well until the next league starts in two weeks. Our slump continues and we cannot wait to get our new shirts and new name for the summer league. I’ll post a picture when we were all together in the shirts. Next Monday is the awards banquet and lunch. Last year, we were first place, this year we are 14th. That was quite the roller coaster ride downhill. 🙄 

Tony and Aurelia are on their way north, meandering along the highways on a two week trip. Happy trails! It was good to see you both.

Our friends, Denine and Jeff just picked up the table for our neighborhood barbecue next Saturday. The weather should be perfect. It’s being held at Nancy‘s home, on the lake.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, 2024

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ 

It’s a good day for beginning a floral painting! I haven’t had any quiet time lately that was without commitments or chores about the house.

Yesterday, we took a ride to The Villages for coffee and a visit at Sue & Wayne’s. It was a bit sad without Shorty greeting us at the door. Chiki and Mimi were a little subdued. Life goes on and we had some laughs around the kitchen table with Mark’s story about “Loopy.”

Sue and Wayne were going to Costa Del Mar last night and to listen to the music in Spanish Springs Square. 

Back home, we poured a happy hour drink and went in the pool for an hour. It was a nice evening, very relaxing.  

Last Friday we took the dogs and went for a long boat ride across Lake Eustis, and down to the Fishcamp, cruising along the shoreline. It was the most spectacular day, weatherwise! The past winter has been quite windy, unusual for this area. Anyway, spring is just around the corner, and everything is in bloom in our yard.

Friday’s cruise aboard Mrs. R B … Robbie sat with Mark for 2 hours! Both Scotties enjoy a boat ride. 

Of course, we’ve enjoyed our bowling, winning three games last Monday and bowling quite well on Fridays fun bowl. We have now clawed our way up to 13 on the league. That’s a far cry from last year when we were in first place. 😂 

Last Saturday we had a wonderful dinner with Randy and Dawn and Bob and Jill. It was so much fun catching up and having a lot of laughs. Rob and Belize came with us and had some fun sniffing around the porch for lizards. 

Bob and Jill are off on a 10 day cruise now.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Happy birthday, Wayne! 

Lunch at Flanigan’s and some lotto tickets from Sue! 

Tonight’s YaYa’s at Nancy S on the lake! I’ll get a puc to add later on. Mark’s meeting the guys for dinner in Eustis tonight. The kids … well they had their golf cart ride this lovely afternoon! 

L-R Carin, Nancy S., Trina, Pam, Denine, Deenna, Moi, Rose, Kristine, Lynn, Pat …gorgeous evening with all the doors open to Lake Eustis and the city lights across the water. 

Last night we played Catan Pirates and Explorers at Lynn & Steve’s til 9 o’clock. Lynn finally won a game! (Steve hasn’t yet although he was in the lead for much of the game.) It’s complicated … Mark and I prefer playing regular Catan. 🤷‍♀️

Monday’s league bowling was good. Mark scored a 224 and me a 202 in one of the games. We won 3 out of 4 and moved up the ranks. 

Sunday March 3rd. 2024

Good morning! We had quite the drenching last night! Thunderstorms!

It’s been a usual time lately with bowling and household stuff around here. 

Yesterday was a rough one for the K’s because of the passing of Shorty Hot Pants after a 2 year kidney function decline. 

As if that wasn’t sad enough, our friend Angie Wills succumbed to cancer after a long battle. Her son Michael was Angie’s support who took excellent care of her. 

So, our thoughts are with our family and friends today.

Yesterday, we saw Randy, Dawn, and friends from Canada, Bob and Jill for lunch. It was good catching up with them and we will see them again before Bob and Jill leave on a cruise.  

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Good evening! We’re just home from our monthly friends night out, this month at Mt. Dora’s new Miller Ale House. 

That’s Jim, Rose, Eddi, Deenna, Mary, Tracy, Roger, Elaine, Pat, Ken, me and Mark. 

We had a good server … everyone enjoyed their meals and we had lots of chat time. All in all, a fine evening! 

Earlier today, Kim and I went for pedicures and caught up on each other’s goings-on.  The salon was quick today and that gave us some time to visit Peddler’s Wagon in Eustis. The shop was very busy and looked gorgeous! Of course we were offered a small drink, delicious. 

It was a pretty day with plenty of sunshine … 

as evidenced on Mike’s weather page! No clouds! 

Mark shared this funny … 

Haha! 

It was a good day!