BIRTHDAY MEMORIES

It’s my birthday today! Mark made me eggs and veggies for breakfast then took me out birthday shopping! I decided on a sturdier art easel so off to Michael’s in Lady Lake we went. We had planned on Texas Roadhouse for lunch but it was quickly Plan B when they weren’t open! Longhorn Steakhouse was nearby so we went there. 

Sometimes Plan B turns out to be the best! Lunch was great ... filet mignon and a baked potato for me. Mark had blackened salmon and a Caesar salad. Of course wine and beer were involved. Our waiter took the picture ... it was a grand day ...

then we got the phone call. Our friend and neighbor Lew had fallen off his roof. First reports were a broken rib and wrist but as the afternoon wore on the news became grim. I went out back to tell Mark and spotted a white feather by our back door. Lew died at the hospital. We’re devastated and shocked. He was just out with the guys last night. 😭 Poor Lynn. 

Lew’s 70th birthday 3 years ago

A Vietnam Vet out for drinks at Crazy Gator with the guys

Cigars on the patio together 

Lew was the guy we called on for everything ... and who popped in often for happy hour. RIP Lew. We’ll be here for Lynn. 💔