Saturday, July 30, 2022

Good afternoon. We’ve had a lovely albeit lazy day. It’s 93° in the shade and our claim to fame today is going to Nancy’s at 6 o’clock for a swim with the dogs. 

Nancy sent us a message about 3 o’clock to come over for a swim. After dinner, we did just that. Robbie and BeeZee had a great time, plus had chicken chips for snacks. We were home about 9 o’clock and watched ancient aliens.

Friday July 29, 2022

Good morning sunshine! We were up early and off to a new eye doctor appointment. Fingers crossed! Well, after getting poked, prodded, tested etc. in his eyes, the doctor was unable, or felt the surgery was out of his skill set. He has referred us to another doctor where we now have an appointment September 14 in Ocala. And so the saga of the sagging eyelids continues.  Poor Mark. 

Meanwhile, we had to pop in to Lowe’s and I found two more yellow daisy type plants for Sue and Wayne’s berm, plus a beautiful desert rose for the stony area at their house Next we stopped at Publix as we are out of rice cakes and eggs. Then it was off to the post office to mail Hailey’s birthday package. She’ll be 15! 🥳❤️ Imagine… driving this year!

Tonight, it cooled down to 88 and we took the dogs for a nice ride on the golf cart. We popped over to return Bob‘s shirt that somehow came home with us after the pool party the other night. Ha ha. Anyway, it was returned to him washed and folded. Their new pool is going to be a fun spot. There are a lot of seats all around it. More party time! They will be off scalloping in the Crystal River with their family for a couple of days. 

Then, we sat on the front porch with the dogs while we had a drink and Mark smoked a cigar. it was a pretty good day.

Sue and Wayne went over to Donna and Dennis’s for dinner tonight. They’re fun “lake” friends. More fun. 

Our friend Rick M is on his annual fishing trip. Fishing is so good and the fish so big he’s throwing them back. Whaaatt? 

So that’s the news for today. Ta ta … stay cool 😎 

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Good morning. Mark and Wayne all went to the gun range today to test Mark‘s new rifle. The funny thing is, Wayno treated himself to the same rifle that Mark got for his birthday. Ha ha. Anyway, I had a very good time! 

I took a ride to our jeweler in downtown Eustis, but discovered they are closed until next week … just a summer holiday. That’s common in small towns. I was hoping to have dad‘s old watch done up for myself. It needs a new battery and a link or two out of the band. Anyway, next week. 

This afternoon was game day at Donna’s house. She has a lovely big dog by the name of Shannon who is part Rottweiler and part chocolate lab. She was all wet when I came in, and apparently loves the pool. there were 10 of us there today and we all played Rummicube. 

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Good afternoon! We’re just back from a golf cart ride with the kids. It’s a balmy 87F . There are 2 homes for sale in our hood … priced from $500K to $395K … we’ll see what they sell for. 

Today was housekeeping and vehicle washing. Not necessarily fun, but necessary. 

In the evening we met Kim and Bob at the pool. It was so nice, we were there for three hours. We even stayed in the pool during a rain storm. 😂 

Monday, July 25, 2022

Good afternoon. It’s 90° but my hard-working man is outside making himself a gun cleaning station. He certainly loves a project!!! Me? I am inside the air conditioning along with the Scotties. 😂

First thing this morning we took the dogs for a nice boat ride. It was just 84° and cloudy. 

As you can see, BeeZee loves the boat!

Robbie sat at the helm the entire time! 

We were home just before 11 o’clock. And, today I made lunch. Ha ha. I know, most of you think I cannot cook, and I like it that way. But, today I made my old friend Klaus’ sauerkraut and kielbasa recipe. Mark liked it! 

Sunday, July 24, 2022

Good morning. It’s not too bad a start to our day. It’s 1030 and 86°. Mark has gone to the grocery store to pick up a few things while I tidy the house and get ready for an afternoon out with friends. we are meeting up with LaDonna, Wayne, Dee and Rick.  

Well, it’s now 9:45 and I have a minute just to work on the blog. Our lunch was great, the food all good bit the place sure needs a good clean up.  It has become a real greasy-spoon hole in the wall. 🤨  it was fun catching up with everybody, and our next camp out all together is set for October. 

Back home, Mark helped Kim Bob with a freezer they had just picked up. Then, we took the dogs and went to Nancy‘s for a swim.

As you can see, the kids are wearing their HedzUp … The water was a nice 84° today. We had drinks, a cigar and a swim for about an hour. Storms were moving in around us, so we decided we best head home. However, we never got any rain. 

That’s it for today. 

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Good evening! We had a fun day with KimBob aboard Mr$ R B on smooth Lake Eustis. 

We left home at 10:30 and picked up Kim and Bob at their dock. It was a balmy 84F and calm. Here’s where we went …

We were the 2nd pontoon to arrive … Bob picked a high top on the porch with a great lake view! The hostess put the box fan our direction and we were set to partay. 

We started with fried pickles, onion rings then chicken wings … and beer! It was great. 

The cruise home was lovely … no rain today. 

Tonight we checked Nancy’s pool chemicals … all good. Maybe a swim tomorrow. 

Aurelia and Tony have sold their Lockport home, closing in September. Congratulations 🥂 on making a big lifestyle change! They’ve secured a 3/2.5 townhome with garage in The Peg.