Thursday, June 29, 2023

Good morning. It’s a bright beautiful sunshiny day here in central Florida. We have had a very hot, dry week. Today, again, it will be in the mid 90s. I have been starting my day in the Swim Spa and listening to the bird song.

When Mark got up, he took the dogs for a golf cart ride before it became oppressive outside. 

We heard yesterday from Sue and Wayne that Tony had fallen while fixing a light on the motorhome. He is currently in the hospital and had hip surgery. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Today we are taking a ride to the Villages as we have a buyer for the large Windsor patio table. That will be one less thing in the garage and 1514 that we have to move next week. 😝

Yesterday, we bowled three games on Lane 10. There was no oil, so our bowling balls shot across to the left. It was challenging, but very good practice as you never know what you get with lane conditions. 🎳 we have worked our way up to fourth place in the summer league with about eight weeks left to go.  

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Beat the heat was name of the game this morning! Mark left home for Lowes at 5:45 to pick up black mulch to freshen the K’s Villages property. When I got there at 8:30 he was soaked. The forecast was for 96F this afternoon and I bet we reached it. 

Today’s jobs were to pack the bathrooms, linen closet, guest bedroom closets and wipe down all surfaces. It’s ready for the real estate photographer! We headed for home around noon. The traffic was amazingly light and we were in our driveway in 35 minutes! Crazy 😜 considering it was high noon! 

Diane phoned me this afternoon and we got caught up. She and Kris are selling ALL their rentals except for the warehouse one! That place is full of stuff. An estate sale is slated for that. 😝

Monday, June 26, 2023

Well I started my morning with a laugh thanks to AI Alexa and Siri. 😂

I was busy cleaning up around the kitchen when Alexa reminded me to call the vet to set up an appointment to have Robbie’s cyst aspirated. Before my brain went totally into gear, I said “Alexa, call umm ummm, Dr. vet Wilson.” Alexa replied you’ll have to add your Mama to your contacts. Me: Alexa cancel! Siri call Dr Vet Wilson on speaker. Alexa answers Siri … add Mama to Dr. Vet Wilson. OMG 😳 I had such a laugh. 

So, while I was having my phone at home, feeding the dogs, etc. Mark was out doing the grocery shopping and taking Ebay parcels to the post office. Today is bowling and a particularly important day if we wish to move up the ranks.

It’s now Tuesday evening … what the heck? Well we bowled like we wanted to win and WIN we did; all 4 games! Mark was superhero with two games over 200! (His average is now 170.) Nancy, Linda and I bowled well above our averages on 2 games. We did well. 

So there’s an old curmudgeon, Dennis. I’ve mentioned him before …so it was his team we beat! 😁 He got pretty rude with Nancy which got my attention. When I was up to bowl he interrupted me by calling “Hey Red.” I ignored him even the next 3 times he yelled it. I bowled. Bad shot. Dennis says in a loud voice “You missed!” In a split second my mouth had opened and said “Brilliant observation, Einstein!” Well … the bowlers all around burst out laughing!!! Later, when most teams had finished and left, Ed and Lilly came over and were still laughing. Ed was so happy I’d put the old devil (Ed’s words) in his place. 🤣

Last night was pool time for us. Tuesday morning will be finishing up at the K’s for the photographer! 

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Good morning. We had quite a day yesterday packing up the kitchen at the K’s house. The Realtor came by and was pleased with the moving about we’d done. With all the rain in the area this month the shrubs are out of control in the side yard. And, the mulch needs freshening up.  So … Tuesday’s job is clear; outside spruce-up. 

Meanwhile in Canada our friend Jim celebrated his big birthday in style including professional fireworks! 

That’s the birthday guy with his son and grandchildren. 🥳🎶🥂🍾 Happy Birthday Jim ❤️

It’s Kris’s birthday today! 🥳🎶 We phoned and sang … I think he genuinely appreciated it. He’s cooking dinner and then going out to pick up his birthday cake. 😂 Party of 1 🥳

We picked up Kim and Bob and went to Sol de Mexico for dinner tonight. Our usual staff was not there, and the two servers who were were very busy.  It was all delish! We invited them to come in but they were tired after celebrating her sister’s birthday last night. 

I was thinking earlier today that it’s 6 months til Christmas day … then I heard the ice cream truck playing Christmas songs. 😂 I ran outside and got Mark us some ice cream cones. 🥰

Friday, June 23, 2023

Good morning! Yeah, I missed blogging yesterday! We were both ready for a long soak and a bottle of wine! 

Phase 1 of the K’s move began yesterday morning. We moved things around and packed up personal items for the Realtor to access the home. 

Today … our joints need oiling 😂 and it’s Fun Bowl day followed by my lesson. 

Mark’s BIG game today! 🥳🎳235 … It was announced !!! 

Mark went home for the kids while Nancy and I drove over to the lesson. Rich worked with us for more than an hour. We make progress when we’re under his tutelage … hope it translates to higher scores on Monday. 🎳😂

Nancy and Rich having a laugh during the lesson. 😂

The kids had a fun time with chicken chips tucked into their toys. Now while we’re watching TV they’re running around with the giggle balls. So cute. 

Tomorrow we’ll be meeting the Realtor at the K’s house … and doing some packing in the kitchen. That’s it for tonight! 

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023

Good afternoon … Mark and I did some practice bowling for the Monday playoffs. The alley was busy with two groups that had arrived before opening! Anyway, we got lane 31. The first two games were good for us both however I tanked in the 3rd. Wha wa waaa 😩 

We cooked a batch of chicken for Robs and Beez. Mark does the prep … I do the storage and clean up. It sure smells great and they’re thriving on it. 

While Mark’s chewing a dental pic himself, he’s cleaning Robbie’s face and teeth. 😂 Seriously though,  this is keeping them in better condition. 

Tonight we met our “friends night out group” at Applebee’s for dinner. We had good service and good food. There were lots of laughs how many stories shared it’s always a fun time.  

Meanwhile, in Canada, Sue and Wayne are at Donna and Dennis’s for dinner. Hopefully they went by boat! We know it’ll be an entertaining night!

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Good morning. What a day it’s been so far. Our new yeedi robot vacuum arrived. Carlos was not able to be repaired. So, we ordered another one which we called Cosmo. Cosmo worked for about 10 days but just never could get a full battery charge. Amazon was quick to allow me a return. So, Carson has arrived and whatta job it was trying to get it set up on wifi. Maybe the big problem was I hadn’t had my coffee yet? You know that kind of issue, where the app doesn’t open, the password doesn’t work, the unit won’t pair up … you got the idea. Meanwhile, Mark was waiting to hear from Nancy to go get fuel for her generator. Yes, it is that time of year and we are preparing for hurricane season. There are a few weather systems lined up in the Atlantic already. I heard it is warmer water temperatures than usual for this time of year. Whatever. 😝

Meteorologists get excited this time of year … good grief. They’re predicting when a front comes off Africa! Calm down. 😂