Fall Festivities in The Villages

Friday I worked, pretty busy. By four o'clock we were at the square to watch the October Fest parade. I took some pictures but a lot of them are fuzzy, I don't know what the problem was. Then eight of us went to Giovanni's to eat dinner. I had the best brushetta and meatballs. After that we went to Rod and Pam's to have a drink of Apple Pie. It is so good, I even can drink it.
This morning I golfed with the neighborhood and Bernie was my partner. My lucky streak is still going as our team won the money and I also got closest to the pin. That is first time I ever won that. Then I found out we won last week also,(we had to leave right away),so I got more money for that. I came home and rested for a bit and then we went for a long drive to a fish restaurant on the river, called Stumpknockers. It is kind of a cute place and food was good. After that we came back to the Villages and went to the square to see all the costumes. Some people are so creative. Now I am home and I am not going to do anything. When I finish this I am logging off and getting in my chair.

I've Been So Lucky

On Monday I worked, pretty busy but they finally got me out at the correct time. In the evening me and Anna and Jane went to Bunco. I finally won, after all these years of playing I had the most Buncos. But unfortunately two other people had the same amount so we had to split. I ended up getting $27.00. Not too bad....
On Tuesday Marguerite and I hosted the Red Hats at the Cottilion Restrauant in Wildwood. They cook like Paula Dean, lots of butter, etc. The food was good and all the girls enjoyed it. We always have a raffle and guess who won. Me...I won $12 this time. I am on a roll so I might buy a lottery ticket today..Three of us went to the movies to see Julia and Julie. Now this is my third time to see it and I still enjoyed it. I really couldn't say that about most movies. When I find something good I like to share it with my friends and they hadn't seen it yet, so why not go again.
Today I have been planning our anniversary party and doing errands. I always say I am not going to do that running around on my day off and I always end up doing it anyway. Bud had the physical therapist here today and she said she will release him on Friday. He is so bored, just watching TV.

Beautiful Days in The Villages

Friday I spent the day working, my helper didn't show, what's new? So I had to stay until three p.m. which didn't make me happy. In the evening Pam and Rod brought over dinner and we just sat and talked after a very good dinner of homemade spagetti and sausage.
This morning I golfed with Mike Lawson, our neighbor, as Bud could not go. We golfed Briarwood, out by Nancy Lopez's golf course. The gang went to Nancy Lopeze's restruant for lunch but we didn't go as Mike had to hurry and get home for an open house. Bud and I went to the flea market when I got home to get a car phone charger and phone cases. They are so much cheaper there than at the Verizon Store. Tonight Jane made us a meatloaf dinner and then we went to Sumter Landing to see the "Stepfather". It was pretty good, quite scary. Now I have to get ready to go to work tomorrow. It was 91 degrees and sunshine when we left for the movies.
Bud is feeling pretty good, just bored staying in the house and sitting. His incision looks good and he hasn't taken any pain pills.

Bud Had His Surgery

The doctors called on Monday night and said be at the hospital on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. We were there with bells on. They did the surgery, no problems, large herniaed disk with bone fragments removed. By six-thirty that night we were home in our chairs. Bud is feeling better and they told him not to do anything, to not pick up anything heavier than five pounds, and no twisting or turning.
It is hard to keep him down, however.
I went with Anna to the Church on the Square on Wednesday night to see the entertainment, it was extemely entertaining. Then we watched the people dancing on the square. Today we went to Sunshine Bingo and Anna won one game. Then we went to play shuffleboard. We only took 10 out of 24 games. Tonight a nice couple called that I had met at shuffleboard and the six of us went to dinner at Orange Blossom Country Club. I drove and we figured Bud had to eat anyway and he is just sitting so we went. Then everyone came over here to sit and talk and get to know one another. I think we will be seeing these guys again.

Friday & Saturday

On Friday I worked and we were very busy. After work I went to Crisper's to meet all my friends from "Talk of the Villages" web site. We talk back and forth and this gives us a chance to meet and see who we are talking to. Then we met Kathy from Lowe's to go over Pam's kitchen cupboards again. We ate dinner and I crashed...
This morning I golfed with the neighborhood at Pimlico. Ray Manco subbed for Bud and we had a nice time. Everyone thought I had brought a ringer. He did very well.
At two o'clock Jim Weston from the digital scrapbooking club came and helped me with some computer questions. He left and I changed clothes and we met friends and went to Spanish Springs to see "Law Abiding Citizen" It was a great movie, full of suspense and you know it was good when the audience is screaming. Then we went to Naples Italian restrauant for dinner and now I am going to sit down and rest....

Great Days Off

I spent Wednesday morning at Lowe's ordering Pam's kitchen cupboards, then off to Wal-Mart for groceries. I made a roast, potatoes and carrots for dinner. Our good friends are back from Ohio and they came to dinner.
At Walmart I found some honey crisp apples and they were so good but I guess they didn't agree with me as I got one of my famous bubbles and it happened right before I was to go to shuffleboard today. So I went but I didn't feel well at all. We got rained out any way. It really poured this afternoon. Tonight I played night golf with the Michigan Club, Ray subbed for Bud. Well, I came in first place and won $25.00. Rod got $10 for closest to the pin, Pam came in second place and won $10 and Ray won $15. So we did okay. It was fun, it was a beautiful night out and about 80 degrees at 9 p.m.
Tomorrow it is back to work....

No Surgery Today

Bud didn't have his surgery today. We were all ready to go to the hospital and they called and said he had an uruinary infection and he has to take antibiotics and re-schedule. I was not a happy camper. Why didn't they let us know before this morning. We were all set, so I guess we will have to wait again. Do you think this will ever be over?
So we went shopping and then I went to the pool. It soothes my nerves and keeps my blood pressure down.
Tonight we are leftovers and are just watching NCIS. Tomorrow we will be having company for dinner and we have an appointment at Lowe's for Pam's cupboards at 8:30 a.m.

Another Hot One Today

It was oh so hot again today. The news at 5 p.m. said the air temperature in the Villages was 117 degrees. At work today the air conditioner was broken and the building heated up really fast. They finally fixed it but it was really uncomfortable for the people running around working. We were extremely busy today and being so hot didn't help anything.
Tonight Bud and I made spagetti and then I went to Bunco at Paradise Rec Center. I had four Buncos but six Buncos won. Not enough games to take the winners or losers spot either.
Tomorrow is Bud's surgery, sure hope it solves his problem and we can start doing all the things we want to do. I have only heard good things about his doctor....

107 Degrees On The Porch Today

The heat wave continues here in Central Florida, no relief until next Friday and then it will drop down to the high eighties....Oh, my isn't that funny..
On Friday I worked and we just stayed home Friday night. On Saturday I golfed with the neighborhood gang and Jane subbed for Bud. We did very well and won the money for the day. Then we went to Mallory Country Club for lunch. After that we went to the Internet Gambling place that opened up near Lowe's. We had fun but didn't win anything. They give you a coupon to lure you in but I don't think we will be going back. Then us girls went to Ocala to Hobby Lobby to get yarn to make Megan a baby afghan. On the way home we picked up Firehouse Subs and a $1 movie from the RedBox and all went to Jane's to watch, "The Soloist" with Jamie Foxx. It was okay but I glad it was only a dollar. They have that surround sound and you couldn't really hear the dialog with all that noise. Guess I am really getting old..
Today I worked and after work the four of us went to Lake Weir to Gator Joe's. It is right on the lake and the food was very good. There was a nice breeze and they have a nice beach there also. We left there and went to the square to hear Norman Lee. It is one heck of a singer and performer.
Now I just lost a game of scrabble to Pam and now I am going to bed.

How Hot Is It?

It is so hot outside that it almost makes you sick.It has set a record for the hottest October ever in central Florida. The air temperature was 105 degrees. In the morning I went to Fun Shine Bingo at Hilltop Pool, didn't win anything but it was fun. In the afternoon I played shuffleboard and it was so hot, I just lost my enthusiam. I could hardly wait for it to be over. In fact by the time I got home, I was too pooped to get dressed up and go to the Italian Parade. The parade starts at 4:45 and that is the hottest time of the day. I heard we missed a good one but I didn't want to get sick. So we just met friends and went to dinner and came home and collapsed. That was one long day.
Today I worked. Very busy but I had a good time. Most of my regulars are back for the season so it is nice to see them.
Tonight we went to our favorite store, Lowe's. Bud needed some thing for Pam's house and I just went along for the ride.

Hot, Hot, Hot

It was extremely hot and humid today. Attended my first digital scrapbooking club for the season today. You sure learn alot of wonderful things. Marguerite and I went to lunch and had a nice chat.
When I got home Bud and I took the golf cart over to Spanish Springs and I had my nails done. Then we wanted to look at golf carts but they were closed so I said, "Let's go to Sweet Creams and get something for dinner." The grill was already closed down for the night so all we got was an ice cream cone. We were just leaving when Anna and Bill pulled up. So we went to their house and Bud hooked up her new printer and we watched our favorie TV show, NCIS. Now we are home and I am a little hungry, an ice cream cone just didn't do the trick.
At Spanish Springs they have turned the fountain water pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. These Villagers think of everything. it sure looked nice and was a nice gester. They have been having all kinds of fundraisers.

Beautiful Weather in the Villages

Saturday was just a beautiful day. Anna and I went to Katie Bell's in the afternoon to see the talent competition and the singers were great. In the afternoon we watched football and then met Anna and Bill at the hot tub and pool. The weather was so warm and the moon was full. It was just lovely.
On Sunday I worked and we were busy but we have been lots busier. It was good to see all of my regulars.Bud went to Bills and put up his motion detector light. Sunday night we just kind of vegged out.
Monday I worked. It started out slow and then it exploded. Lots of big golf groups and hen parties. I was pooped when I got home. I told Bud, "Did I say I missed working?" My feet and legs tell a different story. Since Bud fixed Bill's light, Bill came over and washed all my windows outside and Bud did the inside. I thought that was really nice of him. He is getting jobs all over the Villages.
Tonight Jim and Jane came over and we ate ice cream and made plans for the winter. We have all kinds of things planned. Jane is going to be my golf partner on Saturday.

My First Day Back At Work

Today was my first day back at work. They have made a few changes, fired some people and hired some others. They had lots of drama while I was gone, I should have written a book. It would really sizzle. They changed the computer system and I got a whole five minutes of training but I muddled through. Saw lots of my old customers, they still order the same things, sit in the same sections. I have never went anywhere everyday, day in and day out. You can set your watch by most of them.
They put in Pam's solar tube today. I found a $50.00 coupon so we had to have it done fast before the coupon ran out. It looks really good.
Tonight we went to Sam's Warehouse. It is just about a half mile from here but I just can't get enthused about it. Most of the quantities are way too big for us and I don't think their prices are that great. For instance, roma tomatoes were three pounds for six dollars. That is two dollars a pound, I don't like to pay over ninety-nine cents a pound. You have to really know your prices. It is a big store and quite nice but I won't hurry back.
I also went back to Comcast and signed up for a promotional package, a whole lot of new stations and movies for $36.00 a month for six months. That is less than we were paying for a lot less channels, so why not. Bud will enjoy it while he is convalescing. His surgery had been changed to a week from Tuesday.
Tonight we had re-runs for supper.

Next Firday is Bud's Surgery

The doctor's office called today and scheduled Bud's surgery for next Friday. Of course, that is one of my days to work but I am sure I can work it out. What a way to start, taking days off right away.
Today was a nice relaxing day, did some cleaning, laundry and took a walk. This afternoon our shuffleboard team started our season and I won one game out of three.I beat a man and he wasn't too happy about that but the women were tough. I heard they played all summer and that is what you have to do, practice, practice, practice.
I forgot to put in yesterday's blog that we went to a new place for lunch, Five Guys and a Burger. All they have is hamburgs, hot dogs and fries. They use real potatoes, fresh cut. The reason I know is that for a barrier between the wall and the tables, where you stand when you order is lined with fifty pound bags of potatoes. They were tasty and they give you so many fries. We only had one order and between the two of us we couldn't eat them all.
Tonight I made homemade macaroni and cheese, pretty good and plenty for tomorrow. I start working tomorrow and might not feel like cooking when I get home.