Settling In

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Settling In

November 28, 2016

We have been here for almost 2 weeks and are slowly getting into our Florida routine. The weather has been super – most days are high 70s to low 80s. While that is great, it has impeded some outdoor work plans. Dave and I got rid of all of the overgrown plants out front – thinned them out, gave some away and replanted for a fresher look.

Then we disposed of the 6 large planters on the side which were also very overgrown. In their place Dave laid a row of patio stones which has cleaned up the side considerably.

I rearranged the patio area – bringing 2 chairs out from the lanai and moving the other things around.

Dave has bought 8 lawnscaping timbers which were needed between our property and Dottie’s next door – the ones we put there 7 years ago are rotten. We need to work on the back yard yet but that is really just some weed killing and furniture placement.

I have gone to one Red Hat lunch – the gals range in age from mid 70’s to 90’s – so I get to be the baby of the group. They were so excited that I was back for the winter and are anxious for Liz and Marilyn to return too. They are all very busy ladies and certainly remind me that I should be more active.

Dave has been golfing with his guys at Lake Venice Golf Club. He wears his boot and manages quite well – rides the cart as per doctor’s orders. He has had the boot on for 28 days so the end is coming up. I am impressed with how compliant he has been.

We also got together with Carol and Stephen Hiltz for lunch – finally! It was great to catch up and have sometime for ourselves. Hopefully we will be able to meet many more times in the new year when they return after Christmas. There is a golf game and shopping in our future. Guess which Carol and I will be doing!

After nearly 2 weeks (and the weather has been fantastic) , we made it to the beach. There were lots of people around town for Thanksgiving so we weren’t going to come over until they had left town. So we made a plan the night before to go to the beach no matter what. It never disappoints.