Indian Music - Happy Hour- Grandson's Marathon

 Shalimar, FL  (Hi 83 Lo 64

There's been some crazy severe storms the last couple weeks and it continues for next week. Please watch for weather, you can't do anything about it, except staying safe. 

The week was busy at times and more downtime than normal, which I filled quickly with neat stuff to do. I had several zooms along with tiktok and down the rabbit hole with kitties/cats on youtube. I can do three hours at a time with online funnies, picking out which ones that people come up with AI videos. 

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were all regular days with Bowling (two weeks left for summer break) and diamond art, meditation.

Wednesday, I had my monthly massage and chiropractor appointment. I really needed it. In the evening after cards we sat outside and had a firepit. Kathy got s'mores ingredients and we made those. 

                                                  Mickey enjoying a marshmallow

Joel, Mickey and Lu

Thursday, I had my first class in "Circle of Life".  There's so many people afraid of the word death. I've been doing classes to get paperwork done for end of life plans.  I did an  open forum on how we feel and why we feel that way. Enjoy life, we're going to die, get paperwork done and not leave funeral plans to someone else. I live in a community that is a waiting place to pass, like most of Florida. Let's live as if today is our last day. I'll be having forums and discussions monthly, at least for awhile. Deathcafe.com  is where I learn so much, check it out. 

In the afternoon I went to the Indian music concert which was a couple with drums and flute. It was really good. They're from another state but here for the Indian festival in Fort Walton Beach. 

                                                        This drum is so neat sounding. 

                                                            Washboard music..

Pan drum

Friday, five of us folded and inserted menus in the monthly newsletter. We were done in an hour.  I went to neighbors and started a 3D puzzle of a vase. I can't wait to see if we get that to work. 

In the afternoon I went to happy hour. There weren't very many there. Dancing and Hulu dancers were fun to watch.

                                                The end of the party

In the between times of not going anywhere. I'm back to crochets mangers. I have several to get done this year before Christmas. Here's the diamond art I finally finished. 

                                            My diamond art picture is finally done.

                                       They're making progress on the seventh building. 

Saturday our grandson Kendall raced in the Louisville, KY marathon. I'm so glad they have a tracker so everyone can watch online. Rick (our youngest son)  did a few in Chicago. Jim also did a couple marathons. (Click on photo to see results)  

I went to Aldi's with a neighbor and back home to watch storm chasers and then happy hour. Another great week and a busy one. 

Wild Storms - License - Cleaning Up - Bowlift

 Shalimar, FL   (Hi 74  Lo  52))

This week we had wild storms and tornadoes in the Midwest. By Friday night there were 150 tornadoes and 306 severe storms. I spent most of the time watching storm chasers and saw at least three tornadoes start rotating then drop to the ground. No two are alike. There were less people hurt, they took cover and was watching what was coming up. Reminder to watch for severe weather.

This week was a fun one. I basically did the same thing except the storms. A walk in the woods to clear the mind which was great. I didn't see any animals and it was so quiet and great temps. I had several zooms with friends which took a few hours. 

I played beat the clock every day this week. I had to get from one building to another in a short time, so I had plenty of exercise. 

Wednesday I went to the "passport" meeting. This month was on Hungary. We have a lady from there and she brought in some items that she had in her home town. She told about some of the things going on in the country and brought some snacks. It was very informative. Several people attended. 

Thursday I had crochet group and now working on the mangers that have been ordered last Christmas. I'll have a bunch done by this year's Christmas.  I also did computer/phone help with two other people. There was only one person this time. Either people forgot or they're learning all about the electronics. 

Friday were all the tornadoes.  I also went to DMV early. I was 18th in line and when they opened I got a cubicle right away. I did the eye test, took my picture and out in 14 minutes. That's the fastest I've ever done that. I'm all set till 2034. I'm so glad I can still drive. 

Saturday I had a knock on the door and there were six young men and women ready to clean the yard.  I asked for help two months ago and they finally came. My patio area looks so good. 

I took a couple people to Moose, then went to happy hour in our village, then had a zoom for an hour, back to happy hour. I then went to pick up the couple at the Moose.  Yep, another beat the clock. 

This is the latest puzzle.  I love it!

I have never on the blog put in commercial for a  website, but I have to tell you about bowlift.com. I ordered a special item, and I got an email saying it was delivered, but it wasn't. I emailed them and in minutes I got a response. The gal has been sending updates all week. What happened?  It was damaged and they ordered another one.  You don't get that good of service anymore and I wanted to give out a special holler out that they're the best company in a very long time to deal with. Ok, commercial is over, back to regular scheduled blog. 

Easter Lunch - Classes - Artemis Flight to Moon - Miscellaneous

 Shalimar, Fl   (Hi 78    Lo 60

It seems a lot longer than a week ago it was Easter Sunday.  We had a luncheon carry in for our village and a very good turnout with lots of wonderful tasting food. We have several great cooks in our village and I'm very thankful.   (Click on the photos to enlarge).

Connie is checking out the food. 

Monday was bowling and I had a zoom class at noon.  I was ready for our cookout with leftovers by 4:00.    Lane was at the grill on Monday, raining too hard on Sunday to cookout. He wasn't really into it. Thank you Lane. 

Tuesday was beat the clock day.  I went to diamond art at 9, an hour early, hoping I'd get the picture I'm working on done.  Nope, one more time should do it. I don't work on it at home.   I got home by 12 to do another zoom. I hurried and got to meditation just as it was starting. I had another zoom an hour and half later, believe it or not I made the time. whew. I need to go from one building to another to make it. I get my exercise of walking that's for sure. I did get to cards at 5:00.

Wednesday I made it on time to the doctor appointment. He just went over the labs and listened to my lungs to be sure they were clear from the cold I had. I'm good to go for another six months and he was happy I dropped some of the blood work that was high. I'm so happy not to see him or hospital stays so far. I had crafters corner at 1:00 and worked on the diamond art.  I SHOULD have got it done, but talked too much to people coming in the room. I love the interaction with people I don't see often. 

Thursday was another beat the clock, but not like Tuesday. I started at crochet group in another building (I drive over).  I left early to get to sip and paint.  I love learning different techniques but flowers aren't as easy as some of the other things we paint.  This is mine. 

Other paintings

             

Friday was another beat the clock time. I had coffee talk at 10.  It was great having some questions from  the group. Like: do you have a bucket list, what's on it and what do you need to do to accomplish it.  Discussion with everyone then more questions. The hour went so fast. 

I had 1/2 hour for a haircut, and that led to a talk on scams for the group (elderly). It's getting so bad now with scams on taxes and IRS are included.  Do not answer emails or get money for anyone you hear from on emails or phone. So many of our people are clearing out their savings account thinking it's real and they need to pay. Sad   I left the talk early to make it to Culver's to pick up dinner for a going away party for three of my friends that already left or leaving the community. It's just like being in the military, make friends and they leave. We had a wonderful time and it was over by 10pm.  

There's other things happening of importance this week. The Artemis went to the moon and back. I remember seeing the last flight in 1972 and wrote it in my journal, I wish I still had it.  The flight was a total success and the pictures are amazing. I hope you've seen them on the NASA.gov website. 

Saturday I had four zooms throughout the day. I also got some shelves from a neighbor and got them loaded with puzzles. My other shelf was falling apart  so I got another shelf system. 

 My neighbor came and got me to see the sunset thru the trees. Bright red, made it look like a fire in the woods.  Click on the photos they show more of the red. 

I broke a  blood vessel in the eye. It's not the first time but it is the biggest. 

VW Walker - Massage - Decorating- HAPPY EASTER

 Shalimar, FL      (Hi 79    Lo  65)

  I saw this on a couple internet sights. I love it!!  I just wish it was real and someone would make it. When you delve into it, at the bottom it says made by AI.  Darn it.  It has a seat and pockets in it. 

This week was busier and I had to keep up with the schedule. 

Sunday was a nothing but sit outside day and helped a gal with her phone. 

Monday  I got up early to take my friend to the car dealer and leave her car, later in the afternoon I took her back. We do that for each other around here. A lot of people leave cars for service.  I had bowling at 11 and GBM zoom Monday night. We did get a place for our get together in Destin in October. 

Tuesday the normal diamond art, then meditation class.  I had a special zoom class in the late evening. 

Wednesday Massage and chiropractor in the morning. I went to neighbors to work on the puzzle and finished it.  I gave her a couple of mine.  I'm watching Survivor and it was a great one this week. 

(Click on the photos to enlarge).

Thursday I went to lunch here with the knitting/crochet group. I found something that's outstanding that I can eat without a tummy problem. It's called a Mediterranean power bowl.  It's got all kinds of veggies in it. I'll be getting that from here on.  I went to crochet group in another village and had a zoom class then home.  In the evening I played cards and sat outside. 

Friday I finally remembered to get my BP taken. I have a doctor appt this next week so wanted my card to take with me.  At 1:00 I volunteered for the Style Squad decorating tables for the big Easter dinner.  That was fun. 

Notice the bunny napkins. That took an hour for just making  a few napkins and they have to have over 90 of them. 

Saturday was the monthly meeting. We got the final count for the meal in the lounge for Sunday's Easter lunch.  We're just hoping there's no rain, we'd like to do some grilling.  We had happy hour and sat outside. It's that time of year we can be outside more. 

 HAPPY EASTER EVERY ONE

The Blog is LATE! - Big News on Labs - Anniversary

 Shalimar, FL  (Hi 70  Lo 65)

I forgot to do the blog yesterday.  I lost a day some where along the week. 

Last week was a mish mash of all kinds of things.  

Sunday: I had four zoom meetings with one thing or another. I love those, some are classes some just people that chat and others is for learning.  Fun!

Monday was Wii bowling, nothing new there. The weather has been great so I've been sitting outside and talking with neighbors a lot of the time. I do play cards nightly and on Monday's I'm with the GBM gals that helped me so much before Jim died. The gals all lost husbands due to Glioblastoma. (brain cancer)

Tuesday I helped with United Way, we did popcorn packages. That's fun to do with a bunch of people. I went to diamond art then right on into meditation.  Then home and sat outside.  

Wednesday I decided to go to Niceville to be with a big group of crocheters and knitters. I haven't gone in awhile. I'm still working on Minnie Mouse (Mickie is done). For some reason the stitch count was off and I had a hard time getting the rows looking good.  After four tries another gal gave me a tip on how to bypass the pattern and get it right. I should be on the way to getting it done by next week.  I'm still watching Survivor in the evening. It's season 50 and I've still only missed one episode. It's changed so much during the years. 

Thursday I helped put the community bulletins fold and stuff. That takes several hours, but this time only two and half hours with more helpers. I did leave a  half hour early to go to crochet group in another village like normal. 

Friday was labs. I made it there on time and since I can check in from the car that made it so fast and convenient.  I went to Walmart for my three month grocery shopping and put that all away when I got home. That was the whole day. 

Saturday it was our 56 wedding anniversary and I had forgot all about it. A friend text me telling me about it and she was thinking of me. wow. that's the first time I forgot that.  Is that mean forgetting things is now the norm?  I don't like that, another thing with getting older.  

Just a  couple pictures. This is the update on village 7 that's being built.  (Click on photos to enlarge).

I made a Hellofresh meal that when I was done, it would feed five people. So a neighbor got a portion. 

The puzzle is done with five pieces missing, so I threw it out. No sense with as many puzzles that's around to try and do one with pieces missing.  

Eating Out - St. Patrick's Day

 Shalimar, FL   (Hi 77   Lo  59)   Mother Nature is going thru Menopause

This has been a weird week.  Sunday I went with a neighbor and her sister who was visiting to a pizza place called "Marco's Pizza" in Niceville, a town to my north.  I'm hooked. It's a different pie dough and very light and fluffy.  I want to go back real soon. Thank you Nancy and Priscilla for a great lunch. 

Speaking of thank you's, I'd like to thank all my readers for sticking with me. It's fun to post stuff I do and know someone is reading. I try to do pictures, and short bits and will continue as long as I'm able  and have internet. 

Monday was bowling, ho hum, same ole scores. 159 to 175. I didn't do much the rest of the day. Didn't feel quite up to par as normal, but on Tuesday night I started a sore throat. Yep, another bad cold, but I knew it was coming so downed some Alka-Seltzer to get a head start. For the next couple days I cancelled everything and stayed in to fight off a fever. I see no one when I do that, I don't want anyone else sick.  I was back up and no fever by Thursday afternoon and did some help with phones that people wanted done. We had three people  come in for help and there were three of us to help, so that worked out great!  I love doing that, it keeps the mind moving and working. 

I need to go back to Tuesday, during the day I was sluggish but didn't feel bad so I went to diamond art, then meditation class,  which  was my turn to lead. My topic was forgiveness for yourself and others. It turned out a bigger group then normal and went over well.  In the late afternoon we celebrated St Pat's day!  That's always a good time with special people.  Thank you. 

Friday was lunch with another gal, Sheila, We try to go out once a month. This time is was a diner in Niceville. We had to wait awhile, that place is always packed. We had a great time just talking then home. 

What did I do in-between?  Slept most of Wednesday and part of Thursday morning late, but did get some crocheting done and I'm binge watching Landman!  I love that show. I made eight little hearts. 

and I got Mickey done. I'll get Minnie for next week. It's a box kit with everything in it. 

Saturday I made three weekly calls, and worked on the patio pulling weeds. It was being taken over with weeds, and I forgot to take a picture. That wore me out so worked on my puzzle and did laundry. Happy hour finished off the day.  Now back to another week.  Come along. 

last photo one from the other night off the storm

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