Small Day Trip - Drum Circle - Meeting - Decorating

Shalimar, FL  (Hi 87   Lo 65)   Ahhhh heat relief Perfect Temps 

This was a whole week of extra fun on top of what I normally do. I made every deadline time, that's become a great challenge. 

There's something fun coming up NEXT week and I wanted to check out where we'll be and how to get there. I grabbed Del for a day trip for lunch and took off to Destin. I'll tell you all about it next week. It was a hot day, but gorgeous weather. A fun "get out of apartment" day. 

Tuesday instead of wellness, I went with another neighbor to a drum circle. I used to do that in North Carolina and Illinois. There were usually 10 to 25 people playing different size drums and pick up the rhythm from another person.  (Click on photos to enlarge). I love doing it, hope there's more chances in this area. 

Wednesday instead of crochet, I went to residential council. It was an hour long with lots of info and questions from people. There were several in attendance which was great! Right after that was decorating for the Octoberfest lunch for Thursday. It didn't take us long with several people helping. 

One trip to the airport to pick up one of gals. It's great having people that get up early to make the earlier flights. I go to bed late, so I pick them up. The plane was on time so back home in a half hour. 

Thursday I went to crochet group but left early to go to the chiropractor, no massage this time around. I had a couple zooms for the evening.  I finished the 3D puzzle. This one is going on the wall. 

This broom is standing with nothing around it.  I guess it's getting close to Halloween.

Next months activities, yep, I'll be doing most of them.

Harvest moon, nice and bright

Hot Week - Same O Things - Phone Fixes

 Shalimar, FL  (Hi 90  Lo 74)

It was another hot week, high 90's (101 one day)  and high humidity which is not good on the breathing. It should start cooling down in October, then we'll start complaining of being too cold this winter.  Nope, we're seldom happy when it comes to weather. 

I did do something that needed done, a detailed car wash and wax on Monday. I have Tommy's detail come with his truck every year, except this time it was over two years. He does such a great job and it's easier for him to just come here and do the whole cleaning. My shoulder won't even begin to work with that much movement. Now it looks "almost" new. 

Wii bowling Monday and Wednesday, still holding the same scores, in the 170's. It's something to do, not going for awards. 

I've been working on the puzzle and gnomes for the craft fair in December. This is the gnome sailor. I think it's great looking, hope to make 3 of them this next week. (Click on photos to enlarge).

I finally got to play hand, knee and foot in another village on Wednesday. I've been trying to go play every month, but sometimes something else is more important. It's great having choices. This place keeps us busy for sure. 

Thursday was the busy.  I had crochet group group in another village, then a zoom meeting for an hour back to crochet and then fixing or teaching people with their phones. I learned a lot this time around and we had four people needing help with three of us helping, so it worked out well. Someone took our pictures and they're posted on Facebook so I stole them. 

                                                           That's me on the right

Priscilla on the right and she's 90 with all kinds of tech knowledge and learns more daily. She's helping another 90 year old. 

Rob on the left our third person that helps. 

I want to add a photo that is so pretty I had to share. It's from an RV'ing friend that knows I collect sunset photos. 

I went with two other gals to Niceville on Saturday for Marco's pizza. It's so good. I bought one for the freezer and one to eat at the restaurant and enough for later. I also got cinnamon rolls with choc and white icing oh and a ham sub for tomorrow. I wanted something different. We went to Michaels for some supplies to make ornaments for the tree this year. A few of the gals are getting together to make things.  

Comments Should Show up - Labor Day Luncheon - Tribute to Jim

 Shalimar, FL  (Hi 90  Lo 76) 

I had someone tell me the comments did not work on the blog. I think it's all changed and they should show up. Make a comment and we'll see if it goes through. Thank you to all the readers and yes, I'll continue with the blog and make a few little changes to the side when I get the time. 

Labor Day was a fun one. We decided with the high temps to just order chicken from Publix. Everyone loves it and with 30 people in attendance it worked out great!  We had some wonderful food for sides. Thank you everyone.  (Click to enlarge photos).

Tuesday was Jim's passing five years ago. I thought the days would be easier as time passes, but the gals here say it never will.  Being married 51 years it takes another lifetime to learn to live differently. I miss him, and some days are worse then others, but with the support from a LOT of widows around me, I made it through the day with only a few crying spells. One of my favorite pictures while traveling in the RV. 

We had a few gals come in from Circle of Friends. The company has people that take care of the caregivers. They give respite of eight hours a week so the caregiver can get things done and even uninterrupted sleep if needed. It's a great group and we have several people on campus that take advantage of the company.

Extra things:  I finished my lighthouse puzzle and so did Del.  We're done with all eight of them, FINALLY.  We have another puzzle to put out this weekend but NOT a lighthouse. 

Reminder seeing the other six? 

               

Del and I forgot to take a picture when it was done. But you get the idea. 

Thursday another resident gave the end of life affairs seminars. He did more of the legal end of things that need to be done. It was great turning it over to him. He's planning on doing a seminar every three months. There's so much to do and it changes every week. 

Friday was totally different than I had PLANNED!  I was awake all night with thunder. I never sleep well with storms. Even here I think we may have a tornado and it's probable with water spouts from the gulf. I doubt if one would come up as far as I am, but no guarantees.  I didn't wake up til 9:00 and the coffee talk was today at 10. No way can I move that fast and it was still rainy which makes no difference in getting to the meeting, but just too lazy. I had a call from sis that was an hour, which was great. Then a zoom for three hours with some friends. I didn't go to happy hour either. It was a stay at home day and I took advantage of it. 

My neighbor moved today and now we're going to get a new one.  There's been a lot of different people moved in our little village one.    

What Would You Like - New Light Setup - Lounge V1

 Shalimar, FL   (Hi 91    Lo 76)

I'd like you're opinion on the blog. I have had this blog for many years and over 3100 done. Jim passed away five years ago on Tuesday this week. I usually did the blog, he would correct it since he did so much writing in the Air Force. My faithful followers now has the decision, time to change or keep it the same to keep up with everyone else that's still posting.  (I'm not saying I'll do either, change or keep), but would love to hear which way should I go. ;-)

I finished the puzzle this week. I think I'll go back to the two lighthouses yet to make. 

One of my neighbors came over with some bluetooth plugs. We worked on getting two lights to come on with the phone so I can turn them on when I'm not home or coming in from the lounge and not walk into a dark room or keeping the lights on for hours at a time. We got them working, that's going to be so neat!  I love technology. 

I have to put something funny to listen to in your spare time. Henry Cho Reels on Facebook. If I need a laugh, I watch him or cat reels. Just thought I'd throw that out there. 

This week besides the normal WII bowling, diamond art, wellness class, crochet group, eight zoom meetings,  I had my monthly massage and chiropractor appointment. I was hoping neither of them would be late because I wanted to go to Passport which is visiting (by youtube) to Mexico meeting in the ballroom. I made it on time and it covered a lot of Mexico highlights. 

There's a good chance you'll pick out the music from Mexico, it's got it's own flavor. 

Also the great food you can get and a lot of it is now in the USA. 

I  went to lunch with a couple of gals. Again, we went to one place and they were closed for the holiday weekend, so we went back to Sugar Mill Sweets, we could get sandwiches, soup and great desserts. That's usually our fall back when a place is closed. 

There was a group from WiseWaves Technologies to talk about advanced technology with phones and computers.

 It was a great one hour learning what's new in tech stuff.  One fact that's scary, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center  2025 Internet Crime Report, adults age 60 and older filed more than 201,000 complaints, with reported losses exceeding $7.7 billion.  That's a lot of loss.  Please don't give money to anyone you don't know. It's happened several times in our community. 

I also went to the commissary for the first time in a long time. It makes my heart jump seeing the military guys and gals, there weren't many around.  It was Friday 4pm, traffic was very light, very few cars in the parking lot.  It might be because every had left for the holiday weekend.  I had the Friday zoom in the car to start with and once home switched to the PC. 

The monthly meeting for the village was Saturday morning and we had 22 people in our newly decorated lounge.  Here's the result. 

It looks clean and up to date. Good job to the organizers. We can comfortably seat more people.

We had another great time at social hour in the evening. I had another unexpected zoom meeting and the nightly chat. It's a good way to end another great week at Bob Hope Village.  

Normal Week- Finished Puzzle and Painting

 Shalimar, FL  (Hi  89  Lo 75)  Still humid and hot, more storms

Florida is a place you can get warmer then usual tap water without using the water heater. Ice is the clue for a cold glass of water.   If you want a shower just put it to middle ground and it's a very nice shower. 

This week was normal, busy and I'm loving it. I had five zoom meetings and classes this week. I love each one and meet more new people all the time.  I played cards almost every night. Diamond art was beginning a new picture, it's beach scenery and will take awhile.  I finished the paint by number with diamond beads this week.  (Click on the photo to enlarge). I'll sell it at the craft fair. 

Rosie one of our residents (governor of the village one, had a birthday so we had a yummy chocolate cake to celebrate. 

We put the monthly bulletins together and had a good group to get it done in one hour. 

The activities gals do a really good job. 

I picked up my neighbor at the airport,  who went to Maine for a week. She's wanting to stay, it's not as hot there as it is here. I don't blame her. It's good having her back. 

I didn't get to see the eclipse on Thursday night, just too cloudy, but did get a picture of the full moon on Friday night. 

                             I worked on neighbors puzzle and she finished it. Harry Potter

I took a couple people to the Moose after social hour on Saturday night. I'm the designated driver, helping out some friends. It's better to be safe and have a sober driver.