Saturday, June 13, 2026

Something New - Decorating - Odds and Ends Update

 Shalimar, FL   (Hi 91  Lo 78)  Humidity no lower then 87%

This is a quiet week, but I was on time constraints making time count which is always fun. I work well under pressure, so to speak. 

Monday I was either on phone or computer with calls for birthday and friends wanting zooms. What a wonderful day.  I figured out what I want for my funeral.  A zoom life celebration with all the zoom people in every aspect of my life come together for an evening for no more then an hour. That way no one has to travel, no one has to take time off work and it would bring all my friends together.  ok, done!  So now you know. 

Tuesday was normal with diamond art and wellness class.  We've been doing classes on lovist. A lady here wrote the book and we went thru it like a book review. I also did something totally new. I was called for my own gym trainer. I thought it would be weeks but the lady had a cancellation and I took the time slot. I learned a lot. I learned I can't do most of the machines, it's very painful. I'll be using elastic bands and pully's. Nice training without the pain. 

Wednesday I had crafters corner. There weren't many of us there this time but some crocheted and a couple did diamond art. We talked and had a good time. That's over by 3:00 so I had time to get one of my meals made before playing cards. 

Thursday was circle of life, just talking about what happens after we die. There were only two people but we discussed why people won't talk about death and what happens when we draw our last breath. Very interesting what the thoughts are at the end. 

Friday I had lunch with one of the gals from another building. I had quiche and bean and ham soup at  Sugar Mill Sweets.  Love it.  I made it back to work on the decorations for the luau.


It didn't take long for us to get the decorations in place. There were a lot of people helping out. 

I spent Wednesday and Thursday watching the storm chasers and Ryan Hall Y'All on youtube with all the tornadoes. He's great on keeping everyone all over the US informed on where tornadoes are brewing and hitting.  (Click on the photos to enlarge).  This is Chicago lightening strike on Thursday. 


Two tornadoes at the same time. 
Lightening and Rainbow 
  Sunset with shelf cloud 
   Update on the building seven, roofers three stories high
 I couldn't post this before giving them to the kids.  A golf  gnome couple  
Saturday another day with storm chasers. I keep watching Missouri and Illinois with family. So far so good. Let's see what happens next week. 

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Wild Weekend! Birthday Celebration 34 Years of Lobster

 Shalimar, FL  (Hi 85   Lo 74)

The week was pretty normal. It's finally June which took two months to get here. I had a few zooms and the diamond art, wellness class, and a couple hours of cards, then a  passport class on Wednesday to Sweden. 





Thursday I went to village six for crochet, played cards that night in Village one. But the big days was Friday and Saturday. 

I have been waiting for this day for quite awhile. My birthday is Sunday and Rick and Tammy came from Chicago to be with me and celebrate my 34th year of eating lobster dinner. The tradition still goes on.   Thank you two for coming!

Friday I picked them up at the airport and we met with Sharon at BHV for a few questions when I pass. It's going to happen and I wanted the two of them to meet. We left there for a few errands and ate at Stewby's seafood restaurant for lunch. We can never get enough seafood. 


 We came home and got a few computer things figured out and made chicken and dumplings for dinner.  They went to the hotel later in the evening. 

Saturday we started the day off running about 9am. First was breakfast at Waffle House. Then to the armament museum.   (Click on photos to enlarge).  
Stealth







Tammy checking out the pilots position
Commanders area


I guess this guy was tired and waiting for others, 
When we left there, we went to Destin. Traffic was heavy, but we knew that and just took our time. When we got to the bridge, there were boats everywhere and lots of people. 
Zip lining were in a couple of places. One woman was stuck and a guy went out to get her. 
This is the boardwalk area, $20 to park
Lots of boats to take people out in the bay. Some with glass bottoms. We'll do that next time. 
A couple pelicans watching all the activity. 
This one was fun to watch. He would catch a fish for lunch in the hole. He wasn't afraid of anyone going up and getting pictures. (click to enlarge) he's in the middle on the white cylinder. 
Several tiki boats going to the sandbar on other side of the bridge


Dee and Rick

We stopped at a restaurant for some "starters" which were wonderful and a few drinks.
We decided to go on to Poppy's Seafood Bucket but on the way in, it's a closed community so have to get a pass. It's in  a section like a town on it's own. Lots of shops and restaurants. It's so neat, and I'll take anyone out of town to see it when they come to visit. 


A bunch of umbrellas






This is year 34 for a lobster dinner for my birthday

Thank you Rick and Tammy for another great birthday!!
Sunday evening the gals gave me a super chocolate cake in celebration!  What a great weekend 


Something New - Decorating - Odds and Ends Update

 Shalimar, FL   (Hi 91  Lo 78)  Humidity no lower then 87% This is a quiet week, but I was on time constraints making time count which is al...