Bob, Nails with Friends, Turtles, Goodbyes

Bob, Nails with Friends, Turtles, Goodbyes 

Tuesday April 5, 2022

I set my alarm for 7 a.m., but I was up at 6:45. Took a shower washed  my hair, makeup, and went downstairs had some coffee, and I ate my oatmeal.. Went outside Judy and Lou picked me up for the funnest early  morning I've had in awhile.

 First we stopped at Bob Evans they  like to get breakfast first.  I only ate a piece of toast and coffee. We had a lovely chat. 

Got to the nail salon before they opened. She opened the doors at 9:45 we were the first three clients in. They were both getting mani-pedis, I only did my nails. We was a lovely relaxing morning in the salon.

          Judy Cooper and Her long time friend, neighbor and former colleague  Lou

Really nice inside, called Friends Nail Salon, Jim says he took me there once, I don't remember it. 

Then we arrived back at the campground. Judy and Lou are right across the road from us right now at TTO I asked her if I could see her motorhome she goes back to New York in it. It is her only vehicle. She said sure I took a peek and got a few pictures. 

Huge deep sink in the back.

Jim and I had lunch together. We took a golf cart ride, took trash out, got veggies for the last time here at TTO. Drove around was HOT. We got back to FW Jim was putting stuff away. He got the golf cart in just in time.

Here it is going in.

The sky opened up and we had a down pour. Was over pretty quickly, he was outside the whole time under the front nose of the RV. I grabbed his phone off the steps before it got wet, too wet. But I forgot my good sandals and they got drenched. Hopefully they dry out. 

Then Lynn and Jeanann stopped with Chief to say goodbye we chatted outside of it. Chief is a huge slobbering boxer oh, but he is so sweet. 

This is what happens when you work on the Blog, different times of the day, I forgot I already put this picture on, and I don't know how to remove the extra one. And below is the unedited one.

By now  it was way after Dark we said our goodbyes the mosquitoes were starting to get us. We came inside and watch This Is Us, and the thing about Pam.

Wal*Mart Again

Wal*Mart  Again

Monday April 4, 2022

Up first today, and out the door for walk fit and then line dancing.

I was able to talk with Judy about Tuesday and going to get our nails done. She said someone is going with us, this other person is driving and we will be stopping for breakfast first. SO excited I can't wait to get my nails done they are ready in need a few are so loose.

Dancing was really fun as usual, Pam taught a hard one called High Class, thought it was going to be to hard and fast, but turned out really great, everyone loved it.

I realize that since I'm getting my nails done tomorrow, then today would be my last. We were all saying alot of goodbyes, I hope to see everyone again at the end of the year. Paula said all teary-eyed it's hard saying goodbye to everybody. I said Don't make us cry. So after alot of hugs. And after that moment of sadness. I packed up and headed out to the golf cart. Drove home and the RV'S were starting to roll in.

I rested for a bit. Jim's leg was really hurting again.

We decided to go to Chili's for lunch. We had a great meal, enough leftovers for Jim's lunch tomorrow. First we shared a Southwestern chicken egg roll. So good,  I had chicken tortilla soup, we shared it too. Then  I had half chicken sandwich with bacon cheese and avocado, and he had a huge burger we both had fries.

Then we thought we would try Wal-Mart again for my lactose free milk. Yea they had it finally and I got a yogurt milk too. Found some non food items we wanted too. Beautiful spring flowers at Wal-Mart. 

 Then we stopped at Walgreen's looking for some hair stuff that I couldn't find. Then went to CVS, finally found it.

Then we filled up the diesel tank @ 4.99 a gal. 

Then we got home was really hot out. I put everything away.  This is cool decor at someone's site. 

  Shortly after that we took a golf cart ride, but we cut it a little short. Jim's leg hurt sitting in the buggy.

Then I made myself a burrito bowl and he had the grilled chicken and some rice too.

We watched Idol and I had a cocktail before bed.

Today's Beautiful Day Again

Today's  Beautiful Day Again 

Sunday April 3, 2022

Jim again was up before I was. We had coffee after 9 I made us breakfast. Later we both showered. Then right before noon Lynn and Jeanann stopped by on there bikes. I showed her the FW. We had a nice visit watched the RV'S come in at noon. He said we could stop over later,, she was going to the casino. She stays a long time.. When they left. We sat inside for a bit watching YouTube videos.

It was almost 2 we didn't have lunch yet. Jim pre ordered from the place next door to Publix the Philly cheesesteak. We saw Dennis and Linda on our way our way out. They are packing up.. can't believe they leave tomorrow.  We arrived and he had a small cheesesteak and I had a fish sandwich.

Then we went into Publix still needed milk, they  still have none. I should say I get Skim lactose free, they had regular milk.

We got a few things always do.  Got a little Steak for him tonight with leftovers for breakfast tomorrow and  some chicken too.

We came right home put stuff away. I did watch a video and fell asleep really hard for a few minutes.  Then we took a golf cart ride.  We got home and Jim grilled,  we ate outside at the picnic table. After we ate we took the trash up, and he dropped me off at the hot tub. I wanted to see how hot it was. He went over to Lynn she was going to go to the Casino for a while. 

The hot tub was closed so I put my feet in the pool.

I texted him, he didn't see it. After my feet dryed I walked around took a few sunset pictures.

Then I walked home, painted my toes and watched the Grammy Awards. 

Happy Birthday Mama in heaven

Happy Birthday Mama in Heaven

Friday April 1, 2022

This am again I got myself up and out the door for walk fit, it did start to rain alittle the end of it. Then line dancing. Was alot of fun as usual. They have a TT Orlando Line Dancing fb group, Betty put the list up, they have been working on  compiling name of dance, song, artists and choreographer. So much work for all who worked on it. I'm hoping with the list, 5 pages long, I can keep up over the summer with remembering more. Good for the brain remembering them.

They have a new TV up inside the door with TT info and weather  activities in the area, etc.

Looks like they are working on the ballroom, as they call it. Has been shut down so long. Hope they open it soon. 

After class I came back we had lunch.

Later Jim took the golf cart up to get the mail. He said it was his turtle ride, he saw 3 different ones walking around. 

 I was sleepy and layed down for a couple of minutes. Jim got home even came upstairs and he Said he never saw me laying on the bed. He is not very observant, can't believe it. I heard him say whatever. He thought I left went with Judy.

Later we took a golf cart ride after dinner. I did 3 loads of laundry. And still can't get General RV on the phone they don't call us back. On our ride we

Saw Lynn and Jeanann walking the dog Chief. He is huge boxer he slobbered all over Jim as he tried to jump in the golf cart with him. Dogs can tell he loves them.

We arrived home right before dark. Stayed in the rest of the evening. Jim went to bed and fell asleep with the last load in the dryer, he likes that.

Saturday April 2, 2022

So Jim was up first this AM nice to sleep in lol. I didn't have to get up and rush out the door. I made us camper pancakes for breakfast I also had fruit and yogurt, made him some eggs. We sat around a bit. We went threw the mail, received 2 coupons for CVS 30 % off. We were going out hopefully before the rain comes.

I started sewing up a hole in his sweater. 

So we got ready and left right before noon, and the traffic starts coming in. Always a TT ranger and a cop or two out by the road waving off RV'S so that they don't come in to early.

First we went to CVS,  of course I couldn't use the coupon had alot of restrictions. The pills were 2 for me, 3 for him 90 each, total NO insurance 285.00.

Then we drove to Panda Express for lunch, really good, not to filling. Funny we drink water now. We both had walnut shrimp, he had fried rice and teriyaki chicken I also had noodles and oriental vegetables.

We were going to go to Wal-Mart and or Publix but blah blah to boring I only needed milk. I can wait. 

We arrived home. Later I was going through some line dances, did 5, was fun trying to learn them, sometimes we rely on watching the dancer next to us to often. Then we were going to take a golf cart ride hopefully before the rain starts. I went out Jim had the golf cart ready. He was talking with Glenn and Carla they were driving by. The rain started then and we never did get to ride. We will see them again in PA. They said there looking for a golf cart too.

We had some pretty steady heavy rain for quite a while. And strong winds. Later heated up leftover deer noodle soup and unfried chicken and mixed veggies for dinner. 

I watched some TV he was watching hockey on his phone before bed.

Walk Fit, Line Dancing and Painting Class

Walk Fit, Line Dance and painting class.

Wednesday March 30, 2022

I was up and out of here for Walk fit and then we line dance 2 hours. One of the dancers said her watch said we walked 10 k steps in those 3 hours, wow. And so fun too.

When I got home we had lunch together.

This was my final masterpiece.

Then at 3 Linda and I went up for our painting class with CC. It took 3 hours, was really fun. As soon as we arrived a girl was giving out hard butterscotch candy, and some guy started choking on one. She had to heimlich him,  but he was okay. That was all too familiar and scary.

There was about 15 or 17 people total.

 We left around 6 p.m. Jim put the grill on and made some turkey burgers and a couple beef patties for dinner. The turkey ones will be for tomorrow. I took Linda home they were going out for their anniversary dinner. But we did make plans to get together tomorrow night for dinner, kind of like a potluck for 4.

We chilled the rest of the night, gotta stop saying chilled.

Thursday March 31, 2022

This am out the door for walk fit. 

After was over talked with Fee Fee, she is full time here. We had a nice chat. We went over to the produce guy and we both got some. I got 6 corn on the cob for tonight's dinner party. And grapes,  onions, strawberries, huge heavy watermelon.

Got home. Went for a walk saw Mike and Mandy again. Saw the cranes again. 

This is cool for this cat, we call a catio.

Then decided to run into Wal Mart quick for a few things I wanted for tonight. We wanted to get out before noon, and the RV's started to come in.

They had a ranger out at the road to turn away anyone who tryed to come in. There was also 2 cops on bikes out there. We saw them turn a few away.

We shopped but there was a few things they did not have. We got home put stuff away. 

I made more of the same mini zucchini pie muffins.

Linda saw Jim out and asked if we liked deviled eggs and potato salad. He said oh yes. 

We had a later lunch the turkey burgers he grilled yesterday. 

Jim was outside a bit, I heard him talking, Lynn came over and they sat out and talked awhile. I called Drew and we all chatted a bit. He lives really close to him upstate in PA. 

After he left. We texted Linda and Dennis said we put grill on. Then Stewart and Sallie stopped on there bikes. ALL 6 of us chatted together, we ended up inviting them to join us for dinner.

 We had Jim's grilled chicken, zucchini pie, corn on the cob, watermelon. Linda made eggs and potato salad. 

This was my dessert chocolate chip zucchini cake with topping and strawberries. 

We had a lovely time. The weather held out, was windy but it died down enough to eat outside, and the rain held off too. I took the ladies in to see FW.

We said good night to everyone about 830. I washed up dishes and Jim took trash up to the dumpsters.

Related a bit, Jim went to bed first. Great day with wonderful people.

On the Road Again

On the Road Again 

Tuesday March 29, 2022

This am up early again first coffee and I made us breakfast after Jim gets up. I got ready and went  up for walk fit.

Then got home and Jim and I went for a walk around this end of the park. He has knee pain. But I feel he needs to move a little bit more or work will be even harder on him when we get back to PA, even if it's only 5 months.

As we were walking, Mike came up behind us and we got to walk back to our RV with him. It was nice catching up with him, and hearing of there future travel plans. We chatted for a bit longer out at the truck. Was so hot in the sun. We said goodbye and say hi to Mandy for us.

Great to see the truck sitting here again.

Then we came in. Got in the golf cart and went up to see the produce guy was here. Found strawberries. Oranges, grapes, zucchini, blueberries. More gator jurkey.

Then we got home and Jim showered and we cooled off a bit. Then around 1 we left to go get lunch. We had a hard time deciding where to go. There are so many good choices here.. We were going to go to the Golden Coral but he couldn't find on the map. We drove by anyway just to see. It was a construction site, gone. My phone said alot closed down, but a few reopened but not here.

So we went to Olive Garden. Had a great meal. But  To many bread sticks, talked Jim into taking leftovers home. 

Then we went to BJ's for booze. Not as big as we thought it would be, but Jim said they had good prices.

Then we went to O'Reilly he wanted to get a locking fuel cap. He got it right away. I said don't you want to look around a little. The sales guy said yea, that's a switch. I found 2 things he forgot he wanted. 

Then we left. We walked next door to a Dollar Tree. Was really hot out. Only really wanted TP but found some other stuff and some snacks. Each got an ice cream treat for dessert ate in the truck and headed home. Fun day out all went well.

When we arrived I put stuff away. Jim changed clothes and sat outside for awhile and ended up talking to Lance for awhile. We had a few snacks later but don't need any dinner tonight. 

Then we took our nightly golf cart ride. Really nice when it cools off a bit. 

Saw a really cool portable veggie garden. Later we got talk to her. I said the peppers looked wilted and dry. She said yes hubby was babying then. They were talking home to eventually plant.

Then we saw her walking around, never know what you will see in a campground.

We arrived home just after dark,, 730ish, came in later we watched This Is Us and,  The Thing about Pam. He also was watching Hockey on his phone I don't think it went well. 

Went to bed just after 11 pm

The TRUCK is BACK

The TRUCK is BACK 

HAPPY Monday March 28, 2022

Today we get the truck back.

 I was up today first around 7 a.m. I left just after 9 to go to WalkFit then  line dance till noon.  I took Joan home in the golf cart she was carrying a lot of stuff today. So many people are going to be leaving soon.

 I got home I ate a little something Jim had eaten the rest of his cheeseburger macaroni soup we chilled a bit. Dennis did offer to take us to get the truck today. He works till 4:30. It was so nice of him, but Jim wanted to leave ASAP so he called an Uber and he picked us up around 1:30. 

We arrived at Auto Truck Solutions and Louie showed us all the parts he removed. High speed fuel pump, you can see the metal shavings in the red circle area. 

Jim and Louie 

Jim is pointing to where the prevention kid is so I can't happen again. 

He replaced all the injectors, had to change the oil again but he didn't charge us to do it again. 

He explained a lot of things to us that he did. He really was great, he told us it could take two weeks, but he really got it taken care of so quickly I said you have been great, but we really don't want to see you again. We will be so nervous for a bit driving, especially when we are Towing.

 So in all total both times was about 8800. We left then all is well. 

We first had to get more diesel 5.19 a gallon today. then we headed to CVS, we both needed pills. Ordered are refills. Then  we headed back to the FW. 

Good to have the truck back we relaxed a bit. Then  we have dinner around 5. Put the unfried chicken in the air fryer I heated up the corn on the cob new potatoes I made some mixed vegetables for me, we had key lime pie for dessert and celebration. 

And I wash the dishes we took a golf cart ride. Mike and Mandy were not home. We stopped at Lynn and Jeanann, they got here today. We sat with them a bit at their picnic table. They saw a Gator today in the pond there.

 Then driving back home we passed by Stewart and Sallie  and then saw them walking, we chatted for a bit then we pass Diane and her husband on the cricket. They are from Canada we chatted a bit some guy asked if we were going to race. 

We got home I was watching a drone flying around he was so high up. We watched the new show, I showered and then blog before