More FUN in The Village's

More FUN in The Village's 

Friday April 8, 2022

We had a wonderful relaxing morning together. Enjoyed our coffee. It felt a little cool inside and I opened the door to see how it felt outside and there were 4 or 5 larger black wild pigs just inside the jungle. We watched them for a bit. Tryed to get a picture but to thick in there to see them properly.

We had the news on a bit. I put a batch of yogurt in the instant pot early. We got ready and left for our day of fun in The Village's.

First we filled up the diesel 4.89 a gal, then went to post office to mail a baby blanket to our long time line dancing friend that moved to Oregon. 

Then we went to Too JAY'S for lunch. We are so cute.

I said would be cool if someone we knew came in. No one did.

Here are just some of the cakes, and so many more treats available.

Close up of 4 more.

I had coconut cake, Jim had 2 mini eclairs. 

Then we walked around the Village of Brownwood, Jim was walking pretty well. We stopped at the sales office to sit again and watch people go by. 

I was watching the golf carts go by, And I  yelled HEY  Lance and Crystal with Terry the dog went flying by. He saw me and waved. I walked out the direction they went. I told Jim maybe they waved and kept going. Lol They did find a place to park and walked over sat with us. He said really nice sitting out here. The people who work inside the sales office came out to pet Terry and give him treats. 

We chatted for awhile, they were on the way to get ice cream. We said goodbyes again. Was such a nice surprise to get to see them again. 

We left shortly after they did, had to walk by them as they ate there ice cream, Terry had some too. We chatted for a minute then we finished our walk around. Here some beautiful flowers, their every where here.

Here a pretty shops line the street.

Quite a few restaurant / bars were doing karaoke they were really hopping. 

We went back to RV was after 4 by now. Jim sat out side a bit. I was doing a few things inside and texted hi to Sheila Moore I line danced with in TTO she is here but didn't get to see her yet. She said she would walk over, we were really close. We had a nice visit outside. was so beautiful such blue sky. Jim had alot of things in common with here. She is FT too. In a MH and from Delaware they knew all the same places. 

And found out she knows Neil and Nancy Savage, they met at Circle  M. SOoo funny.

After she left the neighbor stopped by, he was saying hi and telling people who will be here for Easter, WE will not but, they are having a pot luck. That's so nice. He chatted with us for awhile. Told him how we saw pigs, he said there is a panther, bear and monkey here too. WOW. 

I watered my plant and went in. I made chicken and yellow rice with mixed veggies. Leftovers for tomorrow night too. Just after 7 my yogurt was done.

We watched Big Sky, before bed.

Lunch with Jim's former Boss

Lunch with Jim's Former Boss

Thursday April 7, 2022

We were up together about the same time. Did our normal morning routine, of coffee and I made breakfast later.

We sat around all morning was a rainy start to the day. 

We did keep our main problems slide in, this is the first time we pulled our recliners out just a bit and sat in them while the slide was in. It was really hard to just sit on the sofa, Jim is crickety enough. We were always afraid it might be bad for the slide, Well we figured it can't get any worse then it is now.

The YouTube TV not really working now, your service apparently only works for 3 months,  then for some reason that is all the time they give you. Then they want you to return to your home area. Jim says we are suspended / limited until then.  We can still watch our shows, just the day after they air, on a different media. But we found if we put on the search screen we can still see the news in the am and pm to hear weather etc. Works well, cause usually we are looking at our phones, and I'm blogging. Even though you have to look thru the search words.

So we had watched Survivor then we got ready for our lunch with Lance and Crystal.

We went to Square 1 at 1, the restaurant that the campground host Jane recommended, and we found out it's Crystal's favorite. And our first time. They all had burgers I had a great salad. We had a great visit.

Cool booth Crystal and Jim posed for me.

            This was the other side of the restaurant 

They are going to a new comers party tonight. Talked about her new job at the Villages golf cart sales office, she really likes it. We said our goodbyes about 2:40. Out at the vehicles I gave her a pink baby blanket for there first grand baby due the end of the month. And a glittery turtle stepping stone to match the turtle theme.

Then we went the long way to Save a Lot, then To Russell Stovers Candy.

This small amount was 28 dollars wow, glad I didn't get more.

They are ready for Easter here.

Then we arrived home, changed our clothes. I put the  stuff away. As soon as we got home in the door it started raining.

Then we watched a movie with Sandra Bullock called The Proposal.

Later I made a chicken,  pasta, cream cheese and spinach meal in the instant pot. 

First Time Moving Since we Got The Truck Back

First Time Moving Since we Got The Truck Back

Wednesday April 6, 2022

Today we were up early excited and a little bit nervous for the move.

It is hot and humid out. The AC has been running alot lately all night long. We packed up I made us breakfast and we pulled out of TTO just after 11 am.

The drive was only an hour, very good and uneventful the way we like it. We arrived at 3 Flags in Wildwood a little after noon. We went inside to check in. Jane checked us in. So nice she recommended a restaurant we never went to Square 1. Supposed to have great burgers. Might have to try that out. First we want to go to Cody's in Brownwood.

We got backed into our spot, and we left problem slide in. He did the full hookups. Then we took showers and headed out to Brownwood in The Village's.

We passed Diana and Cam on the way out, they have the black Cricket too.

We arrived to the restaurant,  we're really hungry, we didn't have lunch today only Londin, lunch dinner combo I call it. We had scallops to share ordered soup, but was beef not chicken so he ate it. We shared a huge salad and he had prime rib, and FF, I had pork and broccoli. We shared a key lime pie too.

It's happy hour,  so he got happy then.

When we left it was packed people were everywhere all the restaurants were full. Was like a Saturday night, but every night is Saturday here in The Villages.  Then they had live music playing called Dance Express. People were drinking dancing. Was like going to a party that you don't know anyone. So fun and festive. Jim knee was really hurting again. So he didn't want to walk much.

 After we listened to the music for awhile. We walked to different area, he sat and waited for me as I walked around the block. I went into Kylie's Closet found a necklace I got. Walked back to Jim we walked out to the truck. Lance called we made plans to go to lunch with them tomorrow at 1, to the place we were recommended,  Square 1, it is there favorite. Sounds very promising.

We arrived back to RV, put leftovers in fridge and I put my sneakers on and went for a walk around. I texted Christine she called,  we chatted while I walked around. Sat by the community fire a bit, no one else was there. Was to hot by the fire. I got back to the FW and was so hot I took another quick shower. Blogged and watched TV.

YouTube TV is saying we have to get back to our home base, it doesn't work pasts 3 months. By now was almost 10, time for bed.

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.