Got up at the crack of dawn (I thought it was an hour later) and started answering student questions.
Terry woke up shortly thereafter. We did linens, towels, dishes, and cleaned out the refrigerator. Had breakfast and made ourselves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to take on the plane.
Jeanne came about 10:15 a.m. to check out the house. She and Clem are taking care of the car transport getting my car. We left the car in the garage.
At 10:30 a.m. the car, from Elite Transportation, came to pick us up for our ride to Orlando.
We arrived at the airport about noon, gave our bags to the curbside check-in and got our boarding passes. The passes said "priority" - that just meant that the line to check our ID, with a security person, was a shorter line. The security line, however, was a zoo. We had to put our sandwiches in a security bin - really!!!! We did not have to take off our shoes as we are old!!!
Sat in the terminal until boarding - ate our lunch there.
Flight was okay, a little bumpy, but okay. Fortunately, we both had aisle seats.
At O'Hare, American Blue picked us up. We decided to both go to Terry's as Mindy and Miranda were coming with Terry's Civic inasmuch as Glenn has not finished detailing Terry's new car, which is still in Stacy's garage.
Mindy and Miranda brought over dinner, from Panera, and we had a nice visit.
Glenn came a little later to pick them up in their van.
Terry took me home.
My smoke detector battery is chirping, but I cannot reach it (even on a 2-step step stool) to change the battery. Tall neighbor came home and came in to change the battery - he did not need any step ladder.
It is COLD and there is supposed to be snow tomorrow - welcome to Chicago!!!!
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Packing
We spent the morning packing.
After lunch, Terry discovered that the suitcase she was checking at the airport had a hole in it.
So, we went to Beall's Outlet and she bought a suitcase - bigger than the one she was replacing.
We went to Sumter Landing to walk in and out of the stores and checked out the vendors. We bought nothing but enjoyed the warm weather.
After dinner, we walked over to Arlene and Joan's for a goodbye hug.
After lunch, Terry discovered that the suitcase she was checking at the airport had a hole in it.
So, we went to Beall's Outlet and she bought a suitcase - bigger than the one she was replacing.
We went to Sumter Landing to walk in and out of the stores and checked out the vendors. We bought nothing but enjoyed the warm weather.
After dinner, we walked over to Arlene and Joan's for a goodbye hug.
Monday, February 26, 2018
High School Reunion
We got up, dressed and ready for the cleaning lady's arrival. She was about a half-hour late.
I worked and read, and Terry went outside to get out of the cleaning lady's way and out of the air conditioning. She was sitting on the front porch and had a little visitor.
We then traded places and he came out to greet me too. We think he is a Gecko.
When the cleaning lady left, we went over to Diane's and met up with Diane, Joyce and Evie for a little high school reunion. We drove over to Eaton's Beach for lunch and sat where we could all look out at the water! Lunch was delicious. We sat and talked for a long time, until Evie's oxygen had to be recharged, which we did in the car on the way back to Diane's.
Came home to start some packing up and conference calls.
Joan came over for some coffee (they ran out) and some salad dressing. She took the magazines that we had for Arlene too. She also brought a tote that we will put in our car for her.
Terry on a conference call with Mindy and their staff, and me the Township's Board Meeting.
My meeting was very short and Terry's went on for quite awhile.
I worked and read, and Terry went outside to get out of the cleaning lady's way and out of the air conditioning. She was sitting on the front porch and had a little visitor.
When the cleaning lady left, we went over to Diane's and met up with Diane, Joyce and Evie for a little high school reunion. We drove over to Eaton's Beach for lunch and sat where we could all look out at the water! Lunch was delicious. We sat and talked for a long time, until Evie's oxygen had to be recharged, which we did in the car on the way back to Diane's.
Came home to start some packing up and conference calls.
Joan came over for some coffee (they ran out) and some salad dressing. She took the magazines that we had for Arlene too. She also brought a tote that we will put in our car for her.
Terry on a conference call with Mindy and their staff, and me the Township's Board Meeting.
My meeting was very short and Terry's went on for quite awhile.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Harbor Hills Country Club
Got up early to answer student questions, so I could play for the rest of the day.
Terry slept a little later.
We picked up Arlene and Joan to go to Harbor Hills Country Club. We had read the ad and had driven by so thought we'd go there for a final joint meal.
We got there a little early so sat outside. We took some photos from there.
Terry slept a little later.
We picked up Arlene and Joan to go to Harbor Hills Country Club. We had read the ad and had driven by so thought we'd go there for a final joint meal.
We got there a little early so sat outside. We took some photos from there.
Lake Griffin is in the background
Joan, Marilyn, Arlene
Joan, Terry, Arlene
Terry and I actually look tall in these photos!
Came home to relax. Believe it or not, we had dinner (salad, with leftover chicken for Marilyn and leftover salmon for Terry).
We packed up a box to leave in Diane and Tom's garage.
Terry put some things together (leftover wine, etc.) to give to Diane and Tom.
I'm doing laundry.
We have lunch tomorrow with Diane, Evie, and Joyce after the cleaning lady leaves and then we start to pack.
Hope to hear from the transport about when he will pick up the car.
We've made arrangements for a car to pick us up on Wednesday morning, and to pick us up in Chicago.
February has been beautiful and we hate to leave.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Patchouli
After working and eating some breakfast, we picked up Arlene and Joan to go to hear Patchouli at the Bakery.
It was a beautiful day (no hand warmers for Julie and Bruce). Unfortunately, Terry went inside to order lunch and got into the bakery line instead of the deli line, and she missed the entire first set. She had ordered a chicken salad sandwich which she and I were originally going to share.
However, I decided to get a brat and let her share with Arlene, so Arlene did not have a similar wait as she cannot eat brats.
Joan and I had brats and they were yummy. The brats are ordered from an outside booth, so you can still hear the music while you wait in line.
Julie and Bruce will be going to Bath, England in May, and then China later in the year. They are having an exciting year.
We stayed for alll three sets and then left to get ice cream at Mystic, however, they were closed. So, we took Arlene and Joan into the consignment shop next door. No one bought anything.
Still looking for ice cream, we tried McDonald's at Colony, but we could not find a parking space because they were that crowded.
We finally ended up at McDonald's near us and all had hot-fudge sundaes. Yummy!
Came home and rested, read the paper, and Terry made some salmon for dinner.
She also talked with Betty, who is having a stress test later in the week. We'll check with her again after the test.
It was a beautiful day (no hand warmers for Julie and Bruce). Unfortunately, Terry went inside to order lunch and got into the bakery line instead of the deli line, and she missed the entire first set. She had ordered a chicken salad sandwich which she and I were originally going to share.
However, I decided to get a brat and let her share with Arlene, so Arlene did not have a similar wait as she cannot eat brats.
Joan and I had brats and they were yummy. The brats are ordered from an outside booth, so you can still hear the music while you wait in line.
Julie and Bruce will be going to Bath, England in May, and then China later in the year. They are having an exciting year.
We stayed for alll three sets and then left to get ice cream at Mystic, however, they were closed. So, we took Arlene and Joan into the consignment shop next door. No one bought anything.
Still looking for ice cream, we tried McDonald's at Colony, but we could not find a parking space because they were that crowded.
We finally ended up at McDonald's near us and all had hot-fudge sundaes. Yummy!
Came home and rested, read the paper, and Terry made some salmon for dinner.
She also talked with Betty, who is having a stress test later in the week. We'll check with her again after the test.
Friday, February 23, 2018
Lazy Girls
Our mother is rolling in her grave, poor woman. She would get up, get dressed, and be ready for the day.
We did not get dressed until after a late lunch. We had been up late watching the Olympics and ice skating. Unfortunately, the Americans did not do well.
Clem (the caretaker) came with the new cable box for the kitchen TV. He struggled with programming it until he called Comcast to find out they needed to activate the new equipment - ugh!
Finally left the house to run some errands.
Recycled newspapers at the Temple.
Make a donation at Goodwill.
Dollar tree for a few things.
Got cash from those nice people at Chase.
Color Catcher from Publix. Color catcher allows you to mix lights and darks in one wash and the colors do not bleed. Great invention. We had run out of them, so had to buy some more.
Came home for dinner and doing some work. Kind of listening to the Olympics, but not really interested in some of the sports happening tonight.
Discovered, while Judy and Jeff were here, that there was a "cousin" that was a second cousin DNA match to both Jeff and Terry. He is an attorney in England, originally from Wales. He was shocked to learn that he is 41% Jewish. It will be interesting to see where this all goes.
We did not get dressed until after a late lunch. We had been up late watching the Olympics and ice skating. Unfortunately, the Americans did not do well.
Clem (the caretaker) came with the new cable box for the kitchen TV. He struggled with programming it until he called Comcast to find out they needed to activate the new equipment - ugh!
Finally left the house to run some errands.
Recycled newspapers at the Temple.
Make a donation at Goodwill.
Dollar tree for a few things.
Got cash from those nice people at Chase.
Color Catcher from Publix. Color catcher allows you to mix lights and darks in one wash and the colors do not bleed. Great invention. We had run out of them, so had to buy some more.
Came home for dinner and doing some work. Kind of listening to the Olympics, but not really interested in some of the sports happening tonight.
Discovered, while Judy and Jeff were here, that there was a "cousin" that was a second cousin DNA match to both Jeff and Terry. He is an attorney in England, originally from Wales. He was shocked to learn that he is 41% Jewish. It will be interesting to see where this all goes.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Joy and Resale
After working in the morning, we went over to Lil Bit's to meet Joy for lunch. Again, we forgot to take a photo of her.
After lunch, we became the resale queens. We went to Marie Rose Consignment Shop and Marilyn bought two tops.
Next stop was the hospital thrift shop, where Terry bought a top.
Then Joy told us about another resale shop, so we had to check that one out too. Terry bought a top there and I called the Township from their parking lot.
We stopped for gas and for butter (the only thing that we ran out of early).
We had our wine and cheese outside again and then came in for dinner.
We will be watching Joyce's granddaughter, Bradie Tennell, skate tonight at the Olympics.
After lunch, we became the resale queens. We went to Marie Rose Consignment Shop and Marilyn bought two tops.
Next stop was the hospital thrift shop, where Terry bought a top.
Then Joy told us about another resale shop, so we had to check that one out too. Terry bought a top there and I called the Township from their parking lot.
We stopped for gas and for butter (the only thing that we ran out of early).
We had our wine and cheese outside again and then came in for dinner.
We will be watching Joyce's granddaughter, Bradie Tennell, skate tonight at the Olympics.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Celebration
We were both a little blurry eyed since we stayed up to see the women's figure skating. I slept late.
Worked, did laundry, had breakfast and lunch and then left to go to Celebration (a Disney town outside of Orlando). We always try to do some sightseeing while here, and had not been to Celebration.
We got into town and got caught up in a school-pick-up line. I guess we could have picked up a kid (they were all so cute).
Went over to the center of town near a body of water and a park. We walked around, though we stopped into two women's stores, most of that area was restaurants of every stripe.
Worked, did laundry, had breakfast and lunch and then left to go to Celebration (a Disney town outside of Orlando). We always try to do some sightseeing while here, and had not been to Celebration.
We got into town and got caught up in a school-pick-up line. I guess we could have picked up a kid (they were all so cute).
Went over to the center of town near a body of water and a park. We walked around, though we stopped into two women's stores, most of that area was restaurants of every stripe.
One of the funky buildings in Celebration
Came home and sat on the back patio for some wine and cheese and the newspaper. It was so pleasant out there. This was our third night sitting out there.
Terry's mail, that was scanned on January 31, was in our mailbox TODAY. The tag said it was tagged on Feb. 16. More than two weeks after Terry was alerted that the mail was being forwarded. To think they just raised the cost of stamps!!!!
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Mah jongg and Olympics
Started the day working for Marilyn and Terry fighting with the USPS (of course-an annual event).
Marilyn ran to Chase Bank to make a deposit. Yes, Mindy, I know I can do it without leaving the house (I even have the app) but it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks. Bark Bark.
Set up the house for mah jongg - had a quick lunch and the ladies where here.
at 4:30, the caretaker, Clem, was here to fix the faucet, but he did not have the right tool, so will be back tomorrow.
He took the cable box for the kitchen TV with him. We had considered going to Leesburg to switch it out and then decided to let him do it.
After everyone left Terry and I sat on the back patio and had some wine and appetizers.
We had some dinner (chicken, etc AGAIN). It's a good thing that we like chicken!
We are watching the Olympics. Bradie Tennell, Joyce's granddaughter, was the first to skate and fell during her performance. Feel so badly for her. We will watch the rest to see how she places.
Talked to or friend, Naomi, who is in Colorado and she is busy traveling and visiting with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
Marilyn ran to Chase Bank to make a deposit. Yes, Mindy, I know I can do it without leaving the house (I even have the app) but it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks. Bark Bark.
Set up the house for mah jongg - had a quick lunch and the ladies where here.
at 4:30, the caretaker, Clem, was here to fix the faucet, but he did not have the right tool, so will be back tomorrow.
He took the cable box for the kitchen TV with him. We had considered going to Leesburg to switch it out and then decided to let him do it.
After everyone left Terry and I sat on the back patio and had some wine and appetizers.
We had some dinner (chicken, etc AGAIN). It's a good thing that we like chicken!
We are watching the Olympics. Bradie Tennell, Joyce's granddaughter, was the first to skate and fell during her performance. Feel so badly for her. We will watch the rest to see how she places.
Talked to or friend, Naomi, who is in Colorado and she is busy traveling and visiting with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
Monday, February 19, 2018
Judy and Jeff - Day Two
We did some work and then went to pick up Judy and Jeff at their hotel. We wanted to show them the new area of Fenney.
We drove down to Fenney and walked on the trail. There was a crock in the water, that Jeff said would have been lunch for their resident crock.
We sat in the recreation center and talked for awhile and then went to TooJays, in Brownwood.
We sat for hours talking and laughing and then being Glazers - we all needed a nap (except Judy).
Leaving Too Jays, we saw this woman on a bicycle with a box and an ubrella in the back of the bike - her dog was in the box!!!
We took them back to their hotel and came home to rest.
They came to the house a few hours later for our trip to Oak Wood Express for ribs (chicken for Judy). As we thought, Jeff loved the place!
Came back to our house for dessert and more conversation and laughs.
We are watching ice dancing in our bedrooms -one of the American couples fell!
We drove down to Fenney and walked on the trail. There was a crock in the water, that Jeff said would have been lunch for their resident crock.
First Cousins
The Girls
We sat for hours talking and laughing and then being Glazers - we all needed a nap (except Judy).
Leaving Too Jays, we saw this woman on a bicycle with a box and an ubrella in the back of the bike - her dog was in the box!!!
We took them back to their hotel and came home to rest.
They came to the house a few hours later for our trip to Oak Wood Express for ribs (chicken for Judy). As we thought, Jeff loved the place!
Came back to our house for dessert and more conversation and laughs.
We are watching ice dancing in our bedrooms -one of the American couples fell!
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Judy and Jeff Arrive
We spent the morning working and reading.
Ran to Publix to get dinner for tonight.
Judy and Jeff got settled into their hotel and arrived shortly after.
Terry and I had cocktails out on the front porch waiting for them to arrive.
We then moved to have our drinks and appetizers out on the back patio - very pleasant.
Moved inside for dinner - chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls. Dessert was cupcakes and a chocolate bobka that Judy and Jeff brought.
Jeff then went to play on his telephone while we were brought up to date on our ancestry records that Judy has been working on. Terry and Jeff both did the DNA test, with Ancestry, and Judy showed us how it showed them as a very strong match!!! So exciting. Another person showed as a strong second cousin match for both - Judy has emailed that person - stay tuned!
Ran to Publix to get dinner for tonight.
Judy and Jeff got settled into their hotel and arrived shortly after.
Terry and I had cocktails out on the front porch waiting for them to arrive.
We then moved to have our drinks and appetizers out on the back patio - very pleasant.
Moved inside for dinner - chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls. Dessert was cupcakes and a chocolate bobka that Judy and Jeff brought.
Jeff then went to play on his telephone while we were brought up to date on our ancestry records that Judy has been working on. Terry and Jeff both did the DNA test, with Ancestry, and Judy showed us how it showed them as a very strong match!!! So exciting. Another person showed as a strong second cousin match for both - Judy has emailed that person - stay tuned!
Jeff checking his telephone in the background, while Judy bringing us up to date on her ancestry finds.
Kitchen cable box not working (on Tuesday we'll take it to Leeburg), so we are each going to watch the Olympics in our bedrooms, when the skating comes on. Right now it is skiing.
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Three Tenors + One
Terry and I both worked most of the morning.
Had lunch and got dressed to pick up Arlene and Joan to go to the Sharon to see Three Tenors + One, at the 3 p.m. performance. Meet Ethel and Steve there.
We had great balcony/center seats in the second row KK 4-9.
We went to the little Oakwood Restaurant, on Hwy 301, for dinner. We got a table right away and all had the full slab of ribs, except for Arlene who had the combo of ribs and chicken. Everyone enjoyed their dinner.
We are watching the Olympics and doing laundry.
Had lunch and got dressed to pick up Arlene and Joan to go to the Sharon to see Three Tenors + One, at the 3 p.m. performance. Meet Ethel and Steve there.
We had great balcony/center seats in the second row KK 4-9.
We went to the little Oakwood Restaurant, on Hwy 301, for dinner. We got a table right away and all had the full slab of ribs, except for Arlene who had the combo of ribs and chicken. Everyone enjoyed their dinner.
We are watching the Olympics and doing laundry.
Friday, February 16, 2018
Shabbat Shalom
After working this morning, and Terry busy writing the post office and filing lost-mail report, we left to go to the beauty shop.
I returned the slacks that I bought yesterday to Beall's Outlet.
We had a lunch of leftovers.
I went to the postal station and my box was there. Not one piece of mail for Terry. This is getting serious.
Had our chicken leftovers from yesterdays lunch for dinner - yummy!
Changed clothes and picked up Arlene and Joan to go to Temple. We met Ethel and Steve there.
The Rabbi is on medical leave and the Ritual Committee did the service. The choir was better than last time.
Everyone was friendly during the Oneg.
Watching the Olympics.
I returned the slacks that I bought yesterday to Beall's Outlet.
We had a lunch of leftovers.
I went to the postal station and my box was there. Not one piece of mail for Terry. This is getting serious.
Had our chicken leftovers from yesterdays lunch for dinner - yummy!
Changed clothes and picked up Arlene and Joan to go to Temple. We met Ethel and Steve there.
The Rabbi is on medical leave and the Ritual Committee did the service. The choir was better than last time.
Everyone was friendly during the Oneg.
Watching the Olympics.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Chico's Fashion Show
Woke up early to do laundry and answer student questions.
Terry got up a little later and had a busy morning.
We went to Spanish Springs and Katie Belle's for a Chico's Fashion Show. This year was a much better show, with both Chico's and Soma exhibiting clothing. Lunch included salmon and chicken, we brought our chicken home and will have it tomorrow.
A nice lady, from Seattle, by the name of Barbara, joined our table.
Terry got up a little later and had a busy morning.
We went to Spanish Springs and Katie Belle's for a Chico's Fashion Show. This year was a much better show, with both Chico's and Soma exhibiting clothing. Lunch included salmon and chicken, we brought our chicken home and will have it tomorrow.
A nice lady, from Seattle, by the name of Barbara, joined our table.
Ethel, Arlene, Joan, Terry, Marilyn, Barbara
An email from Temple told us of the passing of a friend from Sisterhood. Rest in Peace Adrianne Daskal. She was a lovely women and we will miss her. Spoke to her a few weeks ago and she was very upbeat, but lost her battle.
We did not go to Chico's after the luncheon as it was a zoo. We did wander among the vendors at the farmers' market. There were vendors selling jewelry and I bought a black and white necklace.
Made a stop at Ace Hardware to finish a project and also at Beall's Outlet, next door. Terry bought a top and some shoes. I bought a pair of tights, but they are too long and I'm going to return them.
We also went to Sumter Landing, Market Night, and Terry got some more bracelets like those she bought the other day. I think she now has a bracelet for each outfit! I got a pair of black/white earrings to match the necklace I bought at the Farmer's Market.
Came home to eat leftovers from our dinner yesterday.
Terry is having problems with getting her mail, which she decided to just have forwarded instead of using Priority Forwarding. She has not had mail in days and is furious as she knows there are pieces of mail that were sent that she has not received. Good job Des Plaines Post Office - NOT- AGAIN.
Watching the Olympics - luge and downhill (waiting for men's ice skating).
Made a stop at Ace Hardware to finish a project and also at Beall's Outlet, next door. Terry bought a top and some shoes. I bought a pair of tights, but they are too long and I'm going to return them.
We also went to Sumter Landing, Market Night, and Terry got some more bracelets like those she bought the other day. I think she now has a bracelet for each outfit! I got a pair of black/white earrings to match the necklace I bought at the Farmer's Market.
Came home to eat leftovers from our dinner yesterday.
Terry is having problems with getting her mail, which she decided to just have forwarded instead of using Priority Forwarding. She has not had mail in days and is furious as she knows there are pieces of mail that were sent that she has not received. Good job Des Plaines Post Office - NOT- AGAIN.
Watching the Olympics - luge and downhill (waiting for men's ice skating).
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Valentine's Day
I was working on my computer when Terry exited from her
bedroom to announce that she was in a “pissy mood.” Seems she had not slept well and then someone
was removing bushes near her bedroom window.
Well, Happy Valentine’s Day to you too!
We gave each other cards for Valentine’s Day.
Clem came to put in a light bulb in the kitchen and worked on
the leaking faucet.
After he left, we went shopping – I went to The Dollar Tree
and Terry went to Walmart which is next door to the Dollar Tree.
We came home for lunch. Terry found Paczki at Walmart, I had never had
one and was thrilled to be eating one.
Terry is used to crème filled, this was jelly filled.
At 6:30, Joyce, Diane and Tom came over for dinner. We had brie and crackers and shrimp for
appetizers. Lasagna, rolls, salad and
cupcakes, valentine candy and Paczki. We
were all stuffed.
We played a card game that Diane and Tom call Go. Tom Won!
Tom did a little repair for us and also gave us card holders
that he makes for Samba. I think they
want us to learn Samba!
We set a lunch date for when Evie comes at the end of the
month.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Carol and Harry = Day Two
We had a quiet day of reading and working.
We picked up Carol and Harry at 4 p.m. to go to Riccardo's, in Bellview, for dinner. We were meeting their cousin Ethel there. Bellview is about half way between our two homes - she's in Ocala.
We had a nice dinner in this little hole- in- the- wall place. It got good reviews on Yelp and that is how I picked it. It was in a little strip- shopping center, near the Markets of Marion.
We had an early dinner since I had my Township meeting to attend at 8 p.m.
Tonight, it was two pizzas for the price of one and we ordered a second pizza for Ethel to take home. Terry and I had not had pizza since we've been in Florida. It was thin pizza and was pretty good.
Harry just had a bowl of chicken soup, as he was not feeling 100%. Carol had a shrimp dish that she loved, and Ethel had blacken chicken over pasta which she enjoyed.
Came home to participate in our Township meeting. Tony Lundin, one of the Trustees, was not in attendance and I got a text later from him saying that his company got called to a Metra accident (derailment) and his cell lost its charge. He owns a local towing company.
Watched the Olympics and couples ice dancing until we could not keep our eyes open any longer.
I was in bed, when I remembered that I had not written the blog!!!!
We picked up Carol and Harry at 4 p.m. to go to Riccardo's, in Bellview, for dinner. We were meeting their cousin Ethel there. Bellview is about half way between our two homes - she's in Ocala.
We had a nice dinner in this little hole- in- the- wall place. It got good reviews on Yelp and that is how I picked it. It was in a little strip- shopping center, near the Markets of Marion.
We had an early dinner since I had my Township meeting to attend at 8 p.m.
Tonight, it was two pizzas for the price of one and we ordered a second pizza for Ethel to take home. Terry and I had not had pizza since we've been in Florida. It was thin pizza and was pretty good.
Harry just had a bowl of chicken soup, as he was not feeling 100%. Carol had a shrimp dish that she loved, and Ethel had blacken chicken over pasta which she enjoyed.
Came home to participate in our Township meeting. Tony Lundin, one of the Trustees, was not in attendance and I got a text later from him saying that his company got called to a Metra accident (derailment) and his cell lost its charge. He owns a local towing company.
Watched the Olympics and couples ice dancing until we could not keep our eyes open any longer.
I was in bed, when I remembered that I had not written the blog!!!!
Monday, February 12, 2018
Carol and Harry Visit The Villages
Got up early to do laundry, answer student questions and prepare for a Political Affairs Committee that I was going to call into..
I participated in the meeting where we interviewed three of the five candidates for State Representative in the IL 17, including a candidate that I support - Jennifer Gong Gershowitz.
While I was on the call, Terry went to Publix and Walmart to do some shopping for tonight's dinner.
I had to get off of the call before the meeting was over to go pick up Carol and Harry. Carol is our friend Fran's sister. Fran passed away two years ago in March.
We took them for lunch at Mallory Country Club and then took them on a tour of Fenney and the property that will be developed between the existing Villages and there.
Unfortunately, it started to rain so we could not get out of the car to show them the recreation center and cafe at Fenney.
We drove past Sumter Landing as the musicians were getting set up, but it was raining!
We dropped them off at their hotel so they could rest.
They came here for dinner of salad, chicken, sweet potato casserole, veggies, and rolls. Dessert was chocolate donuts (as close as we could get to the Polish dessert - Paczki). The dessert is served on Fat Tuesday, which is tomorrow.
Took this photo to text to Carol's kids as her son, Bill, was texting Harry to make sure that they were okay.
Also sent the photo to Ida and Bevi so they would know that we had been with Carol and Harry.
We are now "watching" the Olympics. We are not as invested in downhill as we are in the skating.
I participated in the meeting where we interviewed three of the five candidates for State Representative in the IL 17, including a candidate that I support - Jennifer Gong Gershowitz.
While I was on the call, Terry went to Publix and Walmart to do some shopping for tonight's dinner.
I had to get off of the call before the meeting was over to go pick up Carol and Harry. Carol is our friend Fran's sister. Fran passed away two years ago in March.
We took them for lunch at Mallory Country Club and then took them on a tour of Fenney and the property that will be developed between the existing Villages and there.
Unfortunately, it started to rain so we could not get out of the car to show them the recreation center and cafe at Fenney.
We drove past Sumter Landing as the musicians were getting set up, but it was raining!
We dropped them off at their hotel so they could rest.
They came here for dinner of salad, chicken, sweet potato casserole, veggies, and rolls. Dessert was chocolate donuts (as close as we could get to the Polish dessert - Paczki). The dessert is served on Fat Tuesday, which is tomorrow.
Took this photo to text to Carol's kids as her son, Bill, was texting Harry to make sure that they were okay.
Also sent the photo to Ida and Bevi so they would know that we had been with Carol and Harry.
We are now "watching" the Olympics. We are not as invested in downhill as we are in the skating.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Warm, sunny day
I slept in a little late as I woke at 3 a.m. and my TV was still on to the Olympics and Bradie Tennell's skate was replayed. Since I missed it, when it originally aired, I became awake and watched. She had a nice program.
Did some work, opened the box from Amazon (with a rolling backpack) for bringing my office files home on the airplane. It's cute and should do the trick. It was inexpensive, as I have a good one at home and did not want to spend a lot of money.
Also did a little ironing (I'm so domestic = NOT)!!
Picked up Arlene and Joan to go to Sumter Landing's Craft Fair. A lot of the same vendors that we saw when there was a craft fair at Spanish Springs. There were a lot of people enjoying the day and buying.
Arlene, Terry and I each spent a little money. Joan saved her money for the Markets of Marion, where she got some sunglasses. Arlene will be the lady in gold with her gold hat and sunglasses, purchased at the Markets of Marion.
We also had lunch at the Markets of Marion - not gourmet, but good.
We had dinner and have been reading the newspaper. Terry was doing laundry and we are both watching the Olympics. A lot of ice skating, which we love. Yea, USA.
Did some work, opened the box from Amazon (with a rolling backpack) for bringing my office files home on the airplane. It's cute and should do the trick. It was inexpensive, as I have a good one at home and did not want to spend a lot of money.
Also did a little ironing (I'm so domestic = NOT)!!
Picked up Arlene and Joan to go to Sumter Landing's Craft Fair. A lot of the same vendors that we saw when there was a craft fair at Spanish Springs. There were a lot of people enjoying the day and buying.
Arlene, Terry and I each spent a little money. Joan saved her money for the Markets of Marion, where she got some sunglasses. Arlene will be the lady in gold with her gold hat and sunglasses, purchased at the Markets of Marion.
We also had lunch at the Markets of Marion - not gourmet, but good.
We had dinner and have been reading the newspaper. Terry was doing laundry and we are both watching the Olympics. A lot of ice skating, which we love. Yea, USA.
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Fun Day
Worked in the morning until it was time to pick up Arlene and Joan for our trip to LakeRidge Winery.
We have gone to the craft fair there in other years, and the admission charge was $2 for charity. There was nothing in the ad to suggest that the price had gone up. The admission charge was $10!!!!!
There were fewer vendors, through we did manage to purchase some earrings. Most craft fairs are free.
After discussing a number of restaurant choices, we decided to go to KeKe's, as Arlene and Joan had not been there before. We all enjoyed our lunch.
We came home to rest, have a quick dinner, change clothes and wait for Diane and Tom to pick us up to go to Leesburg to the Tropic Theatre to see Lorri Gill and the Notebenders.
Joyce was with us but had taped the event (team skating).Bradie was the first skater, so we all missed seeing her skate.
We have gone to the craft fair there in other years, and the admission charge was $2 for charity. There was nothing in the ad to suggest that the price had gone up. The admission charge was $10!!!!!
There were fewer vendors, through we did manage to purchase some earrings. Most craft fairs are free.
After discussing a number of restaurant choices, we decided to go to KeKe's, as Arlene and Joan had not been there before. We all enjoyed our lunch.
We came home to rest, have a quick dinner, change clothes and wait for Diane and Tom to pick us up to go to Leesburg to the Tropic Theatre to see Lorri Gill and the Notebenders.
The show was about 2 1/2 hours! They are all so talented!
Came home to watch the Olympics. Missed seeing Joyce's granddaughter skate.
Joyce was with us but had taped the event (team skating).Bradie was the first skater, so we all missed seeing her skate.
Friday, February 9, 2018
Cousin Rick - Day Two
Worked this morning until it was time to pick up Rick and Elaine at their hotel (Marriott at Spanish Springs).
Drove down to Brownwood, to TooJays, before doing our tour of Fenney (the part of The Villages that is not connected). We all had something different to eat and then shared the Killer Chocolate Cake - oh my God!!!!
Elaine, Terry and I walked over to Chico's and then we went home to rest and clean up for dinner.
We had a 7 p.m. reservation for dinner. We picked Rick and Elaine up at their hotel. We went to Rose Plantation for the most amazing dinner. They had just opened last year and we wanted to try it and Rick and Elaine were game. We all enjoyed our dinners - Terry kept saying it was the best meal she had in a long time. Terry and Rick both had rack of lamb, Elaine and I both had duck.
Drove down to Brownwood, to TooJays, before doing our tour of Fenney (the part of The Villages that is not connected). We all had something different to eat and then shared the Killer Chocolate Cake - oh my God!!!!
Elaine, Terry and I walked over to Chico's and then we went home to rest and clean up for dinner.
We had a 7 p.m. reservation for dinner. We picked Rick and Elaine up at their hotel. We went to Rose Plantation for the most amazing dinner. They had just opened last year and we wanted to try it and Rick and Elaine were game. We all enjoyed our dinners - Terry kept saying it was the best meal she had in a long time. Terry and Rick both had rack of lamb, Elaine and I both had duck.
We sat on the enclosed porch and it was delightful.
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Cousin Rick
We worked in the morning and then went grocery shopping for dinner tonight.
Cousin Rick and Elaine arrived about 5 p.m. and we had a chicken dinner and then left to go to a concert at New Covenant United Methodist Church. The concert was a benefit to provide backpacks for needy children.
We came back to our house for dessert
Cousin Rick and Elaine arrived about 5 p.m. and we had a chicken dinner and then left to go to a concert at New Covenant United Methodist Church. The concert was a benefit to provide backpacks for needy children.
We came back to our house for dessert
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Warm Day with Sunshine
Worked in the morning. Terry did some laundry. Nothing too exciting.
After lunch, we went to Entemann's for some bread and sandwich thins.
Took a ride to see where the Harbor Hills Country Club on the water was. It was a ride through beautiful country, somewhat hilly. We will have to make a point to go eat there for breakfast or lunch (they are not open for dinner).
We then went to Walmart to pick up Terry's prescription. I spoke with the Township while she was in the store.
We came home to a conference call with Rabbi Kedar to start the planning for the Temple's 125th Anniversary. Our friends, Allene and Karen, were not on the call so we will have to relay the information to them and make some decisions.
We than took our bottle of wine over to Arlene and Joan's (across the street) to meet Ethel and Steve for dinner there.
After lunch, we went to Entemann's for some bread and sandwich thins.
Took a ride to see where the Harbor Hills Country Club on the water was. It was a ride through beautiful country, somewhat hilly. We will have to make a point to go eat there for breakfast or lunch (they are not open for dinner).
We then went to Walmart to pick up Terry's prescription. I spoke with the Township while she was in the store.
We came home to a conference call with Rabbi Kedar to start the planning for the Temple's 125th Anniversary. Our friends, Allene and Karen, were not on the call so we will have to relay the information to them and make some decisions.
We than took our bottle of wine over to Arlene and Joan's (across the street) to meet Ethel and Steve for dinner there.
Terry's cute new pants
Lots of good conversation - we did not leave until after 10 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Pretty hands - pretty feet
We worked in the morning and then went to get manicures and pedicures!
Terry is a vision in blue - see below:
After the nail salon,, we came back home for lunch.
After lunch, we had some errands to run - Dollar Tree and Aldi's and Villages Box Office, at Savannah Center, for concert tickets for Thursday night.
Came home to put things away and then went to Sumter Landing one of the squares, thinking it would be quiet there as Spanish Springs was having Mardi Gras. Terry bought a few bracelets at one of the vendors. We ran into Ethel and Steve who were walking around there too.
Went home for dinner and Terry is reading and I've been working.
We missed the launch from Cape Canaveral- completely forgot to go outside and look at it. Diane and Tom saw it from the golf course and said it was amazing.
Terry is a vision in blue - see below:
After the nail salon,, we came back home for lunch.
After lunch, we had some errands to run - Dollar Tree and Aldi's and Villages Box Office, at Savannah Center, for concert tickets for Thursday night.
Came home to put things away and then went to Sumter Landing one of the squares, thinking it would be quiet there as Spanish Springs was having Mardi Gras. Terry bought a few bracelets at one of the vendors. We ran into Ethel and Steve who were walking around there too.
Went home for dinner and Terry is reading and I've been working.
We missed the launch from Cape Canaveral- completely forgot to go outside and look at it. Diane and Tom saw it from the golf course and said it was amazing.
Monday, February 5, 2018
Friends of Long Standing
Worked and did laundry this morning.
After lunch, we went to the post office to mail valentines.
Went to Goodwill to see if I could find a little suitcase that would fit under an airline seat to take my office files back to Chicago. Did not find one, but did find a cute top and Terry bought some flip flops to wear to get her pedicure tomorrow..
Met Barb and Bernie at Eaton's Beach for dinner. Terry and I had chicken and waffles. Chicken was delicious - waffle was okay.
Went back to Barb and Bernie's for dessert and more conversation!!!
After lunch, we went to the post office to mail valentines.
Went to Goodwill to see if I could find a little suitcase that would fit under an airline seat to take my office files back to Chicago. Did not find one, but did find a cute top and Terry bought some flip flops to wear to get her pedicure tomorrow..
Met Barb and Bernie at Eaton's Beach for dinner. Terry and I had chicken and waffles. Chicken was delicious - waffle was okay.
Went back to Barb and Bernie's for dessert and more conversation!!!
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Rain, Rain Go Away
Had a busy morning (paying bills, etc).
Had a quick lunch before picking up Arlene and Joan to go to Eustis for the Bay Street Theatre.
It was an interesting ride on two-lane highways. We decided that we would like to be in The Villages for dinner.and not do the two-lane highways at night in the rain.
The play was On Golden Pond. We had seen the movie a thousand years ago and did not remember it having so many funny lines. The acting was excellent and the set was done well.
Today was turkey dinner at Orange Blossom Country Club and Arlene, Joan and I had the turkey dinner (think Thanksgiving). which was excellent. Terry had salmon (trying to make up for her binge eating yesterday.
We did not watch the Super Bowl and have Shark Tank on right now.
Had a quick lunch before picking up Arlene and Joan to go to Eustis for the Bay Street Theatre.
It was an interesting ride on two-lane highways. We decided that we would like to be in The Villages for dinner.and not do the two-lane highways at night in the rain.
The play was On Golden Pond. We had seen the movie a thousand years ago and did not remember it having so many funny lines. The acting was excellent and the set was done well.
Today was turkey dinner at Orange Blossom Country Club and Arlene, Joan and I had the turkey dinner (think Thanksgiving). which was excellent. Terry had salmon (trying to make up for her binge eating yesterday.
We did not watch the Super Bowl and have Shark Tank on right now.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Busy Day
We worked in the morning and then headed to the Markets of Marion for a few items.
It was getting to be late when we left the Market of Marion and we decided to have lunch out. I had some gift cards from Steak and Shake and also we had some coupons. So, we went there for a late lunch. I had a chicken taco salad and Terry had a double cheeseburger, fries and a vanilla shake. I did mention that she weighed in yesterday - right???
After lunch we went home and napped.
Went to Joyce's for dinner, along with Diane and Tom. It was a delicious dinner and a fun evening of cards. I WON!!!! Terry took the photo.
It was getting to be late when we left the Market of Marion and we decided to have lunch out. I had some gift cards from Steak and Shake and also we had some coupons. So, we went there for a late lunch. I had a chicken taco salad and Terry had a double cheeseburger, fries and a vanilla shake. I did mention that she weighed in yesterday - right???
After lunch we went home and napped.
Went to Joyce's for dinner, along with Diane and Tom. It was a delicious dinner and a fun evening of cards. I WON!!!! Terry took the photo.
The kids (at home) were busy too. Mindy and Miranda got up at 4:30 a.m. to go to a Show Choir Competition. They just got home at 10 p.m. and their school didn't even place - bummer. Here's a photo of Miranda dancing and singing.
Miranda
There was a bowling tournament today but Jessica was a back up and did not get to bowl.
Friday, February 2, 2018
The Sun Was Out
I slept late and Terry got up early and went to Weight Watchers to weigh in. She's at her goal weight.
We picked up Arlene and Joan and went to a craft fair at The Holiday Travel RV Park, in Leesburg. We each bought some earrings and we bought a few gifts. Joan bought a red pepper and a cake (that will become important later).
We had been wanting to try a restaurant in Leesburg that served Chicago foods. Great Chicago Fire Brewery and Tap Room. The owner is a fireman in the Chicago area and he commutes back and forth.
Terry and I split a Maxwell Street Polish and a Beef Sandwich.
We picked up Arlene and Joan and went to a craft fair at The Holiday Travel RV Park, in Leesburg. We each bought some earrings and we bought a few gifts. Joan bought a red pepper and a cake (that will become important later).
We had been wanting to try a restaurant in Leesburg that served Chicago foods. Great Chicago Fire Brewery and Tap Room. The owner is a fireman in the Chicago area and he commutes back and forth.
Terry and I split a Maxwell Street Polish and a Beef Sandwich.
Remember I said Joan's purchase of the cake would be important. We asked for a plastic knife when we were leaving the restaurant and Joan used the knife to give us each a piece of banana/blueberry cake while we were sitting in the car. The cake was excellent and moist.
On the way home, we stopped for gas and our mail (my box was there).
Terry napped and read, checked emails, and spoke with Mindy and Stacy.
I called the Township, checked emails, opened my box and sorted my mail (all while doing laundry).
We had a light dinner and will be resting for the balance of the evening.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Nice Day
It was a nice day, though the sun played hide and seek.
I did some laundry in the morning and worked for a few hours.
After lunch, we finally got ourselves out of the house to run some errands. We went to Bank of America and then to Goodwill. I was looking for a different top for a pair of pj's and did not want to spend real money, so Goodwill was the perfect place. For $5 I got a long-sleeved top so I can wear the pj's when it is colder. Terry picked up a few things.
We came home and I had a letter from a gentleman who came into the Township Office yesterday and was threatening to my staff and the police were called. From his story you would think he was the perfect citizen. I defended my staff as it has to be pretty serious if the panic button is used. Always interesting being an elected official.
Terry did some laundry and we then had a quick dinner. We picked up Arlene and Joan and went to a concert at St. Tim's Catholic Church. Met Diane and Tom and Karen and Tom there.
It was supposed to be a pops concert, but it was a lot of opera and a mixed program. The performers were very talented and it was an enjoyable evening.
Bill Doherty, who organized it, is very talented and we are big fans. He organizes the opera singers who have been waiters and singers at various venues around town.
I did some laundry in the morning and worked for a few hours.
After lunch, we finally got ourselves out of the house to run some errands. We went to Bank of America and then to Goodwill. I was looking for a different top for a pair of pj's and did not want to spend real money, so Goodwill was the perfect place. For $5 I got a long-sleeved top so I can wear the pj's when it is colder. Terry picked up a few things.
We came home and I had a letter from a gentleman who came into the Township Office yesterday and was threatening to my staff and the police were called. From his story you would think he was the perfect citizen. I defended my staff as it has to be pretty serious if the panic button is used. Always interesting being an elected official.
Terry did some laundry and we then had a quick dinner. We picked up Arlene and Joan and went to a concert at St. Tim's Catholic Church. Met Diane and Tom and Karen and Tom there.
It was supposed to be a pops concert, but it was a lot of opera and a mixed program. The performers were very talented and it was an enjoyable evening.
Bill Doherty, who organized it, is very talented and we are big fans. He organizes the opera singers who have been waiters and singers at various venues around town.
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