Another Beautiful Day and Family Leaves

THIS IS NO PURCHASE DAY - AN ECONOMIC BOYCOTT DAY! 

We redeemed our cards from Christmas.  First one is from Miranda, Second one is from Mindy.

We left the house about 12:30 to get them to the bus for the ride to the airport.  Good thing we left early as a number of the streets at Sumter Landing were closed off.  Marilyn kept saying this is ridiculous and they all were mocking her. The plan was to get them there by 1p.m. for the 1:15 p.m. bus!  We made it!!!

We came back to the house to do laundry.  Terry also cleaned and washed up the bathrooms and moved her stuff back to her bedroom while Marilyn moved her stuff back to her bedroom.

After dinner, we went onto our Temple's Services.  It was the service in the round and only Cantor Frost and Rabbi Sherman led the service, along with some musicians.

Miranda had showed us how to record a program, so  Marilyn recorded Jeopardy and we watched that after the services.

Got a text from Mindy that they safely landed and Miranda did not get ill as they did not experience the turbulence that they had on the way to Florida.

Nice Day with Family

 Beautiful day for our family to enjoy.

We had a delightful lox, bagel, cream cheese breakfast at home.

Then we left the house to show them the squares and walked around Brownwood.

While at Brownwood we sat on a bench waiting for Miranda while she made a stop at Dunkin.

We next went to lunch at Bonify Country Club.

We came home and rested before deciding what to do about dinner.  Diane and Tom stopped by with our tickets for a few events for next month.

As we were leaving to go to dinner, these two were visiting on a neighbor's lawn.  They are Sand Hill Cranes.

We went to Target and then Panera for a light dinner.  

Came home and watched Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, which Miranda had recorded.

Apple pie and ice cream topped off the day.

No photos of Miranda as I did not have her permission to include her photo.

, Family, Doctor, Eating, Shopping

 Terry and Marilyn left Mindy and Miranda sleeping and went to Rivers Medical to meet with Justin for a review of Terry's medical tests so far.  So far, she is fine!  Good News.  

We came back to the house and Mindy and Miranda got up and we all had a bite to eat and left the house to go shopping.

We started at the hospital resale shop where Terry got two tops. The rest of us were empty handed. We also donated some plastic bags to them, and Terry donated a pair of shoes. 

T.J. Max was calling to Miranda so that was the next stop, as well as Beall's Outlet (next door), we all were empty handed there too.

Next was Eaton's Beach for lunch.  Mindy and Terry took the obligatory photo in the big chair.

After lunch we went to Marie Rose and Terry and Miranda bought something.  Mindy and Marilyn were empty handed.

We came back to the house to rest and have dinner.  Terry made chicken, salad and rolls - excellent.

We watched Jeopardy and some are watching Survivor while Marilyn is typing this.

Family Visits

After breakfast, we went onto our Temple's Symposium.  Rabbi Goldstein's husband was the speaker.

 After lunch, we left the house to run some errands - Dollar Tree and Walmart for a prescription.  This is after doing multiple loads of laundry in preparation for our visitors.

We then drove to Winter Garden to Cindy and Pete Schroeder's house to pick up Mindy and Miranda, who went to Epcot for the day.

We stopped at a Walmart over in Winter Garden since we were early to pick the kids up.

We drove back and had intended to go to Oakwood for ribs.  However, since we had some groceries in the car, we went to the house first and then went out to Glenview Country Club for dinner and ate on the porch.

Rainy Day, Cleaning, Funeral and Mail

Today was a rainy day and we stayed in to do laundry and clean the house.

We both tried calling the Lady Lake Post Office to get Terry's package delivered.  Neither of us got through to them.

Ethel Kikoler stopped by to drop off a check.  They leave on Friday to go back to Chicago.  😒

At one o'clock we attended John Offenberg's Funeral virtually.  John was a great guy and the husband of our friend Barbara.  That was another Shiva that we contributed to even though we could not be there in person.  Rabbi Goldstein did the funeral and Rabbi Sherman sang the prayers (no Cantor was present).

Guess whose package was at the postal station with Marilyn's package!  Right, Terry's package.  Miracles of Miracles.

Mindy reported that they were on their flight to Orlando. They have landed! We pick them up tomorrow at Mindy's Friend Cindy's. home in Winter Garden.

Sunday in The Villages - Show Time

 After lunch, we left to go to the Gem and Mineral Show at Seabreeze Recreation Center.  We did not buy anything!

Most of the exhibitors had gems you could buy and make your own stuff.  Not our thing.

We then killed some time by going to Dollar Tree for some cards, then got some gas, and went to Willie's Boutique (Goodwill) and Marilyn got three tops - total $26.  A steal!

Kudo's to the Des Plaines Post Office.  This year wins them the most unusual prize.  Every year, we think they cannot top their incompetence, but every year they surprise us.  Today, Terry got a text and an email related to her tracking number - saying the package was going to be returned for insufficient address.  Calling the Lady Lake Post Office was useless so she tried the Supervisor Number at Des Plaines and wonder of wonder, someone answered and attempted to solve the problem.  She'll call Lady Lake, FL  Post Office tomorrow morning and see what the situation might be.

We next went to pick up our grocery order at Walmart.

Lazy Day

 We stayed in our jammies for a good part of the morning - finally got dressed but did not leave the house.

Terry is feeling better!!!

Some day ask about the key-lime pie we finished off!

Marilyn spent a good part of the day reading the next book club book, which she is enjoying. Remarkably Bright Creatures.

Cool Day and Terry under the weather

 Terry was not feeling too well (from the infection and medication) and her blood pressure was very low, we cancelled our weekend plans.

Diane and Tom used our tickets for Three Tenors + One and met Ethel and Steve there and had dinner together at Panera.

We also were supposed to have a dinner party tomorrow night that we had to cancel.

We did leave the house to go to Walmart to pick up a new prescription/antibiotic for Terry.  Hopefully she will tolerate this one better.

Marilyn cracked the face on her telephone and bought a new glass for it at Five Below and took it to   UBreakIFix and within minutes she was in and out.  The telephone was as good as new.

Cool Day We Never Left the House

It was in the 50's this morning and got up to the 60's today.  Cool for Florida.

We both went onto Sally's class about politics - Terry in the "office" Marilyn on her I-Pad in the living room.

After lunch, Marilyn had a Zoom meeting of a committee for the North Shore - Barrington Assoc. of REALTORS that went a couple of hours.

We were supposed to Zoom with a group of friends tonight, but Terry was under the weather and we cancelled the Zoom.

That was our excitement for the day!

Busy Day and Rain

 We were up early AGAIN so Terry could go to Rivers Medical.  They prescribed an antibiotic which we will pick up at Walmart.

From there, we went to KeKe's for breakfast.  Terry's treat! We have leftovers!

We next went to Dollar Tree and then Five Below - which is next door.  

From there we went to Sam's Club and bought a few things.

We came home and Marilyn went onto a training Zoom session for FPC's (Federal Political Coordinators), conducted by the National Association of REALTORS.

Bernie (our landlord) came to put new lightbulbs in the "office" fixture.

Marilyn watched Joyce Vance and Patt Morrison - a program that was yesterday and was recorded.

We left for Walmart and Marilyn dropped Terry off at the Pharmacy Door and went to get the grocery order put into the car.  It was raining by this time.  After getting the groceries, Marilyn went back to get Terry at the Pharmacy Door.

After dinner, we both went on a program with Author Lisa Barr, sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women-North Shore Chapter.  She was speaking about her new book The Goddess of Warsaw.

Doctors, Tests, Shopping, 50 Years Ago

After lunch, we went back to River's Medicine for Terry to have more tests.  We have to go back tomorrow morning, because they could not do a simple test on the same day as the other test.

Somehow Marilyn lost her car sunglasses and case.  We don't know where they disappeared to.  They may have fallen out of the car - we don't know.

From there we went to Dollar Tree and then Aldi.  Since, we forgot to get one item at Dollar Tree, we went back, but they were out of the item.

After dinner, we went on Barry Bradford's program about 1975 (50 years ago).  Very interesting program.

 

Happy Presidents Day, Mah Jongg, and Book Club

 Happy Presidents Day.  We are willing to celebrate a lot of presidents with one exception!!!!!

Terry got a call from River's Medical asking her to come in for another test on Wednesday morning, in addition to her appointment at 2:30 tomorrow.  Are we having fun yet????

In the morning, Diane called and asked if we could substitute in her mahjongg game today- we said yes.

After lunch, we went to Diane's and met her friend Pat and played mahjongg.  Pat did not win even one hand.

Tonight, Sisterhood's Book Club is talking about the book Go As a River, by Shelley Read.  Neither of us finished the book.  The discussion should be interesting.  We both read a scathing review of the book, the author of the review HATED the book.

Rainy Day

 We both spent the morning going through our mail, paying bills, etc.

After lunch, we went on a Zoom with our friends Sara and Jan.  It was pouring rain and the wind was furious, while we were on the Zoom.  Terry was in the "office" and Marilyn was on the porch/lanai.

Dinner was the leftover ribs - yummy!

Heart Appointment and Ribs

 We were up and out fairly early for Terry to see Dr. Joel Garcia, the cardiologist.  He wants her to do a stress test, just to be sure.  She already has an appointment on Tuesday for an echo cardiogram. He's fairly confident that she's okay.

We came home and rested until we went for ribs at Oakwood Express.

We have leftovers and were in and out of the restaurant in about a half hour once we were seated.

We both had a full slab of ribs, sweet potato, Marilyn had cole slaw and Terry had roasted corn salad.

Happy Valentine's Day, Beauty Shop and Lynnhaven

 After our pancake lunch (leftovers), we left for the beauty shop.  We loved the sign that Vanessa had in her shop.

Terry sent a photo of the sign to Jessica via email.

We rested and then went to Lynnhaven Neighbors with Diane, Tom, Joyce, Karen, Barbara and Garrett.  Everyone brought food and we brought chicken salad, crackers and candy.  We had seen the entertainer before - the history of rock and roll.  It's a high energy show.

We got home in time to tune into our Temple service.  Just Cantor Frost, and Rabbi Goldstein were there.  We don't know how many people were actually there, but 36 people were online.

Up and Out Early

 Terry needed to take a fasting blood test at Rivers Medical, and by 7:30 we were there for her to give them some blood.

Giving blood took a few minutes, so we were off to FIRST WATCH for pancakes.  Their grill was not working so no egg dishes were available.  Terry took Marilyn to breakfast for all of her driving.  We had our favorite pancakes again.

Marilyn's first meeting started at 10:30 Florida time, so we both had some time to rest.

Marilyn has a meeting with the IDFPR and then her REALTOR Board's Contracts Committee.

We went to Sam's Club for food for tomorrow night Lynnhaven Event, and it poured as we approached Sam's Club.  Terry ran in and bought some chicken salad for tomorrow.  The roll ups that we like were out of stock.

We went to hear a couple portray the Carters.  We have heard them many times in the past and they always to a good job of portraying presidents and first ladies.

Busy Day

 We left the house early for Terry's appointment with River's Medical Group.  She was seen by the PA Justin.  He wants her to have an echo cardiogram and a test for carotid arteries.  She got a referral to a heart doctor (whom she will see on Saturday).

After lunch Terry went on a program about Odessa, Russia.  Marilyn had signed up for it also, but was too busy preparing for some Zooms.

At 1 p.m. Marilyn went on a Zoom call with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky.  Marilyn's grateful that she did not go to D.C., as the weather may prevent people from getting back home.  Our team was on the Zoom, and half of them had Covid - thanks to a fund-raiser they were all at in Evanston.  I did not take a photo of those on the Zoom.

At 2 p.m. Marilyn went on the Zoom for the North Shore-Barrington Assoc. of REALTORS Past Presidents where we were made aware of the potential changes to our industry.  Here's a screen shot of that Zoom.

Terry was out on the porch/lanai while Marilyn was on the second Zoom.

We will watch Jeopardy and do some reading.

Jessica had her surgery on her ACL and possibly MLC today and is home recovering.

Tomorrow Terry goes for fasting blood tests, so we will be up early again.

Terry Cooked a Great Dinner

 Terry spent a good part of the day doing laundry and preparing for our company.

After lunch, we went on a Barry Bradford presentation of 1950.  We think we may have been the only ones on the Zoom that had been born before 1950!

We both sat on the recliners on the porch/lanai reading, checking emails, etc.

Ethel and Steve came over about 5:30 and we had drinks and cheese and crackers first. 

Terry made a great dinner, starting with a salad, then chicken, rice, veggies, rolls, etc.  Apple pie and gelato for dessert.

Great food and great conversation.  Nice evening!!!

Foggy Day to Start

 Another foggy start to the day, though it cleared up and was a nice day.

We cleaned (or Terry cleaned) again.  I was going to swift and vacuum, but the vacuum fell apart and Terry used the swifter and used the big vacuum which is hard to push.

After lunch we went to Colony Plaza and Terry went into Peepers to see about getting her prescription put into some frames she had.  They wanted big bucks to do that, so she decided against it.

Marilyn was in Beall's Outlet next door, and bought a few tops.  Terry joined her and bought three tops.

After dinner, we watched Jeopardy and then went onto a Zoom with our cousins.  Forgot to take a photo while we were on Zoom, here's a photo from last year when we did a Zoom.

Top: Terry, Marilyn, Harriet  Bottom Linda, Julie

Visiting and Groceries

After lunch, we went to get our mail that had arrived yesterday.

We then went to see Barbara and Bernie Lindquist at the rehab where Barbara is recovering from surgery after breaking both knees.  Below is a photo of Barbara (seated in the middle) and Bernie (right - standing).  We forgot to take a photo while we were visiting.

 

After visiting with Barb and Bernie, we went to Walmart to pick up the groceries that we ordered

Terry's watching the news. Other than the weather, I have no interest in hearing what Trump has done next.  Makes my stomach churn.

After dinner, of our leftovers from last night, we will be binge watching Jeopardy - from 7-11 p.m.

Foggy Day- Theatre

 Spent the morning working on our computers.  It started out foggy but turned into a nice day.

Terry ordered groceries to be picked up tomorrow at Walmart.

Diane and Tom picked us up and we went to Mt. Dora to go to the Ice House Theatre.  Here's what we saw, a totally delightful afternoon.

CASH ON DELIVERY!

by Michael Cooney

Eric Swan is a mild-mannered Londoner in a bit of a pickle – for two years, he has been diligently filing claims with Social Security, on behalf of his many…imaginary tenants – and cheerfully cashing the benefit checks. Suddenly, the welfare agents drop by to meet everyone in this very accident-prone household.

After the theater we went to Francesco's for dinner in Baylee's Plaza.

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Pretty Day and Running Errands

 We spent most of the morning at our computers trying to catch up.  I think we will never catch up!

We both did some laundry during the day and then finally left to run some errands.

Marilyn had a list of things she needed at Dollar Tree, so we started there.

Next was Goodwill, or as Sandy calls it - Willy's. Boutique.  Terry got two pairs of jeans!

Then we had to go to Walmart to get Terry's prescription.  

After dinner, we went on our Temple Shabbat Services, where the choir of kids also sang.

Dinner at Joyce's

 Shortly after breakfast, we both went onto our computers for the politics meeting with Sally.  Marilyn was on the porch/lanai and Terry was in the "office."

After lunch, Terry got a call from River's Medical asking that she drop off the paperwork at their office, so we left for our dinner at Joyce's a little early so she could drop off the paperwork.

We had a lovely dinner at Joyce's, along with Diane and Tom, and Sandy and Ron.  Terry took a great photo of the whole group (without her).  Her dessert of a Napoleon was a big hit.

Nice Day, but we did not go out

 We had a nice day at home.

Marilyn went onto a Zoom with other Federal Political Coordinators from Illinois.  Most of them are flying into D.C. next week.  I'm going to Zoom with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky along with other members of my team, rather than fly to D.C. for a day and a half.

After dinner, Terry made a dessert to take to Joyce's tomorrow.

We watched Jeopardy and then Celebrity Jeopardy (again we did not know the celebrities).

Terry and I both got tracking numbers for our Premium Forwarded Packages.  Any bets on when our packages will arrive?

That was our exciting day!

Foggy Start to the Day

 It was another foggy start to the day, but again it cleared up as the day went on.

At 11 a.m., we went on Arno Filerman's Funeral, which Cantor Frost conducted at BJBE.  Terry dated Arno before she married Harry and he married Marcia.  Two of his children spoke wonderfully about their father.

We had our leftover pancakes for lunch - yummy!

We then left the house to go to the Lady Lake Post Office to mail our valentines.

From there we went to the Dollar Tree on 441/27 near the post office and got a few things.

After Dollar Tree, we went to Beall's Outlet not far from there and Terry purchased two pairs of slacks.  Marilyn found nothing.

We came home for dinner and then went onto Barry Bradford's program about 1925 (100 years ago).  It was very interesting.

Pancakes

The morning started out foggy, but it turned into a nice day after all.

 Terry got a telephone call this morning from Rivers Medical Group that they can see her next week!  This is the group that our friend Diane uses and recommended.

There is a 12 page new patient form to fill out.  She spent almost 2 hours filling it out and it is lost in cyberspace!  So we went to their office to pick up a paper copy of the forms.

We then went to First Watch for pancakes.  Marilyn got her usual chocolate pancakes and Terry got the carrot cake pancakes (we both have leftovers).

Terry then went into Publix to get some items on her list, but it was too cold to stay too long.

We came home to work on our computers and Terry did some laundry.

During dinner, we listened to Bagman, a podcast that Rachael Maddow did about Spiro Agnew.

Marilyn watched Jeopardy and then we found MSNBC and we both watched.

Stacy called and we talked with her for a little while.  She will probably go to Wisconsin for Jessica's surgery.

We got an email from Temple to tell us that Rabbi Sherman will be leaving in June to go back to Boston, where they have family.

Happy Groundhog Day

 Happy Groundhog Day!

On Groundhog Day 2025, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter, a tradition celebrated for over a century

Terry declared today a pj's day!  She's not sure that I qualify since I put on a fresh pair of pj's and washed the pair I wore last night as part of the laundry I did this morning.

We both opened our Premium Forwarded packages and it took some time to file everything away, pay bills, etc.

Answering emails, and working on our computers took up a good part of the day (we were both behind in the email department).

Reading took up part of the day as did napping.  Are you thrilled to be reading this exciting tale????

We watched two minutes of the Grammy's and turned it off.

Lovely Day and Good Friends

 We both spent most of the day working on our computers (end of a month and beginning of a new month) trying to catch up.

In between we read and napped.

We finally dressed and left to go to Ethel and Steve's, stopping first to get our Premium Forwarded Mail, which we will open tomorrow.

We had a lovely evening at Ethel and Steve's - lots of good conversation and good food.

Just had word from our friend Jan's daughter that Jan (who had brain surgery on Thursday) will probably go home on Monday.  Jan's already answering emails!