On The Road Again - Day Three

 We were both up around 5 a.m. and dressed and went down to have a quick breakfast and left the Baymont a little after 7 Eastern Time just in time to see the sunrise!!!!  Neither of us recall seeing a sunrise in many years.

We did our usual stops and had lunch at Arby's (I had hoped for a Cracker Barrel and their turkey dinner, but it just did not work out).

Our GPS took us on I-90 instead of 80-94 because of a crash on 80-94,   We decided to reprogram her to go to my house and then to Terry's.  Dropped everything off at my house and then dropped off all of Terry's stuff at her house.

We both then went to our respective post offices, and grocery stores.

We are now prepared for a snow storm.  One day it's in the 80's, and the next day is in the 30's and 40's.  

If you are a faithful reader, I added some material to the past two- days posts.

On the Road Again - Day 2

 We had breakfast at the Hyatt Place and left Atlanta about 8:30 a.m.

Fairly easy ride to Elizabethtown, KY except for some road construction on I-24.

We stopped for lunch at McDonalds and made our usual washroom breaks.

We checked into the Baymont Hotel.

We met Ethel and Steve at Ruby Tuesday for an early dinner (we met at 5 p.m.)

We were going to be watching TV, however, you cannot see the TV from the couch!

All day has been mild weather - in the 80's.  Tomorrow will be colder.

Major rain storm!!!  

Night Night

On the Road Again

 We left the rental about 8:20.

We thought we would listen to the book that I got at the second hand bookstore.  I thought it would be funny - by Amy Schumer.  OMG - it was all about sex!!!  We are not prudes, but really???  Terry tossed it into a garbage bin at a rest area!

We stopped at Cracker Barrel for lunch.  Service left something to be desired.  Getting napkins was a challenge.  

We then continued on  I-75 until there was a tie up and the GPS took us off of I-75 and we saw more of McDonagh, GA that we ever wanted to see.

We are at the Hyatt Place in Smyrna, Ga and had dinner at Carrabas.

We watched Barry Bradford's end of  month recap of the top stories.

Night Night

Terry Issued a Challenge

 We took our box over to Diane and Tom's and left it on the front porch, along with a bag of stuff they may be able to use.

We then rode by the house we used to rent - 1094 Napier Court.  They took the wreath off of the garage and it looks as if they painted the outside.

We thought we would go to Sumter Landing and sit by the water, but it was very crowded and there was no parking.  

Plan B was to pack the car and then take a nap - Plan B was the winner.

Terry said I should write the blog today without mentioning that we needed a 300 lb man to close our suitcases (too late used that yesterday).

She did not want me to mention that everything fit in the trunk - it did.

Guess I flunked the challenge.

Need a 300 lb Man to Sit on our Suitcases

 We started packing and it is amazing how much we brought and how much we bought. We need a car extender!

As we were eating lunch, we got a text from Mindy asking us, and Stacy, if it was a good time to talk.  We all said yes.  Miranda was on the phone telling us that she passed her test and is an official RN!!!!!  We are so excited for her.  We did not doubt for a minute that she would pass on the first try.  We thought she'd have to wait longer to know that she passed.  We mailed our congratulations cards today!

She is with Zach, at his school, so I'm sure they are celebrating.

We went out to get gas, recycle newspapers at the Temple, and then stop at Publix for some chicken and sweet potatoes.

When we got home, Terry got a message that Oksana called and she is in Chicago!  Oksana was our mother's caregiver and we've stayed in touch.  Her husband stayed in the Ukraine to watch the dog. We plan to see her when we return to Chicago.  It's been 15 years since she left the U.S.

Patchouli

 After breakfast, we headed to the Clay Arts Show, where we each bought some earrings, and I bought a necklace from the lady I've bought a number of items from.

From there we went to the Yalaha Bakery to hear Patchouli.  Diane and Tom came after golf, and Gloria, Lynn and Gloria's daughter, Patty, came too.

Gloria, Lynn, Patty

Diane and Tom

Before the second set, Julie and Bruce decided to take a photo with all those wearing Patchouli shirts.

Then two ladies decided they wanted to be in the photo too and bought shirts.

I bought one of Bruce's paintings.

There is a lot of symbolism within the painting.  

After resting and eating our Chinese leftovers, we changed clothes and headed to Mulberry Recreation Center for a De la Vista Neighbors night of entertainment.  

Impersonator & Comedian, Mark Verselli

Projects and Chinese

 We spent the morning working on flights to Washington, D. C. 

Marilyn also registered for Illinois REALTORS Capitol Conference, and made a hotel reservation for one night in Springfield, at the end of April.

We finally got out of the house after lunch, and went to the Post Office, to do a change of address in case any mail wanders in this direction.

Since we were so close to the Hospital Resale Shop, we heard it calling to us, so had to stop there.  Terry bought two tops and Marilyn bought two tops and two pairs of slacks.

We came home to drop off our packages and then went to Cheng's for a Chinese dinner with Ethel and Steve.  We have leftovers.

We were on Zoom for our Temple's Shabbat Service.

Rabbi Philip Sherman and Cantor Jennifer Frost

This is the letter we received from Temple earlier this week.  Some groups have declared tomorrow as a Day of Hate.  Can you imagine such a day?

Dear BJBE Community, As this week turns towards Shabbat, we feel so grateful to be a part of this extraordinary community. We look forward to sharing in the fullness of our community over the next few days, at Matzah Ball Shabbat on Friday night and Shabbat morning, and through learning and exploration in our JLC and Chai School on Sunday. This weekend is an incredible example of the vibrancy of our community. As we prepare for a full weekend ahead, we are aware of the emails circulating in our greater Chicagoland community from area law enforcement agencies, including the Chicago Police Department, as well as JUF’s Security team and Secure Community Network, who are aware of and tracking information of proposed antisemitic actions in the greater community. These communications suggest being alert for those who might drop banners, place stickers and flyers, and vandalize by way of graffiti.  At this time there is no specific threat to BJBE. We have been in communication with the Deerfield Police Department and are in close contact with our private security company, which has been made aware of these online communications. Out of an abundance of caution, both are extending extra attention and alertness to our building site.  The safety and security of our community is always our top priority. A tenet of best practices entails that we do not share the specific security measures in place at BJBE. We will continue to work closely with our security partners to ensure we are taking the best steps to protect the people in our sacred spaces, while upholding our value of being a caring and welcoming community. Thank you for your commitment to BJBE and sharing in the sacred home we all love so much. Wishing you a peaceful week and we look forward to seeing you soon. L’Shalom, Arlene Mayzel, Acting Executive Director Rabbi Philip Sherman, Senior Rabbi Mark Brodson, Board President