Sunday, February 11, 2018
I can't believe the last time I blogged was January 19th !!!! I'm either bad or busy....or both!!
No way can I go back and re-create every day since then. The only thing I can do is a general overview and some of the highlights as I remember them.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Friday, January 19, 2018
TGIF BREAKFAST BUFFET
Friday, January 19, 2018
We sat our alarms to get up early for the TGIF Breakfast Buffet here that starts at 8:00 AM. For $7.00 a person, you get all you can eat of Sausage and Biscuits, Eggs, Sausage Links and Bacon, Potatoes, Stuffed French Toast Casseroles (2 flavors), 6 choices of Quiche, Sticky Buns, OJ, Fruit Cups, and Coffee. OMGosh....it was awesome. Came away stuffed. Don't need lunch today. They do this every Friday during the winter.
It didn't get as cold last night as they said it would so Roger didn't disconnect the water. It warmed up nicely in the afternoon so we could open all the windows. Ahhhhhh
We sat our alarms to get up early for the TGIF Breakfast Buffet here that starts at 8:00 AM. For $7.00 a person, you get all you can eat of Sausage and Biscuits, Eggs, Sausage Links and Bacon, Potatoes, Stuffed French Toast Casseroles (2 flavors), 6 choices of Quiche, Sticky Buns, OJ, Fruit Cups, and Coffee. OMGosh....it was awesome. Came away stuffed. Don't need lunch today. They do this every Friday during the winter.
It didn't get as cold last night as they said it would so Roger didn't disconnect the water. It warmed up nicely in the afternoon so we could open all the windows. Ahhhhhh
JACK FROST GO HOME!!!!
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Really didn't do much of anything today as it was quite chilly...actually, it was cold!! . Really getting fed up with this cold weather down here!! The citrus growers are all struggling to save their crops...NOT good!! I went over to the office to talk to the owner of the park, who we met at the RV Show yesterday. about getting a refund for March so we could go to a different park. We didn't know until we got here that we had to pay 3 months in full up front. He said he had to "think about it" and we haven't heard back from him.
Later in the afternoon we did sit out in the sun and read our books then went over to Stu and Diane's patio for a some chit chat. Once the sun starts to go down here, it gets real cold real quick so we packed up and walked the 10 yards back to our trailer. Watched the return shows of Greys Anatomy and Scandal. Both are getting very bizarre!!
Really didn't do much of anything today as it was quite chilly...actually, it was cold!! . Really getting fed up with this cold weather down here!! The citrus growers are all struggling to save their crops...NOT good!! I went over to the office to talk to the owner of the park, who we met at the RV Show yesterday. about getting a refund for March so we could go to a different park. We didn't know until we got here that we had to pay 3 months in full up front. He said he had to "think about it" and we haven't heard back from him.
Later in the afternoon we did sit out in the sun and read our books then went over to Stu and Diane's patio for a some chit chat. Once the sun starts to go down here, it gets real cold real quick so we packed up and walked the 10 yards back to our trailer. Watched the return shows of Greys Anatomy and Scandal. Both are getting very bizarre!!
TAMPA RV SUPERSHOW
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Up at the crack of 7:00, had some coffee and an apple fritter...Roger had a Bob Evans Sausage and Egg Bowl and then we were off to Tampa. Stu said his GPS indicated there was a big backup on the X-way so he reset his GPS to take us there the back way. It was truly the BACK way!!! We saw lots of winding roads, orange groves, and strawberry fields (Forever)....Ha Ha, get it? Also saw lots of nothingness, but as it turned out he made the right choice because we came in the back entrance to the Fairgrounds, & found parking right by the gate. We later learned that the x-way coming from the North was stopped and gridlocked with people trying to get off to get to the show. Yikes...that would NOT have been fun!!
The show was HUGE and unfortunately got very crowded. The one model we went there specifically to see (and we were told by 2 different salesmen on 2 separate occasions that it WOULD be there) was not there. Unbelievable...you go to the dealership on 2 different occasions, 3 days apart and we were told, as they looked at their inventory sheet, oh yes we have that model it's out on the lot Hop on the golf cart and drive all over (over 1,000 units on the lot) looking for it only to be told, 1.) it's in a service bay being prepped and 2.) oh they already took it up to Tampa for the RV show. Wrong, Wrong, and Wrong. We have yet to see it.
After the show we went to Wendy's for "Linner" and then to LazyDays to look at a used unit. Then we trekked on back to Arcadia. Another long, but fun, day.
By the way the temperature plummeted!!! It was hot when we got to Tampa and freezing when we left!! This cold weather can go away anytime now!!!
Up at the crack of 7:00, had some coffee and an apple fritter...Roger had a Bob Evans Sausage and Egg Bowl and then we were off to Tampa. Stu said his GPS indicated there was a big backup on the X-way so he reset his GPS to take us there the back way. It was truly the BACK way!!! We saw lots of winding roads, orange groves, and strawberry fields (Forever)....Ha Ha, get it? Also saw lots of nothingness, but as it turned out he made the right choice because we came in the back entrance to the Fairgrounds, & found parking right by the gate. We later learned that the x-way coming from the North was stopped and gridlocked with people trying to get off to get to the show. Yikes...that would NOT have been fun!!
The show was HUGE and unfortunately got very crowded. The one model we went there specifically to see (and we were told by 2 different salesmen on 2 separate occasions that it WOULD be there) was not there. Unbelievable...you go to the dealership on 2 different occasions, 3 days apart and we were told, as they looked at their inventory sheet, oh yes we have that model it's out on the lot Hop on the golf cart and drive all over (over 1,000 units on the lot) looking for it only to be told, 1.) it's in a service bay being prepped and 2.) oh they already took it up to Tampa for the RV show. Wrong, Wrong, and Wrong. We have yet to see it.
After the show we went to Wendy's for "Linner" and then to LazyDays to look at a used unit. Then we trekked on back to Arcadia. Another long, but fun, day.
By the way the temperature plummeted!!! It was hot when we got to Tampa and freezing when we left!! This cold weather can go away anytime now!!!
A CATCH UP DAY
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Did some laundry today, as did Diane...but she has a washer/dryer in her 40' motorhome!!! Also did some grocery shopping. Have to go more frequently because refrigerator space and cupboard storage space is not plentiful.
That evening had some cocktails and snacks over at Stu and Diane's patio as they have the sun in the evening and it's warmer there. We planned our trip to the Tampa area RV Supershow for Wednesday. Decided we would drive and Stu would navigate and we'd leave around 8:00 am as it would take about an hour and a half to get there.
Did some laundry today, as did Diane...but she has a washer/dryer in her 40' motorhome!!! Also did some grocery shopping. Have to go more frequently because refrigerator space and cupboard storage space is not plentiful.
That evening had some cocktails and snacks over at Stu and Diane's patio as they have the sun in the evening and it's warmer there. We planned our trip to the Tampa area RV Supershow for Wednesday. Decided we would drive and Stu would navigate and we'd leave around 8:00 am as it would take about an hour and a half to get there.
ANOTHER DAY IN FT. MYERS
Monday, January 15, 2018
Our friends, Stu and Diane wanted to take a drive to North Trail RV in Ft. Myers to look at Winnebago Motor Homes so we tagged along. I showed Diane the model I was interested in and she put her stamp of approval on it. I told Roger, "that's it...that's the one I want..." He looked at me said, "be realistic"!!! I thought I was!!
While over that way, we decided to head to Fisherman's Village again for lunch at The Captains Table on Charlotte Harbor. Again, we were not disappointed in the cuisine or the view. It was a beautiful sunny warm day and people were eating out on the deck. We didn't....because I don't like seagulls flying over my food!!
Diane and I went to Bingo. I won a game but had to split it with another winner. Got $13.00 though!!
Busy day....when we got back, I promptly fell asleep in the recliner!!
Our friends, Stu and Diane wanted to take a drive to North Trail RV in Ft. Myers to look at Winnebago Motor Homes so we tagged along. I showed Diane the model I was interested in and she put her stamp of approval on it. I told Roger, "that's it...that's the one I want..." He looked at me said, "be realistic"!!! I thought I was!!
While over that way, we decided to head to Fisherman's Village again for lunch at The Captains Table on Charlotte Harbor. Again, we were not disappointed in the cuisine or the view. It was a beautiful sunny warm day and people were eating out on the deck. We didn't....because I don't like seagulls flying over my food!!
Diane and I went to Bingo. I won a game but had to split it with another winner. Got $13.00 though!!
Busy day....when we got back, I promptly fell asleep in the recliner!!
FUN NEW NEIGHBORS ARRIVE
Sunday, January 14, 2018
I fixed a big breakfast for us and Roger began doing some general maintenance things outside and I was tidying up inside. When I get done cooking breakfast, every square inch of the galley area is dirty and covered with dishes and pots and pans. Doesn't take much to trash 240 sq'.
I told Roger during breakfast, "...don't be surprised if Stu and Diane pull in behind us today...". They are one of the couples we met in Navarre. We knew they were coming here for a week, but had reserved a spot in the old section. However, she asked me what site # we were in to confirm and said walking back and forth to each others site wouldn't be a problem (Stu uses a cane). Also, while Roger and I were setting out yesterday, one of the maintenance guys came by to make sure the electricity was on at the site behind us. I asked him if we were getting neighbors and he said, "yes, tomorrow". I put 2 and 2 together and had a high suspicion the new neighbors would be stu and Diane.
Sure enough, around noon, Roger popped his head inside and said, "Stu and Diane" are here!!! So exciting to have someone to talk with and do things with. This park is not real "friend" oriented. After they got all set up and tidied up, we joing them on their patio for cocktails.
Roger and I went to Pizza Hut for a thin crust pizza.
I fixed a big breakfast for us and Roger began doing some general maintenance things outside and I was tidying up inside. When I get done cooking breakfast, every square inch of the galley area is dirty and covered with dishes and pots and pans. Doesn't take much to trash 240 sq'.
I told Roger during breakfast, "...don't be surprised if Stu and Diane pull in behind us today...". They are one of the couples we met in Navarre. We knew they were coming here for a week, but had reserved a spot in the old section. However, she asked me what site # we were in to confirm and said walking back and forth to each others site wouldn't be a problem (Stu uses a cane). Also, while Roger and I were setting out yesterday, one of the maintenance guys came by to make sure the electricity was on at the site behind us. I asked him if we were getting neighbors and he said, "yes, tomorrow". I put 2 and 2 together and had a high suspicion the new neighbors would be stu and Diane.
Sure enough, around noon, Roger popped his head inside and said, "Stu and Diane" are here!!! So exciting to have someone to talk with and do things with. This park is not real "friend" oriented. After they got all set up and tidied up, we joing them on their patio for cocktails.
Roger and I went to Pizza Hut for a thin crust pizza.
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