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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Blog 365 just pictures

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Blog 365 ~ Vacation Catch Up Day 1

Sunday 1/8 my Gal Pal Margaret and I flew from Lexington, Ky to Florida [thank you Hubby for taking us to the airport] via our now 'go to' airline Allegiant.

Economical and only a 2 hour flight for the win. Getting up early that morning was necessary for this early flight we booked. We had a newbie checking us in and She was Awesome. I told her from the get-go that I thought my checked bag would most likely be overweight and I would pay the difference. Well, she promptly said to place it with Margaret's, and she averaged them out [I was under by 3# 😄]

Going through security wasn't a hassle, but I wasn't able to bring my un-opened yogurt with me.?. So, banana & a couple of granolas was breakfast. Luckily, we didn't need to wait as long as we thought. Flights were a bit early. We were in line to board, and I noticed we had our check in newbie attendant...

a quick 'selfie' and off we went!

Landed 20 minutes early in the Clearwater/St Pete airport, bathroom break, grabbed luggage then headed to rental car counter...

We actually 'reserved' our car a few months ago with my credit card, but, since Margaret was going to be the driver [because I hate driving] we changed the reservation, and everything went into her name...this bit of info is important to remember for a later post. They gave us a Jetta that was roomy, great on gas, and had lots of trunk space.

We Were Starving!

Taco Bell was lunch and with the shortage of employees everything was through Kiosk. I understand shortages of employees, but it's so impersonal. I like interacting with a 'person' not a 'machine'.

Off we went....The closest store of any kind is at least 30 minutes away and we knew we wanted to stop at a grocery for a few supplies before going all the way to our destination which was River Ranch, Fl.

Publix is the ''Kroger'' of Florida. Breakfast items, yogurt, healthy snacks, juice and evening Moscato Wine for evenings were my choices.

30 minutes later we were in our AirBnB, settling in when our friend and fearless hiking leader Connie showed up and invited us to go golf cart touring then dinner at her house....a Win for sure on both counts. Then back to our 'home' for the week to relax and just Chill!

Unfortunately [for Margaret] the TV in the living room didn't work ?!? For me it didn't matter. We each had TV's in bedrooms so IF I wanted to watch something I could. Margaret called one of the owners and tried to get someone over to fix it, but no one answered??

Margaret decided to take a shower, low and behold No HOT💧Water💧...another call leaving a message this time. 'Pam' called back and said she forgot to flip the switch on for the water heater...we got that on and instead of waiting the hour or so to heat up I did the heat water on the stove and got the important parts washed off, Ahh single Mom with multiple jobs moments flash back 😳. Wine, a movie, started my book, then lights out for Day 1.

Day 2 coming up tomorrow, Stay Tuned!

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Happy Homemaker Monday--Tuesday Edition--Blog 365

So I'm back from Florida Hiking vacation and working at getting my routine for 2023 set...I have posts to do from vacation and will start working on them tomorrow, for now let's join Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday even though I'm posting on Tuesday....

The Weather...

Today - 59*/40* shower possible??

Wednesday - 55*/52* cloudy

Thursday - 62*/35* showers & thunderstorms

Friday - 42*/31* cooler & partly sunny

Saturday - 46*/33* mostly sunny

As I look outside my window...

Remnants from my raised garden beckoning me as the sun shines through, alas I need to just wait...

Right now I am...

Working on this post [again a day late😒]

Thinking and pondering...

Why the nephew isn't contacting Dr's about getting stitches out from surgery 2wks ago, also wondering and praying the G'daughter continues to stay focused and work on herself,

What I'm reading...

Just bought ''The Couple Next Door'' by Shari Lapena, I'll start it tonight.

TV Shows this week...

Watching DVR'd shows the Hubby recorded while I was gone last week...

Menu Plan...

Freezer/Pantry food-Chili, Burgers, Meatloaf, Beef Stew,

Goal/To Do List...

Radio Segment,

Update race calendar,

Budget update,

Meal/Menu plan,

Around The House...

Working at getting the house back in order, the Hubby hit the 'high' points while I was away.

Project this Week...

Tax Prep,

Laundry,

2023 indoor/outdoor project list

Todays Motivation...

I have the Whole World in the Palm of my Hand..2023 is going to be EPIC!!

Favorite blog post last week (mine or other)....

Not necessarily a favorite blog post but I read Rachel everyday...

Something fun to share....

In 29 days, I leave for another hiking vacation in Az with my Gal Pal friends...😄

Looking forward to this week....

Going to my Bible Study groups, my Silver Sneakers classes,

From the camera....

On my prayer list.....

Continuing prayer for my friend Tim & Jane

For my SIL, his sister passed away last week.

Devotional...

God realizes that we are all 'defective end users', he does not judge us harshly. He understands that, at times, our ignorance can create unintended havoc. Remember that you belong to a 'tender and compassionate' God who wants to help you.

Monday, January 16, 2023

Blog 365~MLK DAY in pictures

My day....

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Blog 365 ~ can't wait to get back to my "Old KY Home

It's been a fun, VERY full activity filled week. Alas it's 2am and I will soon be getting on a plane heading home! I've experienced couple of things I've never done before on this trip, and proud to say The most important was to do my daily devotional reads every morning.