Wow, time has flown for me. Got a call Tuesday night, will be going to Orlando to pick up some friends at the airport. They are coming in from England to spend a month or so here. Yes, Florida is a lot warmer then where they live in London. Hubby will drive up and I will talk all the way up (2 hrs 1 way). Yep, seems at times that we are the community taxi, just enjoy going.
Still haven't got the photos downloaded from Miami. Things have been very busy here. Gave a talk on the school last night. It lasted 4 min & 54 sec. Great timing as I only had 5 min to talk. Talked about how the Bible is a letter from God, wonderful topic.
The Trip
Things got off to a rocky start Saturday. Went hunting for the cell phone to take with us to Miami, and yup couldn't find it. After tearing the house and the car apart, we just had to leave and take DH's phone. The ride down Hwy 27 was nice, the sun was coming up as a big red ball and the white fog was just starting to rise up off the lake and swamps.
There again things got dicey as we hit I-95. DH wanted to go south, but I told him that we needed to go north and much ado He went North. He still wanted to get off and turn around cause we didn't see our exit, he held on and the next exit sign showed our exit. Now we was to call the kin folk as we got into Miami, but yep, forgot the number.
Went to the motel that they was staying at and ask for them. The clerk called but it was check out time and no answer. As she went to check the room, found them in the parking lot loading up. Whew!. After eating breakfast, to the water taxi to sight see. What was to be a short walk ended up as a 3 mile hike. Saw the homes of the "rich & famous". Also got to see some of the yachts. I was pointing out one of the cruise ships and said "Now that's a big boat!", everyone was quick to tell me "That's not a boat, that's a ship!". Big deal, it on the water that makes it a boat in my book.
Instead of walking back, we stop at a cafe to eat. Had them call us a taxi to get back to the motel. Getting 5 (large) grow-ups in the cab was a sight to behold. Made for a good laugh for everyone, the driver included. Even the birds went quite as we poured out the cab into the parking lot of the motel. After hugs and good byes we all left. Kin folks for the airport and us back here. Will post some photos after I have downloaded them for the camera.
There again things got dicey as we hit I-95. DH wanted to go south, but I told him that we needed to go north and much ado He went North. He still wanted to get off and turn around cause we didn't see our exit, he held on and the next exit sign showed our exit. Now we was to call the kin folk as we got into Miami, but yep, forgot the number.
Went to the motel that they was staying at and ask for them. The clerk called but it was check out time and no answer. As she went to check the room, found them in the parking lot loading up. Whew!. After eating breakfast, to the water taxi to sight see. What was to be a short walk ended up as a 3 mile hike. Saw the homes of the "rich & famous". Also got to see some of the yachts. I was pointing out one of the cruise ships and said "Now that's a big boat!", everyone was quick to tell me "That's not a boat, that's a ship!". Big deal, it on the water that makes it a boat in my book.
Instead of walking back, we stop at a cafe to eat. Had them call us a taxi to get back to the motel. Getting 5 (large) grow-ups in the cab was a sight to behold. Made for a good laugh for everyone, the driver included. Even the birds went quite as we poured out the cab into the parking lot of the motel. After hugs and good byes we all left. Kin folks for the airport and us back here. Will post some photos after I have downloaded them for the camera.
Gators
Going to Miami to see kin folk that came in to see the football game last night. Too bad they are from OK. The Gators won!! So think they will be in for some teasing. Still haven't gotten to finishing the shirts for my husband. But I did complete some grocery bags I was making. Yep, trying to go green.
We are on a waiting list for solar panels (18 months). Have a big back yard with nothing in it so we hope to put in enough panels to power the house during the day. The system will be a grid-tried system, so at night when there's no sunlight, we will draw from the grid. During the day what we don't use will be fed back to the power company and hopefully at the end of the year we will break even on the bill.
We are on a waiting list for solar panels (18 months). Have a big back yard with nothing in it so we hope to put in enough panels to power the house during the day. The system will be a grid-tried system, so at night when there's no sunlight, we will draw from the grid. During the day what we don't use will be fed back to the power company and hopefully at the end of the year we will break even on the bill.
Thursday's report
This week-end we are taking a friend to Miami to visit with some kin folks. The weather is suppose to be nice, low 70's and clear. Will most likely go to Morikami Gardens.This is a photo we took last year at the gardens. So peaceful there. They have several styles/time periods of Japanese gardens.
Not much happening today. I am working on the talk I have for the Theocratic School next week, the topic is "A Letter From a Loving God". Guess I do things backward. I like to get all the info on the subject that I can, then I work on the setting. This seems to give me more choices as to how I can present the talk.
A New Start
As the new year started like everyone else, big changes need to take place. This year (just like other years) I want to lose weight. Thinking that about 4-5 pounds a month would be a good start. I have joined an online diet group (Sparkpeople.com) and with the new bootcamp I will make process in this one area.
I make my husband's work shirt and now have 4 in the sewing room to complete. I hope to be able to complete 1 a week. I have two quilts that need to be completed also. Why do I bury myself under all these deadlines?
I make my husband's work shirt and now have 4 in the sewing room to complete. I hope to be able to complete 1 a week. I have two quilts that need to be completed also. Why do I bury myself under all these deadlines?
About Me
- Dippie
- I was born in Louisiana, retired from the US Army as a Staff Sargent. Married and live in Florida now. Work as a CPR instructor at a local hospital.
