Stormy Weather

The weather is Florida is getting too warm: 86 today and 88 for the rest of the week. Should I complain? I'm guessing not since it's cold and icy at home. We had very heavy rains last night; yet, they were badly needed here. Water is being rationed by homeowners: water lawns twice a week; Golf course greens are becoming golf course browns; canal in the village is now dry; and, restaurants only serve a glass of water upon one's insistence. Perhaps, since it rained all night and is scheduled to have scattered showers all day, the restrictions will become lighter.

Yesterday was a quiet day in the park with many leaving and others staying in until later in the afternoon when the day became a little cooler. some of us then walked around the park (I was able to get my 1 1/2 miles walking in) and visited with friends along the way. With many going North Wednesday, we are trying to enjoy every minute. We never know who will be able to return next year. We are praying for good health and safe summers for everyone. Though the weather is stormy today, the disposition of the snowbirds is sunny! Hope yours is too!

Happenings from the RVs

Today, some of the ladies went to the off Broadway play, "The Church Basement Women: The Sequel". Hilarious! Two years ago, the first of the Church Basement Women played and was such a hit that a sequel was written. The acting was superb and the music was very entertaining. I highly recommend it to all my lady readers especially; there were quite a few men there today but I didn't ask any of them if they enjoyed it. I did see some of them laughing though. Two years ago, after we arrived home, I learned that the play was presented in Greensboro. Several of the writers/directors, etc. are actually from Greensboro, NC. It has played all over the country I understand.

One of our nice neighbors celebrated his 79th birthday today and his wife planned a cookout in his honor. Many of our neighbors were invited to this gathering so it's been an exciting day for us. Next week, we are invited to another neighbor's surprise birthday buffet at the restaurant across the street. I'm looking forward to that one too. We still have many vacancies in the park tonight, 70 total. That number will probably increase on March 31 and April 1. Many folks aren't going home, only moving slowly North. 2 of the RVers though, are headed West to Texas for another month. We will miss them when they depart.

My grandson celebrated his 8th birthday today and I miss seeing him. I know he is enjoying his weekend camping with some of his friends. He is such a sweet boy! I wish for all of you wonderful grandchildren!!

Dissatisfaction everywhere

Another week is almost behind us and time to end our winter-long vacation is coming to a close. Tonight, there are 68 vacant sites in the park! More are leaving every day. Some of our friends have become disheartened with the park administration and are choosing not to return to our park; this action is making us sad as well but we plan to return if the Lord's willing. Rent prices are increasing, electric costs are rising, and of course the price of fuel in RVs is also escallating much too quickly. The snowbirds do a lot to boost the economy in Florida and it's our feeling that these people should quit trying to gouge us by charging more and more. Four of our closest friends are moving to another park about 3 miles away; that's close but it won't be the same with them gone. There are a total of 16 more campers who say they are not returning. We probably won't know the truth of it until we return next January though.

The location of our park is so perfect for shopping, etc., so we don't plan on leaving next year. Then we will have to see what the next year(s) hold.
Ohio friends are leaving tomorrow morning; all of us will be up to wave them off. They are both in their upper 80's; pray they make it home safely and are able to return next year. God bless all His children!

The Classics

What a wonderful night we had tonight. Several of us ladies enjoyed a concert provided by Emil Stucchio and The Classics. In case you don't remember them, a couple of their #1 hits were "Till Then" and "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". They became very popular in 1959. Two of the original are still wonderful performers; the third one is no longer able to travel and have been replaced by Teresa McLean, a hit in and of herself in New York. Keep a watch on her because she already has a #8 song in New York; she did the hit, "Till".

More of our friends will be leaving this week, two families heading to Pennsylvania. We will sorely miss them just as I do my friends and family back home.

Praising God Every Day

Weather has been beautiful in Florida though somewhat cool at night; nevertheless, with the warmth of a sweatshirt on several occasions, we have continued to enjoy our walks around the park with our friends from various states. A major advantage of RVing is the opportunity it provides to meet folks from across the states and to make new lasting friends. Although it's difficult to leave family and friends behind, it's also wonderful to spend time with winter friends for a few weeks. Weather up north is breaking now and many of our friends will be departing this week and next week. We will miss spending time in the great outdoors with them but we wish them a safe trip home.
Our time also is coming to a close for another season. Until then, we do have plans to socialize. Tomorrow, some of us are attending a concert given by the 60's group, The Classics! This should be a great evening of entertainment. Today we attended a concert of the Lee County Concert Band (FL has a Lee Co too). We have enjoyed other concerts by The Platters and The Reflections, both excellent 50's and 60's groups. Tomorrow will be our last concert of the season but there is an off Broadway play that some of us will be attending in a few days.

As you can probably tell, to us retirees it seems that we have 6 Saturdays and 1 Sunday in every week! God has been so good to all of us and I praise Him every day.