DAY 173: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020: OUR FIRST DAY DOCUMENTING OUR EXERCISING FOR 426

APRIL FOOL'S DAY! NOT.... WOULD BE NICE IF THIS VIRUS WAS JUST THAT, OVER!

Up early to run. Miss it when I don't. The wind was over 20 knots last night from the NNW. It was honking. This morning was a perfect running day. 

Breakfast:

HOEVRES RANCHEROS WITH EGG, BACON, SOUR CREAM, SALSA, AND GUACOMOLE, BANANA SLICES

Already planning dinner: Pork and vegetable calzone with mango coconut Pepper sauce: this stuff is delicious. Tastes like it was made in the islands. Mmmm

A good run today as I said. I found this on TWC : EVEN THE WEATHER CHANNEL SAID IT WAS A 9/10 DAY FOR RUNNING FOR THE NEXT 9 HOURS. YEAH!

Anything one wants to know, he / she just needs to know where to look. Ha!

Joan and I were talking yesterday about all the fun outfits and dressed we have that we have not been able to wear. We could be ALL DRESSED UP AND NO WHERE TO GO! Ugh!

Maybe when. this is over, all our closets will look like all new clothes to us since we haven't worn any of then. And, I have a closet full. We all need a special celebration after this is over.

I spoke to Roland and Janet.  Janet and I agreed that  the boys need to plan a dinner out for us also. Se all have been cooking so much. Janet is an amazing cook. Roland created an art studio for her at home. She is also an amazing artist. I cant wait to see her pieces when we return to RI. 

Tom chatted with Michael. I chatted with Carl. Linda is now healing. Life has truly changed for everyone. 

AS I RODE MY BIKE THROUGH THE RESORT, I SAW THIS JEEP: LOVE THIS LICENSE PLATE LOL!

PHOTOS FROM THE RESORT:



WISH THE FIRE PIT WAS WORKING


NO CAN DO....EQUIPMENT  LOCKED UP

GREAT STUFF

APRIL FOOL's DAY FROM SUSAN...WE HAVE THE SAME EMOJIS

After dinner we headed north on our east on our bikes. Great one hour ride. 

A GREAT WAY TO END THE DAY

DAY 172: TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020: PROPANE DELIVERY TODAY

Today there was a vey warm start to the  day. It is so weird how 2 days ago, running was a cinch. Today was more difficult=the temperature has so much to do with that.

Mass with Father Peter at St. Barnabas was at 8:30 am. It is a peaceful  time of day with a message of HOPE.

BREAKFAST: ENGLISH MUFFIN, FRESH CHEESE/ BROCCOLI OMELLETTE, AND BACON  

I don't know where the days go, but they do pass by. We think so much of our kids, grandkids, family, and friends and hope to see them again soon.

Last night we had a glass of wine after dinner. I forgot to post this photo last night.

 We had a long text conversation with Joan. Hard to believe, a month ago, we were having lunch with them doing simple things like laundry, laughing 😆 and folding clothes atvthe same time.  Today, instead, they were working on the boat. 

After I wrote that, we had another long conversation as the climbed in the dinghy, went ashore, and drove to the hardware store. What great technology that our chatting with both Gordon and Joan never missed a beat. We eish them continued good health and that The Goose also run ship shape and Bristol Fashion.

THAT GLASS OF JOSH

( Last night, not this morning- needed to clarify)

Tom organized all paperwork- the receipts from work done. I called our friends at DePaul Diesel (who always saved us from boat issues) and who now take care of the Coach. We called for them to resend our last invoice. We want complete records of what/ where things were done. 

I put together a notebook and reorganized all the RV clubs we belong to and which Good Sams services we belong to. 3 full notebooks already. 

 CELEBRATING EASTER 3 YEARS AGO DOING ZUMBA WITH GERI

Thanks, Geri, for sharing this photo! You motivated us all to dance and move.

FIST BUMP TO BILL WHO HAS BEEN DOING THIS A LONG TIME

So, Bill has been fashionably fist bumping to all his friends. Who would ever have guessed this or elbow bumping would be the norm. 

It is 2:45 already. I just put a turkey tenderloin in the crock pot with Brussel sprouts. I started it a bit late, but, it should be done in 4 hours. 

Time for a solitary bike ride.

MURIEL IS DOING KARATE, BUT NOT AT THE STUDIO, BUT FROM HOME, ON LINE, GO MURIEL

CAN' T WAIT TO DO THIS AGAIN

KIDS GROWING UP TOO FAST: 4 YEARS AGO

So, I'm back to sharing food photos . The one good thing is, I  am creating with what I have in the freezer and cupboards. It has been rather interesting. I ask Tom each day what he would like for dinner. I get shrugged shoulders. LOL! So, I just make whatever I want. He never complains.

BACON BLUECHEESE MIXED GREEN SALAD



PULLED PORK, GARLIC BUTTER MASHED POTATOES , AND LARGE BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Our 426 FITNESS IS AMAZING. HERE IS THE CHALLENGE THEY ARE GIVING US:

Facetime reading of Good Morning, Good Night was done tonight.

TWO TIRED KIDS

AN ENERGETIC DAD AFTER A LONG DAY

LOVE THESE PHOTOS

SISTERLY LOVE 


MUST BE DOING HOME STUDYING! 

We went for a bike ride through Country Lakes and Terra Ceia Villages. Walkers and bikr riders said hello. However, nost were at their hones outside enjoying an adult beverage and toasted as we rode by.

DAY 171: MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020: ANOTHER RIDE TO SARASOTA

I slept later today, and used weights rather than running.  I have run nearly  every day for months. Thought Id give my legs a break. I feel good but just decided. Then, I couldn't change my mind because it was too hot. I have to say, not running today made me a little frustrated. Running is as much mental as it is physical for me. 

I went to the  post office to mail the kids Easter cards and a few boxes. 

Many thanks to Carol and Gerry for the great emails that keep us entertained and informed. Lol!

We had a great breakfast of strawberries and an English muffin with egg, corn cob bacon, and pepper cheese. The butter on Tom's was garlic butter.

By 11:00, we were taking a ride to Sarasota, just because Tom wanted to go to the Bulls Eye Gunshop.

The folks at the gunshop were very interesting. It was a family affair. The owner's kids were there doing school work. Family was working and grandparents also. The alligator hunter is the one who recommended Bulls Eye. 

We chatted with Michael, Linda, Diane, Guy and Kathy, and Bonnie. We hadn't spoken to some people in a while snd felt the need to connect.

KIDS HAVING FUN WITH DAD ALONG THE LAKE


FACETIME BEFORE BED: LOOKING A BIT TIRED: LOL

BOB AND PUP, I DON' T KNOW WHO LOOKS HAPPIER, BOB OR CONTESSA?  GREAT TO SEE THEM

Thanks for sharing this, Rene. 

A PAIRED VILLA WE REALLY LIKE: SOMEDAY!!!!!

DINNER: RED,  WHITE, AND BLUE BURGER WITH ONIONS, TOMATO, BACON,  BLUE CHEESE,  BROCCOLI, AND BACON POTATO SALAD

After dinner we went for a ride through the complexes around us. Most people were having dinner on their lanais, a few were riding bikes or golf carts, and only a few were walking. If was a comfortable ride then we rode around The Tides before heading home.

Joan sent a quick text. Missed not talking to  her today. 

Ending the night with 'Josh'.

Until tomorrow...

DAY 170 : SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020: OUR FIRST CLOUDY DAY

Yes, it is Sunday. I still got up at 6:30 to run. It was cloudy for hours which meant it was very cool. Perfect, just too early, as usual. Again, the restroom door was locked and I had to call the Resort Ambassador to come unlock it. Day 3: Time for a letter to the management. So many things are great, but their rules are never explained or stated. 

After showering, I watched Father Peters Mass. Next week is Palm Sunday. I am hoping Holy Cross Church will leave palms outside for people to pick up. I had a very long chat with Shirley M. Her church is leaving palms outside for parishioners. 

The True Lies girls did a Face Time Brunch chat today. It was great to see everyone we haven't seen since February 3rd. A quick email with Joan, Colleen, and Betsy, then Tom and I took a ride to Sarasota and Venice to look at paired villas, real estate's names for two houses connected with garages in front and lanais in the back. The ones we saw were virtually only. Social distancing at its best. 

PAIRED VILLA

A BEAUTIFUL SPOT

BETSY AND DAVID's NEW BABY Eleanor June is adorable.

TEXTS FROM BUFFALO: TODD AND FAMILY WALKING BY LAKE Ontario. 

TWO CUTIES


THE GRAN PARADISO ESTATES AT WEST VILLAGES

Most of our day was spent on the road but we saw many homes.Very nice...for someday.

After dinner, we had facetime with Leo and Stella. I finally got to read Peter Rabbit. They looked exhausted! Lol

Joel texted photos of Morgan and Aidan doing their school work. Lol. Lots of naps.

Colleen sent photos of her grand daughter. So grateful we grandmas have photos to share.

THIS CRANE WAS EATING OFF OF CAR TIRES: SAD

NEIGHBORS SOCIAL DISTANCING WITH 3 kids GAVE EACH ONE A LANE TO SLIDE DOWN. THIS WAS HUGE!

We heard from Jann and Bill who gave us a heads up on resorts that are open or closed. So much to think about. We appreciate their information.

FROM DEBRA:

FOOD FOR THOUGHT AND HOPE

Time for a bike ride. More tomorrow.

DAY 169: SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020:HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICHELLE!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STELLA ANNE!

What a big day for Stella and Michelle! May your day be very special. It certainly will be memorable.

We had a long chat with Michelle suggesting she create a birthday drink. She said, yes.... a little later.Lol!

We saw a video of Stella running around opening her gifts. What a day for them! Stella had special cupcakes, Michelle , a birthday 'rita'.

GOT TO LOVE THESE KIDS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STELLA

CHELL, WE NEED TO SHARE ONE WITH YOU: CHEERS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Xx

Running this morning was fabulous. It was cool and breezy. The sun was not up and no one was around. A perfect running day, and best time in a long time!

Joan called early! That was great. We would both like to return to RI but when? Ugh!!

BOOK OF THE DAY READ TO LEO SND STELLA

SO DARN CUTE. THE BABY MONSTER WAS NAMED STELLA

YES A REAL 5=6 FOOT ALLIGATOR WE WATCHED THE ALLIGATOR HUNTER CATCH WITH AN ALLIGATOR SOUND SIMULATOR AND A HOOK.

THE HUNTER HAD THIS GREAT DOG NAMED BUCK. REMINDED US SO MUCH OF ZELDA, CALM, FRIENDLY, LOVING, SWEET

Today was a day of calls, texts, and more FT than ever. We had a long chat with Jann and Bill. We do hope to see them on our way home. 

After dinner and reading to the kids, we went for a long bike ride. Tom said his bike seat was....not comfortable, but not in those words.

Chan texted that the RV Resort we had planned to stay at in Grapevine closed due to flooding. Whew! Dodged that one. 

DAY 168: FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020: I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT IS ALREADY FRIDAY

Yesterday I received an email from a friend who said he and his wife are self quaranteening after leaving the Florida Keys. Mmm? So I asked him Where? 

He said Long Key, Outdoor Resorts! Ah! What a coincidence! 

They arrived noon on March 2. We arrived at 11:00 pm March 2 and left 8:00 March 3. We wish we had known. They did not know we were there rither. Next tine!

Thank you to Father Peter for 8:30 mass. 

The run was good, but soggy. It was so damp out and foggy, I could not see the lake across from us. I had to wear sunglasses which immediately fogged up but I needed them for the tiny insects that were all around. The fog never cleared up until 11:00 am.

I heard from our Teacher friends. 9 of us gather throughout the year. Our biggest gathering is at Christmas, at the Gristmill. I have with me dome of the things we shared.These are very fond memories of wonderful times we spent together. I hope to be home for the next one. Betty suggested a group Happy Hour , virtually,  on line. I suggested we ask a grandkids how to do that! They  know how.

Breakfast:

BLUEBERRY, BANANA, AND ALMOND PANCAKES WITH BACON(oops, forgot it was Friday in lent)

We heard from Michelle who will call later. She and the girls are working. That is a good thing- keeping a schedule.

We texted with Todd and Em and Joan and Geri.  We hope to FT and read to the little ones tonight. We had a long chat with MM then with Linda L. L will have surgery Tuesday to remove a C tumor. Praying it is successful. 

We emailed with Grace and Werner. 

VIEW CLEAR OF FOG NOW

We had a wonderful long FT chat with Michelle and the girls. Hudson stuck his nose in! What a big lovable pup!

MISS  AND LOVE ALL OF YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON

LISTEN TO MOM AND DAD AND GET ALL YOUR WORK DONE.

WE KNOW YOU WILLxxoo

I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW WHAT HUDSON IS THINKING


STAY SAFE: LOVE AND MISS YOU

LARRY AND MATT SOCIAL DISTANCING WITH MICHAEL YET HELPING EACH OTHER OUT

TOM HAS ADDED HIS ARMY AND AIRBOURNE FLAG TO HIS FLAG POLE

LESLIE SENT US THIS BEAUTIFUL CARD: WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, MAKE LEMONADE: YOU TWO ARE MY "LEMONADE"!

Thank you, Leslie. We love and miss you, too. 


CAROL AND GERRY SENT US THIS. WE FELT IT WORTH SHARING. FAMILY AND FRIENDS TRULY ARE JEWELS

Craig came to help Tom reset our cable to local and cable stations.

After dinner, Todd did FT with Stella and Leo. I gor one am becoming a bit of a techie! Lol.

I WAS ABLE TO READ THEM A BOOK AND A HALF LOL: BED TIME

FACETIME WITH ALL OUR KIDS TODAY: Yeah!

MISS Y'ALL

MICHAEL AND JUDY BROUGHT MOM AND DAD FISH AND CHIPS




I FACE TIMED WITH THE GIRLS. JANE G YOU WERE MISSED

The two tiles I made today:

THANK YOU, SUSAN, FOR TEACHING US!

Thanks to technology, we can keep sane with contact of friends and family.

Good night , all!

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