Thursday, June 18, 2020
Lake Louisa State Park June 2020 camp-out...
Friday, June 05, 2020
Normal will never be the same....Middle of Pandemic and riots over police lack of accountability...
We've been following the Pandemic rules of separation the best we can and are just now looking over the edge to see how safe it is to venture forth. Mostly we've used Walmart pickup for groceries (excellent) and tried Instacart with Aldi (terrible), and have stayed away from crowds. As a result we're a little stir-crazy, missing going out to eat, the theater, the little things in life that add dimension to it. That being said, what with the current civil upheaval over police lack of accountability our troubles seem, and are, truly insignificant. People are going through things, personally and financially, that are beyond anything I can imagine and our hearts are breaking :(.
Today we're going out to eat with two other couples, at a restaurant on the Inter-coastal North of us that has lots of outdoor seating and excellent oyster stew. One of our theaters called and they're staging their first play since the shut-down starting tonight in Melbourne. We signed up for the shows closing at the end of the month...still giving things some time. Mid-month we have a reserved camping outing to a Florida State Park....they just recently reopened, and this reservation is one of the few they hadn't cancelled. So, looking at the next month in a very cautious way we're resuming going out to eat (with masks and separation) , local theater (again, with masks and separation) and camping. Sounds to me like we're starting on the right path to the new normal. Hope so!! In the meantime, we've had plenty of rain lately and the flowers are doing good...and do lift the spirit.
Today we're going out to eat with two other couples, at a restaurant on the Inter-coastal North of us that has lots of outdoor seating and excellent oyster stew. One of our theaters called and they're staging their first play since the shut-down starting tonight in Melbourne. We signed up for the shows closing at the end of the month...still giving things some time. Mid-month we have a reserved camping outing to a Florida State Park....they just recently reopened, and this reservation is one of the few they hadn't cancelled. So, looking at the next month in a very cautious way we're resuming going out to eat (with masks and separation) , local theater (again, with masks and separation) and camping. Sounds to me like we're starting on the right path to the new normal. Hope so!! In the meantime, we've had plenty of rain lately and the flowers are doing good...and do lift the spirit.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Being appreciative in hard times....
Being appreciative…
A lot has been written on “privilege”, that state of being where your advantages in life...as compared to others, is noticeable or even profound. As I sit here on April 19th in the year of the modern day Pandemic, I think just how damn fortunate I am. And, I’m thankful for that.
As I type I have a chicken in the oven roasting (in a cast iron skillet), the potatoes which will be mashed are on the stove-top cooking, and the frozen corn is in the microwave waiting to be started. I’m typing this note on a wine-proof Chrome Pad, and listening to BBC Proms on a Google Hub maxi. Despite the quarantine with the pandemic we have a pantry full of food, our health is reasonably good for the condition we’re in, and our rec vehicle is gassed up and ready to go when we have the all-clear to get out of Dodge and socialize.
That all being said I’m very aware of the blessing that has bestowed on us, and our unique position as compared to others less fortunate. May I never forget that and not be thankful for this unearned privilege.
A lot has been written on “privilege”, that state of being where your advantages in life...as compared to others, is noticeable or even profound. As I sit here on April 19th in the year of the modern day Pandemic, I think just how damn fortunate I am. And, I’m thankful for that.
As I type I have a chicken in the oven roasting (in a cast iron skillet), the potatoes which will be mashed are on the stove-top cooking, and the frozen corn is in the microwave waiting to be started. I’m typing this note on a wine-proof Chrome Pad, and listening to BBC Proms on a Google Hub maxi. Despite the quarantine with the pandemic we have a pantry full of food, our health is reasonably good for the condition we’re in, and our rec vehicle is gassed up and ready to go when we have the all-clear to get out of Dodge and socialize.
That all being said I’m very aware of the blessing that has bestowed on us, and our unique position as compared to others less fortunate. May I never forget that and not be thankful for this unearned privilege.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Living with the pandemic....
I'll count our blessing where I find them. My immediate family's health is good as is the many pets, the weather is terrific and we have an ample supply of toilet paper and red wine.
On the down side our recreational life has gone to hell in a basket, which is a small price to pay compared to what's happening with other folks. Our local theaters have been massaging their schedules and trying to postpone and advance, and most of them has pretty much just quit and are waiting it out. One theater notified us yesterday that they'd be streaming a play we had good seats for (A Chorus Line) and they'd be sending us the log-on and password for it on Friday so we could enjoy it in our home. How slick is that? 😃
We were also notified that our Florida State Parks are pulling the plug, and cancelling all reservations in a two month window that start on March 18th. We had two camp outs reserved and that's disappointing. In the meantime, some orchids in the yard are in bloom. There's usually a bloom if you look for it, somewhere :).
On the down side our recreational life has gone to hell in a basket, which is a small price to pay compared to what's happening with other folks. Our local theaters have been massaging their schedules and trying to postpone and advance, and most of them has pretty much just quit and are waiting it out. One theater notified us yesterday that they'd be streaming a play we had good seats for (A Chorus Line) and they'd be sending us the log-on and password for it on Friday so we could enjoy it in our home. How slick is that? 😃
We were also notified that our Florida State Parks are pulling the plug, and cancelling all reservations in a two month window that start on March 18th. We had two camp outs reserved and that's disappointing. In the meantime, some orchids in the yard are in bloom. There's usually a bloom if you look for it, somewhere :).
Monday, March 09, 2020
Sunday, March 08, 2020
Meet Jello, the new bird😊
Dave and Ashley delivered Jello today, a yellow rescue Cockatiel to go with our Pudding. She/he is settling right in 😍.
Friday, February 28, 2020
Tony & Alissa down from CT for a visit.....
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| Alice, Alissa, Tony, David & Ashley.
Tony and Alissa were down from CT for a few days....staying at her snow-bird parents home a bit further South. Had a nice dinner with them at the local Durango's and a visit afterwards...they'll be back for breakfast before flying home on Saturday. Always nice to have them come South!
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