Tue, Jan 31, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Cool this morning, but sunny.  Grocery shopping today.  I didn’t want Mike to go, but he insisted he wanted to get out.  Got that done and had lunch at Pizza Works. Back home and put everything away.  Decided to make chocolate chip cookies.  Gave most of them away.  Took some over to Char and Jerry who have been sick.  Offered to help them with the dinner on Wednesday.  But, it turns out that they don’t host a dinner until February.  So, we’re off the hook on that. Char came over and had some wine with us.  Dale and Carolyn joined us.  Took some cookies over to Larry and then Dale and Carolyn.  We still have a bunch of cookies left.  Took the trash over to the dumpster and then continued around the lake.  It was cool until you were in the sun, and then it was hot.  A good day.  Mike is running a low grade fever.  Keeping an eye on that.  If it gets any worse, we’re back to the doctor, or the ER.  70s today and pretty nice.

Everglades National Park

After a controlled burn, this flower emerged.
Everglades National Park

Mon, Jan 30, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Chilly this morning, but sunny at least. Yesterday it rained off and on all day. Mike did not go with us to the Living Room Series at the Little White House last night.  He really missed something special.  Larry and I went down together.  We parked right across the street from the Little White House.  There were appetizers set up in the dining room and we could sit in the room with the poker table.  We fixed ourselves a plate of appetizers, got a drink at the bar and took our seats at our designated table.  They call this the Living Room Concert Series, and all proceeds support the preservation of the Little White House.  Performing last night were Bobby Nesbitt and Carmen Rodriguez.  And they are fantastic together.  What makes it so special is the fact that they’re playing in Harry’s living room—and on Harry’s piano!  They perform the songs of that period interspersed with a historical narrative.  Just a really special evening.  Laundry today and maybe happy hour.  If Mike doesn’t feel like going I may go myself.  We’ll see.  Low 70s today.

Bobby Nesbitt giving a historical narrative between songs.

Bobby and Carmen performing.

This wonderful picture of Harry playing the piano with Lauren Bacall draped over the top of the piano.

Sun, Jan 29, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Dismal day today.  Rainy, windy, and chilly.  I’m actually watching “The Big Chill” on TV right now.  How apropos.  Love that movie—and especially the music.  Spent the day reading, noshing, and watching TV. Tonight we go to The Little White House for a musical event.  Doubt that Mike will go.  It’ll just be Larry and me.  Or, maybe just me.  Left-over pot roast for dinner tonight. It turned out really good.  Mid-60s today. 

Jammin' at the KOA a couple of years ago.

Sat, Jan 28, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Up early this morning.  Chilly.  After showering and dressing, I went out and put the awnings back out, since I put them in last night.  Set up a pot roast in the crock pot and then relaxed the rest of the day—reading, watching TV and taking care of stuff on the computer.  Mike still in pain.  We have tickets to see an event at the Little White House in Truman Annex tomorrow night.  Going with our neighbor, Larry.  Doubt that Mike will be in any shape to go.  Mid-70s today.

Key deer browsing.

Denizens of the Blue Hole.

Fri, Jan 27, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  This morning when I got up Mike informed me we needed to go to urgent care or the ER.  Last night he bent over to pick something up, felt something pop and then was in considerable pain.  So, we left around 9:30 and drove to the ER.  They changed the bandage on his arm and took X-rays.  No broken rib, but a pulled muscle.  Picked up a prescription for oxycodone, an antibiotic cream and more large bandages.  Had some lunch and then back home and relaxed.  The pain meds don’t seem to be working.  Hopefully it will only last a couple of days.  A beautiful day though—low 80s and the water is flat.  No wind.

Some of the flats along our bike ride yesterday.

These yellow flowers were blooming everywhere along our path.

Thu, Jan 26, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  What a great day today!  Took the trash over to the dumpster and continued around the lake and ran into Debbie and Sandy.  Talked with them for a while and then continued on my walk.  Mike wanted to go for a bike ride, so after lunch we headed out.  Biked all the way to Summerland Key and back.  A beautiful day for a ride.  But at the end of the ride Mike was getting off his bike and fell and took a chunk out of his arm.  Luckily, nothing broken.  Back home and we cleaned up his wound and then I needed a cocktail.  Made a vodka and tonic and sat outside for a while.  Carolyn came over, and then shortly after Dale came over.  Put out some snacks and then Chuck stopped by and we brought out more wine.  Had a great gab fest and then everyone went their separate ways.  A great day.  Low 80s and a gentle breeze.

Mike on the bike path.

Me on the bike path.

On this bike path we have the flats on one side and the mangroves on the other.

Went over the new Kemp Channel biking/walking/fishing bridge.

An osprey nest.

The bike path just after we crossed Hwy. 1.

Poor Mike took a chunk out of his arm when he fell.

Wed, Jan 25, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Sleepless night last night.  Guess I nodded off around 4:30, but I slept until 10:30, so that’s not too bad.  Definitely cooler today.  Was inside most of the day.  Made reservations for a function at the Little White House on Sunday we’re attending with our neighbor, Larry.  Our dinner last night with Paul and Cindy was great.  We sat up on the upper deck alee of the wind.  Ellie Mae just lay at Paul’s feet the whole evening.  Dinner tonight at the clubhouse.  Chili is the theme.  I’m taking a red beans and rice concoction.  Peaceful, calm and cool today.  Mid-70s I think.

Ellie Mae and Braden came by for their treats today.

One of the many ospreys around here.