Wed, Jan 6, 2021:  The Glades RV Park:  I was prepared for the debacle in Congress today with the contingent of republican senators objecting to the electoral college votes.  But was not prepared for the group of thugs that stormed the capital—incited by the pathetic figure in the White House.  Unbelieveable!  The last four years have been so full of vitriol, lies and conspiracy theories.  Looking forward to the next four years which hopefully will be much kinder and more respectful.  The republican party is a hot mess.  The prevaricator-in-chief doesn’t give a damn about all the Covid deaths or the people who are suffering in this country.  He’s just having a tantrum about the fact that HE LOST.  All he cares about is himself.  Apparently, someone was shot inside the capital building.  He doesn’t care about that either.  He’s STILL saying the election was rigged and stolen from him. He just needs to pull up his big boy pants and go away! 

God Bless America!!! 

Tue, Jan 5, 2021:  The Glades RV Park:  Got up, turned the heat on and then back to bed until it warmed up enough for morning ablutions.  On the way to Clewiston late morning we stopped at the office and picked up our mail.  We heard a guy telling the office manager that they were giving covid vaccinations at the health center there—and no lines.  But I think we need a reservation.  So, I’ll check that out on their web site.  Stopped and picked up some lunch on our way back, which was smelling really good in the half hour it took us to get home.  Mike is having issues with his hearing aid, so we’re heading to Ft. Myers tomorrow to see the Belltone guy.  I made pasta yesterday for dinner, so we’ll be eating left-overs of that for a while.  Upper 60s today.

Bill out for a walk with Abby and Daisy the cat.

The sand hill cranes were at the entrance this morning.

 

Mon, Jan 4, 2021:  The Glades RV Park:  I took the trash out this morning at 6:15.  Then crawled back to bed.  Had to go into LaBelle this morning to get groceries and go to the bank.  On the way back we picked up lunch at Beef O’Brady’s.  Except for me, not a mask in sight.  We were thinking of getting our Covid vaccination while here, but it’s been kind of a mess.  Seniors waiting in line for hours and sometimes overnight.  The first category of eligible recipients was anyone over 65 (probably 95% of the population) and first responders.  I would think first responders should be first.  Anyway, it’s been a mess.  We’ll probably wait until we get home.  We’d still have to wear a mask and social distance anyway—although most will think because they get the shot they’ll be okay.  72 here today.

Doors of Key West...

Sun, Jan 3, 2021:  The Glades RV Park:  Got up this morning and donned crop pants and a sweat shirt, thinking it was cold.  But it was really warm.  Guess it’s supposed to be cold tomorrow morning.  Anyway, took care of the laundry.  During lunch I watched a PBS New Year’s special which I recorded—the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra playing mostly Strauss waltzes and also the beautiful Vienna State Ballet.  They were dancing on point on what looked like gravel drives and also on grass.  Have never seen that before.  The orchestra was performing in a historic, gilded concert hall—an empty concert hall.  Such are the days of covid.  Anyway, a beautiful two hours.  In the afternoon I finally got my bike out and inflated the tires.  They were totally flat.  Got my upper body workout!  After that, I went for a short ride. Felt really good. We’re supposed to get some rain this afternoon.  It's starting to look like it.  Playing spades with Nomad this afternoon.  Mid-80s today.

Biking...

Biking the rural roads of Door County.

Biking the beautiful trails in Peninsula State Park, WI.

Biking the Cape Cod Canal.

Biking the old state road in The Keys.

Biking to the burnt out bridge in The Keys.

Biking with Esther and Gerald in The Keys.

 

Sat, Jan 2, 2021:  The Glades RV Park:  This morning I went for my first walk in over a week.  About time.  Getting lazy I guess.  Yesterday afternoon we watched our Netflix movie, “In the Dark” about a group of Jews who hid in the sewers of the Warsaw ghetto for 14 months to hide from the Nazis.  The Russians finally liberated the city and those 14 were saved.  Kind of a depressing movie.  Our biker group went out for a ride this morning.  I’m thinking of trading my Specialized bike for a Harley.  Not really.  Playing spades with Nomad this afternoon.  A nice day today—in the 80s.

Ft. Zach - Key West

 Fri, Jan 1, 2021:  The Glades RV Park:  We were watching “Dances With Wolves” last night and going back and forth between the movie and the CNN New Year’s special with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.  But CNN was off the air for about 2 hours.  Didn’t know what was going on.  Not sure if it was CNN or DISH.  But it was back on the air before midnight.  Stayed awake until about 3:00.  Very strange.  A beautiful day today.  Mid-80s and windy.  We played Rummy Cube in the screen room for a couple of hours in the afternoon. Left-overs for dinner tonight.

The Nutcracker Ballet

Thu, Dec 31, 2020:  The Glades RV Park:  Drove to LaBelle and got my hair cut this morning.  Not thrilled with it, but it is what it is.  I’m sure a lot of people in here will be partying tonight.  Last year it was pretty cold.  But as long as I was dancing I was warm enough.  Of course, this year it will be warm and of course we’re not doing anything.  I’m enjoying my first glass of wine though.  We’re staying in and Mike is grilling steaks.  Happy Freaking New Year’s! 

Good Riddance to 2020!  I doubt 2021 will be much better.