Time is tumbling by

I forgot to consult Bill as to how to get paragraphs back in here, so I guess this will be one big paragraph. I guess you can just imagine when new subjects arise, that's where I'd have put them. Pictures in the next posting. I promise!

We have all the windows open and a cool breeze is helping to air out our home. What a gorgeous day. Makes me want to stay. BUT - we do miss our northern friends, family and home. It's true - being a snowbird makes you wish to be with the people you are not with! Now we'll be up north and thinking about our southern friends and family. What a great idea: I'd like to be in Star Trek where you can be almost instantly go from one spot to another. How great that would be! Spend the morning having coffee on our patio. . . the evening drinks on our deck up north - looking up at the trees, sitting in our hottub. A "sway of thought."

When it's time to go - you can feel it. For me, it takes a while for things to gel. Found my old October list of things I brought down. That'll be my list-of-choice. We loved flying back and forth. Well, I guess love is not quite the right word. It was convenient at the time. Now driving - we can consider all the items we need to bring back. Paul wants to leave some of his clothes here, and then supplement what he needs up there. Good idea.

Paul's on the other computer as I write and he said - Going home - according to Google map directions - the route we normally take: stress-free: I-81 1297 miles. 21 hrs. and 49 minutes. Alternate - stressful: I-95 through Washington - 1267 miles, but it takes 21 hours and 48 minutes. So we save one minute. Which one would you choose? Yup. You're right.

Good Friday

Bill and Epril's church put on a Cantata with another small church in Port Charlotte. We all went. First, we left early so we could stop at the Northport Moose for a fish fry. Great place! Then we went on to the church. Our TomTom did a great job finding it because it was out in the woods. Now. . . Having been in a church choir for many years, I know it's a lot of work. A big job. Epril's pastor sang a solo. Bill found out that the pastor had been joking with him because he said that they must go to the Cantata because there would be a great Filipino soloist. Everyone was very friendly and happy to meet Bill's family.

Easter Sunday:

Bill and Epril joined us at the Presbyterian church. The church service was outstanding, music wonderful, choir beautiful. and it was so nice to have them join us. They both looked so nice. Bill looked good in black pants, a white shirt and yellow tie that matched Epril's yellow dress: Epril wore a beautiful strapless dress, she brought with her from the Philippines. she covered her shoulders with a white cardigan. She wore pearls and black patent leather heels.

Our plans for dinner changed: I had bought a ham, BUT at the last minute, Carol and John, (Bob's son Jon's in-laws) invited us to their home in Sarasota for Easter dinner. Somehow the invitation got mixed up . . . unbeknownst to us, they were planning on us coming. BUT Someone forgot to tell us. They're wonderful hosts. She's an excellent cook. (an understatement.) She said she started cooking four desserts on Friday. Saturday - she prepared the many side dishes. They cooked prime rib and leg of lamb Sunday. We were to eat at 2:00. Sharp. We did. There were 15 of us.

So. . .Bob helped us eat our ham yesterday.

Several weeks ago we made plans for Carol, John, Jon and his family to come for dinner this Saturday. We just made up the list of foods we're serving. And seating arrangements. Our house is small.

Tonight, Bob is joining us for dinner at The Outback. He gave me a gift certificate for my birthday - so we'll be using it, and the pleasure of his company.

That's all the news from the circle-wooded edge. How're things happenin' in your neck o' the woods?