Shopping and Rain

Friday June 19th

No plans other than a run to Whole Foods for my Silk Soy Creamer.  Only place in the city that carries the plain variety.  Once we had coffee and breakfast, caught up on games and dressed we headed to that part of town.  Driving through rain.

Since it was lunchtime we stopped in at 4 Rivers Smokehouse right in the same shopping center.  It was still raining.  Jim had a pulled pork sandwich and I chose 4 sides, fried okra, cornbread, baked beans and Cole slaw.  We left stuffed. Lightly raining.  The parking lot was jammed, there are a half dozen restaurants plus Whole Foods and other shops.  

Jim dropped me at the door and went in search of a parking spot.  He followed me bringing shopping bags.  They didn't have as much creamer as I wanted for both Sonsearae and myself so we'll need to return sometime next week.  Jim has been wanting a 1905 salad that we first had at Columbia Restaurant in St Augustine years ago.  So we got lettuce, ham and Swiss cheese, the other ingredients I have at home.  The dressing is sold in Publix so I don't have to make it!  It has to much oil for my taste.

Saturday June 20th

We had some rain overnight.  Barely heard it.  Not like when we lived in the rig and the walls and roof were slender.  

As promised Lazy Boy called and delivered the chair right at lunchtime.  We've angled it a bit so Jim can recline it all the way should he wish to do so. This angling also allows better TV viewing.  It's a bit darker in real life and I would have preferred a lighter color but it will be used daily

BLT's for lunch with Morning Star Farms Veggie bacon strips.  For fake bacon it's pretty good and I've used it for years and Jim likes it.

After lunch we both had a wee nap and it rained again.  All this rain is bringing out the ants searching for higher ground.  I need to buy more spray!

All is right in our world

Summer is upon us

 Tropical system in the Gulf is giving us some much needed rain.  The roses were getting crispy despite my feeble attempt to keep them hydrated. This apartment complex has an irrigation system but I’ve only seen it once or twice, the sprinkler heads are there. About a month ago they said the schedule would be Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  

Jim had dog sitting duty until Friday when Sonsearae and Chris return from their Alaskan cruise. It is an early birthday present for Chris and from his Facebook posts it would appear he’s enjoying every minute! From the pictures it looks like they had overcast skies and some rain. Not ideal for a couple of Floridians!  The above mentioned tropical system may delay their flights home

Jim has progressively gotten worse with his balance (bad knee) so his doctor referred him to neurologist and he ordered some tests and set him up with physical therapy  He gave him a set of exercises to do and they've helped plus he'll start PT next week.  The tests included an MRI and an MRA.  the MRI showed he had a minor stroke, right temporal lobe.  We were not aware of this so it must have been really minor.

Because of his balance issues and I was afraid he'd do a header into the TV we went to Lazy Boy and ordered a lift chair.  It will be delivered this Saturday.  He almost always uses his cane to get around.

Of course I'm still making cards, these are from a long time retired Stampin' Up! Suite.  It's amazing what you can do with scraps!

Besides the wasp nest being built my patio has this little Anole.  I wonder if he eats wasps?

All is right in our world