I am a bit late posting this week as our social calendar has been full and we always seem to be on the go somewhere. I suppose it is a good that we are busy and keeping active with the days just flying by one after the other. There is no time for boredom and we are sure sleeping well. I continue to get up every day for aqua sizes that start at 8 am so the day begins bright and early with barely time for coffee before heading to the pool. I have not yet convinced Roger to come but the number of water fitness beauties are growing every day. Roger’s early morning is his painting morning with his art group as he heads out before 9 am. It’s early to bed and early to rise here these days although I still have to get down to the jetty to see the sunrise. We have seen lots of sunsets but sunrises are still on the list of to-dos.
We have enjoyed some evenings down at the water, especially
the jetty where the new park and walkways are so lovely. There are people of
all races and all ages walking along, fishing, or just sitting watching the
water and boats. On Sunday there were
families with their picnics enjoying the beautiful evening, elderly couples
holding hands on the benches and there was even a wedding on the dunes
overlooking the ocean. After 2 years of
construction down seaway drive the benefits are paying off creating a small
piece of paradise on this lovely little island.
We have had a fair number of days lately with cloud and a bit
of rain mixed in although I am always able to get pool time every day. Apparently it is typical weather for this time
of year and since the temperature is still warm, 24-28 degrees C. we do not
complain. With the mix of sun and cloud it gives nice variety to the day. Yesterday we had whapping storm in the afternoon
with 4 ½ inches in an hour. It was torrential rain that filled roads and canals
and although it eased off a fraction the rain continued to pound down for
several hours. No leisurely evening walk
on the jetty last night that for sure.
This week was Y Not Wednesday at the club house where we have
potluck appetizers and drinks, socialize and get a good dose of laughter
in. Last year it was Thirsty Thursday,
but the date had to change to Wednesdays because bowling league is Thursday now
and interfered with people attending. I have had several offers to join the bowling
league, but I think I will pass and opt for the occasional game of Bocce
instead. Bocce is very big as there are many Italians that live here. This means there is never a shortage of baked
Ziti, lasagna, Italian sausage and peppers or lemoncello . It is a real Italian
smorgasbord at the potlucks. Yum! Yum!
It is hard to believe another weekend is here. We plan a
quiet weekend, but who knows what might come along. We will go to the fresh
market tomorrow and perhaps the fish market as well. I have a craving got
snapper. I love the fresh snapper down here as it is so mild and flakey,
although most people here are grouper fans. I find grouper a bit fishy, but it
is still good and most popular at restaurants.
(Of course Norma, we will not ask for the sweet almond sauce. lol)
I have been slowly getting used to my new camera but have
not quite mastered it yet. I like it though and hope in time I will get more proficient
with using it. . The SLR is a great but a steep learning curve for me.
It is American Thanksgiving on Thursday and we are off to
dinner with friends to Manitee Island Thanksgiving dinner. We are not sure what to expect but agreed to
go along with whatever they planned, so 3 pm dinner it is. I do know we are overlooking
the water so the view alone should be good. Once Thanksgiving is over I imagine
the push to Christmas will be crazy. Black Friday is fast approaching and the
ads and flyers are filling the papers. It is strange to see the decorated palm
trees and the non-traditional Christmas colors like turquoise and lime green
decorations on the light posts and buildings. They have red and blue as well as
another Christmas combination. I am
anxious to see what they have in their
Santa Claus Parade in couple of weeks. I
will be sure to take some pictures to post.
Hope all is well back in Manitoba. Take care everyone and
keep in touch.
Carol
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