November 2, 2013
Here we are at the end of week one, starting to tan up and
finishing our settling in. Life here is much quieter than in the winter months
as many of the snow birds have not yet arrived. According to the locals it is
right after American thanksgiving that the snowbirds flock into the area. We are enjoying the quiet and peacefulness as
most days there are only 6-8 people at the pool. The stores and restaurants are not busy and
traffic is at a minimum.
The seaway drive to the jetty is finished, after 2 years of
construction, and it is a beautiful drive.
Palm trees line the road and new sidewalks are in place. The jetty park
is complete with lots of seats for viewing , resting and fishing. . The
traffic circle keeps traffic moving and it is easy access to the ocean by the
jetty and around the corner and down A1A,(ocean drive). It will be quick to get to Brenda and Toms
place this winter. No more detours…..yipee!
Roger has purchased a new sea fishing rod and fishing
licence. It took a bit to get his licence as he had to register with homeland
security because we live outside the US. I am all for security, but really for
a fishing licence. I guess he passed inspection because they eventually issued
him a licence and told him he is now officially registered and he should have not
more problem getting licence’s etc. Whatever that means? He is out back on the
harbour wall fishing with the guys tonight, enjoying the setting sun and hoping
to catch the big one!
It is beautiful sunset tonight with an orange sky with streaks
of deep yellow and a few thin white clouds stretched across the horizon. So beautiful. The sunrise still eludes me as getting up that
early is not on the agenda yet, at least for me.
Roger has set up his painting equipment and has joined a
painting group that meets in different parks and beaches throughout the area to
paint. He has only been once but seemed to really enjoy it and plans to keep
going. It is different type of painting
than he is used to but he seems to enjoy it so that is the main thing.
I set up a space for my jewelry making yesterday and plan to
get started in the next day or so. I
look forward to the start of weekly bead nights with the jewelry making group
we have here. As we expand our creative minds there is lots of fun and laughter
over, the “oops”, the” uglies”, and the “oh that’s beautiful “creations. Of course, a glass of homemade Lemoncello
always tops off the evening.
All in all, it has been a good first week. The weather has
been fantastic, the days at the pool perfect and it has been great catching up
with our friends.
Take care all and have a wonderful week!
Carol
fishing for their supper.......
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