Still on the Move..Heading North but not to the homefront yet!!!

Still having a blast..very guilty that I haven't been blogging..seems we just get up in the morning, I read blogs, its then time to do something and I fall into bed late. This fun stuff is almost (notice I said almost) like a job. The days are speeding by, we started our north trek from Fl last Tuesday, visited a few days with friends up in Lee Fl..motored onto Hendersonville NC to visit with family on Saturday, stopped in Columbia and had a nice lunch with Paul and Marti Dahl.. and we are now parked up at my aunts place. So enjoying our visit with my family...the weather is great..glad to see you are all safe and some of you are back home, crossing the border without too many glitches..we are leaving here on Thursday morning and motoring up to visit friends in New Bern...I have lots of pictures stored up..just haven't had time to download them all as of yet..
Take care everyone, just thought I 'better' take a few minutes and let yall know we're safe sound and happy...
Elaine Rick and the furkidss

Touring while we Can!!!

Our friends Larry and Marilyn pulled out last Sunday heading for Disney in Orlando to meet up with their son, daughter in law and dear 3 yr old grandson, who flew in for a week. While we were sad to see them go~I'm happy to report a good time was definitely had by all.
The first of the week involved cleaning and maintenance items around our home on wheels and Rick did manage to get a round of golf in. And of course Happy Hours were still on the schedule.
Thursday we drove into Ft Myers and toured the Edison Ford estates. Very impressive to say the least. 

Edison Estate, he also built a house next door for his guests

Ford Winter Estate-Close friends they had a walk way between their properties

Royal Palm tree and it was massive Circumference 53" height 97' crown spread 26' it was a biggan

massive and gorgeous tree

Walkway between Edison main home and guest house

Beautiful massive banyan trees some branches grow horizontal

Beautiful grounds 

A verandah to wish for

Hows that for a toad

The roots grow right out of the ground

Friday was spent with Friends down at the big Masters Flea Market..another quite impressive place..if you can't find what you need there then you won't find it anywhere. Interesting to see the place but not one I'd want to frequent on a regular basis...it was packed.
Yesterday Rick golfed again, but didn't do well he is having a major problem with his sciatic nerve in his back..he thought golfing might work it out but that was not to be. Today he is pretty sore. He had a long shower, and some medication and is going to sit quiet for the rest of the afternoon.
I have been busy in the dark hours, making jewellery..who knew this would be so much fun. I've been making up some 'breast cancer' design bracelets. I had some requests here in the resort-of those sold I will donate a percentage to the Breast Cancer Association.
It is hard to believe that our winter is almost over. We plan to leave here the end of the month, stop for a visit with good friends in Lee Fl for a few days, then head on over to Hendersonville NC to visit my darling Aunt Kay. From there we will motor to New Bern NC to visit dear friends for a few days. Then head north..stopping in Dinwiddie Va for a day or two to visit an old friend.
I am anxious to get home and see all the kids, and look forward to visitors to our home this summer. Can hardly wait John and Brenda. Humm wondering how they are going to manage a visit without horses...do I need to maybe rent a couple and tie them out in our yard? Maybe I could take them down to Broad Leaf Farms not too far from us if they need a fix.
Today was a laze around day, although I did get the laundry all washed and filled my line and my neighbours. It is a warm hot day so I think its time to hit the pool.

Congratulations to Arlene (Leno) on the purchase of her new to her motorhome!!!! I'm thinking we will see a blog soon with all of this news...Can't wait to meet up with you on the road sometime Arlene. May you have many wonderful adventures.
Take care all and stay safe out there..thanks for stopping by.

Sewing, Happy Hours, Touring, Company and Star Gazing

We have certainly been crowding work and play into our days.  The gals and I made a few trips to Ft Myers and did a quick tour of Masters Flea Market..what a place that was, we definitely need to return as we only saw a bit of it. Joe and Carolyn travelled on and Larry and Marilyn arrived for a week long visit. And what a busy week it was. Marilyn and I made new drapes for our coach. After 2.5 days of measuring, cutting, pressing and sewing, the final result is gorgeous. Thank you so much Marilyn for working so hard, and giving up your time, my dear friend. You are so talented!!

dim out lining

The smiling designer

Yea first one finished

loving the pattern and colour

We also took a day and toured the Everglades, Everglade City, Marco Island, and back through Ft Myers to home here in Moore Haven. We had lunch at the Havana Cafe in Everglade City and it was the best meal ever. So if your in that area be sure to stop, and top it off with an Everglade ice-cream, you won't be sorry. 

Rick and I Everglades

Marilyn and Larry Everglades

The Everglades

And we did manage to squeeze in our happy hours during this busy week. Last evening was our farewell Happy Hour as Marilyn and Larry rolled out early this morning for Orlando to meet up with their son, daughter in law and sweet grandson for a week long visit to Disney. 

Happy hour snacks

Shrimp ready for the bbq

Happy Hour crowd

What fun to experience Disney through the eyes of a 3 year old. Gramma and Grampie were pretty excited this morning.
Its hard to believe our winter is coming to an end. Where did the time fly to I wonder, it seems like we just got here. The days weeks and months have just flown by. I guess its true that time flies when your having fun. Our resort had a yard sale yesterday, you set up on your lot and sold your wares. It was a good opportunity to unload some non needed items. I was quite impressed, as I didn't have much out but I made $90.00. I was told tho by the 'boss' I could sell but not purchase lol. Poor Tucker was under the weather for a few days so I was cooking up rice and chicken for him, but as you can see he is now back to normal and feeling much better.

Tucker catching up on his dogbook.

I'm thinking today will be a rest day, other than meals and some coach cleaning -me thinks it will be a lazy one, catching up on blogs.
Rick downloaded an app on my iPad, and now we can sit out after dark and star gaze, "GoSkyWatchP"..you point the ipad toward the night sky and shows you the planets up close and names them for you. Interesting! 

Star gazing

Theres Jupiter

Glad to see you are all doing well..

A nice end to a wonderful day

Be safe out there everyone!!!

Where theres No Fools, theres no Fun...no lack of fools here...!!!

Pictures often speak louder than words...we are having a blast folks..Arch and Anne are still here and Joe and Carolyn decided to stay for another week. Although they did have to move down back in the 'country' as Joe likes to tell it...he does come up to town to visit us...and even though the pool closes at dusk we all received a printed invitation today from Joe to attend a moonlit dip tonight . (We did explain to him when your a tad bit over weight it is no longer called skinny dipping instead its called Chunky Dunking)..it read as follows:

Polar Plunge

Come "Chunky Dunking" at the Glades pool.

8PM-(Won't scare as many as in the daylight and get home before bedtime.)

Bathing Suits required!!

As you may or may not know we are in a cold snap here tonight and it is going to be a cold one, and the current temp outside is 45F. When we didn't hear from him via our 'country walkie talkie' I buzzed him to tell him it was almost time...he sounded fairly 'hesitant' but we had a printed invitation to this event and there would be no reneging~~ next thing we knew there was a knock on the door.

And hes into the pool

Breaking the law he is..

and its gonna be colder when he gets out

Pretending hes loving it

And hes out!! Brrrrrr

We spectators at the event (photo courtesy of Carolyn)

Dressing over a wet bathing suit...yes he did have one on folks

Of course Carolyn Rick Deb and I were there for the big olympic event. I had to take the pictures!!! And of course I took off with his towels and robe when he got out, and made him chase me around the pool in the dark. He kept threatening to throw me in when he caught me..but little did he know "I can run faster scared than he can mad"...Aww Joe your a great sport. My grandma always said "where theres no fools theres no fun"..thanks for stepping into my shoes buddy, as I'm usually wearing the fool shoes. 

We have attended the Hispanic Flea Market on Saturdays, and of course we had a blast on Valentines Day..attended a great dinner and dance here at the resort...

Joe and Carolyn

Anne and Arch

Brenda and Frank

Rick and I before dance

Nope no pics of Rick and I at the dance...as I was on the other side of the lens..but I'm sure Joe can scare up one or two...Please be 'kind' Joe...

Ok folks, thanks so much for stopping by...have a super week....

Elaine, Rick Tucker and Lilly

Wowsers!!!!! Busy Bees

Wow I can't believe I haven't blogged since the last day of January..and its already the 9th of February. We sure have been busy busy practising this retirement snowbird lifestyle and fitting in all the fun. 
We toured Sanibel and Captiva Islands one day...what a gorgeous area and we plan to go back there before we leave.

Sanibel Beach

Cool Leaning Tree

Beautiful beach

We have played bean bag baseball. We are on a team "The River Haven Rowdies" (yes we're serious players we have team shirts) And also attended trivia night at the club house. We came in 5th in the trivia. Arch and Anne are here for a month and they played on our team.

Archie from the Accidental RVers

Even Tucker and Lilly had company come and visit..Larry and Marilyn are up at the big O and came to visit with Buster and Angel.

Lilly Tucker Angel and Buster-visiting

Of course there are daily happy hours (not that every hour isn't happy)..The weather has been fantastic!!! Hot and sunny..we are sure being blessed with great weather.

We spent yesterday on the golf course. Deb and her sister and brother in law came to visit and Deb partnered with Rick...

Rick Deb Jeannie and Reed

Someone had to drive the 'beer cart' so Debbie  and I volunteered as we don't play golf..but do enjoy watching.

The Beer Gals-Debbie and I

And of course after the last hole we popped into the club house for supper then it was time for...

Happy Hour

Today we drove up to the "Sour Orange Festival" in Lakeport..and there was nothing sour about it...we all had a great time. Lots of interesting vendors and great food. Great dancers and excellent music. We toured the quilts and voted on our favourites.

Carolyn, Myself, Marilyn and Debbie

Carolyn Joe Myself and Rick

The highlight and draw that brings everyone to this festival each year is the "Sour Orange Pie" and let me tell you it is definitely the best pie I have ever eaten. You need to be there early and get your name on the list for a pie before they run out.We each purchased a whole pie to take home, plus we bought a piece to share because we knew we just couldn't wait until we got home to taste the world famous pie. 

Good to the last lick!! Right Joe?

I am excited to share that Carolyn and Joe are here visiting and are parked right next to us. We met them last year in HoHum and again this year at the Tampa RV show.

And of course when we got home..I betcha you can all figure out what time it was.....yup your all right!!! Happy hour again...

The day may have been devoted to 'sour'...so I leave you with a little sweetness....

how Sweet is that face

We are definitely blessed to be enjoying this wonderful lifestyle. Every day I thank our Lord for all he has bestowed upon us. The gorgeous weather and sunrises (I'm sure they're gorgeous I can't seem to haul butt out early enough to see one of them)..and gorgeous sunsets (those I do manage to experience)

I have been reading blogs every morning during coffee-it seems we are all blessed for sure.

My blessings this week include, a successful surgery for a dear friend back home, who is now on the road to a speedy recovery, and a very successful surgery here in Fl for a dear friend who received excellent results and escaped the nasty C word...Thank you Lord.

Have a great rest of weekend folks, and stay safe!! Thanks for stopping by.

Elaine, Rick

Tucker and Lilly