We did some more Christmas shopping before I had a follow-up doctor appointment then we met the Maloneys for dinner at a recently opened deli on Brownwood Square. After dinner we drove our golf cars up to see the Christmas lights. There is one street that really goes all out.
Trip Log
December 15, 2014
We had a surprise party for Alesa's birthday at one of the neighbors. Janie and Mike, from across the street have been planning it with me for the last couple of weeks.
December 14, 2014
We golfed after mass this morning with our usual crew and then played platform tennis for an hour before going to Brownwood Town Center to view an art show. They had local artist set up around the square selling their paintings and photographs.
December 9, 2014
We went to the Lake Hills School Holiday program where the students performed. All 200 of them performed I groups and paraded, sung, danced and even signed "Let there be peace on earth" while a teacher sung the words. But most of all they smiled and, boy, did they smile.
December 5, 2014
Today, after watching the Orion launch from our lanai, we took the presents to the school along with a check for their emergency fund, some more clothes, bibs and throws. Later while Alesa paddled I had the muffler replaced on the golf cart under warranty, it was rattling.
December 4, 2014
Monday we picked up the 200 or so holiday presents the TBR shoppers bought for the students of the Lake Hills School and today we met to wrap them all. It took less than 2 hours and we now have them in the truck for a tomorrow delivery.
November 30, 2014
All the holiday guests are gone and safely home, but are surely missed. Mike and family visited with Alesa's youngest sister (Michelle) and her family in the Raleigh area for the night before continuing home today.
November 28, 2014
Wednesday we met Mike and family at Lynn's house in Lakeland where we had a little get together, Zach and family came over and Grandma Niebauer was there. Mike an Tony tended a campfire until late and Alesa and I were home sleeping by the time Mike and family got here for the night.
November 26, 2014
Over 5 1/2 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. At least we don't have to shovel it.
November 25, 2014
Today we went to Blue Springs State Park on the St. Johns river to kayak among the manatees with Mike and family and the Abbate's. Just as we were about to get on the kayaks it started to rain and rain hard so we opted for a rain check and walked on the boardwalk instead.