FC and Mrs. FC had us over for a fish fry the next day (New Year's Eve); where we got to see their lovely young ladies, and missed JR because he had to work (Hey we've been there!) We also got to meet some new friends and the food of course was fantastic (Mrs. FC that Chocolate torte was killer!). What a way to bring in the new year!
On New Years Day we went to a pot luck "hang-over party" at The Old Town Tavern (OTT). The menu was: the best black eyed peas I've ever eaten, greens, and several types of corn bread. If this is any indication then it's going to be a good year!
We worked around the house the next day, which means: we finally unpacked!
Then on the 3rd we headed to Gaterville to complete one of Lightnin's "Bucket List" items, to meet her cousin from Brazil who just happened to be on vacation in Florida. It was so nice to meet Sergio and his family! We talked and laughed and he and Lightnin were able to fill in gaps that had been opened years ago, what a great experience! We'll stay connected from here out.
Here we are (from left to right): Their daughter Fernanda, Yours truely, Ligntnin, Sergio, His Wife Anamaria, and their son Theodoro.
One final good-bye photo (I'm thinking: Hasta luego, Bis spater, or Zaijian rather than good-bye though):
That brings us to today. Probably boring to most of you, but we went through and rearranged the shelves and contents of the kitchen cabinets, making the set-up more efficient then it was when we first blew in and threw things in their places. Don't get in my way in our kitchen now 'cause everything is in it's place and I can move like a cat in there! ;-) The reward of course was a ride on the bike, a short ride I'll confess, but a ride none the less! Yes, we're having a record cold spell down here this week; and yes, everyone here is blaming me (somewhat joking), but hey the sun was up and the roads were dry so I leathered-up and rode!
So that's about it for now, we'll see what tomorrow brings!
9 comments:
SWWEEEET, love the pics, those smiles seem so final now ;-P!
Im looking forward to constant updates (EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH...but when werent they, right?lol)!
Miss you, gpa and gma!
S(Bud)´n RBP!;-)
Fantastic! Now the interesting part of your life begins.
RBP - Lots more to come! We miss you guys too!
Pablo - Yes indeed, and we're looking forward to it!
So nice to see you made it safely. Can't wait to see more pics from and of your new home. You all be safe and enjoy retirement. love always smoken
But, did you see Junior at the Roadhouse?
Welcome to Florida!!
Smokin - You got it!
FC - Nope we were there for lunch, we'll have to go back sometime to see him on purpose.
Jacki - Finally, and thanks!
Dave, your name is still appearing on my Communicator contact list at work, but your status is listed as "Presence Unknown".
Kinda perfect, isn't it?
JT - That is good! I need to get your email somehow, mine has changed (go figure).
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