Well Friday was the last day for pickle ball in 2017. It has been a good year of play as I've gotten stronger in my play and the body had healed to some extent in the knees and arms. I did develop a little plantar fasciitis later in the year when we went to all hardwood floors in Florida. I started going barefoot which is a no no an as a result I now have to wear some type of shoe in doors; but that hasn't effected my play on the court. Anyhow since the gym is not open for our play on this Saturday, today was the last time this year until next Tuesday.
The day started with my usual 6'ish roll out to a cup of hot green tea laced with turmeric while I posted this blog and then spent a few moments with my Creator in thanksgiving and lifting up several by name for healing and comfort. The update on GG seems so much better when Arianne visits from Miami. Nancy said GG sounded like her old self before she had any health issues as she is pampered by Arianne which is good for both of them. They have been preparing all kinds of meals now that several of the brothers and sisters are visiting while Arianne is there. It's cold as blue blazes though so they have been confined to the house. I haven't heard any news on Joe or Paw Paw. Will try to give Helen and him a call today.
Neighbor Dan came for the first time in days to the Rec. and played quite well. He wanted me to help him move some furniture donated to the ETC foundation so I drove my truck to pickle ball instead of my bike and he brought his and around 9:30 we headed over to one address to pick up beds, dressers and assorted items before stopping at another residence where we picked a sofa, lamps, end tables and cabinets. We made two trips to the ETC house on the beach with both trucks loaded to the brim with items. This one house has a three car garage so we unloaded both trucks into it for further distribution to houses for both men and women. This one house houses 20 women as they try to work and stay clean for their entry back into society without jail time. The rules are very strict and if they break them they are back into jail. It was close to one before I got back to the house for some lunch.
I piddled around in the garden and then read for a couple hours and cat napped as well. I hadn't stopped since pickle ball at 8 this morning. Amy and Tyler wanted us to go and watch Sam at his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class in Largo and then have supper out with the family. Well he did fantastic with the nearly hour of workout with 10 other youngsters and he even received a knot on the forehead with an accidental bump but he never cried despite it bruising later. We were over an hour wait everywhere except Miller's Ale House in Seminole City Center, so we went there for a late evening supper. Everyone had a delicious meal and I tried their jambalaya which was very good and spicy as it was loaded with sausage, chicken and shrimp on a bed of rice with fresh peppers in a Creole sauce. I will try that again as it was plentiful.
Well it had finally cooled off enough to turn the a/c off again and there is some forecasts for some really cold temps this next week north of us that may bring some freezing temps. I'm hoping that doesn't occur as my tomatoes are trying to set fruit and and the green beans are blooming. The leafy green veggies love these cool nights and warm days. I blessed neighbor Carol with a bunch of lettuces, beet greens, kale and Swiss chard for a salad for her. Well that was about it as I watched the Lightning loss to the Flyers in a close back to back game for them. I don't know how these skaters do it night after night but the Lightning are still leading their division, LATER
