Well Wednesday was rather a down right chilly all day long and then into the evening it got cold again. Nancy turned the heat on for the first time this winter when the inside temp reached the low of 69, oh well. What made it feel even colder was the cloudy skies and the north breeze which went right through your clothing.
I started the day with my 6'ish roll out to a cup of hot green tea laced with turmeric and ginger root while I posted this ramble. All seem as well as can be expected but no one knows when your time is up as it was unexpected that uncle Mike's dad passes quietly in his sleep. He will be greatly missed by many and we had the pleasure to meet him several times over the years. He was a strong Believer and is now rejoicing in Heaven.
I headed out a little before 8 on my bike for a chilly ride to the rec. for two good hours of pickle ball play. It never really warmed up much from the low 40's until later in the day when it did reach the high 50's. Still is wasn't as bad as those in the mountains are experiencing the winter. The garden did not seem affected by the cold as of yet and the leafy green's are actually doing quite well. I'm not to sure how the cuke's which had blooms will fare as they aren't a fan of cold temps. We will see and I may have to cover them with blankets if it gets any colder. I think we are in for a gradual warm up before another front moves into the area next week.
I or we worked on that desk Nancy ordered on line and what a job that has become and to make it even worst one of the many pieces was not drilled with holes on both sides. I attempted to drill the holes but because the material is fiber board and so precise that did not work, so Nancy called the company and supposedly they are sending us that piece with the drilled holes and some more dowels, on well such as it is when your order is made in China. The bedroom is still in disarray from the cleaning out the old desk and parts of the new one laying around.
We left a little after 3 for Tampa and the traffic was unbelievable with back up's for miles on the interstate. We traveled the toll road and even that has tremendous traffic. I could never live or work in Tampa or the metro area. We made it there before 5 and Nancy had prepared the dinner ahead of time which was absolutely delicious. The kiddos always love her spaghetti with meat balls, garlic bread and garden salad. After supper I helped Gabe with his reading which he has come a long way from a year or so ago. Annsley is still tops in her class with straight A's and Gabe is close to her as well with good marks on his report card. They got their showers while we cleaned up then we played a wacky game which had you wearing different colored lens while drawing figures on paper. It was much like pictionary but with a twist. The kiddos loved it and while this one was more for kids we had a difficult time drawing with the glasses on. It was after 8 when Bobby got back from his baseball tryouts for the upcoming season.
We headed out and got back home a little after 9. Thankfully the interstate wasn't backed up and it was smooth driving home. I hit the shower and was soon snuggled in watching the FOX cable News and the evidence the FBI and DOJ knew what some of the higher up were doing in these departments to subvert our duly elected POTUS is discomforting. I'm certainly hoping this to A.G. Barr will indict these criminals who have helped to destroy these two branches of government, LATER
