Well Monday found me up at 6'ish and once again getting back into my normal morning routines; a cup of hot green tea, quiet times to honor my Creator and lift up several by name and then my usual comments on social medias about the times and whats happening today. I'm disappointed the election or at least the illegality of it isn't making head lines, because America is at a turning point if these two who were called by the criminal MSM as winners take control of the gov't. Some of my dearest friends and family members applaud this event but I'm totally discouraged by the outcome presented to us by media which is throughly and blatantly biased against a man who put America first. We shall see if their predictions hold up and what will become of our nation.
I headed out on my bike a little before 8 to the REC for close to two hours of pickle ball. We had several nice players and I got in a good workout. I'm mostly back in form as my play had me with several wins throughout the morning. We are in the gym which is quite different than outside play but the skill level is rather constant with very little outside elements such as the wind, sun, etc which does affect outside play. I'm going back again this morning for play as we have a rather good group of players and the workout is good enough to leave with a wet shirt. I do miss the 20 minute cardio workout on the backwoods hike up the steep trail behind the cabin.
The weather was cloudy and occasionally rain showers which are needed but unlike south Florida where this storm dumped over a foot of rain with flooding. I headed out a little after lunch for the VA once again for my annual eye checkup. They gave me a through examination with many new tests and procedures and I'm on the border with glaucoma. So far its a slow progression as I've been there now for a couple years. My eyesight is rather good which doesn't require any glasses except to read when there isn't enough light. I'm thrilled they do such a great exam. I do feel the eye vitamins called Preser Vision has helped immensely with maintaining good sight at my age.
When I left the VA a storm struck the area with severe winds and rain so heavy you could barely navigate the way home. It seems this storm is part of the hurricane now in the Gulf and is churning away towards the panhandle of Florida. I checked he garden and while the heavy rain was south of us we did get enough too wet the ground. The new seedlings are still doing well except the one tomato plant which I'm not sure caused it to wilt. Maybe it will come back but I did noticed a seeding from some old seeds had broke ground, so I may have some tomato plants after all. I'm disappointed the lettuce seedlings haven't germinated and may not as they are a year old or more.
Nancy pan seared a nice rib eye we brought back from the cabin and along with a butternut squash we feasted at suppertime. I'm still down a pound or two but have at least 10 to go before I reach my 180 goal or at least reduce the spare tire. I fine it more difficult on the latter, LATER
