Well its down to 4 more days before departure and I'm ready because the heat and humidity is present and its not going to get any cooler. We did get a 10 minute rain shower from a front that moved through and while it did pour briefly it quickly evaporated and the lawns didn't get much improvement, oh well such is Florida in the summer time.
I started the day with an unusual sleep in until almost 7 for a change. Not sure why but occasionally that occurs. I did my usual routines that start with some quiet moments to honor my lord, JESUS, give thanks for another day and to lift up several by name. All seem to be holding at present.. Eddie is off the ventilator and Nancy knee is responding to ice packs and rest which hopefully will restore her ability to continue packing and getting the house ready for a 5 month leave, of course with all the remodeling going on I told not worry about the deep cleaning she always insists on doing before leaving, oh well. I'm glad she is a cleanaholic up to a point.
I headed out on my bike to the Rec for 2 solid hours of good pickle ball play with all ready nice advanced players and I teamed up with different partners and won all my games. We had a couple new players who were quite good and I sure hope they continue with their visits. I made a stop at the library for a couple new reads to help with afternoons and doctors visit when I'm waiting on Nancy. After pickle ball I worked outside before it got unbearable to be outside and worked up the last of the gardens with the rotor tiller. That is going to be one of my best investments with old age and gardening as I usually turn over the gardens with a shovel and now I can use this tiller which does a great job and in just no time as well. I still have a couple tomato plants on the side garden next to the fence and its still producing, so I'll cut it down on Saturday the last day and take the green 'maters with me to ripen in N.C.
Well I watched the war in Israel after lunch and caught up on some paper work and calls to make sure we have internet off here in Florida and on at the cabin when we arrive on Sunday. Everything is falling into place as we make arrangements for Amy's family arriving the following Saturday. We had a birthday supper for her last evening and it was a delicious pot roast with tatters and carrots from the garden and a chocolate cake with white icing which is everyone's favorite. After last night I'm off desserts for awhile and hopefully cut down on my portions as the spare tire will inflate with the taste of the food at the cabin. I'll not be playing pickle ball there but will be busying hiking and doing outside work, LATER
