catching up

I have been trying to put in some motorhome pictures but so far, no luck.

Since we did not have company last weekend, we decided to do something we have talked about but never done, that is to be tourists at St Augustine. (I was just handed a glass of wine for health reasons) so better finish this quick.

Anyway, we went to St Augustine and signed up for the Red Train Tour. $15.99 each for seniors and good for 3 consecutive days. This is really a good deal as it takes you a 22 stop tour through the area, and allows you to get off when desired and back on when ready. We went Sunday, Monday(half day) and tuesday. The weather was not totally co-operative but was ok. Some of did the Ripley museum($13.00), which was ok(for some).
We all did the Fountain of Youth which is very good($7.00). The movie at $2.50 was so-so. The Flagler College tour at $6.00 is worth doing.We all did the Jail, which was built in 1908 by Henry Flagler to relocate it from being near his new Hotel(which is now the College.) the jail cost $9.00 which is far more than it is worth. It was interesting as they would take a group through, actually placing you in a cell for awhile, and indicating in many ways that being a prisoner in Joe Perrys' jail in 1908 waould not be a pleasant experience.It all went so fast. there were things we did not do, but can do them on our own if we wish.

There is more to catch up on, but it is time to go to supper, so will add to this later today

I am sitting outside on the porch, enjoying 83 Degrees, light wind, and the smell of orange blossoms. I guess it is not all that bad.

This past week, we went to the Putnam County Fair on Senior Day, which is of course, Free to Seniors. They provided entertainment, fed us hot dogs and hamburgers, and gave some of us $25 gift certificates to local grocery stores. This fair is about the size of Cattaraugus county fair.

Thursday, we went to the Clay Electric Co-op annual picnic at their main office in Keystone Heights. They provide music, have a health fair, give all the fried chicken we want, and then after a formal meeting and a humorous motivation speaker, they too give out prizes, about, 125 of them. We were lucky enough to win a 4 qt crock pot. we did not win the 37' tv or the pickup truck. Bob and Laverne went with us.

It has been very dry here recently, with the area being about 11" behind normal. as a result numerous grass and woods fires have popped up here and there but not too serious yet. We did just have a storm pass through, but not much rain.

I might mention that on Wednesday, I got on a bike for the first time since the surgery. I ride every day now and it seems to be helping.

Friday, we went to Daytona for some dumpster diving, Aldi's, Harbor Freight, and Alfies(with Norma).

I should mention that we brought home the motorhome. It had been at Bob Dentons', a local mechanic in Pomona Park who has a reputation for being honest, etc. Bob replaced all the engine belts, checked all the fluids, made adjustments to various systems, replaced all 3 batteries. When we brought it home we were confident that everything was in good working order

Saturday, we decided to test it, so took it on a trip to Ocala, where we put 145 miles ont. everthing worked well. It was 85 degrees, but no overheating problems, etc. we intend to run another trip in a week or so and stay overnight to further check it out. assuming it behaves ok, it will go back to Bob to have the belt tensions checked, and have its oil changed and some 25 grease fittings lubricated, and then I guess it will be our transportation home to Ripley. our plans are to take the trailer and leave the car.

while we were in Ocala, we went to the Super Flea, and then to Silver Springs to see/hear Glen Campbell. He put on a very good show, singing many of his hits, and overall, being very entertaining.