Going North to cold and rain

after two very busy days, it looks like we are ready to go in the morning. The trailer only needs the perishables from the freezer. The motorhome is about ready. The boat is protected from the summer rain, the car is in its resting position for the next 5-6 months. We will find out how this adventure turns out. we will be out of computer contact for the next two days, but the cell phone works most of the time.

yesterday, Doctor visit to check out my knee. x-rays are good, still some swelling, but progressing ok. yesterday was last aoerbic workout for season in Florida. When we get back to Ripley, we will go to the "Y" in Northeast.

see you all in New York!

Going Home?, where is Home?

It is Sunday night and we are recovering from an interesting, exciting weekend at Barberville's annual Spring Frolic. We got there and back with no problems with the motorhome which is presently having its oil changed, multiple grease fittings lubed, and the tensions on all the new belts being checked and adjusted, if needed.

The motorhome served as our home for the weekend, and, generally was quite successful as such. We enjoyed our duties at Barberville and enjoyed a lot of great music. We are also getting to know more of our fellow? musicians which adds to the overall enjoyment of being here in Florida.

Tomorrow starts a very busy two days, getting ready for departure Wed morning, the earlier the better.The middle 80's is a great temperature, but being so dry is rapidly creating fire danger again throughout Florida.

Seaworld again?

Yesterday, we went to Seaworld again. It was low 90s, but not uncomfortable. We saw all of the shows, which are basically the same, but do evolve over time. We actually rode a roller coaster. I convinced Laura to ride the new small kiddy roller coaster. I walked some, rode some. When we left, we converted our one year funpasses to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens into 2 year passports for both parks. It was $85 for each of us and the effective expiration date is 2 years from yesterday. Included in the package is free parking(presently $12) and 10% reduction on food and souvenirs purchased in the park.

Today, we pulled the boat, started to assemble the frame for the cover, etc. We filled the motorhome with propane(20 gal tank) and 46 gal of gas(exactly $10.0.00). We must have an 80 or 90 gal tank. We did numerous other things as we are getting ready to go North on Wednesday. Tomorow it is off to BarberVille, where we have agreed to volunteer at the "petting zoo", which is where they have set up numerous instruments for the general public, including kids to handle, and learn about. We get free entrance, free camping, free meal in return for 3 hours each day.

We will have a very busy Monday and Tuesday getting ready for Tuesday.

correction

I noted that with the passing of Herbie Mohr, there were only five male Mohrs left, but it appears that I forgot someone. Sorry Greg, I don't know why I did not think of you. But anyway welcome to the Club.

We are working every day towards getting ready to go back to New York, and making good progress, however, it is not all work. We were going to Seaworld on Monday, but held off because of the rain threat. We wound up at Bob and Lavernes for supper and UNO. We probably will not see them again until October. They have a wonderful summer planned. They have a chance to ride the Intracoastal North from Jacksonville to Maryland in Darlene and Jeffs 68 ft yacht. They do not want to do this but they are going to spend 6 weeks on the "boat" touring The Northeast.

We hope their health holds out for them to do this .

Yesterday, we went to see our favorite urologist. The psa numbers are going up, but not seriously. We will look at this again in October. We took another short boat ride, The weather has been beautiful, 80s during the day , cooling down at night. No heating or cooling needed.

Today we went to Deland Flea Market, where I was able to walk the whole thing(1-3/4 hrs), which please me. My knees were quite sore, but we are finally getting there. Tomorrow, it is Seaworld, and the wheelchair will be going .

The other night, Ki-Ki did not come in at night, and did not show up until 2:30 in the afternoon. She appears to be injured in the tail area, but basically is ok. We will keep an eye on her.

Busy times in Florida

Friday was an unusual day, in that we were informed of the passing of two of our friends. First was Bob Graf, one of the senior members of the Fiddle Club. Bob was about 75, and finished his life in Hospice. Later, we learned that Victor (Herbie) Mohr had died in the morning. Herbie was 75 and in poor health the last several years.

I am not sure butI think that leaves 5 male Mohr named survivors of the Clara Mohr family. That would be myself, Jerry, Derek, Shawn and Eli.

Anyway, Friday found us in St Augustine, garage sale-ing and touring. Lester and Sue arrived safely home in Mayville during the evening.

Saturday, we went to the air show at Cecil Field. It was very interesting, with lots of acrobatic stunt flying, including wing walking. The best parts (to me) were the comparison of the Air Force planes, with a prop driven Mustang P-51, the first jet fighter, the Sabre F-86 and the F -15 Strike Eagle. The Navy had a prop driven Corsair and The current F-18 Hornet. The planes were flown individually, and in formation.

Today, being Sunday, we went to the St Johns Flea Market, and then to K-Mart, where Laura used coupons at K-Mart, to purchase $88 worth of stuff, for $19.20. She loves to do this. Then we went to the pier where a "duck " race was in progess. You pay $5 for a duck and are assigned a rubber duck with a number. They take all the ducks out to the end of the pier and dump them into the ocean. The first 22 ducks to arrive at shore receive prizes. We got there too late to get a duck.

We came home and went for one of our last boat rides for this season. We found about 50 gators, including "Huey", whom we haven't seen for several years." Huey" is probably the largest gator we have ever seen in the wilds of the St Johns.

catching up again

Lester and Sue left for home this morning. Took their motorhome and car and left. That means we are all alone for the next two weeks.

We have a lot to do, because we have to pull the boat and prepare it for summer storage, including covering it. We have to load the motorhome and the trailer, and prepare the car for summer storage. We have to store things and give the lawn a last mowing, raking, with the lawn tractor. We have to go through all our stuff and decide what stays and what goes North.

It would be a lot easier to just stay here, but then we would miss seeing everybody at the reunion, which is to be June 21, at the Vikings. I have been told that Heidi/Dan/Kat may be coming. Also, Mike/Leslie/Zach, and Mel and Greg. with Scott and Chris. We have 2 Park model campers at the lake to use, plus our motorhome and Les and Sue have agreed to make their motorhome available.

Now, while we are doing all of the above to get ready, we have 2 Dr appointments to keep, one for the knee, the other with my favorite urologist. no problems , just checkups before we leave.

We also have to go to Cecil Field in Jacksonville, either Sat or Sun for a big airshow that is featuring about 15 different stunt pilots and stunt teams. I did not know there were that many, but we have information on all of them. We also have to go to Seaworld on Monday. Norma may be going with us,

Did I mention that last Monday, we (Sue, Lester,Laura and I) went to Busch Gardens in Tampa? A short one day hop.

Lester and Sues' oldest son, Tim arrived here on the 4th. He brought his Daughter, Lavanni, his friend Doris, and her son, Cody. They enjoyed a cool week, by going to the beach, to the flea market at Webster, to Seaworld, and other places such as St Augustine. They left Saturday, morning towing their boat back North. They followed us to the Ramona Flea market in Jacksonville and continued on home from there. We went on to the Johnson flea market, and then to the new Riverside Art Festival under the Fuller Warren Bridge. This was quite interesting and enjoyable, with music and entertainment.

Wed, we all went to the Deland Flea Market, and then we went on to Wally and Joanies place in Port Orange, where Laura and I had our hair cut.

Thursday, we went to the Clay County Fair for Senior(free) Day. Then Friday, it was off to St Augustine to tour, but Easter traffic was very bad. Saturday was the above referenced trip to Ramona Flea Market.

Easter Sunday was off to Normas' house, for a very nice get together of the Florida Family. Four of the original Six Mohrs were there. Jane, Ronald, Norma and Janice. Also, Don, Laura, Sue and Lester. Mike and Leslie and Zach, Annette and Melissa and Debby, Kayla, Jenna, Hanna and Remy. Normas' friend Patti, and Ann and Frank from Jamestown. A friend of Annettes family, Mr Murray was also there.

Just as an aside, one of the stunt pilots to perform this weekend is named John Mohr.

As mentioned, we went to Busch Gardens on this last Monday, took Tuesday and Wednesday off from traveling and today was our last Senior Center Jam session. Despite only a few participants, it worked out fairly well.

If all of this is confusing to you, it is also confusing to us. Sometimes we do not know if we are coming or going. But we are definitely enjoying ourselves. We do monitor Normas' World and Mohr Life, along with KatNaps. It is great to see pictures of the kids. The latest one of Charlotte asleep on her ball is fantastic.

Rambling on

Bea and Cliff arrived last Wednesday, and had to eat leftovers, due to a miscomunication between somebody. They got to go to the Senior Center on Thursday for a scintillating period of amateur music, and then to Ruby Tuesday in Palm Coast to take advantage of their 2 for 1 specials. On the way out, we saw some people that looked a lot like Janice and Don and Norma, but it couldn't be could it?

Friday was boat riding day. We did not see too many alligators, but there was one really big one on shore. he was so mad that we saw him, that he left his perch on shore and tried to tip us over. It did not work, and we were not afraid of him.

Saturday was Catfish Festival Day in Crescent City. this is an annual event that has grown over the years. They have a large Shriner Parade, followed by various music. It was hot(85), but we had some shade, so watched our mucial friend, Dan Molinski, from Michigan. play with the River Rangers, A Blast of Grass, a bluegrass group, and the Robinson Family Band from Kentucky. This is a very talented family group consisting of Mother/Father, 3 grown up siblings and several grandchildren. They put on a high energy show, and meet with the audience after. Cliff and Bea said they really enjoyed the whole day.

Cliff and Bea left for N. Carolina in the morning, and we went to Daytona to cover Harbor Freight, aldies and some others. Sunday night, we went to Crescent City to hear Michael Shill(?) who plays dulcimers very well.

Sat night, Tim Johnson, daughter Lavanni, friend Doris and her son Cody all showed up for a week of Florida Sunshine. Sunday, was beach day for them.

Yesterday(Monday), they all went to the Webster Flea Market, and took our car so they could all ride together. The right rear tire lost its belt, so they had to change a tire and spend some time at a Walmart, so they could get a new tire. We spent the day at aoerbics, Senior Center
Easter Luncheon, Dr visit for Laura, so her earwax could be removed, and some shopping in between.

Today is Tuesday, and went to the Dr for check up on psa bloodwork, but after waiting for an hour, we informed, the doc had an emergency and had to leave. Meanwhole, Laura had her one hearing aid checked out and adjusted , so things are better for her.

I forgot to mention: Last Monday, I received a shot of cortisone in my knee, but it did not seem effective. Yesterday, after aoerbics, and the rest of the day, the knee felt pretty good , so maybe i am over the hump, finally. Again today, so far, it feels petty good. Hurray!

until next time!