Work in progress…

Concrete pavers placed on sand do not hold up very well when a big rig is parked on it.  Duh.  Here’s proof.

It was in this condition when we bought the lot, so Dick is now in the process of doing the job right.See Dick work.  He is putting down Sakrette, and placing the better looking pavers over there on the L.  The cracked ones can go on the R, since there will be an RV parked over them, pretty much hiding all the ugly cracked stuff.  He will ‘pretty up’ the concrete…eventually.

Just another project in paradise!

Law of Probability

Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

Well, at least we didn't actually do anything stupid yesterday, but I did forget to take photos of friends Diane and Tal.  They came from central Florida to WPB to deliver a Yorkie (they raise them) and stopped by for a visit...and lunch.  We took them to the old Scotty B's, which they loved.

We spent so much time talking and catching up that I didn't even think about a photo.  Bad bimbo blogger!  Rats. 

Dick and I met these good folks back in '01 onboard the Carnival Spirit on an Alaskan cruise, and we have been friends ever since...and Diane is a Beta Sigma Phi sista!  Cool.

See, meeting new friends is just another reason to go cruising!  And so we will...February 27 on BC4!

Come join us, y'all!

5 more ways to live a better life…

Drink green tea and plenty of water.  Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

Try to make at least three people smile each day.

Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control.  Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment.

Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class, but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

Heck, just because it is Saturday, here is one more way:  Go on a cruise!  Have fun, Empress Bee and Sarge!  I’ll be cyber cruising with y’all this week.

Friday in paradise

See those blue skies?  Well, they did not exist here yesterday, I can tell you.  It was overcast all morning, then the rain began at noon and lasted all afternoon…not that I am complaining.  Apparently this area is down about 10” in the rain department, so the liquid sunshine was very welcome.

It was a perfect day for a big pot of bean and lentil soup, using up some ham and a ham bone that I had.  It sure was good.

Today Dick is off to a boat show (or is it a car show?) with the guys.  Missy and I will try to stay out of trouble, but I’m making no promises.  I have beads.  And a few books to read.  Oh the choices, when home alone and no vehicle!

Interesting tidbit I read recently:  When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

Hmm…I also have a bag of peanut M&Ms.  All to myself.

Life is good, y’all!  Happy Friday…

Thursday things…

Now that Christmas is over, I can post a few of the beading items that I made and gave away.

This is an amethyst necklace and earrings set…chunks and round beads.

 

And blue cat’s eye and seed pearls for a special ‘blue’ gal. 

Picture this in onyx, rather than blue.  I forgot to take a photo of that one before it got wrapped.  Duh.  That particular recipient loves zebras, so she got a black and white necklace.

And this is a pink cat’s eye necklace for our ‘pink’ gal.   With her being the oldest, I wanted this necklace to be just a bit different and a little more mature than the other two.  I think all the girls were pleased.

I have some ideas churning around in my head for my next few projects.  I just placed an online order for some items I need, so I’ll be busy…or as busy as I want to be.

So yesterday we did indeed have breakfast at John G’s on the beach.  That ocean was so calm, there weren’t even any wavelets out there.  Flat, flat.  No surfers anywhere, and not many folks on the beach either.  And even better:  no line to get in the restaurant!  Woohoo…that rocks!

Thought for the day:  Don't take yourself so seriously.  No one else does.

Make it a great day, y’all!

Let there be light…and French toast…

And so there is!  Check out that open door.  All the windows are open as well.  We are loving this weather—just perfect!

We are thinking about a drive to the beach this morning.  It’s there—we need to go see it.

John G’s is calling our name…come, eat…enjoy some cinnamon-nut French toast. 

Twist my arm!

Busy guy…

Time to replace the dead lights.  It’s a law that when you live in Florida, you have to have lights in the palm trees.  And they have to actually work.  These needed replacing, and that is a ‘blue’ job—manly work.  Dick wondered if I was out there to record the FALL.  Whew…glad that didn’t happen.

Isn’t that sky just lovely?  I see that it is about 27 back in Mayberry.  See those shorts and bare feet.  Yep…now you know why we are in Florida in January.

We had pizza with the Tieches last night.  We’ve known them FOREVER.  Love, love seeing old friends, which is another reason to stay here for the winter, just in case y’all were wondering.  Lots of history in this place for the two of us, more so for Dick, since he grew up here.  Our roots are very important to us.

So there is still some more settling in to do.  Dick has trimmed some of the shrubs; I’ve got to sort through files and get them in place here in the moho.  Everything in place, all in good time as we feel like working…or not.  We are pacing ourselves.

Remember--No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

Life is good, y’all!