November 3, 2020
November 5 to ??, 2020
Though we are not camping, this is still part of our journey. We decided to take my car to save time, gas, and storage expense. When I realized my condo was not being rented for 3 weeks, it made sense to go to Bradenton, Florida to move my Suburban for paving of the parking lot and not have to bother my loyal Florida friends. A-a-a-and spend a couple of weeks or more in warm weather (thus the name Apricity) with Rich.
This was my first time driving down (Rich doesn't want to fly anymore), so it is all new to me. He hasn’t driven down in 8 years and 35 years before that. He was quite amazed at how much the roads have changed in that time!! But we managed just fine with a stop at the half way point - Smithfield, NC. Day one was fine except for the countless trucks, construction and cement barriers on both sides of the road - Route 78!!! Sooooo glad we did not have the RV to maneuver through that suicide alley.
Arrived by 3:30pm on day 2 and had a couple of stiff cocktails to begin the relaxation mode. Ah!
November 7, Saturday
Laid low today except for a quick tour of the immediate area - Walmart for a few items, Walgreens for a drive through Covid test, Mixons Fruit Farm for a twisted orange cream cycle cone and a few chocolate treats to keep on hand. Interesting that Florida has no travel restrictions for the state, but our condo association has a 14 day quarantine before out-of-staters can use the facilities, pool, etc. It is super simple to get a free covid test here, so we opted to do that as we will have results in 2 to 5 days. We will do the same when we return to Massachusetts.
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This was a solemn day as it was the 11 month anniversary of Tres's (Rich’s wife) death and would have been my 50th anniversary married to Bob. We talk about both of them lovingly, frequently sharing stories about our former lives. The fact is that we found each other when we needed each other and are so grateful for that.
Mom had to put her cat Sammy down today (diabetes) - she wouldn't let him suffer. Thank God she is so strong!
The best part of the day was when Biden and Harris became President and Vice President elect and Trump was ousted…Yay!! 👍
November 8, Sunday
Moved the car over to the Rec Center for the parking lot paving project occurring on Monday. Then went for a ride over to Anna Maria Island and on down Gulf Drive through Longboat Key, St. Armand’s Circle, and landing for lunch at Marina Jacks. Less than 50% of the people we saw wore masks and they didn’t care if they were far enough away either. We would step away to do window shopping to avoid them.
Settled in for the evening with martinis and watched Hurricane Eta blow by.
November 9, Monday
Taking care of business in the condo today since the paving will be happening. The biggest problem is getting the Firestick to work for streaming television. I discontinued Spectrum TV and upgraded the internet last year.
November 10, Tuesday
Took a ride to Venice this morning to beat the stormy weather due in the afternoon. The sun was bright and it was in the 80’s. We strolled around the historic district in and out of shops and galleries.
Decided to go to the Crow’s Nest for lunch - haven’t been there since Ed rented a boat to take Terry, Tom, Colleen, me and Dee down the intracoastal to have lunch!! So much fun…
We went home via Casey Key - didn't get good pictures.
Got our call from Walgreens that we both tested negative so now we can use the pools and hot tub.
November 11, Wednesday
Emergency weather alerts today - Hurricane Eta and tornados in the area. Laying low today with high winds and rain all day long! Ready to head for the bath tub if necessary...
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