Today's the day - THE day we're starting the journey towards the homestead in Virginia. We'll take several days, going only as far as Ed feels like driving. He hasn't let me drive because his nervousness at my driving would be more tiring than doing it himself......that's OK with me. He's been checking the weather predictions there and is already moaning that he thinks it's too early - it's going to be too cold! Such a wimp, huh?
We've had a wonderful time here near Ocala. Jan and David Clements spent a lot of time with us. They had us for dinner, we went to church with them, we went in their golf cart over into the Villages Main Street area for the music, dancing, and vendors, and just "hung out". Jan's doing well with her new career in real estate and it was interesting to hear about some of the details of her job. Dave is still with Scholastic Books and drives more miles but visits schools in more rural, friendly areas than in the Ft. Lauderdale area. It's such a joy to be with them!
Sunday they took us to Micanopy where we browsed in most of the antique shops. As the oldest inland Florida settlement, the charming town of Micanopy has a well-established tradition of Southern hospitality. Pronounced (Mick-can-oh'-pee), Micanopy is often called "The little town that time forgot." However, Micanopy possesses warmth and charm as well as an eclectic array of antique shopping.
Then we ate at The Yearling Restaurant - out in the middle of nowhere - in Cross Creek, just 14 miles from Gainesville and 25 miles from Ocala. The ambiance was delightful and Willie singing the Blues really was enjoyable. My blackened catfish was delightful and David enjoyed his Gator.
Hope this makes sense.......I'm writing quickly. As soon as Ed returns from his shower, we're going to hit the road. I'm looking forward to getting home to my flowers - oh, and to our friends, too!
We've had a wonderful time here near Ocala. Jan and David Clements spent a lot of time with us. They had us for dinner, we went to church with them, we went in their golf cart over into the Villages Main Street area for the music, dancing, and vendors, and just "hung out". Jan's doing well with her new career in real estate and it was interesting to hear about some of the details of her job. Dave is still with Scholastic Books and drives more miles but visits schools in more rural, friendly areas than in the Ft. Lauderdale area. It's such a joy to be with them!
Sunday they took us to Micanopy where we browsed in most of the antique shops. As the oldest inland Florida settlement, the charming town of Micanopy has a well-established tradition of Southern hospitality. Pronounced (Mick-can-oh'-pee), Micanopy is often called "The little town that time forgot." However, Micanopy possesses warmth and charm as well as an eclectic array of antique shopping.
Then we ate at The Yearling Restaurant - out in the middle of nowhere - in Cross Creek, just 14 miles from Gainesville and 25 miles from Ocala. The ambiance was delightful and Willie singing the Blues really was enjoyable. My blackened catfish was delightful and David enjoyed his Gator.
Hope this makes sense.......I'm writing quickly. As soon as Ed returns from his shower, we're going to hit the road. I'm looking forward to getting home to my flowers - oh, and to our friends, too!
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