Munday's the Arizona Roadrunners

Another lovely sunset here in Wauchula!  Only a few more days before we head further south to prepare to board for cruise!  Leg was feeling much better and swelling all gone when Early and I decided to 'run' across the street to the salvage yard (for a rearview mirror for car) when the muscle in my leg pulled again!  Oh my, it hurts again.. Just when I thought I was pretty much healed.  guess these things take more than a week or two to heal - internet says give it 6 weeks. oh my.. Otherwise all good here... Oh yes, have to add - just read my 1st free book from Amazon on Kindle - Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Loved it!!  Small book and doesn't cover any of the Rev War but what a guy.  We all know he was smart but this guy knew it too. ha!  I really enjoyed how  highly he speaks of himself. Not your typical autobiography but for the time c. 1757 it was good info.  Of course I love history so that helps.  It is free download without kindle if you download free "rea

Central Florida is a bit in the middle of nowhere; however there is always something to do.  We have heard about this place for years and finally ventured over to do a little sightseeing.  This guy purchased about 55 acres back in the 1970's (mostly swamp) and then proceeded to take everyone else's thrown away junk "stuff" and re-create it into his own castle.  This guy's castle has gift shop with items he himself made and on the tour of the various rooms you are led into part of his actual living quarters.  He began cutting and creating when very young and it took him many years to finish castle and then another number of years to create the "Boat in the Moat".  The boat operates a little restaurant run by a daughter and son-in-law and offer light meals.  Another gift shop is found near lighthouse also made by him.  Interesting guy and uses everything from old chains and brake drums to who knows what.  Very creative and interesting.  He visited Texas a

To say we were thrilled to see this guy pounding holes in the trees here in Florida is an understatement.  We have seen some of the holes this guy can put in a tree and they can be quite large!  In Washington there was tree that squirrels made home thanks to the relatives of this guy!  It's just so great to see the various wildlife.

Buddy and Diane tied the knot and thus we all had a little celebration!  They don't look as though they noticed but the evenings here turn quite cool once the sun goes down.  There was a good turn out for their celebration and more food then you can imagine.  So much fun.  Buddy wrote the prettiest song for his new bride too!  Nice to see such lovey dovey even at our age. ha!  Of course Early and I are still love birds too - ha!

Not sure if I had conveyed my strong desire towards this game and all these fun people but being the type of person I am; hummm and thinking I am in pretty good shape I did let my leg rest a few days and after feeling much better tried once again to "play".  Loved the few minutes on the court but alas.. was not able to keep it up.. My leg has been giving me fits ever since (my little indulgence) and now I have to stay off it completely for a while.  These are just some of the players and Hettie here is in her 80's so it is not the most strenous of games but there is movement involved and apparently some sort of movement we are unaware of until it jumps up and attacks. ha!

The weather has finally warmed up again and took yesterday off.. went out this morning to play pickle ball and 1st game got cramp in right calf then almost immediately a pop in left calf and oh my goodness.. the pain!! So, now I am home with leg elevated with ice and out of commission. Was lucky that Early was on his morning stroll so he walked me home. ha!  Embarrassed and sick at heart that this may be a real strain instead of just a cramp; think that was all that I had on right leg. The timing is terrible but what can you do?  We'll have to play be ear and see.  If swells or bruises will go to doc but for now I am comfortable and Early gets to do all the work around here. ha!

The girls (Carol, Pam, Stephanie & I) all spent the day at Disney Quest.  We had a ball.  Did not really know what to expect but this is a "Disney" place here in Orlando.  5 floors of games... virtual crazy games.  These funny glasses were needed for the Pirates of Carib game.  You go into a "boat" and one person is Capt. (steers the boat) while the others shoot other pirate boat. Crazy but fun... Once inside all if free and you can play games over and over again or whatever but no additional charges and there is even a food court in there.  Wild experience but a heck of a lot of fun. 

And what would a visit to Florida be without a visit to Blue springs State Park?  One of our favorite places to visit.  A perfect day with temps in the 30's the night before.  There were 293 manatees counted the day before so knew we would see quite a few manatees.  We did not see much bird life or other critters although we did see a few turtles.  The day was lovely though and worth the ride out to see these gental giants!

This truck is a familiar sight here in central Florida and we have heard a few times on the news how they are experiencing a "bumper" crop this year!  So, I want to know WHY in this state they even import oranges from South Africa????  Yes, folks that is what is wrong with our economy... farmers and bankers and politians who would rather play games with the food we all need and love then make an honest buck here in the good ol' US of A - I guess.  that's my thought anyway... When I go to a state that is known for it's produce and then go to the market and find what I think is fruit from that state and see stickers saying from South Africa I sort of get a  little annoyed.  I imagine others do too. I do pay attention though and let the store know that I do notice and will not purchase from them.  I will go looking for the local foods... Meanwhile, although we have experienced a cold spell we are still enjoying our stay down here.  Back in Clermont for another 2 week