What’s Up?

Where has the time gone? Let’s catch up, shall we? Halloween is fairly quiet at an over-55 community, as you may imagine. No trick-or-treaters at the door! The park does put on a party for those who are interested but Bob and I aren’t really party people. We did, however, enter Auggie in the Halloween Pet Parade and he went as a taco, courtesy of his friend Tucker who gave him the costume.

Next to Auggie is another taco (or taquito, since he’s quite a bit smaller) named Willie. And they are facing off with the Mariachi band. Such fun! Auggie loves dressing up and is a real ham.

My photosensitivity lasted for over a week following my eye surgery but a follow up visit with the retinal specialist showed that my vision in that eye is gradually improving. It feels fine now and I have no restrictions on activities so I have returned to the gym. It feels good to get back on the treadmill and the bike.
While I was staying inside to avoid the sun I was able to do a little knitting and I made this gnome.

Every home needs a gnome, don’t you think? He looks good next to my Dala horse.

I had a meeting with the activities director here at the park and I was given approval to teach a band weaving class in January. I’m looking forward to it. There was a lot of interest when I demonstrated weaving last year so I hope I get some students.

Take a look at the new dishwasher Bob installed.

It’s a beauty, and works well. We are also working hard on the bedroom; I painted the walls on Thursday and Bob will be installing an updated ceiling fan and will paint the dressers. I’m still working on the design and we’ll most likely put shelves up, too. Photos to follow as it all comes together.

Activities have started and I’m busy with exercise, choir, Bible study, and Fiber Arts. It’s a good kind of busy and I’m slipping right back into a schedule. Today Bob and I went to Phoenix to a Scandinavian Festival and then to the Container Store. Afterwards we found a great little place to eat called the Green New American Restaurant.

Everything they serve is whole food plant based and it was yummy. Bob loved his Po Boy sandwich and I had an Indian rice bowl.

Until next time!