Good morning from autumnal Florida!
@Sheila, I keep thinking about that older gentleman you met in the checkout line, and think you and the clerk may have given him a highlight of his day. I tend to think that kindnesses multiply and hope that all three of you are touched by that in some way.
@Bruce, it’s always fun to go and good to get back. I am sure you plants were thrilled to see you and that by now, you have everything tucked away. Something tells me you will be looking at the maps again in short order. Thanks again for sharing your photos.
@mart, happy birthday to your grandson! I am sure he will be thrilled to celebrate with family and that carrot cake. He’s getting the gifts, but you and your wife have the most special one.
Yes, indeed @OGF, you we are all thrilled that our highs have cooled to 30-31. The best thing about it is that I don’t have to be so mindful of the time when it’s time to head outdoors. Just before twlight, my daughter and I did some paddeboarding with the water so warm (30) and the gulf so calm. All was well until the twelve-foot board slipped back onto my head and shoulder while I was trying to mount the thing on the van. It was a minor calamity (only a small chip on the nose), but there was a solid whack to my pride as the thing bounced off of me and pivoted onto the ground with a crash, drawing unwanted attention my way while my daughter laughed uproariously. Apparently I was not exactly the picture of - grace 
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The run is four miles behind me (you are going to get into BIG trouble, OGF if you get caught 
); I am heading downstairs to start dealing with the garage (it is ventilated with giant breakaway louvered panels, so therefore open to the elements) getting everything up and out of the way of the ghost storm that may or may not congeal. Unfortunately, everyone else has plans, so this garage party is all my own. At least I’ll have the dogs and a good playlist (thinking Donald Fagan and Neil Finn for starters) to keep me company.
And with that, I hope the books are good, the parties enjoyable, the snacks delicious (looks tasty, @Chilliboot, the wine smooth, and the laundry sorting itself 
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Have a nice Sunday!
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