VACATION OF MY LIFETIME. ( just found this post stored away )

Some have to go really far for their dream vacation.  Guess I’m easy to please as my best vacation has been summer 2016 in Florida.  I am in fact still on it and dread it ending when July is over. 

It started in Palm Coast FL where my son Marc and his girlfriend Crystal live.  Great times here and then on to Disney World with Marc’s kids – my grandkids.  Fantastic time at Disney. Four days – such a magical place!! What an experience for the kids and grandma too. 

Our trip continued to the Florid Keys. Key West  destination.  Took us awhile as we took our time.  Stopped just South of Islamarado at Duck Key.  Spent two days at Hawks Cay resort. Great place.  We saw July 4th spectacular fireworks show. Marc took an offshore charter and caught lots of fish.  Mutton Snapper, Ling   Amberjack and Mangrove Snapper.  Great eating!!

I just saw this older draft.  Had no idea it was here.  Completely forgot about it.  Guess I really DID like Florida because now I’m here.   Seemingly for good.   Only difference is —– vacation over.  Real life now.   SMH. 

SO HERE I AM IN FLORIDA.

AUGUST 17 2017

Wow it’s been so long since I’ve been here. Had no idea what my password was. Even my username. Just saw couple photos I had forgotten. I’ve gotten lazy using my phone for everything.  Left my laptop in TX. Need to get it or a new one.  

So here I am in Florida.  Still not sure I haven’t made a mistake but either way I’m here and consider it a challenge now.  I must try and make it.   Finally got a job about three months ago.  In home health— again.  Seems to be all I’m suited for.  There’s definitely a huge need for it.  This particular community had thousands of Senior Citizens.  Just like me!  I’m a Senior Citizen taking care of Senior Citizens. 

My son Marc and his fiancé live here.  They recently bought a home in this community.    I finally move into my own apt in two weeks.  The real challenge begins then.  I’m somewhat apprehensive.  Well Hell I’m downright scared.  All by myself in a town where I hardly know anyone.  I think when you get older people ( especially) young people think we don’t get scared.  I do, though.  I’m more afraid , now, of everything. 

I’ve made terrible mistakes in my life.  Maybe that played into me moving here.  Maybe I just followed my son.  I think he thinks that .  Who knows?  I actually don’t really know.  

Im going to try and express myself here on a regular basis.  I’m looking for help – from myself.   Not sure if I’m capable or not.  I have to become my own best friend. Again. Like I once was.  I seem to be so lost and just going through the motions.    I’m old.  So old.  😱 

 

 

Warmer Weather

Warmer days are here. In the high 80’s. Still rough winds but won’t complain too much. I have been planting vegetables, herbs and few flowers. Just hope the they make it through the winds.
Promising myself not to complain this summer and really enjoy the hot weather. I will be doing some house sitting and cat sitting in Rockport. Also plan to make lots of jellies and painting like my flower pots here.
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Mountain Laurels

A good sign of Spring is the blooming of Mountain Laurels. Just stunning hanging flowers. Beautiful purple shade and they smell like grape Kool-aid.

                                                          I love parts of my family history.  It’s amazing to me how hard they worked and life was not easy back then.  I’m guessing this picture was in the 30’s or maybe even earlier.  The man on the left was my grandfather J. W. Luttes who later on made a fantastic living in the oil boom and then on his ranch.  The other two gentlemen were my two great uncles.  I remember them well.

Life was hard I know but there was also a simplistic way of living.   I myself grew up loving horses and I rode whenever I could. I don’t think many things are as exciting as a full gallop on a horse.

Getting Warmer

The powers that be say it will be near 80 degrees today. I’m sure hoping that’s true. It was nice yesterday and I planted my Chives in a long planting container. Today I plan to plant my Dill.

We’ve been doing some fishing off the pier. I’m not use to fishing fresh water but I’ve caught some big Blue Cat fish. I’m stubborn and wouldn’t pose for a pic but my daughter-in- law did. Will post that one soon. Big Catfish really put up a big fight.
So now I need to get out and about.
Happy Valentines Day to all.

Winter 2014 Squirrels Nest

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Drudges of Winter. When will it end? Realize people in North and East have it so bad but it’s just been stranger then usual for Texas. We are ” weenies” in South Texas. Just not use to this. Can’t wait for Spring.

Big Bucks

Deer in the area.. I think he is so pretty and so his friend,

THE LAKE

About 3 months ago my oldest son ask me to come stay with them. It’s just him and my daughter-in-law. So I’ve done just that. Living on Lake Corpus Christi.
It’s very different from living on the coast in Rockport. I still go to Rockport every couple weeks to see my other kids and friends.
This lake had been dry for 3 years.. At least this cove part had been. Now it’s full but we need rain very soon to keep it this way.
Wildlife here is very abundant. He has a deer feeder and a huge bird feeder. They have quite a few different birds here, that I don’t see on the coast. Green Jays are so pretty and the Kissadee’s. Then the usual Cardinals and Doves and many others. Tons of deer and bobcats and have heard there is a mountain lion. ( my biggest fear).
I’ve got to drive 30 miles to a decent grocery store but I’m getting use to it. We have a long pier just down the back yard and I’ve caught some big catfish.
South Texas has had a colder winter then usual. Thank gosh for the fireplace. Can’t wait for Spring.

What In The World?

I sometimes come to WordPress to read others posts.   As for my self……I haven’t post anything in 5 years.   It is all Greek to me, now.  Still trying to figure out how to manage this site. I admire others who have all these blogging sites down to a science.

The Web is just too big for me.  I go to sites and then it’s ages before I return.   Seems like it use to be easier.  Think I am filling my little brain with too much “stuff”!!  I still do Facebook but find that I get irritated.  I shouldn’t.  Everyone has a right to post their thoughts.  I do know that. I like keeping up with friends and family, so I stay there.

Spring is busting out all over.  I noticed yesterday that the Wildflowers are popping out.  If the sun comes out later I will make a point to take some  pictures.  Before you know it, Summer will be here in full force and I will be complaining about the heat.  And So ….. it goes.   Life!!