Bits and Pieces – Page 23

Friday Meanderings

June 10, 2016June 10, 2016 by KTgreen

It’s been an interesting week.

Of course, Pipety Piper is still here.

We’ve had lots of fun together.

We also had 3 other grandkids join Piper last weekend. Walking through my house right now is a wee bit dangerous. Toys, coloring books, bits of cut up fabric, yarn, all strewn about the place.

But everyone had fun. Even Terry and me.

The sliding glass doors reflect the exact reach of each child. Still have to get the windex out. But I think I’ll wait until Piper goes home.

Then last Monday brought TS Colin. Which caused the cancellation of the “Meet and Greet” with Senator Dean. I’ve been working on this event for probably three months. Thought I had all my T’s crossed and I’s dotted.

Sheesch.

Piper’s first tropical storm! She really enjoyed driving on our local roads. Splash!

And should we be blaming former Florida Governor Charlie Crist for this early season tropical storm? The paper reported that, for the first time in NINE years, Crist did not send a request to the Wailing Wall in Jerusulem.

Since he started sending these requests, no hurricanes have hit Florida.

Wow! Charlie, aren’t you getting ready to run for another office? Not too late to send that note, is it?

No tropical storms or hurricanes scheduled for this weekend.

The Old Homosassa Heritage Council will have a booth at the Cobia and Big Fish Tournament at MacRae’s of Homosassa. Stop by and get your raffle tickets for the Golf Cart which is our newest fundraiser. Thanks to Doug and Kim at Homosassa Golf Karts. This is always a fun event.

Speaking of OHHC, we had a meeting this week. (Pretty Piper in Pink was very Patient) Florida Representative Jimmie T. Smith attended. Claimed it wasn’t a campaign stop. He is just interested in the heritage of Homosassa and helping us get the park on the river. Because of the redistricting of Florida, his area has been eliminated. So is running for a seat on the Citrus County Commission.

Crystal River is having “Blues and Brew” on Saturday. Music and blueberries. (Isn’t it a little late for local blueberries?) Seems that Crystal River is holding a festival every month now. This one is benefiting the future aquarium. Hope they keep this up for the rest of the summer and keep the place busy so no more of my favorite independent stores and restaurants close up!

There will be fireworks on the river the end of the month. Always a fun party!

Have a great weekend!

Kathy

Aftermath of just another tropical storm

June 8, 2016June 8, 2016 by KTgreen

Terry took a ride yesterday morning in the Jeep. Just to see what he could see.

Oh, you do know that we had our first tropical storm of the season, right?

Someone named him Colin. Because we need a name for our storms. Like calling them our besties. Oh yeah, me and Colin, this is what Colin handed us.

new neighbors — This lot has been empty for about a year. New neighbors? Surprise! Tropical Storm!

And in our own back yard.

Aftermath of just another tropical storm — Just a little closer view…

Anyhow, we are okay. Cause our house is high and we keep our trees trimmed. And we’ve been through this many times over the past 13 years in Homosassa and even more times when living in the Tampa Bay area since 1982.

Another lesson that the realtors don’t tell you when you are looking on the coast for your dream house!

Farewell Colin!

Friday Meanderings

June 3, 2016 by KTgreen

Having a 5-year-old in the house for a week has REALLY messed up my orderly life. (Just kidding, my life is anything but orderly!)

Sorry about not posting this week. We were busy and went lots of places but never found time to write or edit photos.

Hopefully next week! I think Pipety Piper, Terry and I are finally on a routine. (Today I finally convinced Piper that Grandma really does need a 20-minute nap every afternoon!)

We went to the Memorial Service at the Old Homosassa Veteran’s monument on Monday. Piper LOVED the singer, Sophie Noel. She was so excited that I took a picture of her. “Now we can find her, Grandma!”

Sopnie Noel — Sophie Noel at the Memorial Day Service

Other than the Memorial service, we’ve hit all the local kid-friendly touristy spots. And went swimming at Michelle’s house.

Did some fishing.

Worked on new blocks for the quilts I have in progress.

And had fun in sprinklers just about every afternoon. (Can’t wait to get June’s waterbill!)

So that’s been my life this week!

Next week is the “Meet and Greet” with Senators Dean and Simpson at 5 pm on Monday at the Civic Club. (Piper will not be attending! She is not into politics!)

Next weekend — June 11 and 12 is the Cobia and Big Fish Tournament at MacRae’s in Homosassa. The Old Homosassa Heritage Council have raffle tickets for this year’s golf cart.

The Freedom Fireworks is coming up at the end of the month as well as scallop season. That’s when all HELL breaks loose in Old Homosassa. Terry and I enjoy spending a bit of time on Saturday mornings during this period watching the fights at the county boat ramp. Yes, local fun!

Have a great weekend!

Kathy