We Visited the Circus

Reporting back, and sorry for the silence. This 24/7 takes some getting used to, ya know, and with all the conversation and camaraderie it's been hard to sit down and write! So let's see....on Thursday Jason took G'pa to the National League Philadelphia Phillie's Ballpark. He wrote in his journal, "Beautiful practice field & homefield, newly named "Threshers". Very nice lady in administration office tells me Arbuckle left to go with KC Royals - closer to home. (Trenton, MO)" Then they visited some special golf course which is the oldest golf course in Florida. G'pa writes, "Went in and absorbed some of the plush trappings of yester years times."



The weather improved daily and is perfect now. On Friday we had a "Hanging Out"day. They rested until afternoon. Then we went down the road a ways to Pier 60. Paid 2$ to park, a real deal. We walked along the boardwalk and then paid 50 cents more scout out the end of the pier so Red could talk to the fishermen. Birds were everywhere trying to eat the bait. We sat at a picnic table and kicked the fine, white sand. Grandma pulled that white bucket hat out of her pocket, and she blended right into the background!!



We ended the afternoon by stopping at the corner watering hole called,

"Backwater's". It's slogan: Your Neighborhood Waterfront Bistro". So G'ma, Red and I ate tilapia. G'pa had a grilled chicken sandwich. (He's not so fond of poultry, but think he is tired of hamburgers!) Then we watched a movie on tv.



This morning we got up early and left for Sarasota to visit the Ringling Brothers Museum of Art. They were having a special performance of the Circus Band under a little tan tent. The musicians were mostly retired from all over the world. Was fun and they both enjoyed the marches and 'gallops'. We walked under the banyan trees, one a gift from Thomas Edison. It was huge! We were there all day, but they didn't get too tired. That is hard for me to judge, and I'm sure they get sick of me hovering around.



Last night we tried to watch Drew sing on the email. But our computer had no sound. We can hardly wait to hear him when we get to Jason's or Jenny's. G'ma said, "Ohh, he is so cute, he looks just like Billy!" This morning I overheard their conversation over coffee. It went like this:



6:50 am , watching the weather



Mom: I kinda miss the dogs.

Dad: Patti says they're doing just fine.



The weatherman said it would be cloudy all week.



Mom: Cloudy all week?!!

Beats being in the hospital. (last year was the bypass at this time)

Dad: You bet!



Tomorrow Red leaves for Ft. Meyer and meetings. We'll be getting ready to leave the condo and stay with Jason in St. Pete. It has been quite an experience mixing it up with all the wealthy folks in this Sand Key area. Save your pennies, Kids, and try to buy some waterfront property!