A new beginning

Today is February 1, 2019. It has been a long time since I regularly posted on my blog, but with all the negativity and hate on face book, I decided to return to this method of writing and posting. I used to feel that I could truly express myself here, as I am not one to post too much personal stuff. Yes, the happy events, and the milestones, but not the woes and dirty laundry that so many do. With that said, here goes.

Ken and I traveled by car from Maine to Florida after Christmas. A first for us. We were both quite pleasantly surprised at how well it went, and that we arrived, as planned, all in one piece, and still married. We left Corinna on 12/28/18 at 9:42 am, and arrived 5 days later, 12/31/18. at Barefoot Bay, Florida at at noon. We traveled a total of 1691 miles! We have rented a place in "The Bay" for 3 months. Trying out the rental thing until we decide what we really want to do. You can rent a lot of places for what you pay for a place in Florida. Each day we find we are enjoying this area a little bit more, and maybe, just maybe, we could see ourselves here. Of course knowing it's below zero at home makes it that much easier to appreciate the temperatures here. It was a cool, chilly January for this part of Florida, but in comparison to Maine, well, there is none! No snow, no ice, no freezing temps!

I decided this morning, that we have been here a month, and I needed to start moving. Went for a walk with Ken, around the street that is behind us, and back around. Everyone is so friendly, and you can safely walk right in the street. If we were home, that would not even be a possibility! My goal is to try to do it at least 5 days a week.

We were so pleased to be able to connect in Florida. Through face book, and quilting, Raelene Smith Towne and I found each other, and a few summers ago, I visited with her in Maine. She and Terry were passing through the area we are staying in, so we met them at this very cool brewery in Vero Beach. The building had been vacant for decades, and now has been restored, and is a perfect place to meet up with old friends, have a great meal, and an excellent beer. Ken and I have been there a couple times, and would definitely go back again!

Something else you won't see in Maine in January. Though it is not blooming season here, it is so refreshing to see some beautiful blossoms here and there. Certainly made me stop and appreciate it's beauty.

Missing the family just a bit, but doing some video chat helps. Stay warm everyone!