Day 18 of the Journey (Shabbat) - Lynn Haven, FL

Took the day of rest to a whole new level of resting!  Other than my hourly walks around the house, just read and napped all day.

Day 12 of the Journey (Shabbat) - Lynn Haven, FL

Being the Sabbath, nothing at all to report.  Just took it very easy today.  My head was still mostly out of it; I didn't even feel like reading.

Twila and Fred are such WONDERFUL people.  We've been with them before but never really on a one to one basis like this.  We've been living in their house which they opened up completely to us - no questions asked.  They put so much time, effort and money into making a great looking lawn, but didn't even freak out when it got dug up by the truck (I hope we'll be able to help fix it). They are so very generous and a lot of fun to be around.  I am grateful to have this time to spend with them.  Hopefully the rest of the visit I will be more fun to be around.  I know you guys are reading my blog -- so let me say I can't thank you enough for all you are doing for us.

Here's to a really great 2nd half of the visit (picture champagne flutes clinking), fixing the CoW and getting out of the back yard!

Day 5 of the Journey - Shabbat: St. Cloud, FL

It's too bad that Shabbat started, so we weren't able to take a photo of the most incredible rainbow we had ever seen.  Recall every single day had thunderstorms and yesterday was no exception. However, we stepped outside after candles were lit because the sky thru the shades seemed a nice color so we wanted to explore further.  We were met with a rainbow that filled the entire sky - from one end to the other!  I have only seen partial rainbows before - never one that filled the whole sky.  It was awesome!  Even the ROYGBIV was clear.

The rest of the day was spent pretty much doing what we usually do when there's no shul around -- prayers, reading and napping.

The plans were to leave tomorrow morning and head up to Clermont/Orlando to a campground there.  Monday we have an appt. with the roofing guy.  However, we wanted to go out shopping tonight for a few last minute things, only to discover the battery on the bull was dead (again).  I think it needs a replacement.  Kevin let us use his van (which was ours until yesterday).  When we returned 1 1/2 hrs later, the charger was still attached but still no charge.  Could it be the alternator?  Not sure how this is going to affect plans tomorrow.  But I guess I have to learn that flexibility is the key to this lifestyle.