Central FLORIDA and our RV Resort

The Red Barn Resort where we are staying is direct neighbors of The Oaks Resort and is now owned by the same company. We love the atmosphere and country like setting. They have many, many activities daily from crafts, painting, card games, bingo, shuffleboard, heated outdoor swimming, dancing, karaoke jams, live entertainment, a church service and Bible studies to name some. There would be absolutely no reason for one to be bored! It is a wonderful way to meet new people also. We spent our first Saturday night at The Oaks Boots Music Hall to see Rich Anderson and his band . It was great! We enjoyed their music and even more, their humor! They entertained a full house for over two hours. On the left is Leon Mercer on the steel guitar with Joe Jackson second from left who seemed to be the butt of many of the band members jokes, and Rich Anderson in the middle with his drums and John Haddix on the far right. Rich had Lloyd Wood here as a guest who entertained for at least a third of the program on his guitar, but brought in much more humor with his impersonations and jokes. He was hilarious and we could have listened to him all evening! He did exceptional impersonations from Mel Tillis/Walter Brennan/Jerry Lee Lewis/Ray Charles/ Elvis Presley to Mr. Magoo and Mrs. Beasley. I really can't begin to tell you all of the names he impersonated, but one song had ten different entertainers and he named each one as he changed during the song. However, he would not have had to name them as they were recognizable! All five of these fellows have out CD's of their own. I must remember to go on the Internet to see if Lloyd entertains on his own and where. Several or all of the band members have been on the Grand Ole Opry at some time in their career. On Wednesday of this week we went to Bartow FL to see our friends from Salem OH, Diane and Bob. They showed us their new park model home with the orange tree started in front and the wandering Jew . I meant to take pictures of Bob's workshop in back and Diane's gnomes and flowers. Bob had built a beautiful patio and I would love to have one of my own, when we settle down one day. But I failed to take the pics and will do it the next time we go down there. It has been so cold until now that I feel we should stay longer than the planned two months to make up for time lost. While in Bartow we went to one of their favorite restaurants, ABC and ate buffet , and you all know what that means! Too much! And Bob shared some of his sour dough bread for us to take home. And Yes Bob, I did share it! Dog-gone! We do walk about forty-five minutes most days in the park and enjoy it so much! We have been able to sit out in the sun a few days and have a full week of 70's coming up. Just hope the rains are typical for Florida, rain hard and then dry off right away. Of course, as temps go higher in the summer, that is what causes the humidity. Last evening we went over into The Oaks and looked up a couple from New York (along Lake Ontario). He is a cousin of our RVing friend, Donna from Salem and she wanted us to stop over. He called us again today so we will probably have another opportunity to get better acquainted. As I said, this is all about seeing new things and places, and meeting new people! When we finally get our Florida plates for the Jeep, we will have to get a sign to indicate that we are really from Ohio as all visible traces of Ohio will be gone! I have even been called for jury duty in Pensacola since we have been on the road! They did excuse me since we were not in their area at the time. Stay safe and see you down the road! And you northerners, enjoy your snow! Hope it is gone by time we get there!