Retired and Lovin' It: June 2016

OUR RECENT INVESTMENT

OF COURSE, OUR TRIP BACK TO OHIO WAS FOR OUR GRANDSON'S GRADUATION, However we had this condo in the back of our mind as we had looked at it back in September when we were here last. We were not ready to stop traveling so put it off at that time.

We began this stay going ahead with the investment after all.

The investment is a condo for our retirement from retirement travels a few years down the road, or if we come to a point where we have to quit the road. That is not in the near future though. Our residence will remain Florida until that time.

We have a few minor repairs to make on the unit, but none of them crucial at this time. Just clean carpet and the three pieces of furniture that they left for us, and then three rooms to have painted. Scheduling the cleaning was not a problem, but the painting is about four weeks out.

Elevator in picture on left from the front entrance
and seven steps on the right of the lobby going to
our floor.

The back entrance comes in from the carports which are enclosed for security. This security is what sold us on this condominium since we are not ready to reside in Ohio at this time.

It is available to be reserved by any resident.
You just have to leave it clean.

Kitchen side of the Hospitality room is completely
supplied with all of the dishes and cooking
equipment you could want for any entertaining.

Opposite side of the room

Now on to our condo unit --

Our balcony with a view of the pool.
I already have two flower pots with geraniums.

Two closets across the entire end of the bedroom.
There will be plenty of room for our hobbies!!

Kitchen table, gives me plenty of cookie baking room.

The interest in furniture began with this writing desk!! It is oak and beautiful, though there is not a chair with it. One of the kitchen chairs works fine for now.

This is the table for the dining area that is being held at Ann's Antiques Shop until our painting is done. We will recover the chair seats as we do not like that black. But that should be a simple task. We have had so much fun going to antique and thrift shops, as well as garage sales. The bug sure bit us.

We have felt that we are going four directions at once!! Saturday our grandson helped us move a few storage things. But since we are not moving to Ohio at this time, there is no hurry.

Stay tuned and hopefully we get into some more fun things. We need to make a trip to Minneapolis to see our third son, but not sure when he will have time for us. Best Buy keeps him traveling a lot.

This and two more Blogs, are all from out first six weeks in Ohio. Enjoy!!

MAY BACK IN OHIO

Early in May, after the repair of the motor home, we did get to join some of our high school classmates for lunch. We always enjoy that camaraderie.

Class of '63 at B B Rooners in Salem--

We sat across from Rudy and Cecelia
and had a lot to talk about for common interests
in travel.

Class of '62 at Salem Air Park Restaurant. We were glad to see this restaurant open back up.

Mary Lou and Kathy
Kathy and her husband have spent many years in
Florida where he worked for Disney.

Of course, Gary enjoyed the decor'.

Gary also did lawn edging at our son's to say thank you for his open home when the motorhome was in for repairs.

Today Victor sent us a text showing part of a neighbor's tree that came down brushing Vic's house. Gary probably can get some time in cleaning some of that up. He is waiting for the neighbor's land lord's insurance, since they were there to check it out today.

Yes, much of our recreation includes eating out!! It's always a difficult task to keep our weight under control here in Ohio!!

Last evening, June 12th, we joined some friends going to Amish friends in Burton for dinner. Miriam cooks dinner for as many as 24 in one evening. We love going there, but know that we will have to starve before and after to keep the weight under control. But the meal is always worth it. Her husband, Aiden, helps with serving and cleaning off the table.

He had to feed the horses before dinner, so Gary tagged along as he has been wanting to take pictures of Aiden's black stallion, Bruno. However, Bruno was not out this time, so Gary will wait until another day to get those pictures. He got the pictures of a mare and foal this time. The foal is two weeks old.

We so enjoy visiting this couple!! Miriam has called me following some of my surgeries to get an update on my health. Hopefully, we will get to go back again before heading south.

There is one more Blog below that I did today also!!

GRANDSON'S GRADUATION and MEMORIAL DAY

I can't believe that it has been about six weeks since I've worked on the Blog!!!
We have been quite busy most of the time with the holiday, three days of graduation ceremonies, programs and a breakfast for our grandson's graduating class, and making an investment in real estate!

Sister, Miranda and Mom, Lynn, at school breakfast.

On to day two, graduation at Technical and Career Center--

Think he is happy this one is over?

On to day three, graduation at South Range High School--

Eleven in the audience was for Richie!

Uncle Bill and Richard

Richard and Uncle Victor

Richard with Miranda and Doug

Richard with Savannah -
She was news to us when we got back to Ohio!
A very nice gal.

CONGRATULATIONS RICHARD, who is still Richie and Buddy to many of us!!

Next was a couple days of Memorial Day celebration. Sunday was spent at our daughter-in-law's mother's. It was a great time of visiting, and of course, eating!!