Leisure Day at the Pool - Day Three

June 7, 2026

Taking a break from the surf and sand, we ventured no further than the pool at our condominium on Sunday.  This was my first trip down to the pool, and I was grateful to have Kris’s company to breach the unknown.  Several people were at the pool, including several visiting young children, so the activity was entertaining and pleasantly noisy as children are wont to be.  In the heat of almost midday, the water felt chilly at first.  As soon as total immersion was achieved, it felt wondrous.  There are umbrellas at several tables to shade seating, and if you’re lucky enough to arrive first, there’s shade under a palm tree.  We claimed our table and umbrella, grabbed a couple of pool noodles, then ventured into the water.  It was a leisurely way to spend an hour, but pool shoes on the pool deck’s hot surface are something to secure for the next trip to the pool. 

  

We continued taking it easy with a trip to Cracker Barrel for dinner.  This nearby restaurant is becoming one of our favorites.  The prices are easy on your wallet, the service is great, and the selection of food resembles what I’d cook at home with lots of yummy side dishes that I almost never think to add to my at-home renderings, like biscuits with jam.  Waiting for the meal to arrive, we all entertained ourselves with a game that seems to be on every table.  The shopping in Cracker Barrel’s gift shop is oh-so-very-tempting, too.  So far I’ve restrained myself, but gifts for our kids, and perhaps ourselves will occur on one of these trips.  Our daughter Shari would love the flamingos, our daughter Pam would join me in pursuing the jewelry, and our grandkids and great grandchildren could go wild in there, when we get to enjoy their eventual visits here with us!  I can see that moving here has given us many opportunities to entertain family and friends when anyone comes to see us.

               

 

Snoopy has decided he loves company, also.  He literally thinks getting brushed by Kris is the “cat’s meow” becoming quite verbal to express his appreciation!  In fact, he hardly stopped “talking” and following her around during the entire time she was here with us.  

I’ve concluded that it’s pretty special to have achieved such a wonderful life by choosing Jimmy to be my husband.  With his whole family, my family, our friends, and the life all of us share together, the past almost twenty years have been the happiest of my life.  I am truly blessed to have everyone above who make my life feel a little warmer, and a lot more special!  Thank you!