November already?

It doesn’t seem like two weeks have gone by, but time does go quickly when you’re busy. I thought retirement would be quiet with nothing much to do. But depending on how you measure it, we have been “retired” for about 5 years and if anything, we’re busier now than ever. Lots of fun (usually).

Today, Nov 1st is the annual Univ of Georgia and Univ of Florida football game held in Jacksonville. Located so close to Georgia, Fernandina Beach is the destination of choice for many of the Georgia Dawgs (football fanatics for those of you unfamiliar with Geogia football). We try to grin and bear it – it is only once a year.

After thinking about the last posting, I decided to include some more photos of cars – and trucks – from the Amelia Car Cruizer’s show from two weeks ago.

We are in the final stage(s) / countdown to the photography show to be held on Dec 5th. I realize most of you couldn’t come because of the distances and other commitments but please accept this note as a firm invitation. I’d like to see you there but I appreciate your thoughts and best wishes.

For those keeping score, we are in between house-work / repair. We had damage from tropical storm FAY (back in late August) and have filed an insurance claim. Based on preliminary comments, we are optimistic that some of the repairs will be covered. Another wait and see, but at the moment the East wall of our house (2nd and 3rd floors) is covered with TYBEK (a plastic tarp-like substance) to keep more water out. Will it never end?

I received a call last week from the Amelia Island Chamber singers. They are short of tenors so even though I have missed most of the rehearsals, I have agreed to give it a go. Fortunately, I have sung 8 of the 10 pieces they’re doing – of course it’s been almost 20 years since the last time! Should be fun. The concert(s) are on the weekend we were going to take the RV to St. Augustine for a Holiday Rambler club outing, so that had to be canceled. Maybe another day.

There are lots of things to report, but better to leave them for later.