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The trees and shrubs look beautiful, the roads are clear and there is no heavy accumulation. This gives me an inkling of what's coming to the Northeast. Today's snow does not require a snow shovel or a snow-plow, but the time will come.
Needless to say, I'm looking forward to Florida. It could be cool, it could be cold, it could rain, it could be hot but one thing for sure, it won't snow!
The closer I come to the departure date the more I think about previous winters spent there with my husband and the years I've spent there as a widow.
My husband and I were in our mid sixties when we started spending our winters down South. If there was a show to see, an outdoor concert to go to, a course to take, a dance to attend or a new area to explore, we were there!
I think we took just about every class that our community offered.
My husband even took flower arranging and Mah Jongg!
In later years we slowed down a bit but still were very active.
Now, as a widow, I have slowed down a lot. Now I still go to the shows at my complex but not as often as I did years ago. I haven't taken any classes but I still go to outdoor concerts, go to the flea market, the movies, relax at the pool, and play Mah Jongg.
Every season is different, the past few winters some of my friends have not been able to come down. Things change.
I'm lucky, I'm still able to pack my bags (still taking too much stuff) get away for the winter and enjoy the sunshine!
My next post will be from sunny Florida.
My sunglasses and bathing suits are ready!!