Yesterday’s post about the 1891 Great Train Robbery was admittedly short, stealing some material from Wikipedia. I had babysitting duties for my 3-year old granddaughter, so my routine was out of whack. I also got my hair cut for any potential Christmas photos. We then decided to transform Friday into Matinee Monday, after several weeks where everything has been out of sorts (See Post #1883). Sharks vs. Jets – West Side Story – was our movie choice. Tonight is the “Meet The Neighbors” Secret Santa Exchange, the sixth neighborhood get together we’ve had since moving to Florida last April. My wife has taken charge of these events, while I print the invitations. Admittedly, it’s been a great way to acquaint ourselves with those around us, especially for me, since I don’t do the social scene of the dog park, bridge, book club, tap classes, and water aerobics that fill my wife’s busy days. 

After my run and swim every day, I’m more likely to be at my desk on the computer or fighting it out with Tally for a spot on our favorite chair. The TV is usually on some silly show like Curse of Oak Island, Pawn Stars, documentary, or sports talk. Today, I’ll monitor the Venice Vikings high school football championship game and watch the Boilers and Hoosiers play in the final Crossroads Classic against Butler and Notre Dame respectively. My grand daughters also have their dance/tumbling recital this afternoon that we will be attending. Many might find my days to be dull and boring!

We did do Date Night last evening at the newly remodeled Tarpon Point restaurant just down the road from our addition. We sat on their deck overlooking the Myakka River in close proximity to the alligators, while swatting mosquitos. There was a full moon overhead, peaking through the palm trees, to add to the tropical atmosphere. We then came home and watched a few more episodes of the Netflix series Maid, a story about domestic violence that tends to be a bit depressing. I also started the Ken Follett spy novel called Never. Always a dull moment in retirement.