In moving to this new Florida setting, I’ve been experiencing many computer woes. They aren’t serious problems, just little glitches that cause a lot of frustration. Over the past month, I’ve had numerous screen freezes, problems with the mouse arrow, and issues downloading pictures. However, over the past week, they all seem to have mysteriously disappeared. My son did make some adjustments a few weeks ago, but they didn’t seem to immediately take effect. I also do have my printer working again that was a concern back in Portland. I’m glad to at least temporily get these hassles resolved. 

This all had caused delays in getting my blogging work done each morning (an important aspect in keeping this country running). However, now both my computer and my body seem to run better. I have another visit with the chiropractor this morning and I will now officially admit to the effectiveness of the treatments. My mile splits have been slightly faster and some of the stiffness is gone. Some of this was related to the daily box moving and unpacking strains. My wife has also been having some foot and knee issues that we will have worked on. Everything is slowly coming together as we continue to get settled in our new home in the Sunshine State.

We took time out for old friends yesterday. A trip down memory lane to Decatur, Illinois where we lived for several years. Our former realtors (husband and wife) have moved to nearby Englewood and we got together after eight years for lunch yesterday. They are among several acquaintances that we’ll renew here in Florida. My predecessor from the TV station also apparently lives in this area, and many more Central Illinois co-workers vacation here. Our Lake Decatur neighbors just passed through a few weeks ago and we joined them for a few days on Marco Island. There are numerous others that I’ve kept in touch with through Facebook that are on my target list to contact. We plan to take a drive over to Singer Island in August and stay a few days at the Marriott Vacation Club property there to see some of my wife’s long lost friends. 

Fortunately, we’re no longer sitting on our butts waiting for the virus to pass. At one point, I thought it had gotten to my computer, but it’s working great today. All is good here in Florida and the sunshine feels awesome. It’s great to have an office once again and this afternoon I will have Florida plates – making me an official resident. To make things even better – at least for now – Bugs Be Gone.