Another run in the rain, although more of a steady sprinkle today rather than the gushing downpours of the past week. I started out in the wet shoes from yesterday and took advantage of the cooler temperatures – only 77 degrees. It never stopped during the course of my 3.1 mile route, but there was no lightening or thunder, just gray skies. None of the familiar faces were out in the neighborhood and the dog park was empty. Tally did get to visit with her dog cousin, Mango, yesterday when we took some lobster mac & cheese over to the grandkids. 

I watched two movies yesterday, Raging Bull and Usual Suspects. I found them both hard to follow. I then sipped on some whiskey tastings before dinner, Copper Fox and Bender’s, part of my recent shipment from Flaviar. The Rossville Union remains to be sampled. This afternoon we’re headed to Fort Myers to see the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford winter homes, a flashback from my childhood. I remember going there with my grandparents over 55 years ago. My wife wants to visit as part of her new “Tourist Thursday” plan. It will be the first of many Florida sites that we’ll explore in further familiarizing ourselves with the area. Our only other plan for the  week is a “Meet Your Borrego Neighbors” get- together on Saturday at the clubhouse. 

Water aerobics was cancelled this morning, so my wife will be just as restless as the dog. Maybe we’ll get an early start on our hour-and-a-half drive? I’ll be anxious to see if there’s anything I remember about the museums and gardens. I vaguely recall a dollhouse that Edison built complete with electric lights. Maybe there was a Ford parked in the garage? My mom was into miniatures at the time, so we spent a lot of time admiring the craftsmanship and creativity involved in its construction. I’m sure the years have played with my imagination in what it actually looks like. It will either be bigger or smaller than what I recall, like all my other memories of life.