Six Months Later

When we leave our winter home in May everything is prim and proper. The trees are trimmed, the grass cut and fed, bushes cut back ready for the flush months ahead when rain breathes new life into everything living in Florida. When we drove up to our home on Sunday there was  initial shock and then wonder. Wonder about how nature was able to transfer all that growth in such a short time. The landmark was the Bismark Tree which grew many feet taller but it was the size of the fronds that amazed me as they were double their size.

With the temperature around the 90 degree mark and humidity to match we felt the impact of the heat and moisture and we had our answer to our wonder. Our neighbour looks after our pool and garden and this year as in the past everything was exceptional. Without any heavy weather like a hurricane or such the state was able to fill its water resources and add to the beautiful flora for which Florida is known.

Getting out on the golf course again and starting my winter garden was a real treat and the few days of taking off those shutters knowing hurricane season does not end until November  is a gamble I am prepared to take. Theresa and I specially love the pool and the exercise in the warm water does help you to forget arthritis discomfort.

We just had our Thanksgiving and I must admit that we are always thankful for the opportunity to share half of our time in Florida. I missed blogging for a few days but now that the housekeeping is over I shall attend to business and continue sharing my memories with family and friends.