We are here at the Groves for 2 months. I can say it has been way too hot for me. Still having July temperatures and humidity here. I was rather be home in our mild winter. I miss my family so much at this point that even good weather wouldn't help.
We have met some really nice people here and our neighbors are great and we have been doing a lot of things with them but I will never be away from home for the holidays again.
The beach, the sun, the water, none of it can make up for not being with family.
Tomorrow ,Christmas, we will go to the beach in the morning and then out to dinner at a local restaurant at 2:00 for dinner. Thank God we have the two dogs to open presents in the morning that will help some.
We will be attending a lovely candlelight service at the church we have been going to tonight. That will be lovely and enforce upon my homesick mind why we celebrate the season in the first place.
We made a trip to Labelle to see our friend Mark Jones. He took us on a tour of Riverbend RV park where they stay. It is lovely.
this is Chris and Mark's site at Riverbend
We had dinner over at Barb and Mitch's, they bought a lot there, just recently. It was sure good to see them both again.
This is Chris and Mark's dog, Teddy, he will be staying with us from Dec. 20 till Jan 5 while Mark flies home for the holidays.
We did go to sand building contest at Fort Myers beach
We went to the Greyhound races which I don't agree with at all. I wish I could adopt every one.
Love the birds in Florida
Off for a walk with Teddy and Nicky
Nicky had his 11th birthday on Dec.20th, we are so glad he is still with us.
What a nice spot to rest
Banyan trees are amazing
This is one banyan tree at the Edison estates.
The Edison home on the Edison estate
Florida's idea of a Christmas tree
Edison had one of the first pools in Florida
The grounds surrounding the estate are gorgeous
Another shot of Edison home
I can just see these ladies sitting on the home's wrap around porch.
This little building was constructed by Edison's wife and given to him as a Christmas present . It's his office.
How's that for a root system?
The is the Ford estate adjacent to the Edison Estate. Edison was a mentor to Ford and they both enjoyed their time here.
These are our neighbors and new friends Bob and Marianne. We took the tour with them..
I thought all the Christmas lights would get me in the spirit but without family it just doesn't.
The Edison living room
How I love the big porches
Marianne and I taking a break
this is the dock where Edison had all his supplies brought in
A nice sunset and a lovely day spent with good friends.
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