What a wonderful time we had visiting Rosalie and Gene Mulligan-dear friends from Wilmington, who “winter” at Cape Coral, FL. Their “Florida home” is beautiful, and we were given an awesome “suite” to stay in. Polly really enjoyed it, too! We were joined that first evening by Amy and Bob Jimison (staying on Sanibel Island) and Gina and Jerry Kenny (visiting with the Jimisons) for a wonderfully “yummy” dinner prepared by Rosalie (with Gene’s help, I am sure!) I can’t tell you how special it was for us all to be together down in FL. Our friendship goes back 40 years when we all started in Lancashire.
The next day the Mulligans drove us to Sanibel Island, which you can see is beautiful! We had never seen Banyan trees before. How marvelous they are! And the beautiful Golf shore, gathering shells, and just taking in the beauty surrounding us. The “Sanibel Stoop’ is aptly named, but the older we get, the harder it is to “unstoop’!!! I was fascinated to see the sea creatures that had attached themselves to the crabs etc. My Granddaughter Elizabeth, and I had taken a workshop at Cape Helnlopen and learned about these “symbiotic” relationships, where both parties benefit from clinging together for food, protection, or transport. Cool!!! We drove over to Captiva Island just to “gawk and drool” at these “mega mansions” that lined the roads. When I win the Lottery, I promise I will share it with you. There were two homes that looked like “misplaced White Houses”. Actually, I am not envious because I would just have more rooms to put my “piles”!
We had a great time seeing how the “other half” lives. As Sunday was the Super Bowl, we were invited to enjoy the game at neighborhood friends of the Mulligans. Again, we were treated to “yummy” food, and the best part about it was, we girls didn’t have to watch the game! We could just eat and drink our way through the evening. Great fun!
Monday was spent with the Mulligans driving us back and forth to the auto repair shop to get the van fixed. It was only $1400!! It was very good that we got to the Cape Coral before the engine ran dry. Oh well! Thank you Rosalie and Gene!! We had a wonderful weekend, and it was so special to be together in Florida. At least, we don’t have to shovel!! Sorry folks! That was unkind!!
The cutest little “Burrowing Owls” live in holes they have dug in the ground. As they are “endangered”, their homes are protected and there can be no development on the site. If you get too close to them, they will fly out at you. These little critters were living in the Mulligan’s community.
Tomorrow we will drive down to Port St. Lucie to visit John and Nancy McGee-Les’s roommate in college. I know we will have a great time, because we did last year, and it will be special just being together again. Take good care, and keep warm.
Blessings,
Mary Ann, Les, and “Polly/Paulie”
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