The chances of rain are 80%; but not until after 11 a.m. On today's agenda was the Marion Flea Market. We decided to leave after the morning rush so we could enjoy a convertible ride prior to the coming rain.
We needed bag clips. We really like these for closing bread bags, chip bags, etc. We have already bought this amount before - twice. Some have been gifts and all the others are now in use. We know just where to find these at the market.
We were also looking, by request (Diane and Keith), for Corelle Black Orchid dishes. We also knew where a booth was located that specialized in Corning Ware and Corelle. Charlotte showed the picture of what we needed to the vendor. She knew that pattern well. Unfortunately, someone bought all she had a few weeks ago. She is expecting more to come in. We will have another chance to check before we start heading home.
Next on our Mission List was to get duplicate keys made for the RV entry door. We stopped in at "Your Village Locksmith" in Belleview, FL just a few miles down the road from the flea market. Even RV dealers often do not have keys for RV's; however, a good locksmith will. They did and Josh had me on my way with new keys in a very short time. We will store these in the new Key Safe that we just purchased once it is installed in a "hidden spot" on the RV.
"Din-Din" Time (Morris). We headed back up the road in the other directions to Chili's in The Villages. Charlotte ordered a favourite of hers: Tableside Guacamole which is made at your table with fresh ingredients. This is available as a fresh daily menu offering; however, it is pre-mixed and contains fire roasted jalapeño. The only way to order it without the jalapeños is to have it made fresh at your table. This way the jalapeños can be omitted. All the ingredients, starting with fresh avocados are mixed at the table. Next fresh lime, diced red onion, salt, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro (
My (usual) order was a half-skillet of Texas Cheese Fries w/Bacon chips and ranch dressing. I also hold the jalapeños. We don't do hot!
Next stop, again a few stoplights up the road, was Staples. I went in for printer paper which I almost bought. It was a good price at $3 per ream after rebate. Unfortunately, since it did not say mail-in rebate, I thought it would be applied at the cash. Not so! I was getting "Reamed" (grin) for the total price which was almost double. I didn't need the hassle of a mail-in rebate.
On the plus side I did get a good deal (50% off) on a Logitech Wireless Performance MX Mouse. It is 5 star rated by CNET! I previously had a similar version that I loved using and dearly miss; however, it was not compatible with Windows 8 when I bought new computers. Once again, I am going to enjoy using this mouse in it's new and more advanced reincarnation.
We just had to cross the parking lot to Target to buy a ream of paper. It cost more than the Staples paper; but less than the Staples price + stamp cost for the rebate letter.
I also purchased 3 plastic folders. The cardboard one's I currently use soon become tattered. I use these to store maps, info, etc. that I print out from the computer and brochures that we pick up in our travels. The new plastic units are binder-like with 4 interior file holders with double-sided pockets. It will now be easier to separate maps, list, brochures and info. They should do a much better job of holding our travel agendas.
Bonus: Charlotte found a new lip gloss. Bill's Rule # 67: You can never have enough lipstick!
As predicted by First Alert Weather. The rain would be arriving by 3 p.m. As we left Target it began to rain steadily. Half way back to the RV it became quite heavy. Within a few miles of arriving at the RV it was back to a steady, light rain. Listening to the rain in the RV = Nap Time.
It will rain off and on, getting lighter by the hour. The rain is needed. Although the average monthly temp is 12 F above normal, the rainfall is 20% less than average. Predictions are that the final orange crop will be down 2 % from last year.
The good news: It should be a gorgeous weekend. Sunny skies, low humidity and low 70's until mid-week. Good news for the Mt Dora Art festival this weekend.
We had planned on going to Bingo in the Main Clubhouse this evening. The dilemma: We are too close to take the car; but we don't want to walk in the rain. Solution: we are going to be lazy and just watch TV this evening, of course, starting with Jeopardy.
We will save our energy for tomorrow's excursion to Mt. Dora.
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