Thu - 27 Feb/14

Cool and overcast today with temps only reaching the low 60's. The rain has stopped and the upcoming weekend will be sunny with temps in the high 70's - low 80's F - Great!

While on the Weather Channel I noticed the results of the  Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index survey which rates the States in Happiness. # 1 = North Dakota; #50 = West Virginia. Florida is #30. It probably is really #50 except that all the Snowbirds; happy to be out of the cold, have raised it's ranking 20 points (grin).

Charlotte will not be going to quilting today. She has her quilt almost competed. She just has to put the backing on which she will do in the RV.

A Christmas gift from my daughter was a Daily Bathroom Reader Calendar. It, along with a clock that indicates the current day (again - a Christmas gift - other daughter) keeps us on track since retirement means all the days of the week seem the same to us.

The wonderful bit of info today was "Retronyms" which are new words for old things that come into being with changing times:

     - Corn on the Cob - it was just "corn" until canned corn came into being in the 1920's.

     - Cloth Diaper - again, always "diapers" until disposables were created in 1949.

     - Hardcover Book - all books were hardcover until the 1930's when "Paperbacks" came onto the scene.

     - Silent Films - were "Films" / "Moving Pictures" / Movies until "Talkies" took over in the late 1920's.

I can't believe another month has passed by already and it is time to go to the office and pay this month's electrical and the site fee for the upcoming month.

The sun made it's presence known just before noon. Can you say "Roadtrip?"

Our first destination in Mt. Dora was the Mt. Dora Museum of Speed. This is a private collection that is open mostly from Monday thru Friday.

The friendly greeting even including a warm reception from "Wally".

Compared to many museums that often just display cars this exhibition also has an abundant selection of memorabilia - everywhere.

It is an eclectic collection of unique cars from many eras and genres.

Included with a the few hearses on display was a combination open hearse/flower car. They were "Top of the Line" Cadillac Hearses of which only a few were built.

The autographed guitar collection is equally impressive.

Signed by a legendary selection of musicians.

Included for viewing are a number of sports and muscle cars. "Enough Said". I won't give it all away except to say that it was a relaxing enjoyable and enlightening visit for both Charlotte and I.

Today was the day for memorabilia. Uncle Al's Time Capsule in downtown Mt. Dora. Uncle Al (Wittnebert) was named Autograph Dealer of the Year by the Universal Autograph Collectors Club. This terrific collection from all eras and genres that literally defies description. That is why you will have to visit in person. E.T. was so impressed he couldn't wait to tell everyone so he "phoned home" (grin).

Just down the street and around the corner - everything is that way in Mt. Dora - was our lunch destination. We were here, at The Windsor Rose Tea Room, several days ago; however, we had to pass as their oven was not working. Today all was OK.

Cross the threshold and you are in a quaint English Tea Room.

Our order today was "Canuck Treat" as usual.  Canuck Treat is based on "Dutch Treat". Instead of sharing the bill - you share the meals.

We shared the "Cottage Pie" which is a traditional English meal of fresh ground beef, carrots and peas in a rich gravy, topped with a mound of whipped potatoes and cheese and served with a side of  HP sauce and a side salad. Mmmmm good!

As well as "Bangers and Mash" which is another traditional mainstay of the British Isles. The plate contained two large Irish style pork sausages, served with creamy mashed potatoes, peas, and a rich brown onion gravy. (The gravy was sooo tasty).

Charlotte enjoyed her Ginger Tea - one of the dozens of  flavours available.

There was too much for us to finish so the remainder became take-out.

Our last stop was Target on the way back to the RV park from Mt. Dora. We just opened our last DampRid. We use the "Hanging" version in the clothes closet. An online checked showed it was in stock at this Target which is next door to Walmart. Less busy at Target which makes it is easier for parking and getting in and out quickly.

DampRid has a moisture absorbing chemical in the top compartment. As the moisture collects (due to a chemical reaction) it falls into the bottom compartment. The removal of the extra moisture (Florida - Eh!) keeps the clothes from having that wonderful mildew odour. There are other versions; however, we prefer this version for the closet. We did buy the "Bucket" style for use elsewhere in the RV.

Again, we arrived back in the park too late for Fast Bingo. We miss going; however, the awkward start - at supper time - often means it gets sacrificed.

Supper was the remainder of our lunch making it a repeat treat.  Dessert was the last of the Chocolate Pecan Coconut Pie. it only lasted so long because it was so sweet. As we are both diabetic, we had to divvy it out in small slices.

This was a very "Memorabilia" Day.