Fri - 20 Jan/17

Another nice day (83 F) before the "Cold Spell" w/rain arrives starting tomorrow. The worst part of the storm will be Sunday afternoon.

Charlotte and I spent an hour copying a "Maple Leaf" pattern involving several sheets. It won a contest for Canada's 150th. Anniversary (in 2017). Charlotte and a few others (Canadians) will try to make it during craft sessions. What took so long was that I had to make 4 B & W copies' on special material that can be sewn on, cut out, then removed. Almost 3 dozen images later it was done.

After watching a bit of the "Trump Inauguration" we headed out for a busy day. Our first destination was Blue Parrot in Lady Lake, FL. Today was their 42nd annual craft show.

There was a good turnout with a lot of variety. It took about an hour to do all the booths.

Charlotte did find an item that had her name on it. They are kids jeans w/running shoes disguised as plant (pot) holders. It took her a bit; but she finally decided on a "Blue Denim" one.

Once again we passed on a visit to Camping World due to time constraints (even when we are retired, unbelievable!). It was already after the noon hour and the Brownwood "Colonial Days" event would be over by 4 p.m. and it would take us until 1 p.m. to get there.

At Brownwood, the newest of The Villages "Town Centres". the theme is based on the Cattle Ranch era of the area. There are several statues at the main entrance to the Town Square section. The whole motif of Brownwood is "Early Cattle Country".

Throughout the square there were several folks in "Period Dress" representing the "Colonial Days" theme just walking about.

There was live music in "Paddock Square". All of the "Town Squares" (3) in The Villages have live music daily; however this is the only location that has a (small) "Grandstand" viewing area.

We did about half of the booths before hunger pangs had us heading for "Five Guys".

It was packed as were all the restaurants around the square. The burger and fries, as usual, were excellent.

We then finished doing the booths. Our only purchase was some "Yummy" looking Strawberry Banana Bread.

Our last stop was the "Barnstorm Theatre". Our intention was to get tickets for "Rogue One" (Star Wars Movie) in 3D. Unfortunately, the 3D version is only being shown at 1:30 and 7:30 (or near that time). The movie is over 2 hours longs. We changed our mind. We did not want to wait another 4 hours for the 3D version. The 2D version would be on in a little over an hour; but if you are going to see this type of movie - 3D is the only way to go.

We also thought it would be better to leave before "Rush Hour". We will come again for the afternoon show - perhaps this coming Monday.

We took SR-44 back to OMS. We take a jog that avoids going through downtown Leesburg, FL. Unfortunately, it does co-exist with US-441 for a portion, which was "totally traffic". We did leave US-441 when SR-44 once again branch off. We prefer the quieter roads. It also goes past our usual Publix where we needed to stop. Charlotte went in for a jug of milk, a Woman's World magazine and few other items.

We were back at the motorhome in time for the 6 p.m. news. Apparently, the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC went on without us (grin) - as did the riots by protesters.

Guess What? A usual TV evening tonight. (You know the routine).