Wed - Feb 28/18

We both slept in!

The alarm didn't go off this morning. I set it for "Wed" and when I clicked "Yes" I must have held the button a second too long and it also changed "Wed" to "Thu". Oh, Well! It's all set for tomorrow.

All the fresh air yesterday must have put our "body clock" on delay. We didn't even notice the 7:45 a.m. iPhone buzz that occurs every morning to show the list of events for the day.

Charlotte decided she would work on making 2 more Bibs at the MPR tomorrow and would just knit in the motorhome today.

That's was fine by me since I had to fix the shower slide bar before we could take a shower anyway. The bottom connector (plastic) cracked. I had to "MacGyver" a solution. The slide bar is metal and it was fine. I removed the unit and replaced the top and bottom screws with "self-tappers". These were larger than the original screws which would hold tight when re-installed. "Self-tappers" are screws that drilled their own hole. I stacked washers on the screws to add strength to the plastic connectors. They pulled in tight! The shower now looks as if nothing had happened. We could now take our shower.

Bonus: Charlotte got to watch "The View" at 11 a.m. which she would have missed if she went to the MPR to work.

We checked the Post Office on our return yesterday and picked up the "You Have Mail" card I had been waiting for. It was too late to pick it up then as the office closes at 5 p.m. After lunch I went to the office and picked it up.

I met an RVer that often went to use the Wi-Fi, like I did, in the MPR. He will be departing for home tomorrow. The Carolinas get spring sooner than we do. He said "6 weeks Max". He needed to get back to get his race car prepared for the coming season. We exchange "safe trip" wishes and hope to see each other next year.

A few weeks ago I contacted Knape and Vogt to see if I could buy a "Top Slide" for the Pantry Unit I had installed in the motorhome. I explained that it "lost its ball bearings"(Previous Blogs: Tue - Jan 2/18 and Friday - 4 Dec/15 to Monday - 7 Dec/15 ). Knape and Vogt graciously sent a replacement free of charge. I use their products because of the quality. I will continue to do so because they stand behind their product with good service.

My "Temp Fix" for the pantry is holding up so I will wait until we are back home to replace the top slide.

I made lunch today using the frozen "Tyson Southern Style Breast Tenderloins". These fully-cooked breast tenderloins are battered (no live chickens were harmed in the making of this meal - grin) and breaded with a peppery seasoning using no artificial ingredients. It only takes a few minutes in the microwave and they are ready to eat. We added the dressing, mashed potatoes and corn that was "take home" from Charlotte's recent meal at Perkins Restaurant on Monday.

Of course, dessert was the Key Lime Pie we bought yesterday at Publix. It is always good; but we have never found anything to compare to the KLP we enjoyed while staying at the Blue Parrot Inn B and B in Key West, FL (Now Closed and For Sale for a just under $3 million.) Maybe it's just the memories and "being there".

It was a relaxing afternoon. Charlotte continued to knit her multi-colour quilt and I worked on the computer (planning the trip home) all while watching/listening to TV.

Finally it has been declared the "Warmest February Ever" in Central Florida. It will be nearly 4 degrees F above the previous record at  average temp of almost 74 F per day.

The usual Jeopardy Evening to wrap up a relaxing day.

Tue - Feb 27/18

February is the warmest on record for Central Florida. The old record has been obliterated. The new average temp for the month is 9 F higher and there have been 22 days above 80 F. As Trump would say: "What global warming?"(grin)

Charlotte skipped crafts today. They were making plastic globe style hanging lights. She did it last year so passed on the chance to do it again.

Instead she took up my offer for a day trip to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. We departed just after 9 a.m. to avoid the morning rush hour. I planned a route that would avoid as many of the busiest roads as possible so we could enjoy the drive with the top off on the Del Sol. We arrived at Weeki Wachee at about 11:30 a.m.

I also planned a route that would also give us maximum chance to smell the orange blossoms. We took SR-19 (by way of CR-452 aka Lakeshore Drive) through Howey-in-the-Hills to Groveland where we connected with SR-50. This took us virtually to the park. It was on the right just as we turned at the light onto SR-19. The plan to travel this way was so that we could enjoy the unbelievably wonderful perfume from the fresh orange blossoms along the way. This is why we enjoy travelling "topless" (i.e. in a convertible - grin).

The admission is a reasonable $13 for adults and $8 Children (6-12). This includes admission to  the Wildlife Show, Boat Cruise, Mermaid Show and Buccaneer Bay Waterpark (which was closed for annual maintenance).

Directions to all attractions are on well-marked. The main attractions are all within a few minutes of each other.
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 The scenic paths are wide and well maintained.

Our first stop was at Discovery Point for the 12 p.m.Wildlife Show.

The entrance had a few displays.

This was the middle of the 3 daily shows. It was interesting and informative highlighting wildlife that is native to Florida. It started with a snake,

continued with a turtle,

and ended with a 'gator.

We then proceed to the boat ride. This runs continuously every 25 minutes throughout the day. Only 1 boat (the smaller one) was running today. We had to wait for a half hour; but were able to pass the time watching the fish swimming in the clear spring water. The water is 99.8% pure in this part of the spring.

“Weeki Wachee” was named by the Seminole Indians. It means “little spring” or “winding river.” The spring is so deep that the bottom has never been found. Each day, more than 117 million gallons of clear, fresh 74-degree water bubbles up out of subterranean caverns. Deep in the spring, the surge of the current is so strong that it can knock a scuba diver’s mask off. The basin of the spring is 100 feet wide with limestone sides and there, where the mermaids swim, 16 to 20 feet below the surface, the current runs a strong five miles an hour. It’s quite a feat for a mermaid to stay in one place in such a current. Flowing from the spring, the Weeki Wachee River winds its way 12 miles to the Gulf of Mexico.

After the boat ride we had just enough time to make it to the Mermaid Theatre for the 1:30 p.m. show. It was packed almost to capacity.

The show is in the Weeki Wachee Spring Basin which we viewed through large windows that were many feet below the water's surface. It tells the story of  "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen.

The "Mermaids" perform a synchronized swimming ballet underwater while they "Lip Sync" the words to the story. Air lines allow them to remain under the surface.

The "Little Mermaid" gets her wish (legs) and dances with the "man of her wishes".

The show was excellent!

As we exited I was able to add to our "Pressed Penny" collection with a "Little Mermaid".

There were 4 choices. I picked the bottom right design.

We had "done it all" (including the Gift Shop) by 2:30 p.m. and were on our way back to the motorhome. This time I made a small adjustment in the return route. I turned off SR-50 to Center Hill, FL and on through Okahumpka, FL  to the Yalaha Bakery.

Charlotte had a craving for "Bread Soup" for lunch. Me, too! We finished with a piece of Black Forest Cake for dessert! Mmmm Good!

A stop at our regular Publix on the way back for lottery tickets, "First" (monthly magazine) and a Key Lime Pie.

Tuesday is the best TV night of the week. "NCIS" and "NCIS: New Orleans" sandwiching "Bull". That's all we will be doing after Jeopardy (which just finished - Charlotte got the answer - Yeah!)

Mon - Feb 26/18

It rained last evening heavily for about half an hour last night (after the blog was published). Naturally, it put us back to sleep quickly.

Today will be a C.C. (Carbon Copy) of the past week and it will be "Ditto" until the end of this week.

I spent the morning calculating when we have to return to Canada. We are limited by our "Out of Country" Health Insurance which is limited to 95 days. It was continuous (year round) before we retired at age 65. Then when they know we can use it year round, they limit it. (grin)

Since we entered the USA on Dec 9/17 we will have to return by Mar 13/18. We have to be in our home province for 24 hours then our insurance refills for another 95 days of coverage. Some folks have to return every 30 days to keep coverage. Some just fly into an airport in their province, stay in the hotel overnight and return by air (24 hours later).

Going home is a lot cheaper than paying thousands of dollars for additional coverage. This is a "Pain in the Butt!" Honestly, we don't understand their logic. Isn't there a lot more risk travelling thousands of miles home than staying where we were for the extra few days that would be required to go home and then return.

After lunch I went to the office to check on reservations for next year. Julie (as always) provided excellent information. Not a lot of sites are left. Our current one isn't. We finally decided that we will leave and go home and not return this season. By the time we would get back to OMS all the park activities would be ending. We had thought about putting the RV in storage, returning, and then travelling "Out West" in the RV. We then decided this would not be the best as we would have only a month of travel before we had to be back home for medical appointments.

We will use the time to travel more this summer. Perhaps we will finally travel to the 6 (ID, MT, WY, ND, SD & MN) contiguous states or Newfoundland (last Canadian Province) we haven't visited yet?

We also decided not to reserve for next year at OMS. Now that so many RVers have realized OMS is the Best RV Park in Central Florida the park has been booked to capacity for Jan, Feb and Mar. Now the reservations during this period of time have to be guaranteed (only exemption: Doctor's Medical Note). Every year we have tried to come on a schedule and have had to change our dates. We will hope to "Get Lucky" again next year.

We departed for "The Villages" around 4 p.m. We took our usual "Going There" (CR-19/CR-450/CR-42/SR-25) route on the less busy roads. We will use our "Well Lit" (US-27/US-441/CR-19) route for the return.

Our entertainment for today will be at the Savannah Center in the Villages featuring "Gary Puckett and The Union Gap". Their hits began in the late '60's with "Woman, Woman", "Over You", "Young Girl", "Lady Willpower" and "This Girl is a Woman Now".

The group disbanded in 1971. Gary's focus changed to acting and dancing in musicals, mostly in the L.A. area. Gary has now tapped into the "Nostalgia Market" and is touring throughout the USA in 2018 as well as a "50th Anniversary Tour in the U.K.

I'm sure they will play all their hits and we will have a great time if we don't have a sore neck from locking up to the stage from Row 3. (grin)

Our destination for supper after the show is still undecided. At the moment it is between Chili's and the "Surf ' n Turf" special at Outback.

As usual, today's blog has been pre-published due to our late return.

Sun - Feb 25/18

The heat and humidity continue for the next week.

Another thing that hasn't changed - we lazed in bed watching CBS Sunday Morning.

Congrats to Canada for the best ever Winter Olympics Medal Count. They placed 3rd behind Norway and Germany.

Taking it easy today. Charlotte is still knitting the multi-colour quilt while watching TV.

We actually had lunch in the motorhome. I made chicken w/noodles and corn as part of our "Clean out the freezer" campaign.

Then, it was more TV...and more relaxing. I suppose we have to do that at least once while we are down south.(grin).

That's all we did for today.

Sat - Feb 24/18

Last night I couldn't connect to Stu's Wi-Fi. It would have been too late by the time I packed up the computer and went to the MPR, so I did Friday's blog first thing this morning.

Congrats to Canada as it is assured of its highest medal count ever at a Winter Olympics and that's without expected contributions in sports it normally dominates. The medal count won't be available until later; however Canada should end up in 3rd place behind Norway and Germany and ahead of the USA based on the current projections.

Again the temps will be in the high 80's F. Judging by the fact the overcast burnt off before 9 a.m. I am hoping it won't be as humid as yesterday.

We left for the MPR at 10:30 a.m. just after Innovation Nation finished on TV. Today's task was our last (I know I've said that before) No-Sew Quilt. The sewers already there were spread over the long tables so Charlotte couldn't join 2 together as we did before. We used one of the short straight tables. It wasn't large enough; but at least better than the round tables.

Once again, Charlotte got "Knotty" (grin) tying the paired just cut slits together. My job was pulling the pins out as she went along. As usual, it was completed (with the two of us working) in two hours.

We returned to the motorhome for lunch (darn). With my expert touch (Index Finger) I programmed the microwave and in 15 minutes was serving Marie Callender Turkey Pot Pies for lunch (w/fruit cups for dessert). I usually use any excuse for a meal out as it usually involves a road trip; however we have to start clearing out the Freezer in prep for our trip home in a few weeks.

After lunch I did a "Dump". No, not that kinda dump! (grin) I emptied the RV's sewage (Black Water) tank. It was not full; but it will be soon. Since it would have to be done when we leave anyway this will even out the process.

With yesterday being so busy there are no major plans for today other than tonight's show in the Rec Hall. With more clouds than sun today it was good just good to relax and watch TV.

Tonight's show features Homer Stiles. He is from nearby Ocoee, FL about 40 miles from OMS. He is a regular (yearly?) performer here at the park. He brings the Country and Western music theme to the park requiring that many Cowboy hats come out of the closet for the evening. Line Dancing will be a "must". We have enjoyed his show in the past and I am sure the trend will continue.

We will try to be on time for the show to be able to get a seat. It starts at 7 p.m. According to Bill's Rule: "#23  RV Park Event: being there a half hour early means you are already 15 minutes late" means to not be 15 minutes late we will have to be there by 6:15 p.m. Good luck with that, EH! (grin)

Today's blog will be "Pre-published" as the Wi-Fi will not be available with the show ending at 10 p.m.

Fri - Feb 23/18

There was Heavy Dew that will burn off after 9 a.m. with the sunshine. Will get close to 90 F today. and will be uncomfortable with the humidity.

The day started with the "Birth" of "Florence the Flamingo". Sooo Cute!

Our first stop today is Publix for the lottery tickets as well as Charlotte's weekly "Woman's World" magazine.

Next on our agenda was the Lake County Quilters Guild show in Mt. Dora. As in previous years it is being held at the same venue: Lake Receptions. This is Charlotte's treat. I sent her in with $$ and orders to "take your time" while I listen to music in the car.

I kept an eye open for closer parking spots. Around 11:30, as I predicted, folks started to leave for lunch. Sometimes I got closer with several moves. This year I was lucky and got ACAP (As Close As Possible) on the first try. Surprisingly, she found me immediately (grin) and was eager to show what she had bought.

Lunch once again was at Gator's of Umatilla for their excellent AYCE (All You Can Eat) Fish Fry (Haddock) and the best fries that I have had anywhere since we have arrived south. Although it was a little after 1 p.m. they were crowded. As usual, Charlotte ordered the pan seared and I ordered the (deep) fried. Both were absolutely excellent. We each had an extra piece and left stuffed.

Then it was back to OMS by 2 p.m. to enjoy the A/C and TV in the RV during the heat of the day. OK! I know that's an old line. I used it yesterday. (grin)

We had planned on going to Brownwood (Square in The Villages) for the Strawberry Festival; however we decided going there and to JoAnn would be cutting things a little close due to the Blood, Sweat and Tears concert was starting at 5 p.m. We decided it was more important to just stop at JoAnn instead on the way to the show. Charlotte wanted to pick up another "No Sew" quilt kit to make for a friend that is going in for Cancer Breast Surgery in early March.

We continued from there on to the Savannah Center for the Jazz/Fusion band Blood, Sweat and Tears concert. The entrance hall was packed as usual. As in The Villages "Squares" before the nightly concerts, the "Villagers" like to buy and drink and stand around and talk before the show.

BS and T have been a favourite group of ours since the late 60's when the Canadian lead singer, David Clayton-Thomas (from Toronto), belted out hits like "And When I Die", "Spinning Wheel", "Lucretia McEvil" and "You Make Me So Very Happy".

Their self-titled album "Blood, Sweat and Tears" took 3 Grammy Awards and actually beat out the Beatles "Abbey Road" for the Top Album Grammy.

Although David is no longer singing with the band, BS and T (originally founded by Bobby Colomby) continues on with "World Class" musicians belting out their greatest hits at venues from CA to NY to FL (this year alone). In fact, they play all over the world. They recently returned from Norway and will be heading to Germany for their next show. 50 years later it is still great to hear these hits. It was a fantastic high energy concert combining a great mix of the BS and T songs and well-chosen covers of classics! Bo Bice, the lead singer, (Runner up to Carrie Underwood in American Idol) brings the same "High Volume" voice style and energy as David Clayton-Thomas to the BS and T stage. The show was amazing!

After the show we went for planning on going for supper at Chili's. As usual, it was packed so Charlotte decided on "Steak and Shake" in Leesburg. It was also packed; but at least we could get in and served. As usual, the service here was slow.

Then it was our usual evening "Well Lit" route back to OMS on US-27/US-441/CR-19. "Well Lit" refers to the road - not us! (grin)

Wow! This was a very busy day.

Note: I couldn't connect to Stu's Wi-Fi last night and it would have been too late by the time I packed up the computer and went to the MPR, so I did the blog first thing Saturday morning.

Thu - Feb 22/18

Hot and humid again today and for the next week.

It didn't rain. The car is just covered with dew and this is after driving half a mile.

I dropped Charlotte off at the MPR. Everyone was talking about having no internet service yesterday. The main area provider had a problem.

I went to do the laundry. I only had to wait a few minutes for these washers to be unloaded before I "Ladybugged" them. I "Sprayed and Washed", poured bleach into the "Whites" washer and started the wash.

I went to the Florida Room (aka Library) to connect the computer to the Wi-Fi and do the usual e-Mail, banking and anti-virus updates and scans. I set my iPhone alarm to for 20 minutes. The washers take about a half hour to complete the cycle. When it went off I returned to place the laundry into the dryers.

I then returned to the Florida Room (overlooks the pool) and re-set the alarm for another half hour. The dryers run for 45 minutes; however they are very hot (on high). This will give me the chance to take out the dry clothes and swap the heavy clothes (jeans, etc.) into the emptied dryer(s) to help them dry before time runs out.

As the heavy clothes finish I fold the dry clothes and hang up the permanent press.

I then stopped back at the MPR to check on Charlotte's progress. She was stuffing the "Florence the Flamingo" parts while talking about projects with Martha.

Charlotte gave Martha the pattern for the Bibs she had just completed. The bibs are reversible with a different pattern on the other side. This feature helps me fashion co-ordinate as I tend to "wear my food". (grin)

Back at the motorhome we unpacked all. We decided, due to the heat, we will enjoy the A/C in the RV and watch TV. Notice the proliferation of alliteration in the last sentence, EH? (another grin)

Meanwhile back at the gun issue from a Canadian perspective:

Whenever Americans discuss gun control, it’s only natural that they look to the policies of their much less (7 times lower) bullet-riddled northern neighbour. We are not immune and have had mass shootings.

Virtually every gun used in an American mass shooting is legally available for purchase in Canada. Despite this, Canada doesn’t come close to suffering the same rate of mass shootings as the United States.

Here are some of the differences: The Firearms Act is a Federal Law and applies throughout Canada.

Canadian law classifies firearms into 3 categories: 

     -  Prohibited: military-grade assault weapons (such as AK-47, sawn-off rifles or shotguns)

     -  Restricted: Handguns. (if the barrel is shorter than 4.1" it is Prohibited) AR-15 and some similar rifles. 

     -  Non-restricted: Rifles and shotguns. (Includes some semi-automatic rifles)

Nobody (18 years of age or older) legally buys a gun in Canada without first successfully completing the Canadian Firearms Safety Course. If using to hunt an additional "Hunting with Firearms" course is required. Then, they have to submit an application for a Possession and Acquistion Licence (PAL), where they’re screened by the RCMP for risk factors such as criminal history and mental health. A background checks, personal references and a mandatory waiting period are also required. All of the shootings in this list involve what Canada classifies as “restricted firearms”: Handguns and many types of semi-automatic rifles that can only be legally owned for the purposes of target shooting. With very few exceptions, private firearms are not sold as “weapons” in Canada. The only legal reason for owning a firearm in Canada is as a tool to kill animals or as a piece of sporting equipment to shoot paper targets. This is in sharp contrast to the United States, where gun ownership is closely correlated with self-defense.

In Canada:

     -  a licence is good for 5 years and must be renewed before expiry to maintain.

     -  gun ownership is a privilege - not a right.

     -  you can only legally buy firearms from a licensed seller (not at a Flea Market, Gun Show or from family or friends). (California has the strictest laws - similar to Canada).

    -  magazine sizes allowed for semi-automatic guns are also limited. (e.g. 5 round clips). 

     -  Bump Stocks are not allowed.

     -  gun owners are uniformly monitored across Canada by the RCMP. (The Mounties require very few excuses to suspend a firearm licence.)

     -  Canadian law enforcement requires much less evidence to place a citizen under a "Peace Bond" which denies them access to weapons.

     -  Suppressors (gunshot sound silencers) are prohibited.

     -  Conversion (to increase firing speed) is prohibited.

     -  Replicas (even if non-operative) are prohibited.

     -  Stock Reduction (shortening the stock) is prohibited.

     -  Barrel Shortening is prohibited.

     -  Ammunition Clips (limited in capacity - 5 rounds (most rifles), 10 rounds (most handguns)

     -  Ammunition Type (Armour piercing, incendiary, chemical, explosive, etc.) is prohibited.

     -  Ammunition (dozens of regulations cover the Quantity and Storage)

Basically, it is just a matter of the collective attitude.

Coming to Canada:

  -  Americans entering Canada must declare their firearm otherwise it will be confiscated and probably destroyed. The firearm must meet Canadian regulations. If it is not allowed in Canada it cannot enter Canada. (This includes certain types of knives, as well). Main border crossings often have the ability to store these legally owned weapons not allowed in Canada until the owner returns to the USA. If not declared a fine may be assessed. A jail term is also possible. Seized weapons are never returned. The easiest method: (especially for hunters) is to ship (with proper documentation) by accredited commercial carrier to your destination.

 -   a Non-Resident Firearms Declaration must be filled out (triplicate) and presented unsigned. The signature must be witnessed by a Customs Agent at the first point of entry into Canada. This form is valid for 60 days but can be renewed (before expiry) at no cost.

 -  In general, Americans (18 years of age) are allow to bring (or transport through) up to 3 guns as long as the proper forms are filled out and fees are paid. The must prove ownership and provide an acceptable reason for bringing the weapon(s) into Canada. They must be safely stored for travel.

(I apologize: the above is a result of having too much time on my hands this afternoon).

Charlotte continued stuffing "Florence".

It will be the usual Jeopardy TV evening. If something else comes up I will included it; however since I can connect (at the moment) to the internet from the RV (thanks to Stu) I will publish the blog at this time.

Wed - Feb 21/18

The weather is continuing its trend of being in the mid-80's F without rain. That does not mean there is no humidity. Most days start above 95% humidity and may drop to 75% if it is not a day with rain. We don't do well in heat and humidity in Florida - in AZ (4% humidity) we didn't even turn on the A/C at 100 F.

I drove Charlotte to the MPR so she could continue her work on "Florence the Flamingo". There was a full house here today. Eventually it will look like the sample in the "Quilt Shop of Deland".

I went next door to the Lodge to connect with Wi-Fi. It was packed with the full "Tornado Committee" folks (a few dozen volunteers). OMS has the only program of this kind in all of Florida. They should be commended and their good example. The concept should be spread around to others. Amazing what a direct hit from a tornado will do for awareness. (grin)

I am trying to figure out why my computer keeps changing my desktop icons from their assigned position to the left side of the screen in alphabetical view. This just started after the last Windows 10 Update. It seems that every Windows 10 "improvement" has a glitch.

Charlotte arrived at noon and we returned to the motorhome for lunch. I've mastered the art of making Marie Callender Turkey Pot Pies:
     - Tear off the top of the cardboard box (along perforations).
     -  Press the "Quick Minute" 7 times.
     -  Remove and flip over onto plate and remove from pie container.
     -  Serve with a smile and a fork. (grin)

After lunch I replaced the old wiper blades on the motorhome. The freezing rain on the windshield on our trip to Florida torn the wipers up.

The new wipers are larger and much sturdier with a blade has about twice the width of the previous set. They are also 2 inches longer giving more cleaning area. The tennis balls keep the blades from touching the windshield while we are "on site". This places less stress on the blades while parked for extended periods.

The custom covers protect the blades from the sun's UV rays adding to their life span.

It was just too hot and humid to go for a convertible ride today despite the sunshine. Charlotte continued to "Stuff the Bird". All the pieces for "Florence" now have to be turned inside out and then stuffed before final assembly.

Rant Time: Additional facts that came out today while we watched TV.

There have been school shootings at the rate of once every 3 days. There have been 18 school shootings since the start of the year. This does not include children shot in other types of shootings. 150,000 students have experienced a school shooting since Columbine.

Shamelessly, when Florida Gov. Rick Scott (a Republican) who has overseen the state-sponsored invalidation of local gun laws in places like Broward County, where the massacre occurred, was asked by reporters what business a 19-year-old had with a semi-automatic rifle. Scott said it was neither the time nor the place to discuss that. This is the Republic Party Line!

Since Sandy Hook there have been at least 239 school shootings with 438 shot and 138 killed.

After Sandy Hook the standard political "Pontius Pilate" approach to the issue was also applied. Many politicians at that time also symbolically "washed their hands" by saying this is not the time to talk about the issue...and they never did!

When is the Time?

Incredibly, the Florida legislature withdrew a bill to ban semi-automatic weapons just hours before the students from the Parkland St. Valentine's Day Massacre showed up to protest. How is that for an "In Your Face" kind of move?

Instead of everyone coming together to Humanize the problem they are splitting apart and Politicizing the issue.

I wonder what Trump's response would be if his protection and that of his family, costing millions of dollars a day, were withdrawn. Children certainly do not have that kind of security.

President Trump is hosting a "Listening Session" at the White House today with students affected by last week's Florida school shooting, parents of children affected by school shootings, teachers, and advocates from a gun control group Sandy Hook Promise. 

Sorry for being skeptical. I think this is just a more "Politically Correct" version of "this is not the time to talk about the issue" Look people...we're listening. (The idea was probably generated by the "Spin Doctors" that create "Alternative Facts" for those in power.  I believe the end result will still be that nothing is done to address the problem.

Students in many Florida schools walked out for 17 minutes today ( 1 minute for every Parkdale victim).

GO STUDENTS! ...and don't forget, many of you will be able to vote in the next election.

End of Rant.

Guess What? The usual Jeopardy and TV Evening tonight.