4/23/2017

Weekly Update 4/23/2017

Monday is the only day of the week when I even try to get any housework done. And on top of that, I needed to remove the Easter decorations from around the condo and replace it all with spring flowers. So I didn't get to the Walmart until the afternoon. I was so-o-o ready for Cadbury eggs. I have been trying to eat more sensibly this year, and a big part of that is to not overeat. I wanted TWO eggs – enough to satisfy my need, but not so many that I would feel sick. The Walmart had no individual eggs, only packs of 5. I didn't want 5 eggs, I wanted 2; so I left with none. I was depressed. I met my upstairs neighbors as I was coming back home, and told them my sad story. They were sympathetic, but since it's apparent by looking at them that they never overeat, I don't think it meant a lot to them. I went out later to attend a lecture, and when I got home, there was a Walmart bag hanging on my door with TWO Cadbury eggs! Thanks Serge and Karen! The candy is gone now. I'll have to wait until Easter 2018 for more. 

I had a service call this week for my a/c unit. It was just a check up. I was reminded by Management here at MP that for my protection, as well as for the protection of those who live around me, I need to have an inspection twice a year to prevent disasters. (Like my neighbors are worrying about MY protection! And if it's an issue, shouldn't the association do inspections so that every unit is protected? Just asking.) Anyway, I paid to have someone come tell me everything looks good. I have not yet turned the a/c on, which is very unusual. It is normally on by this time of the year, so perhaps those sun-blocking curtains I've put up are helping a little. That would be nice. The curtains are not good for my plants, however, so I rearranged things a bit so that I could have a few plants on a table next to the only sunlight I allow in. I never move things around, and my sofa and dining set haven't been moved since Room 2 Go delivered them 8 years ago. So this was a big event for me. 

I switched the recliner and the rocking chair

I met Jane and we drove to the Savannah Wildlife Refuge. It was cloudy and I feared that there would be no alligators sunning themselves as we drove through the trail to see wildlife. We saw 17! Most, however, were not lying in the sun, but were swimming in the muddy waters.  

a lazy swimmer at the Wildlife Refuge

Lectures this week: I went to hear the wonderful Stan Deaton talk about Voltaire. I wasn't really interested, but if I'm able to attend anything that Stan Deaton is speaking on, I'll go. He is grand, and always interesting. Since he is the chair of the Georgia Historical Society, he most often speaks about local history, so this was a little different. But still wonderful. On Wednesday, I went to the Green-Meldrim House because they were having a reception for the return of some of the original furniture, china, silver, family photos, etc, to the house. When Charles Green sold the house to Peter Meldrim in 1892 and moved to Paris, France, he took many of his belongings with him. They stayed in the family for generations. When the last owner died a few years ago, the St Johns Church (who uses the Green-Meldrim House as the parish hall), made a great effort to contact the heirs and then purchase the items and have them returned to Savannah. What a wonderful collection. There was also a talk about the process of having the relics returned. It took years and a lot of finesse. But all of Savannah should be glad they persevered.  

the premiere piece from Paris, a 1700s bookcase

I have not been happy at MP for quite some time. Now, it's that time of year when I want to go to the pool, and, although I don't go on the weekends, I have been several times to do my laps. I am encouraged by what is there. There are flowers in the hanging baskets, and hibiscus have been planted in the large urns near the pool It makes it look ever so much nicer. The new Board has also added large ferns in hanging baskets at the front of the entrance to the building, which makes look much more inviting. In addition, they have purchased new gym equipment, which I won't use, but I know lots of residents here who are happy about that. So, the former board mostly justified and made excuses for the way things were going, and the new Board seems to be able to make a few things happen. I can't complain about that. There's still plenty to complain about, but I like the few things that I see.

ferns in hanging baskets and flowers in the  front garden

hibiscus flowers in planters and (hard to see) begonias int he hanging baskets at the pool

Friday, after DH and The 90, I went out to the Tybee Post Theater for a live performance of Johnny Mercer songs. The band was very good, and I like that theater, so it was win-win for me. Saturday night, June had invited me to the Legion Post for a 50s and 60s dance. I put on my jeans and a big white shirt, wrapped a scarf around my pony tail and off we went. The music was great, and I even got up to dance once.

the band playing Moon River

Sunday, BC had a special tour for The Savannah Victorian Society. I was the link between the two groups, and had some unsettling moments, wondering how it would all come together. But it was fine. The advertisement in the Do Section of the local newspaper (where local events can be posted) was a little ambiguous, and suggested that the public was invited. The fact was that this was a private tour for special group. We weren't sure how many readers of the paper might show up, but it was not a lot, and mostly the tour participants were member of the Society. Rain had also been forecast, but that didn't happen. It was very hot, but we expect that this time of year.

So this was a very busy week. I hope to be able to be at the pool and read more in the coming week.