From Orlando

Yep. Still here. Having a wonderful time. Sort of.

It isn't the ideal dream vacation. Nope. More of a service call, perhaps. I am happy to be here to help my darling Mama. But I ain't relaxin' in the shade. It is quieter and a good bit more peaceful here than at home, though. Anyhoo, I wanted to share some more Java Bear pictures.

Here we are with the Sunday paper. That is Patrick Dempsey above the masthead (or whatever that title strip is called). He was in the area for some reason. Oh, right, he drives a race car. I think he was in Daytona. Whatever. Java Bear thinks he's hawt.


Java Bear is sorry Mama's foot hurts. :( Mama is able to get around better, but she still isn't able to stand with her scooter for very long. She tires quickly. Fixing her own meals is still a few days away. She had more pain Sunday than she had in the few days prior. Sunday night is proving to be a rough night, too.

Java Bear say We Like Our Coffee!!!

Mama was doing well enough Sunday that I was able to get out of the house for a few hours. I met up with these bitches for brunch. We had a great time! We took a walk around the lake after brunch, which is where this photo comes from. Mary Ellen is on the left, Sorted (Mary Alice) on the right, and I think they are trying to see who can toss whom into the lake. Not sure. I snapped the shot and turned away. Better not to encourage this silly behavior, you know. :)

But aren't they cute?

Sorted's partner M was with us, too. He's a super nice guy. I decided not to post a pic of him, because I'm afraid it will tarnish his image to be posted on the blog with the likes of these fools.

And here is a shot of the fountain in the middle of the lake, and a cute baby playing in the grass between the palm trees. And winged rats and breeders, but never mind them.

A lovely day

It is a gorgeous day here in Central Florida. The sun is shining, the temperature in Mama's shady back yard is 68F. I am sitting at the kitchen table beside an open window, a very gentle breeze wafting through every so often. The wind chime on the eave is dinging a soft bell tone in syncopation with the birdsong.

This is my blogging station this morning. It is so peaceful and pretty. See my little bear there on the keyboard? That's my Java Bear. I've taken a few pics of (him?her?) before to show you what's going on, but haven't posted any of them, I think. I took some of him on the cruise. But I wanted to introduce him properly, and now seems like a good time. I'll give you a closer look in a subsequent post.

Mama and I have eaten breakfast and almost finished a pot of coffee. We have begun to discuss lunch, as the hour is approaching when one is inclined to dine.

Here are a few pictures of what Mama is doing these days.

This is the scooter Mama is using. She scoots around without having to put her foot down at all.

And here she is in the process of scooting. Isn't it adorable?

Time for me to go-fer again. Ta ta from Central Florida!

addendum: The rug there beside the scooter is folded back so she can roll on the floor without having to maneuver over the rug.