Good morning or good evening, wherever you may be. It is just past 3:30 a.m. in "This City." The predicted T-storms have finally arrived. The current temperature of 54° will give way to the overnight low of 49° before today's high of 66°. The skies are forecast to be mostly sunny today and tomorrow with a similar high on Saturday. STWD is not in her hide-e-hole, and that is surprising. She should be happy taking the morning walk today.

Like most Americans and perhaps a few people from other countries, we didn't win the Power Ball lottery prize. Oh well, the anticipation is nearly as much fun, nearly.

Mary and I spent some time yesterday after the morning walk on the deck outside this room. We sat until the clouds obscured the sun, and then came in because we got cold. Mary, got antsy, so we left the intrepid one to go on a short trip to several stores along the highway. We didn't buy anything, but the trip itself was pleasant.

On the way home, we stopped in at Shaggy's for a sandwich and some adult libations. The bartender, Shelly, was there to provide her usual level of fine service. In addition, we met another of the wait staff who was in to pick up her paycheck. She is a relatively recent Floridian, having just moved her about four years ago. She was/is a very intelligent young lady with good plans for her future. We also learned that Shelly has a degree in finance and loves math and science. I think we know someone like that nearer to home.

While we were there, I had Mary take my picture with Shaggy's Shark. I think I looked good, don't you?

Yes, I was a mouthful. 

Today, we have no plans. A chance to take the morning safari with the intrepid one and then do that reading we planned for yesterday. I have a few crosswords to finish, harmonica lessons to begin, and a chapter from a shared book that Mary and I plan to read in turns. It should be a busy day.

Saturday, we have plans to go to Pensacola to peruse the wares at the Palafox Market downtown. No needs, but it should be such a nice day, so why not?

By the by, Adam and Steph are doing well, so no news is good news.

The sun will rise at 6:46 a.m. and set at 5:10 p.m. Ciao.