Game Day!

UNlike the old days when I went to the games with my ticket, a few dollars in my pocket and my student ID and little else...this time we have the deluxe bag packed...visor, poncho...just in case, sunscreen, food,cooler, etc, etc. This is going to be fun. The Gator fans around here are EXCITED!

Score!

Okay...we just found out a couple of hours ago that we did get tickets to the Florida-Tennessee game! The tickets are in big demand these days....so we were happy our friend Mike was able to find two through a friend. We had made a few calls...asked around...and John who likes to "have a plan" was getting nervous when we still didn't know what we were doing at 7:30 pm. We had kind of figured we would be watching the game with our friends Reid & Amy (which would have been fun in it's own way)....and then we got the call. Not only did we get the tickets...but they offered to drive us up and back as well.! (even better....as I probably would've gotten voted to drive back!) Now I can use the excuse that I am not familiar with the truck...etc. etc....and honestly as most of you that read this blog know...I am not fond all that of driving. I'll ride anytime! Anyway...we have been back to Gainesville on occasion...and we've been to several pro and some college games since I was at UF...but believe it or not...we have make that I,never been back for a football game. This is going to be fun...I will definitely have the camera! Going to a game in Tuscaloosa was fun...those are some serious football fans up there...but we have our share too. and I will just have to tune out that "Rocky Top" chant...haha..and chomp away...at least that's what we hope! Our John's brother -in-law Ken has season tickets up at UT...and it's always fun to brag if when we win! I am excited!

Fall?

It's September and there is just a hint (emphasis on hint) of Fall in the air. If you get up early enough, it's actually a little cooler. Combine that with less humidity and you can almost believe that fall is on the way! So....it's time to start getting out the decorations....slowly...I won't go straight to the pumpkins!...hahaNext week I'll get my garland of leaves out and pretend like the leaves are changing here...they will....in January. I figure I'm not too bad....I spotted Frosty on some one's front porch when I was taking my bike ride this morning. Now that's wishful thinking!

Beans

I went to get some things at the local gourmet food market...and spotted these....I don't know about you...but as far as I'm concerned.... these are like every kids worst nightmare! haha Not just beans...but GIANT beans. Agggggh!

weekend visitor

Brenna was home for the long weekend. It was a chance for her to relax, see her dog and watch Kiena and the house while we went to Ft. Lauderdale for the concert. It was nice having her home...but Monday morning we were on our way back to Orlando to see her off. Looking forward to a visit from Martha and Tony next month.

Depeche Mode Concert

John and I went to see Depeche Mode last night in Fort Lauderdale. This was their last date in the US for this part of their "Tour of the Universe" concert tour. We had a great time! The music was great...even up in our seats in the very back row they sounded perfect. The acoustics and sound quality were both exceptional. They also had a huge screen behind the stage...where they showed video clips and projected photos of the band on stage...so we could see everything. It was quite a spectacle to see approx. 10,000 people up on their feet and singing with the band......."Reach out and touch me!" among many other lyrics. It was a blast! They put on a great show...and even though John was a little skeptical about going originally...he was very impressed in the end and glad he went. Too bad for all the folks who said..."Maybe".....but didn't go for one reason or another...because...they missed a good one! Given the chance...I'd go again.
They played a great mix of old material and new ...so even fans like me that aren't quite up to date...loved it all! Fun ,fun, fun. If you go to YouTube there are lots of video clips from recent concerts...you can get an idea of the whole set-up, etc. Check it out!

4 inches of rain

water to the top...no line on the tile

When I got up this morning in almost seemed like we had an "infinity edge pool" not because we have some cool new pool design...but because it rained all evening and into the night...and the pool was overflowing! (Melbourne Airport registered 4+ inches.) We have had a rainstorm every night for the last three nights and not just a little sprinkle! The kind of storm that makes you decide to turn on the Weather Channel and see what exactly the storm looks like/is doing. You know the type.....Big red blob causing lots of thunder and lightning along with the rain. Haze...doesn't care...but poor Kiena either hides under the desk, in the closet or parks herself right next to the bed until it's over. Well the grass is GREEN and the plants are happy...and the the crabgrass is still driving me crazy! Today was sunny long enough for my bike ride and later when I mowed the grass...but it's raining again now. At least it's not a hurricane!