November/December 2000
Saturday I played captain today; took a boat to the narrows. We swam in the gulf till we shriveled. Sunday Brunch with M&J, then a matinee in town. To Lazy for dinner and a sunset beach walk. I love Sundays! Tuesday I miss the summer fireflies. Thursday Got new birdseed bells up and scrubbed the birdbath. Feathered Friends Day. Friday Fun evening at Pirate Playhouse production. Tuesday E&M over for dinner. Made dessert using last summer’s mangoes. Monday S surprised me Saturday morning. We got up early and drove to Mount Dora for a long weekend. Nice! Tuesday Real world beckons, but I’m not answering. Played hooky at the tennis courts instead. Saturday Boated to Boca Grande; took our bikes with us. Rode the whole island, then cruised home. Sunday S treated me to a golf cart ride on Captiva. Almost a full moon. Saw lots of friends out and about—Andy Rosse Lane was the place to be! Wednesday K shared his day’s catch. We were happy; Nemo was ecstatic. Thursday Met S at Page Field for a sunset flight over the islands. Wow. Friday Dreamed the Island Store turned into a 7-11. That’s not a dream—it’s a nightmare! Saturday Tennis lesson with JW, then picked up a doubles match with resort guests. Monday How do lizards leap down three feet when they’re only five inches long? Tuesday About 10 cars had to slow down on San-Cap for a raccoon and three babies. All made it safely across. Thursday Blind Pass, dusk, a concert of spoonbills. Friday It’s funny watching the newly arrived seasonal residents running the stop sign on Captiva…same way we did when it went up. Oops. Monday Dreamed I was running a water taxi to Cuba. Good grief! Wednesday No moon and stars galore. We took a bottle of wine down to the dock and stargazed for hours. Hooray for dark skies! Thursday Think I saw Goldie Hawn walking down the road. Is she here? Friday Got new strings, new grip, and new tennis balls. Now if I could only get a new backhand volley! Saturday International Day at ’Tweenies Pool Bar: two Irish gals and a guy from Peru. Tuesday Met S on the causeway for a dolphin watch via kayak. Quiet wonders.