Another Day

The days following our long walk have been more routine.  Lazing around, going for groceries, taking short strolls around the neighbourhood, visiting the post office and watching TV.  There hasn't been nearly as much activity in the community as in previous years.  Last year the construction crews were working on these houses.

If you walk to end of this street you can see that big hotel that we passed on our long walk the other day.  It looks closer from this location than it did when we set out on our walk.

And, this lovely building was destined to become a community clubhouse.  It has a huge pool in the back, tennis courts and volleyball courts at the side, and an area that was supposed to be a play area for little people.  Unfortunately, we assume due to the economy, it has seemingly been put on hold.  It appears that the landscapers are using it for a meeting/lunch area.  The pool sits empty and full of sediment and a few persistent weeds.  Hopefully it will get back on track when things pick up again.

Now back to Knitting Central..........

....which is strategically placed in front of the television.  This is where I sat to finish up Mommee's stretch socks.

Mommee now has two pairs of socks ready to mail.....so that package should be in the mail next week..it takes 7 to 10 days to reach Canada........so start watching then Mommee!  I started Auntie Muffy's socks sitting in the same place.  I haven't used this yarn before.  It is Premier Yarns Serenity Sock Weight from the Debbie Norville collection.  The colourway is called Purple Spirit.....but I'm not sure that the colours look purple to me.  I should point out that the colour in this picture looks a bit more brown-ey than the real thing though.  I really like the stripe-ey way it knits up.  It is 50% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Bamboo and 25% Nylon.  It is unbelievably soft to the touch.

Now for the big news!  Yesterday the water temperature in the pool was high enough, and the Florida sunshine was hot enough - yep - you guessed it!  We were swimming!!!!!!!!  Yippee!!!!!  Prior to getting in we sat basking in the sunshine - and I didn`t think to grab the camera to get a picture.  Then again today I did the same thing.  If the weather permits - I will try to remember to get a picture tomorrow!