Florida. We almost decided not to go because of Ernesto. We almost couldn't go because my sister is having problems with what the doctor thinks is her gallbladder. We are, however, going to Florida! We may be passing the storm as we drive down and it blows up, but we figure we can always stop at a Hotel along the way if it gets too bad. The doctor said J could go as long as she watches what she eats. So, we are leaving today (Wednesday). I'm not sure when we'll get there...or how much time I'll have to spend with friends. We plan to stay until Tuesday. I'll call around when I have a better idea of what time I'll have free...or feel free to call me and tell me what time you have available. We are going to the family reunion on Saturday at Manatee Springs...provided the storm doesn't cause any flooding or anything...and my friends are more than welcome to come and hang out there too if you want..it's a really cool natural spring and sure beats the heat of Gainesville, and there'll be plenty of free food! Anyway, let me know if you want to hang out, or whatever, and I'll call you in the next couple of days, Lord's Willing.
***It is now Thursday night...we are at my Grandma's house in Bell, Florida just outside of Gainesville. I thought I should write an update to let everyone know what my plans are. Unfortunately because of several factors we didn't leave SC as soon as planned, and ended up stopping in Valdosta because we were too tired...so we didn't arrive in FL until today. That is unfortunate because we are going to Chiefland tomorrow to see other family as they come in for the reunion. One of the days I had set aside possibly for a trip to Gainesville was today and that didn't work out. So...a long sad story short...I don't think I'll be able to come into Gainesville to hang out this trip. I am very sorry for that, but there really just isn't enough time for me to come in to town and spend any respectable length of time...so, as I said before, anyone wanting to escape Gainesville for the weekend is more than welcome to join me at my Grandma's on the Suwannee or at Manatee Springs, just give me a call and I'll give you directions...but I won't be able to go into town. I'm sorry again, and am very sad, but I've been thinking about it all day, and I'm afraid I just can't make it work. :-(
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I didn't know you were so close! I probably wouldn't have been able to go anyway 'cause I've been a journal/keyboard-worm (instead of book-worm) trying to finish writing this dreaded proposal, which I have to give to my committee in about 2 weeks...aaaaaahhhH!!! Anyway, I hope you had a really nice time with your family...I'm sure you did. You know you're welcome to come by anytime and stay with us...did I tell you that our other friend (I'm not sure about using names here, but the one that went to that other land with us and climbed through the mistral) is my roommate now? Yep...she made up her mind and came back for grad school. I hope everything is going excellent with you and I hope to see you soon! Take care! :-)
Hello, R...
I didn't read the second half of your entry until today. I was wondering when you were going to call, lol. No problem. I hope the reunion went well. We really should catch up soon, but there just doesn't seem to be a good time. I'm sure you understand how that is, with your hours at the orchard. Let me know what a good time would be in the next week to call you, and I will.
Talk to you soon. The Zed
Hey Z
Sorry I didn't call when I was in the area..I wish there had been time for friends but as it was, we barely had time to visit with family. The reunion did go well other than a few things.
We really should catch up, it's been quite a while since we talked..in fact I was starting to wonder if there was a reason for that, so I was hesitant to contact you. Anyway, today is Friday and I work until 7PM and might be going to a football game after work. Tomorrow I get off at 5 but I think I'm going out after that too...but tomorrow is probably my last day working at the orchard..yea!...so next week is wide open, call anytime! I see on your blog that you got a job, so just call whenever you get the time!
Talk to you soon,
~R
shaktipaani...
I'm sorry I wasn't able to hang out when I was so close...it really made me feel sad...but it was simply impossible. Thanks again for saying that I'm welcome anytime, I am truly blessed with great friends and I hope you know the same is true for you if you ever happen to find yourself in SC. I didn't know that our other friend was now your roommate, she finally decided to go back, huh? I would have really liked to see both of you!
Good luck on your proposal, I'm sure you'll do great!!! I'm sorry I'm so bad at calling and keeping in touch, I don't mean to be...feel free to call me anytime!
Take care!
~R
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