3/6/26 - Meals

@LindaOHio Exactly! And she’ll have the company, too.

@DianneN That's one thing I'm hesitant about. She made a big deal about how secluded the place was, no neighbors...I hope I'm not too invasive.

I would have someone to look after me. Cousin #2 did such a good job of that when she worked for me. I'm seriously considering it.

I'm so sorry you had a migraine. I hope you're feeling better. Yes, I'm seriously considering moving down there. She takes good care of me.

Sorry to know about your migraine. I hope you're feeling better now.

I hope you feel better.

I know it would feel like a pain to take all of that just for a visit, but if you move and hate it, what choice would you have?

@GardenGerty Exactly, I remember Linda once saying the cousin got mad at her for days over some French fries.

Unfortunately I would need my recliner, rollator, shower chair, etc. If I move, that will be it.

The 70% dark chocolate is supposed to be good for the brain, blood sugar and blood pressure. It actually isn't too bad.

I hope you have a good weekend.

@LindaOHio It's already dark until 7:30 pm, we eat dinner and then watch TV, extra light is almost annoying.

I love the extra daylight in the evening.

I would love to get away from the NE Ohio weather....and she could help me.

@LindaOHio Right. No snow in Florida. When I hear Florida I think about the beaches.

@toniganzon Yes I love the south better than the Southwest. I've been to the SW...lots of rocks and hot weather.

No more cold and s**w would be the number one reason. It does get cold down there but not as often.

Yeah, arid desert warm is definitely different from humid warm. I met a GI some years ago who put the whole thing in perspective, he was from FL, he told me that in FL when you go swimming you stay warm even after you get out of the water but here if we go swimming we get cold the minute we step out of the water. I don't know why but I think I get it.

I've considered the hurricanes. Hubby and I have been to the Keys several times and wanted to move there. I can't take these NE Ohio winters anymore. I've been to the SW. I really don't care for it there. I prefer the ocean.

@rebelann We arrived in Phoenix when it was over 100. It was like opening up the oven door. Didn't care for it.

The problem with a trial run is that I need my recliner, rollator, shower chair, etc. Once I move, that will be it.

@LindaOHio Then I would pray on it and think it through thoroughly. I miss Florida and would love to have a home there to spend part of the year in. You’ll make the right decision.

@Tampa_girl7 Thank you. Part of me thinks I'm too old now to make a major change. I'd rather stay where I am except for the brutal winters here.

I would have to have a recliner, rollator, shower chair, etc. If I go, I must be 100% certain before I go.

@LindaOHio I tell you we have been lucky and most storms have passed up by but that time comes and my anxiety is always hard to control but I am stuck here so nothing i can do,

@RasmaSandra Stay safe.

Hooray for groceries! She's in Homosassa Florida. A great place to see a ton of manatees with all the springs around. Yes, I'm thinking about the hurricanes. The same as when hubby and I wanted to move to the Keys.

@LindaOHio I think it would do you good to get away from all the harsh winters. Its definitely something to consider

@Marilynda1225 Now cousin #2 says she wants me to buy a house near her. Living together is not an option because she needs her space.

I am seriously considering it. I hate NE Ohio winters; and cousin #2 has always taken good care of me. She seems to have mellowed quite a bit. J (the new lady) can help me pack.

@LindaOHio Homosassa is a beautiful area! It's a growing area (urban sprawl is slowly moving northward from Tampa), but it hasn't destroyed the "small town" feel of Homosassa yet. And, a lot of that area is protected areas, so growth will be limited even long into the future. Manatees are everywhere there, especially since the nuclear power plant discharges warm water into the Gulf. Although I wonder if it is still that way, since they are in the process of decommissioning the nuclear power plant? One of my favorite state parks is Homosassa Springs State Park, and I visit there at least once a year. And Three Sisters Springs is a favorite manatee viewing area. I was lucky enough to swim with the manatees there many times before they banned it. But there is still a boardwalk around the springs so that you can still see all the manatees; you just can't swim with them anymore.

@moffittjc There are all kinds of opportunities for fishing, manatee viewing, etc. She's in a great place; and the cost of living there is 16% below the Florida average. She said she picked up bargains in produce and saw affordable steak prices, etc.

She's in Homosassa. Lots of springs to see manatees!!! She's in a great area so she says.

@LindaOHio ........Yeah, that mean North Easterner.

I like the idea of no more NE Ohio weather!!!!

She's in Homosassa. A great place to see a ton of manatees!!! There are all kinds of places to go and see there. Lots of springs.

@LindaOHio Interesting. Manatees are special creatures.

I know what you're saying. Cousin #2 has been iffy in the past; but she seems to have mellowed. My bedroom is at the opposite end of the trailer.

@LindaOHio Yes, I have a good day. Thank you.

@thelme55 You're very welcome.

I hope you have a good day.

There's a lot to consider. I would love to get away from the NE Ohio winters.

@LindaOHio Understand that...

I would love to get away from the weather of NE Ohio.