Boris and Natasha!

The heat is sweltering here. Steps away from our door is the most appealing tropical pool… but it’s just too hot to enjoy; morning, noon and night...(7/24) as Kath would say.
All errands must be done by 10am or 2-showers a day are a must. Kathy likes to hang out on our patio, with her two new friends Boris and Natasha (she named a couple of geckos that hang around quite a bit). She is also convinced that every bug known to man lives inches from our balcony and that excessive amounts of repellent is required for the doors, feet and arms. I haven’t seen anything large enough for a saddle yet.

A dozen roses arrived at our apartment today. I thought they were for Kathy, since her Birthday is Monday. But, they were for me… from Leslie and Susan in the UK wishing success this next week. I’m quite sure I’ve never received roses from anyone before.

I was planning on treating Kathy to some beauty time and a cozy meal at Olive Garden for her birthday-which would have been a big day out for us in Houston. Unfortunately, the weather of the day has overpowered us yet again. Kathy has made the executive decision for us to remain cool and comfy...inside.

I had made different plans for her 60^th birthday… she might have preferred being with friends and family in Las Vegas. But, she’s got me, and her two new green buddies on the patio.

We our comfortable in our temporary one-bedroom…thanks to Kathy. I do not know how, but she manages to make everywhere we are...home.

We have battled a few living condition issues (from mold in the ceiling to doors not closing) since moving in but, we haven’t seen our maintenance man Miguel in a couple of days…which is a good sign…but we are feeling a bit lonely.

Our biggest problem right now seems to be our coffee table from hell. The corners of this beast stick out way too far, and have been conspiring with the couch cushions to cause me great physical harm. I am loaded with various bumps and bruises...ouch.

Kathy has even become a
victim herself with a few nice nicks in the leg. No need to call Miguel though...we will just move the damn thing out of the way.

Well outside of the apartment...we have found our favorite places to shop like Walmart, Kroger's, Big Lots. We not only use the Shell Station and the Car Wash for our car, but also as a landmark to find our way home.

We enjoyed many hours of golf this weekend on television and are anxiously awaiting Tuesday’s appointment. Feelin' good, feelin' positive, and looking forward to enjoying some Italian food.