Heavy Rain Showers

Ocala, Florida

Weather: low 70 degrees, high 83 degrees, partly cloudy to mostly cloudy, scattered heavy showers

The weather in Ocala for this time of the year has been a pleasant surprise. When we lived here in the past, we always dreaded seeing the month of June because it seemed like we always saw the hottest and most humid weather of the summer. This year, the weather is cooler with a lot of clouds, and the rain has helped keep the temperature at a bearable level. It's still humid (when is it not humid in Florida?), but the humidity is much more bearable. We hope this weather continues.

We spent more time with Carolyn's mother today. She will be 85 years old in another month, and still has remarkably good health. Her memory is still sharp, and it's enjoyable hearing her talk of her early years. The family is fortunate to have Doris still here and being a vital part of their lives.

I talked to my brother Roger on the telephone this afternoon. He lives here and is working near home for the first time in years. We agreed to talk again tomorrow and set a time to get together and catch up on what's been happening with each other.

It's been a few days since I made a trip to the WalMart Mall. We needed a few things from them, so I made a short drive over there while Carolyn was spending time with her mother. Just as I was coming out of the store, the sky fell open, with black clouds, heavy rain, lightning, and thunder. I made it to the truck with no time to spare. As I was driving slowly out of the parking lot, I noticed that the fuel island was selling diesel. The price was $2.329 per gallon, which is about $0.30 per gallon cheaper than any other place here. I turned in and filled up while the storm was still ongoing. That felt good - saving almost $8.00 on the tank fill-up. I may go back there before we leave.

We went to Sam's Club late in the afternoon to pick up a few more things. While there, we bought a pizza already cooked. That's what we had for supper, and it was good, with enough leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

So far, we've been busy, and expect it to continue. Several things are planned over the next few days. I'm getting tired just thinking about it.

More later, be safe.

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