A neighbor accused us of being "short-timers" this morning.  "Less than four days left, and you are short-timers," he said.  

"Yes," we agreed.  Our departure is scheduled for Sunday morning.  We are enjoying our final days here.  This morning we met our at-home neighbors at Lakes Park for a walk, a picnic lunch, and a game of cards.  They winter at Bonita Springs, about an hour down the Trail, but with all of us busy, we have only seen them once since we arrived in south Florida.  They arrived ahead of us and will stay in this warm climate until May. 

This day remained fresh and beautiful.  The Floridians have become tired of 40 degree dawns, and today the thermometer barely reached 60.  A brisk breeze kept us in our jackets.  Still, we picniced after our walk and played a card game of "65."  The table was next to a wading pool which was closed on account of "inclement weather."  A family arrived with small children dressed for the water.  The youngest was surprised by the locked gate.  The Dad shook his head.  We jested with him about "inclement Florida weather."  The family was Canadian and could no more understand than we why the water feature was closed.  In spite of the closure the fountains and water mushrooms continued to flow temptingly.

We have survived our withdrawal from the Olympics.  We regained composure, cleaned house, baked, and enjoyed each other's company.  I checked our car and had it serviced before our trip home.  We watch the weather hoping the snow will melt before we reach South  Mountain.  Dad & I made a run to Siesta Bay for a haircut.  The senior Davidsons will stop by to say goodby.  Mom & Dad played Bocce yesterday, but have been staying away from the Agua-cise on these chilly days.

The forecast for next week is better.  It should reach 70 on Sunday, the day we leave, and maybe even 80 by Thursday.  The forecasters are warning that another cold wave is possible in the following week.  We won't have to worry about that.  We'll be freezing in PA.