Winter

winter just continues to linger on and on.  that stupid groundhog knows nothing at all does he?  snow blowing around, wind, cold, why am I not still in Lakeland, FL?

I am ready for opening day for sure.  does anyone care about the WBC?  not me, I really don't care if the USA gets to the finals or not, but it is baseball on TV, so of course I watch.  I listen to Dan and Jim call the spring games and can't wait for the realy thing.

Oh I miss the early morning coffee at Crestwood and early morning walks around the neighborhood down there.  Talking baseball with baserunning coach Jeff Cox and chats with Jim Leyland in the breakfast room.  I miss friends made down there and especially old Jerry who works at Crestwood and his 80 year old sense of humor that just lifts your day.  The girls at the front desk who were more than willing to help in the need for soap, towels or about anything else.  Most of all I miss 70+ degrees and strawberry shortcake at Parksdale Farms. 

Ducks, swans and pelicans are also missed as well as long walks around Circle B Bar Reserve to see wildlife in their habitat.