Saturday

Well it was another busy day and a scrumptious supper to close out the day. Chester woke us up around 5 then we settled in until nearly 8. I'm finally getting use to his loud crowing and just tuned him out. After our quiet times and a lite breakfast of fruit for me we got ready to head to the beach. I picked a nice mess of collards for an old friend and we dropped them off on the way as well as a bag of lettuce for Amy. Tyler was taking the kids to the beach as well so we met them there.

The day was just gorgeous with an nice on shore breeze and lots of rollers and the water was in the 70's. It was a little to chilly at first in the water but then became just right and refreshing. Sam and Ava had a grand time and Sam was just a bundle of energy. Tyler and I had then both in the water and they had such a fun time as did we. We were there almost 2 hours before heading out a little after 12. Those kids just love the beach and it had been many moons since we were last there as well. I managed to get in a little swim as well and it felt good to use some of those muscles long overdue.

We got back and I had a lite lunch of celery sticks with peanut butter as I knew we were having a sumptuous supper. I had taken out a rib roast to thaw overnight that we purchased months ago when they were on sale and so we were having our friends Dan and Carol. I picked and chopped some fresh Rosemary, peeled and chopped some fresh garlic that I inserted into the roast in several places and coated the nearly 7 pound roast with olive oil and the chopped herb. I put that in my smoker with a piece of apple wood and smoked it for about 2 hours or until the inside temp of the roast reached 120 degrees. I then cut the smoker off(its electric). The meat continues to cook until the desired temp then you cut it. Carol was a late getting here so the inside temp reached 140 on its own but the meat was still pink and dewisheous. I prefer a 130 temp which is slightly red but it was still very tasty at the extra 10 degrees. You need a hand thermometer that you can easily insert and that's the best way to cook a beautiful rib roast. We have enough left over for another meal, yikes was that good eatin'. I also made a fresh garden salad salad and Dan made some oven tater's.

After a glass of red wine to start the salivating I carved the roast and we had a great supper then played around of double 12 domino's. Nancy whupped us on the last round, speaking of whupping all of the Florida school teams lost in the NCAA playoffs. Well it was a great evening with some good friends and our bellies were requiring some horizontal lab(sleeping)especially after a day at the beach where I never sat down. Tomorrow is corporate(gathering)worship day in Tampa as we head off for that event then we will go to the local nursing home to assist with a short service for the elderly and afflicted. Take a moment to give thanks or even a couple hours to remember your blessings in life at your local church or place of worship, LATER