Hometown Amenities

It’s been a good month; the gardens have been carefree, we spent plenty of time with the Jr. girls, watched our #1 graduate, camped in NH, danced in Henderson, enjoyed a Fathers Day, worked on our tan, and now we find ourselves on the cusp of July.

As we gaze into the yawning abyss of heat and humidity that we call “July in Eville”, I long to escape the inevitable sweaty, bad-hair days. You’re thinking Michigan? Maine? Mountains? After all, No one in their right mind would want to leave this Southern Indiana Sauna for the Hellhole of Central Florida where there’s Even Worse heat/humidity, plus daily rain showers that add a layer of steam to your sweat and frizz your hair into actual tangles that have to be professionally removed…

So, yeah, we’re going down to Disney World July 15-20, meeting up with the New Yorkers; it’s the only time they can go, so who cares about the weather. It’s been five years since they visited The Mouse, and there’s so much for them to see! Being the Veteran Disney People we are, this isn’t the first time we’ve been there in July – or August, as that month is just as bad. The crowds tend to be lower (less locals) and most of the ride lines are under roof, so we’ll pack our neck-icebags and have a blast.

Until then, our schedule is open. The Jr. girls are spending time with their maternal Nana, Pa-Pa, and cousins, so our usual Entertainment is unavailable. I was grumping about that, planning a getaway nearby, maybe St. Louis Zoo or Art Museum, when it dawned on me that I haven’t been to our Hometown Zoo or Art Museum in quite a while, and have let my memberships lapse. Maybe I should avail myself of our nearby amenities before I go wandering off.

As I thought this over yesterday, I realized it’s been even longer since I strolled along the riverfront and took in a nice sunset, so we jumped up and drove downtown a little late, just catching the final drop…

My Awe as I watched Sun’s kiss good-night was cut short by the buzz of a boat engine as some Typical Eville river rat came careening into the ramp area, spraying a flume of water on the kids fishing, and roaring off…

*sigh* well, that’s my hometown…

I may put off the Zoo visit, but the Museum is a great area for viewing the fireworks, so I’m definitely going to renew my membership this week and will be there on the 4th, weather permitting. It’s predicted to be miserable, so I can practice my endurance sweating for the Disney marathon…

Stay cool! Hydrate!

Peace