We awoke to rain, heavy rain that was not expected. The weather had been reported that there was just a small chance of rain this morning but a much better chance this evening. Thankfully it soon stopped and the sun came out. It was down right HOT on the beach this morning.
The gulls were hungry after that storm.
The volley ball players started to arrive at 9:00 am.
Joshua brought down his cheese puffs he bought from Beth for a dollar at the Christmas party and shared them with Daisy without being asked.
Below William decided he was thirsty and instead of picking up the thermos bent all the way down and got a drink.
The volley ball games were very competitive today as they were missing all of Joan's crew, Bill and Matt who were all having a work day at mom's new condo. Also all of Hermans were working on their new volley ball court so they couldn't make it either.
We always try to put off work on sunny days and only work on raining days but this week has ALL been sunny. They all decided to sacrifice the morning sunshine to get everything done in time to enjoy the afternoon this last day of 2020. Daisy had to also work, her job was digging in the sand with her rake.
I left at 11:30 to head back to the condo to make lunch for Mark. After lunch instead of heading to Lani Kai for the foot ball games and beach time I went to Diane's pool where Beth, Diane and I had a lazy afternoon in the sunshine. The football games were WELL attended and went on for hours. It really was amazing how hot it was for the 31st day of December. At home there is a winter storm warning with ice and snow expected. We have renters moving in the apartment tonight and I was not able to message them through airbnb but was able to call them to give them the information they needed to check in. They reported they were running late and would get there after dark so I told them the front door would be left unlocked and the lights left on then called Anna to see if she would be willing to run over for that job. Mark realized that he had moved the skid steer key and if anyone got stuck Phil would need that to pull them out so sent Anna a text on how to find that key. Sure hope they arrive before the ice. Our predicted evening rain came in a downpour. By the time we left for mom's condo for dinner we were glad to drive instead of walk. After dinner Matt was called to see if he could help get Peoria church on the big screen. He did. Bill and Bethany's family joined us for church and just like that the condo was full of people.
The wind started howling, slamming into the condo sliding glass door making so much noise it was hard to hear Greg Rumbold who was preaching. Joan had to turn it WAY up.
After church the games started. Mae and Noah joined us for the big New Year's Eve bash. Joan's tradition is to stay up all night playing games but the older we get the earlier we leave. By the time we left it the rain had let up to a sprinkle but the wind was still howling and slamming that sprinkling rain so hard it felt like it was pouring. Molly needed to be walked outside for her evening walk and even she knew she had to make it quick. Mark and I left for home around 9:00 pm and I'm sure we are not going to be able to stay away until midnight so I will take this time to wish EVERYONE a HAPPY NEW YEAR from all of us of the Horsemeister family. Diane sent the picture below shortly after midnight. Even MOM made it until midnight. The games must have entertaining or very loud,I know she took her hearing aids out.
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