winterpark Archives - Villa Vanderlaan

November 13, 2016November 11, 2016

Day 113 – November 13

Today was a very hot day, it was around 85F under the sun and no breeze at all, pfff warm!!

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We wanted to play some golf today in Winterpark but unfortunately the course was closed. They used the golf course for an event for the upcoming weekend. Some kind of olds mobile show with all vintage cars. What else to do but enjoy the sun and see the hard working men sweat.

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Well how about some shade, it is a little too hot to handle…

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We also drove around town, looking at some Villas, we love Winterpark.
When sell our own Villa in Davenport we certainly know where to move to!

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So, that is more than enough inspiration when building our own home in the future, haha!

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We had lunch at Bubbalou’s restaurant, pulled pork on a toasted bun, fries and garlic bread.

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Camy took her class pictures home today.

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When we arrived home and checked the mailbox, we found another couple of cards.

November 5, 2016November 2, 2016

Day 105 – November 5

Camy had forgotten her belt today, so she asked her homeroom teacher wether or not she had a spare one available. She has to ask one or else she gets a lunch detention meaning that she can not have lunch in the cafeteria but in a classroom without talking….. yep, that is how they do it here! Lucky for her she got a real nice pink belt, really matching her uniform.

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We went to Winterpark right away, we wanted some fresh air and wanted to play some golf.

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See that small house in the background, nice or what and so close to the golf course.

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Take a little break and wait so we can continue playing our round.

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Sometimes birds get in our way, some kind of raptor, here about 2 meter from us and about 45cm tall.

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I just had to take this picture.

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For lunch we had falafel, we had done that before here but this time we ordered it and took it with us. We had to be back at school in time to pick Camy up.

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When we arrived home I enjoyed the sun out in the front yard for some time. The sun was not available in the back yard any longer so that is why I sat my chair in the front, more than enough sun for me to enjoy.

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Across the street they are working the christmas decoration and lighting, it does look good to tell you the truth. I will take picture later in the week, when they are all done and light it up when it is dark.

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Oh and we found those mega “apples” from the pine tree. Hope to get some more later this week.

October 13, 2016October 16, 2016

Day 82 – October 13

The day started so good, first we had to get some gas, with a free cup of coffee and tea and we discussed what to do today. Bram suggested to go to Winterpark and visit Goodwill, since we had never been there before, this one was still on our to-do list.

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I wandered around the store but while trying on a pair of shoes I did not feel to well. Luckily for me I already sat in a chair and had support. I really did not feel well so we asked someone to call 911.

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It was hard to tell Bram since I lost my speech, my left side stopped functioning for about 10 seconds. After that I was back to normal but it is scary to have it happen to you. You just want to say something only to find out it just does not make any sense. All in all we stayed calm but we knew something was not right. At the same time the ambulance arrived and the doctors took it from there. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance and Bram took our car to follow. At 11.15AM we were headed for the hospital in Orlando.

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Once we arrived in the hospital I had to undergo a couple of tests.
They took X-rays, CT-scan, heart film and heart scan and an one hour MRI later that evening.

Bram and Camy went home while I tried to get some sleep, with 7 others because I did not have my own room yet.

Pfff, scary scary, but I’m at the right place, at least it feels that way, no one wants to be hospitalized but I realize it is the best place to be. We will see what happens the next couple of days.

Thank you for reading our blog and sorry to inform you about what happened to me. It if was up to me I would have told you something totally different but unfortunately this is part of life as well.

October 6, 2016September 29, 2016

Day 75 – October 6

Today we started by paying 9 holes of golf in Winterpark.
We did this after we dropped Camy off at school.

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Tee time was at 10.30AM, we had been here before. The golf course is set up real nice in the middle of the neighborhood.

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We did not use a cart this time but walked through the course and with only 9 holes to go is was more than doable, it is about 3 miles in total.

On Facebook I read a lot about that it is time to start wearing winter coats back home. I can tell you here in Florida that is not the case, sunny and blue sky! If I could I would have send 10F to Holland long time ago, for all of you.

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At the end of the 9 holes an old fashioned ice cream!

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When we got home later today, we found another card in the mailbox, thanks again!

September 22, 2016September 11, 2016

Day 61 – September 22

A new week started again and we did it by playing some golf in Winterpark. Well Bram plays golf and I’m his caddy.

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They decorated some trees at the clubhouse, it looked good.

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First, some practice puts and than ready to go. Let’s go!

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This golf course is in the city center, cars drive by and hope we do not hit them….

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I was very important today, as caddy and score keeper.

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Oh and taking out and putting back the flag.

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And in the afternoon it was coffee and tea time.
At First Watch we sat outside, often being the only ones outside but what can we say, the a/c is just too cold inside. Having it all for ourselves outside is a pleasure and luxurious.

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When school was out we took this picture, two happy girls both from Europe. Lizzy is from England, her parents have a business her which allows them stay and work here. The girls can get along real well, see those smiles on their faces!

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Laughing is not what we did later that afternoon, we had a little fun driving home until we got pulled over. The officer did not think it was funny at all and could not appreciate it. Because of the rain she thought I should not be speeding, doing 77miles where only 55miles is allowed…. $280.00 is your total to be paid.

September 15, 2016September 8, 2016

Day 54 – September 15

See for yourself, what a beautiful day, blue sky and 90F, what else can you ask for?

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Today we visited a golf course, 9 holes, in Winterpark, some 30minutes from school. Lets see what the fee is and find out wether or not we are allowed to play in the first place. Yep, it is open for public and 9-holes will be $13.00. The course is in the city center with streets right next to it, so you better not slice it! It look real good and well maintained and surrounded by some real large Villas. Can we have a look inside? We’ll be back soon to play some!

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Winterpark can not be compared to Orlando but more to an Italian or Spanish like village, you get that Mediterranean feeling. When in the Orlando area visit Winterpark and find that feeling of not being in The USA.

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