When
I started blogging 4 years and 9 months ago--for those who are keeping
the records---one of the first things I talked about was how lucky I was
(am) to have found the Gateway Terrace residence. It is made up of over
20 buildings consisting of studio apartments, small, large and 2
bedroom apartments. (An aside; the two bedroom apartments are for
married people--is that making a statement about marriage?) There are
close to 300 people living here and all are living in a residence backed
by H.U.D. The requirements are to be over 62 and, for single people, to
make less than $14,000, and for couples less than $26,000.

(LOOKING EAST FROM IN MY APARTMENT)

I was very lucky to have found this place, first moving into a small bedroom apartment in 1999 and then on my 17th Leap Year birthday moving into my current large bedroom place. I have a good roof over my head , food in my stomach,
surrounded by water, trees, yachts, million plus dollar homes, a
fantastic pool over looking Karen Bay and, in most cases, nice people
for neighbors.

   
(MORE VIEWS LOOKING EAST)

If my 'search' ever works I will post a few past blogs showing views of the grounds, gardens, flowers  and trees.

Seems since I had to get rid of my birds in desperation I have been talking to my plants and it looks like that old wife's tale
is true as they are growing like crazy--take a look at the pictures
below, especially the plants on the right and left which I have grown from sticking a small bit in a pot.

Here are few pictures looking south from my living room windows.

The following pictures were taken yesterday on the walkway from my apartment to the elevator.

MORE PICTURES OF MY SURROUNDINGS TO COME