Rainy day in paradise

At least it was only overcast when we two set out for a late breakfast this morning. We headed further south and wound up stopping in Islamorada, a "village of islands." The restaurant was good, but would be no competition for John G's, that is for sure:



Plain...no presentation...and only good. Not great. Oh well...

The shop next door had true Florida Christmas decorations:




Ho HO HO. Decorations are quickly disappearing, however.

Rain greeted us as we got back to the coach, so we are hoping for clear weather for the New Year's Eve party set for 3:00. I have my fabulous coleslaw made for the potluck ham dinner. The covered picnic area is all decorated, so it is party time, rain or shine. We won't melt, and we won't be out driving anywhere either.

Be safe tonight, whatever you do.

Best wishes for a fabulous 2014, y'all! 2013 is quickly disappearing. Tomorrow is a fresh, new beginning.

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Monday afternoon

Our afternoon entertainment consists of watching the seagulls and pelicans. This one has caught dinner already:



Dick and I and our four friends went out on a charter boat to snorkel for an hour. I didn't last long in the chilly water, but did enjoy the outing. Yes, I am a wuss. So?

And I managed to do a load of laundry after we got back while MM got on top of the Moho to manually adjust the satellite dish. There is always stuff that needs doing, but we are done for today. Except for dog fetching watching, and sunset watching. And people watching.

It's a rough life. We will manage.

Cheers, y'all!

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Sunday in Key Largo

Overcast, with a good breeze as I sit at the campground pier.

MM just helped a friend put together an inflatable boat. No small task, since the instructions were pretty lacking. The owners are about ready to mount the motor and go try it out.




We've got nothing to do, and all day to get it done.

Life is definitely good on island time, watching the swaying palm fronds, boats and pelicans. Yep, definitely good.

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Thursday afternoon in FL

We did indeed have a late breakfast here with Vicki, minus Bill. He had to attend a condo meeting and couldn't make it. He missed yummy cinnamon-nut French toast. Best ever!



So neither of us slept well at noisy Sam's parking lot last night, but we will survive. MM is taking a nap, along with two kitties, as I type, and not from Key Largo. We are parked in Dickie B's driveway in Lake Worth.

Why...you ask? Fortunately, I called Amy shortly after we got southbound on I-95 to check on their progress, only to learn that our reservation starts tomorrow! Somehow, one of us got the date wrong. Not to worry. We are flexible. We can regroup and change plans.

So a phone call to an old friend, followed by a quick exit and slight direction change, and here we are. At least it should be quiet here tonight.

We'll take Dickie out to dinner in thanks for squatting rights. Or I will fix dinner. Whatever works best.

Life is good amongst the Palm trees, y'all! Cheers.


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Southbound!

Good Thursday morning from Florida, land of pines and oaks for now.

We left home at 1 yesterday after meeting our newest grand dog, Maddie:




She is a real beauty and quite a love. Grammie is hooked already!

There is almost NO restaurant, even fast good, open on Christmas Day except Waffle House. We were grateful, of course and did not complain. Sure, we have lots of food here in the Moho, but the first day out is a bit chaotic and we just want to stop, eat, and go...with no clean up, move this, move that around to get it all accomplished. And get back on the road.

We did, and stopped at the second FL rest area for the night just before 9.

KC complained less than in precious trips, and briefly registered his travel complaint this morning. So noted and overruled. He settled back down with trooper Missy under the safety of my lounge chair. It won't be a long day for them today.

We actually plan to squat at the local big store near our place in WPB tonight. We are homeless. We have a renter on our RV lot this week, so we will stay overnight to check everything out at the park, then head to the keys tomorrow for a little adventure.

Easy peasy. That's the way we roll. And traffic has not been bad at all.

So we are enjoying our coffee and the scenery this fine morning...48 here, 21 at home...but 73 in WPB! Yeah baby!!!

Miles and smiles, y'all!

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Merry Christmas!

We hope you and yours have a most blessed Christmas season, and a very prosperous and Happy New Year!

Our church service was fabulous. The kids all did well, Haley, too. She said her cheeks are definitely out of practice for the clarinet, but she managed. Check out Macey's solo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ3vmkYEQa0

And these kiddos:






We had a great and silly time last night. Brian entertained us reading (?) French from a Babar book. His knowledge of French is basically "bonjour," so use your imagination and think Inspector Clouseau!

Then Ansley showed off her Spanish, then morphed into a Russian accent. Hilarious.

I love this crazy family.

We are heading south later on, whenever we can get loaded up. It is 18 this morning. Bah humbug to that!

Life is good...and each of us are loved and blessed beyond measure, all because of Christmas.

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Christmas Eve in Mayberry

The oil is all warm:



No, not for cooking. MM brought these 5 gallon buckets inside last night to keep the oil warm so he could put it into a machine this morning. It is another work day for him, but a short one.

The family service is at 4 this afternoon and the kids will all (mostly all) be there, and where a few are performing in the pageant--Haley #1, Ansley and Macey are all playing their instruments and singing.

Afterward, the gang will be here for Tortellini Soup (yum) and opening of presents...our annual tradition. Chaos, for sure.

I am loading up the Moho, doing laundry, and putting away all things that can be put away so we can depart...maybe tomorrow!




Missy is being mighty loving this morning now that dad isn't here, while KC is already scouting the area. Too cold outside for the girl; she's smart!

So, our family Christmas Eve tradition is church, soup, presents. Please share yours.

Have a very Merry Christmas everyone!

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