December 16 - 18, 2011
It didn't take long for us to fall into a very comfortable schedule now that we are settled. Mornings start slow with some putzing around. Jennifer has hooked us on a game, Words with Friends. I play on the iPad and Brian on his phone. We usually have two games going with each other and a couple going with Jennifer. I have lost every game with both of them, but I'm improving, I haven't quit and I'm trying to be a good sport. I have used a few expletives!!! We're taking long walks exploring the marina and neighborhood. And, making some new friends. Jim and Ann are on a Hatteras across the dock from us. Ann stopped over the first day we were here and offered us one of their cars. We had them over for a drink last night and had a great visit. They are driving us to the airport tomorrow. As with so many boaters we have met, they are exceptionally nice and generous.
Tomorrow we go to Minnesota for Christmas. We are both so excited to see Steve, Erin, Niko and Addison!!! And, a couple of days later Jennifer and her family will arrive....what a blessing to have all of our family together!!! One of my biggest worries when we sold the house and didn't buy another one was -- where will we have Christmas? I never should have given it a second thought. My girls never skipped a beat in offering to host it. (Jennifer has already volunteered for next year.) We are so blessed!
Gotta smile -- we're lovin the ride!
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| St Armands Circle about five miles from the marina. A fun area of local shops and restaurants. We had a fabulous lunch at Tommy Bahamas. |
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| Walking home from the grocery with plenty of Diet Coke and a few groceries. |
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| The marina office and restaurant. |
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| Another tree that I don't recognize, but it has great character! They are all over this part of the world. |
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| It looks like they decorated the mangroves for Christmas. |
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| Late afternoon the pelicans begin arriving and roost for the night. |
Hope to see you in sunny MN!
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