Fun Filled Times!



?, Ginger,  Janice and Walt

 Last night was the culmination of several fun filled days.  It was karaoke night at the Sun n Fun bar, with friend Ginger and her daughter, Janice, visiting from the cold north.  There was lots of dancing, a little drinking and much laughter.  It was a fine night!

Sunshine Skyway bridge

Yesterday I rode the Burgman up to St. Petersburg to visit Fort Desoto and the beaches.  It was a warm, beautiful day for a ride and I thoroughly enjoyed crossing the Sunshine Skyway bridge.  It was almost like flying it's so high over the water.  Plus it's pretty windy up there and that's always good for a few thrills on the scooter. 

Don Cesar hotel

Crossing over a bridge onto the beaches I had to stop for traffic and had this view of the old Don Cesar hotel.  It's a classic and I remember it well from my childhood days at the beach.  It's one of the few things I could recognize from those days from long ago.  It is still very beautiful and imposing. 

I turned south at the beach to go toward Pass-a-Grill and found this neat little cafe on the water.  The crab salad was one of the best things I've ever eaten!  And the ambiance was as good as the food!  Then it was time for a long, barefooted walk on the beach.  The water was chilly, but this cool little seabird didn't seem to mind.  The orange of their beaks is so intense I just had to snap this shot.

On Wednesday evening Barbara and Luis came to my place for dinner and it was fun preparing for guests.  It's the first time I've had anyone over since I've been here and I realized how much I missed doing that.  We then went to a comedy show here in the park and had some good laughs.  Also, Barbara and I dined at Trader Vic's last night so we could catch up on the week.  I'll be attending a Super Bowl party here in the park on Sunday so I won't see them for dinner that day. 

Oh yeah.  On Thursday I was at a big buffet for lunch when a man came up to me and said "Fred?"  I didn't recognize him right away and said "yes I am".  He introduced himself as Rick, one of the brothers from the men's retreat last weekend!  What a nice surprise.  We chatted for a few minutes then went on our ways.

Whew!  It's like a social whirl wind all of a sudden and I like it!  I've really been missing Jubilee! lately, as Howard has been on vacation in Key West so I haven't downloaded the services.  It sure will be good to hear him again.  I really miss that music, too, and find myself humming their tunes a lot. 

Once again, I'm reminded how good life is!