Back in the Sunshine State

The trip from NC to Florida was a doozy this year, with heavy rain following us nearly all the way.  The new Eagle pulls like a dream, though, and that made the drive more tolerable (not that Howhee didn't pull well, too.)  We arrived at Ho-Hum RV park in Carrabelle around 8, raced to Eddie Teaches for some oysters and didn't get there in time.  The kitchen closed 10 minutes before we arrived.  Darn!  Drive for 12 hours while imagining that first oyster only to miss it by that much. 

We made up for it the next day, getting a half-sack of fresh ones from the seafood place, eating some raw while others steamed on the grill.  It was worth the wait and then some.  They are so fresh, juicy and delicious! 

On December 1 we awoke to a very cold trailer, as the propane had run out during the night and it was 35 degrees!  Brrr!  By the time we got hooked up and on the road, my hands were numb.  The drive to Sarasota was uneventful and pleasant, with clear skies and country vistas much of the way.  When we arrived at Sun n Fun, Lynn's sister, Debbie and her husband, Walt, met us at the gate in their golf court and escorted us to our site.  What a nice welcome!  The next day we ate more oysters, our last for a while. 

The next day we went over to sister Barbara's to pick up the Vespa so I could clean it up and put it back on the market.  Luis and I had charged the battery the day before and it ran like a top.Brother-in-law Luis kept it for me over the summer and I appreciate that very much.  Thanks Luis!

While at the Sun n Fun pool bar I met some golfers and was invited to join their Tuesday league, which I did.  Good guys, a very nice course and winning a little money my first time out convinced me to come back next week. 

It was 80 degrees the day I played and I even sweated a little bit!  After the 35 degree weather the week before, the warmth was very welcome. 

Ever since I started riding scooters, I've been trying to find a way to take my golf clubs on it.  Yesterday I finally figured it out.  I put the bag on my back using the shoulder straps, then sat on the Burg.  That didn't work.  The bag rested on the seat, making it very unstable.  So I got off, rested the bag on the seat sideways and saw that the straps would go over the cargo carrier like it was made for it.  Voila!   Eureka!  Finally!  Took it for a test drive and it works like a charm!

Now I just have to remember not to go between those posts or across that skinny little bridge when I'm carrying the golf bag. 

It is good to be back in Florida and getting ready for Christmas.  Yesterday we ordered a very nice, small artificial tree that looks like a real Frazier Fir, just like in Boone.  I'm glad to be near the Sierra's again and look forward to dinner with chef Luis and family on Sunday.  There are lots of stories to tell and catching up to do. 

Thanks for stopping by.  I continue to be amazed when someone tells me they read this, as it is often a person that never crossed my mind as a reader.  So thanks for letting me know!