Adventure Logan

Bocce on the Beach

Bocce on the beach is a great way to spend time. We introduced the game to the gang today. The weather was wonderful, the beach area perfect for the game and the guys were the winners!!

Nova Scotia Christmas Brunch

Because two couples are going home for Christmas (Carol Ann and Charles/Molly and George) we had a brunch for the gang. The menu included eggs, pancakes, sausages, bacon, cornbeef hash, beans, fruit, toast and juice.

Charles, Carol Ann and Janet

Carol, Jan, George. Dave, Mary Evelyn and Molly

Dave, John, (Justin in stroller) and Gus

Sharkey’s on the Pier

This evening we finally made it to Sharkey’s on the Pier. The weather was glorious – about 75 degrees and no wind so those of you who have been there know that it would be wonderful. While we waited for our table, we (Mary Evelyn, Carol Ann and I) enjoyed a Mango Bango – yippee!!

The six of us enjoyed the annual Christmas special menu called Hook Line and Sinker. For $20 you get an appetizer, entree and dessert. I had a large garden salad, a shrimp platter which included 6 fried shrimp and 6 grilled, and a key lime tart – delicious!! The band was great and we enjoyed the music and the people dancing. Just watching the ocean and the sun setting behind the pier was good enough for me.

Projects…Projects

Life wouldn’t be interesting here if there weren’t lots of projects to attack. This week we started and finished 2 medium-sized ones. I guess we are saving the large ones for the new year. Dave and I cleaned out the shed and laid vinyl on the floor that was left over from the lanai – pretty fancy floor for a shed. Bob Daniels – it was all for you so that your golf clubs will have a great place to be stored. The second project was an addition to the front steps. Last year we built the center section with steps and this year we added the two sides with compartments for storing the recycle bins and sand chairs. I got the task of staining it. Great addition to the front entrance!!

Christmas Decorations

We have decorated the “tindominium” for CHRISTMAS!!!

Beach BBQ and Drum Circle

This evening (4:30 PM) we all went to Nokomis Beach to have our first beach BBQ. [Mary Evelyn & Gus, Jan & Dave, Carol Ann & Charles, Molly & George, Janet & Glenn and their children John and Justin]

The biggest laugh was the flame when the guys lit the charcoal. We usually use a small portable gas BBQ but after 5 years of use it was put in the trash this week. So we will have to get a new one to prevent the flash fire that comes with charcoal.

On Wednesday and Saturday nights there is a drum circle at the beach in Nokomis. The group that drums down the sun to sunset was there and the following that they have danced and drummed for quite a while. One really interesting participant posed for a picture with Glenn, Janet, Justin, John and Molly.

First Red Hat Event

I attended the Christmas Luncheon with the Queen Anne Red Hat Group. It was held at a member’s house and was potluck. Her house was decorated to death – all surfaces, walls and shelves in 4 rooms – amazing and overdone! Lunch was good though.

Venice Christmas Boat Parade

This evening was the parade and although it had been a very rainy and windy day we did venture out to see it. We found a perfect new location to view it so were very pleased to have done it all in one hour. We positioned ourselves on the north jetty and were able to see the boats come west along the length of the north jetty and turn in front of us travelling east along the south jetty. All 46 floats were brightly lit and most had music our sound effects. Next year we are already planning a picnic prior to the parade.

H1N1

God Bless America. Today the six of us – Carol Ann and Charles, Dave and Jan, Dave and I went to a free clinic and had our shots. No fuss no muss – just got in line and less than an hour later we were all done. The rate of H1N1 here in the state is about 60% so we really did think that we should be protected.

Settling into Life at the Beach

We are mostly unpacked although I am very busy reorganizing cupboards and drawers. I have surprised myself with the restraint I have shown when at the Goodwill, Thrift Shop and yard sales. Actually, there are 4 boxes that I filled and sent along to the donation center for Goodwill. Dave’s sensible rule of “one thing in and one thing out” is coming closer to a reality. This week we had our first dominoes night – Carol Anne’s rules which are known as the “Doyle Rules” – and we like them alot.