Stump Pass but no kayaking

We met Rich and Linda at Stump Pass but decided not to kayak because the wind was really blowing and the current was running hard. So what to do? Walk the beach, what there was of it, to the pass that gives access to the Gulf. What a nice walk. Not much for shells but we did find a lot of sharks teeth.

The waves were really breaking onto the shore and forming little rivers as they flow back to the Gulf. When we arrived at the Pass we saw about 8 dolphins "playing" in the channel. Nice marine show.

Once we returned to the parking lot we ate lunch and chatted. We decided to not kayak since we didn't have a lot of time to play.

Once we returned to the park we decided to get in some pool time so off we go. We visited with some of our neighbors while we bobbed around on noodles. Once we were sufficiently wrinkled we got out to dry off in the sun before returning to the camper. When we got back I looked at my cell and found we had missed a call. Ann S. said they were going out for Chinese and wondered if we wanted to go along. Well of course we did so it was dinner out.

After dinner we visited and had a couple of glasses of wine.

Another nice day in paradise.

Today's pictures are here.

Another full day

Today we spent a few hours at the glass studio where I was able to solder my project together. Suzette cut and ground glass for her project.

After lunch we went to the Reds VS Bo Sox game. Not much of a game. Many of the first line players were on the field for the first 7 innings. At the end of 7 it was Reds 1 Sox 0. By the end of the 1st half of the 9th the Sox had 2 runs. The Reds had nothing to offer in the bottom of the 9th. Go Sox.

Once we returned to the park and got ready for the volunteer thank you dinner. It was a very nice evening with an excellent food and drink and a very good comedian. We and the other 338 volunteers had a very nice time.

Tuesday

Today we spent the morning in the glass studio working on our projects. After lunch we defrosted the fridge since it has been running for over a year and there was considerable buildup in the freezer compartment. Since we had depleted most of the refrigerated items it was time to replenish so off to Wal-Mart and Winn Dixie.

Once everything was put away we fed and walked Logan and headed for the pool.

Then it was supper and back to the glass studio to continue work on our projects.

What have we been doing for the last month or so?

Well it has been somewhat of a routine. Kayak on the best days, go to the beach when we want to, do our weekly shopping. Clean the coach, walk the dog, wash the dog, wash clothes, go to the Stained glass shop and work on projects.

Yes Larry also took the beginner class and is working on his 2nd project, Suzette is working on her 6th project. Suzette has also made several pine needle baskets using shells for the center. Larry used the dremel tool and a diamond tool to make holes in the edge of the shells so they could be used in the baskets.

We have returned to several of the paddling venues to spend enjoyable days on the water. We have seen dolphins, eagles, and many other birds.

We have attended a shell show in Sarasota, a seafood festival in Placida, a street fair in Englewood.

James came for a short visit and we were able to kayak with him as well as a couple of good dinners out.

Look at our online photo album here .