Sunday October 24, 2010

We started out going to St. Thomas More for an early traditional mass.
They have this big organ that must be tough to play.

I was amazed by how this one guy played it and thought OMG he is
so good....but

then the singer started with Ave Maria...hitting all the notes perfectly.

Then some other songs but she sang one where her voice could have broken all
the glass but was so sweet to our ears. I can't even tell you how wonderful
she was,,,,as no one can imagine.....tears to my eyes.

Then we stopped at First Watch for a great breakfast Eggs benedict with
smoked turkey and avocado....yum yum

Finally, we walked to Capt Curts and watched 3/4's of the Bears game.
After re-meeting some old fans,,,,we snacked and felt so bad watching the Bears
that we walked out.....after paying.

Then went next door to the Crescent Club for free pizza.

Felt so full, i walked back to the condo and worked out....watch out Hulk Hogan....

And a couple photos from saturday

You know what Sunday is.....Church and BEARS FOOTBALL.
So we went to the Sarasota Brewing Co...

Its been there for over 20 yrs and was the only one families could go to.

But now there is plenty of competition and to tell the truth, its time for a change.

We met sister in law Nancy. Had some hot wings,,pizza and left before the game was
over, meaning the Bears were losing.

As we got home, our neighbor Marge called and invited us to watch the sunset with
neighbors and have Cheese and Wine.

We had great conversation and for the first time since we've been going to the beach
at sunset....we all saw the Green Flash just at Sunset.

I couldn't believe it.

A little Artsy Craftsy Show and Buffet

Hi Everyone,
Today K went shopping with her sister...garage sales again.

I decided to drive downtown Sarasota and when I drove down Main street saw an Art and Craft fest. I got lucky with a parking spot and walked the entire circuit.

I attended one last winter, and this was similiar but expanded.

Lots and lots of People watching. Paintings, scultures--the usual and strange thick metal tube/stones.
The displayers/artists seemed so professional. And of course expensive.

Main street has more restaurants than last year. I just don't understand with
the economy. All were filled.

Went home,,napped, and then jumped into the pool.

We were hungry and tired by 7pm and decided to eat Amish.
We went to the Dutch Heritage BUFFET Restaurant on Bahia Vista...about 20 minutes from us.
It was wonderful.

While K was looking around the gift shop, I found it a good idea to walk around and
around the parking lot.....it helps with overeating.

Enjoy the photos....see you tomorrow.

A Boat Ride

We went for a boat ride with Capt Robb, our good friend from Vandalia Il.

With his Cabin Boy Bob, we cruised for about 3 hours and stopped at Turtles Restaurant on Siesta Key for lunch.

He guided his boat thru a narrow harbor and canal to get to the intercoastal.

We drove/sailed south just enjoying the sights, mansions, and
the good life.

On the way back north we were greeted by a beggar. Yeah, they're in the water too.

Flipper came alongside the boat with his mouth open looking for his favorite food, shrimp.

Poor flipper, this time we didn't have any. He stayed along for a few minutes and then
left us cheap folks. Robb promises he will have shrimp on his next trip...

Our State Farm agent sent the following email:

I noticed that you were in my neck of the woods! The dolphin you said, is a local and very famous. His name is actually Beggar and he’s been in the intercoastal off Casey Key for years and years. The grandkids love to see him every time we are on the boat. Google “Beggar the Dolphin in Nokomis” and read about him.


We cruised very slowly toward Turtles restaurant. Filled our bellies and the gas tank...43 gals.

We continued on our trip but it had to end.

We said goodbye to the Minnow and Robb, went to our condo and crashed.

Got up in time to race to the beach and get a sunset.

Thats its today, I'll stay in contact.

talk later

Hope you enjoy the photos
If they don't all fit on this email
I'll send a second.