Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Another gorgeous day today. Mike took the truck up to the GMC dealer early this morning to get it checked out.  They couldn’t take him today, so he made an appointment for tomorrow morning.  After he got back, we walked around the lake and stopped by Jerry’s site and then Karen was out so we talked with her for a minute.  Then we started heading down Johnson Road, but they had a front-end loader out there working on their latest project, so we went back and sat around reading for a while.  Took the bike out for a little spin and then just relaxed.  We’re going to the progressive dinner tonight here at the park.  Appetizers at Sandy and John’s across from us, then soup and salad somewhere across the lake, entrée at the clubhouse, dessert at Jerry and Char’s, and then after dinner drinks at Carolyn and Dale’s.  They’re going to have a cart to haul our chairs and coolers. They’ll probably have an impromptu jam session at Carolyn and Dale’s.  It should be fun.  Mid-80s again today.

Should be a full moon tonight.

A young iguana hanging out in the mangroves behind us.

Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Laundry day today.  We just went over to the KOA which was really busy.  We are such interlopers. I walked over and Mike drove.  “Chicago Sandy” (another interloper)  was there doing her laundry.  Got a chance to catch up with her a little, even though their site is right across the road from us, sort of.  Back home, put everything away and sat outside reading for a while.  Into Key West this afternoon to see “Monuments Men,” which is based on a true story.  Olympic viewing in the evening.  Our maintenance guys are working their butts off today.  They’re tearing out vegetation behind the sites along Johnson Road and are going to put in a new fence.  There’s going to be a couple of concerts in here—The Doobie Brothers is the first.  Not sure who will be performing in the second one.  We won’t be here anyway.  But at any rate, they’re sprucing up a little in preparation for these concerts.

Sunset over the flats along Johnson Road.
Our park is unique, in that we're surrounded by a large wildlife and natural area.  Very peaceful. Lots of wildlife.

Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  A quiet day today and our usual Monday.  Mike went for donuts and then played shoes in the afternoon.  I did the cleaning and some reading.  Over for happy hour tonight at the KOA.  Think we’ll go over early.  Then to Boondock’s for dinner.  A beautiful, warm day—even as the rest of the country is inundated yet again.  Mid-80s today.

View from the end of Blimp Road.  One of the mangrove islands out there (not visible in this picture) was inhabited by monkeys--used for some kind of research.

The two guys we met yesterday out for a sail.

Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Today started out uneventful.  We went to the grocery store which was slammed, and then on the way back Mike wanted to drive down Blimp Road because Fat Albert was down.  I forgot how pretty it is down there.  At the end of the road is a boat ramp and the water is real shallow and crystal clear.  There were a couple of guys getting ready to go out in their little sail boat.  We decided to go put our groceries away, put on our bathing suits and water shoes and come back and spend the afternoon.  And it was beautiful out there.  We set up our beach chairs, waded out in the beautiful crystal clear water which was pretty warm.  Sat there enjoying the view and listening to the water lap up on the shore and feeling the wonderful breeze caressing our bodies.  What a wonderful afternoon.  Last night we did go over to Karen and Jim’s site and enjoyed some cocktails and conversation. Fun time.  Mid-80s today and fantastic.

Fat Albert down.

Pretty view of all the mangrove islands.

The beautiful crystal clear waters.

Beautiful day for a sail!

This guy put in his kayak and was wearing just a thong.

Fat Albert going back up.

Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Took my walk this morning and then came back and tried to cool off.  The rings I ordered for Carmen arrived in the mail, so I took them over to her.  Then I rode my bike for the first time which went pretty well.  Came back and Carmen was at our site and she stayed for a while.  Then she wanted me to come over and look at some pictures, which I did.  She has a nice home in Baltimore.  Came back and had some lunch.  Howie is playing at the KOA tonight.  Not sure if we’re going or not.  We may just take a bottle of wine over to Karen and Jim’s site.  I do want to celebrate getting back on my bike.  Mid-80s today and perfect!

Doors of Key West.

Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Drove to Summerland Key this morning to have breakfast at the Galley Grill.  Hadn’t been out for breakfast in a while and it tasted pretty good.  And there were huge puddles in the parking lot, so they must have gotten inundated with rain last night or this morning.  We sure didn’t get any on Sugarloaf.  In the afternoon I was sitting outside enjoying this beautiful, warm day and Carmen came over for a bit.  She had just made breakfast and wanted to know if we wanted some.  Told her we’d just eaten, but thanked her profusely. I think she gets lonesome a lot. After she finished her breakfast she came back over and sat with me for a while.  Pasta for dinner and we’ll watch the opening ceremonies of the Olympics.

A beautiful Keys sunset.

Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Drove up to Big Pine Key for lunch at Pizza Works and then headed back to our park.  At 3:00 we headed over to the clubhouse for a wine tasting hosted by our neighbor, Richard.  We were tasting cabernet this time.  After that we all went out for dinner at Mangrove Mama’s.  Sandy played her harmonica with the guy providing the evening’s entertainment.  She was awesome as usual.  Back home and settled in.  Mid-80s today.

Sandy finishing her set at Mangrove Mama's.