Wed, Dec 2, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Awoke this morning to a little rain. Eventually cleared and Robin stopped by on her way around the lake with Mutley, who was looking for his treat. Gave him his treats and talked with Robin for a while. Around noon we headed to Key West to see the movie “Bridge of Spies” with Tom Hanks, playing at the Tropic. Mike thought the movie was great—me not so much. An amazing true story though. After the movie we checked out a restaurant, Two Cents, on a little lane just off Whitehead. These little lanes are the best kept secret in Key West. I love them because they’re way off the beaten path. Sat at a table in the garden and had an appetizer and a couple of drinks. They serve them with a bucket of bacon. No dinner tonight for sure. We will definitely go back there for lunch or dinner soon.

Tropic Cinema.

Two Cents Restaurant.

Garden entrance.

Garden dining room.

Cocktails served with a bucket of bacon.

Tue, Dec 1, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Another beautiful morning. It was 80 by 10:00! We got our laundry and grocery shopping chores out of the way this morning and then enjoyed a leisure lunch at the Stoned Crab. Back to our site to relax and read. Just another beautiful day down here in paradise.

Looking up from our books, we either have Australian pines...

or swaying palms.

Mon, Nov 30, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Worked some more on getting our site squared away. Mike was able to put up the bamboo screen at the back of our site to provide a wind break. Did a few other chores and then took a walk around the lake. Unfortunately, the lake seems pretty dirty again this year. It used to be really pristine. Off to the KOA tonight to imbibe with friends. Then to Geiger Key for dinner. Another beautiful day today—85 with a few puffy clouds.

Our site. Someone built those planter boxes years ago. Would like to put something in there that doesn't require any maintenance.

Unfortunately, we ended up more in the center of the site instead of more to the right. Poor Larry, we're right on top of him.

Sun, Nov 29, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Made my smoothie this morning and sat down at the computer to take care of some banking. Sandy and John came over to visit our neighbor, Larry, so we went outside to say hello. Mike had gotten a bamboo screen from our other neighbor, Jerry, and John and Larry helped Mike move it to where he wanted it to provide some protection from the wind while he’s grilling. Now we just have to attach it. The guys offered to help. We are lucky to have such great neighbors. Went to Roosticas for their Sunday gravy. Nice! 82 today!

We are definitely at the end of the road.

Sat, Nov 28, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Ran a bunch of errands today. Went to the flea market on Big Pine. Not too many vendors there yet, but we were able to get what we needed. Bought some new towels, picked up some wine, and had lunch at Pizza Works. Back home and sat outside in the sun reading for a while. The moon rise the last couple of nights has been awesome. Makes the lake sparkle, and the view out our back window is beautiful in the moonlight. After dinner we played rummy for a while. We each won a game. 82 today and beautiful!

Table centerpiece for dinner.

Key West Harbor.

Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key

Fri, Nov 27, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Another nice day today, but still quite windy. We decided to lay low today and keep away from any retail areas. Our neighbor, Larry, brought over some snapper fish fillets. He and John had gone fishing this morning. I baked them up with some chopped tomatoes, jalapenos, olives, onion, and some lime juice. They actually came out pretty good. We had a great holiday dinner yesterday with Debbie, Craig, and friends. About 14 of us all together. After dinner a smaller version of the Trailer Trash Band entertained. Upper 70s today.

Douglas in the shades, and Craig in the turkey hat.

Craig smoked up a bunch of meat and everyone brought a dish.

 

Craig's other half--Debbie.

Jerry brought out the guitar and Sandy her harmonica and the fun began.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, Nov 26, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Beautiful, sunny, and warm day. But the trade winds, they are a blowin’. We’re going to Craig and Debbie’s site for cocktails at 2:00. Dinner at 4:00. Should be fun. Happy Thanksgiving!