Tue, Dec 8, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  We heard an ugly rumor on our way down here this year to the effect that “snowbirds” weren’t going to be too happy this year because it was going to be cooler and wetter this winter. They may be right, since we had yet another cloudy, cool day today. At least it didn’t rain. And that’s okay because we just did the laundry and grocery shopping today. Lunch after at the Stoned Crab. After putting everything away we watched two more episodes of “Band of Brothers”. 75 and cloudy today.

Schooner Western Union.

 

Sunset on Key West harbor.

Mon, Dec 7, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Another overcast day today. Poured last night, but so far today it has just sprinkled off and on. In between sprinkles I walked around the lake. Finished up the cleaning while Mike was off running errands. Happy hour tonight at the KOA. 75 and humid today.

Key West.

Sun, Dec 6, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Slept in this morning after last night at the KOA. Had a great time though. Only stayed a couple of hours because I know Mike hates that scene. We saw Char and Jerry on Johnson Road who were walking over and offered them a ride. Didn’t do much today since the weather wasn’t exactly cooperating—cool, windy, and damp. The only productive thing I did today was clean the bathroom. We were going to go to Key West to see a movie, but decided to just stay in. Started watching the “Band of Brothers” series which we brought with us. Cloudy, blustery, and mid-70s today.

Haywire last night at the KOA.
(Picture by Craig)

Sat, Dec 5, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Up this morning, made the bed, showered, dressed, and got the computer out to pay our personal property and real estate taxes and some other things since the weather was supposed to be bad again today. But then I looked out the window and saw blue sky. So, shut down the computer and headed outside. Walked around the lake and stopped to talk to our former neighbors on the other side of the lake. It was nice all day. After we walked around the lake I dragged my chair into the sun and read my book for a while. When the clouds rolled in I went back inside and finished up the computer stuff I wanted to get out of the way. If the weather stays nice we’re heading over to the KOA tonight. The band, Haywire, is playing. Low 80s today.

Partying at the KOA.

More rain...

Fri, Dec 4, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Another day of rain today.  But since I’m reading a book on rain-starved countries, rain now has a new meaning.  It is an important resource—one that we take for granted. Went over to the laundry to dry out some towels in the dryer. Watched two more episodes of “Homeland”, and played some games. That’s about it. The skies look like they’re trying to clear off. Maybe the weekend will be clear and we can venture out to Key West. Upper 70s again and wet.

Chickens of Key West.

Rain, rain, rain...

Thu, Dec 3, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf Key, FL:  Rain, rain, rain.  Drizzled most of the day. But we sat out under our awnings and enjoyed the warm, sultry, and salt laden  air. I worked on my knitting project for a while. Then around 3:30 I went over and picked up our mail and took the trash over to the dumpster. Shortly after that it really started coming down with a lot of lightning.  Very unusual to have thunder storms down here. Needless to say, we didn’t venture out very much today. Tomorrow we’ll probably go see a movie. Upper 70s today with high humidity.

Key West Mounted Police were out yesterday.

Doors of Key West.

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.