Sat, Feb 25, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  After breakfast this morning we headed down to the art show on Whitehead. Parked at the post office lot ($30) and set out. Browsed all the entrants and were amazed at what beautiful creations were on display. Stopped at a booth and inquired about a thumb ring.  $600.  Told him I was thinking about $20 and was told “…wrong booth.”  After checking out all the booths we had drinks and lunch at Red Fish Blue Fish. After lunch we walked out to the Key West harbor and watched all the boat traffic. A huge yacht was anchored out by Sunset Key. Too big to tie up at the marina there. After that we walked up Duval and bought a onesie for our grandson, Andrew, and then walked back to our truck and drove home.  Got home and walked across the street to Dale and Carolyn’s and imbibed with them for a while. A guy in a motor home across from them was emptying his black water tank and the smell was terrible, so we walked over to our site for the rest of the evening. A beautiful day which ended way too soon. Low 80s today and beautiful.

Dive boat coming in fast.

One of my favorite houses in Key West.

This huge yacht was anchored out by Sunset Key.

Me, with the huge yacht in the background..

Mike in front of the Holland America cruise ship.

Fri, Feb 24, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Yet another gorgeous day today. Decided to have lunch at Kiki’s today. Got there at a little after 11:00 and it was practically empty. Shortly after that it was packed. They were driving in, boating in, and biking in. Luckily, we had already ordered. We both got a prime rib hoagie with onions and peppers. It was delicious. The meat was tender and juicy and the hoagie roll was soft and fresh. Came back and sat outside for a while reading. Dale and Carolyn came over for a while and then we came inside to plan our summer trip. Low 80s today with a slight breeze. 

View from our table at Kiki's.

Newly installed outside bathrooms at Kiki's.

Thu, Feb 23, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Laying in the bedroom this morning and the awning was making a lot of noise because of the wind. So, took the awning in and then continued reading my book. After lunch we watched our latest episodes of Homeland. Carolyn came over and wanted to know if we wanted to come out and play, and Mike told her we were watching our Netflix. So, she went over to Char and Jerry’s site, who were not home. After watching our Netflix we walked over with wine in hand and joined them. Then Doug and Carol came by and we invited them over. A few glasses of wine later and we stumbled home. Had left-over pasta for dinner. Low 80s today and windy.

Sunrise at Lazy Lakes.

Wed, Feb 22, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Awakened to the sound of rain this morning. And it rained and rained—really heavy at times. At a break in the rain I walked the trash down to the dumpster. Had to walk through ankle deep water since the roads in here are pretty much flooded. Around 1:00 the storm clouds cleared revealing a beautiful blue sky. Tonight we’re going down to the Tropic to see “Harry and Snowman”—a documentary about a Dutch immigrant who bought this Amish plow horse for the purpose of giving riding lessons. A dapple gray who was almost white, hence the name Snowman.  He sold the horse eventually. But the horse escaped and came back to Harry. Harry realized this horse had to jump a bunch of high fences to get back to his former home, so he started training him in jumping. Long story short, this Amish plow horse destined for the slaughter house won the triple crown of jumping with Harry on his back. What a great story! Looking forward to seeing it tonight. Only showing for one night. We’re heading down for dinner at Two Cents and then to the movie. Even though it’s clear right now, there are more storms lurking out there in the Gulf. So, awnings put away, umbrellas in hand, and off we go. Low 70s today.

Cute home on Southard St.
Key West

Marilyn at the Tropic.
Key West

Tue, Feb 21, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Our evening at the Little White House last night was spectacular, as usual.  Bobby and Carmen do a fantastic job. After the performance, back to Lazy Lakes and invited Larry over for one more glass of wine.  While imbibing, a truckload of other Lazy Lakers stopped to invite us over to their site.  They were all pretty inebriated, so I thought we don’t need to go there. Larry left and we went inside and off to bed.  A really nice evening.  Today we’re doing the grocery shopping and having a late lunch somewhere.  Looks like it’s clouding up out there right now.  But really warm.  Low 80s again today.

Bobby and Carmen in a salute to the USO last night at the Little White House. Again, he's playing Harry's piano that was in the living room of the Little White House, which is also where the performance was held.

Another spectacular sunrise this morning.

Mon, Feb 20, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Woke up this morning at 4:00 and dozed off and on and finally got up at 6:00.  Trying not to wake Mike, got the laundry together and walked down to the laundry room.  What a great time to be up and about!  The birds are singing, the sun is coming up, and it’s really quiet, except for the birds and the wind.  Had the laundry done and put away before 8:30.  That early bird saying is true.  Mike went over for donuts and I took my shower and dressed.  Mike went over for shoes at 1:00 and I read for a while and watched TV.  We’re going with Larry to the Little White House tonight to see  Bobby Nesbitt and Carmen Rodriguez again—this time a salute to the USO.  Should be good.  Really warm and sultry again today, but with a brisk wind.  Low- to mid-80s again today.  We’ve had such great weather down here this year.

Beautiful sunrise this morning.

Sun, Feb 19, Lazy Lakes RV Park, Sugarloaf, FL:  Really warm today.  I had trouble sleeping last night, and as a result I didn’t even get up until 10:00.  A quick breakfast and then we took care of our chores.  Mike emptying the tanks and washing them out and me doing the cleaning.  Had some lunch after that and then we biked over to the KOA.  I received a cryptic phone message from Douglas yesterday—something about the KOA, 3:00, lasagna, Care Camp, and marbles.  Thought he might be cutting hair again for the charity Care Camp.  But no Douglas in sight.  Hung around until a little after 3:00 and then biked back.  When we got back to our site, Mike almost took another tumble when getting off his bike.  You would think he’d be more careful, wouldn’t you?  Anyway, sat outside reading for a couple of hours enjoying this warm and sultry day.  Mid- to upper-80s today.

This guy stopped by for a visit while we were outside reading.  Some people down here kill them because they supposedly eat their flowers. How ignorant!