Travels of Mark and Pat: Friday

Whew, our thermometer hit 95 today! At any rate, it was hot, but since they got some snow back in IL and IA, we are not complaining! Certainly much too early for the white stuff!

We met friends, Sue and Jerry for breakfast at Cracker Barrel . They are here for 1 week and so good to catch up.

Jerry and Sue

Mark and I ran some errands and back to Flo. The traffic is something else - (expect that in the winter months), but already, the Snowbirds have ARRIVED! Took me almost 1 hour to go 18 miles to get my haircut. But always worth it with Jewel who is so sweet and fun to visit with + a good haircut. While I was sitting in the chair, they were playing "Grandma Got Rung Over by a Reindeer", "Chestnuts Roasting on the Open Fire" and others...

I bought my Christmas wrapping paper, tags, etc., today and will start wrapping tomorrow - taking gifts to NC for Thanksgiving.

This afternoon we met our new neighbors - Dick and Rita from Massachusetts (+ dog, Rusty). They have been full timers (RV'ers) for 6 years. Seem really nice and look forward to getting better acquainted!

We picked John and Beth up at their condo and were off to Fresh Catch on the beach. This is one of our favorite FL restaurants and again tonight it was top notch, Great visit with these dear friends and then back to their home for more visiting AND delicious treats from Norman Love Chocolates. Wow....what a selection of 4 different desserts +++ chocolates. All were excellent!