Mark, the dear, walked up Liberty Street to "Brewed Awakening" and brought back our coffees. We had a leisurely morning playing games on our I-pads, cereal and fruit for breakfast. This morning, several Amish fishermen were getting ready to head out on the water. BUT, only one engine started, so....they've been waiting all morning and a mechanic came (that was quick) Arghhhh! But, they were finally fixed and on their way at 11:15.
We took off for downtown and while I browsed the shops Mark sat in the park and then got his chocolate fix (dark chocolate bars at Brummer's Fine Chocolates) to enjoy off and on. Several shops were closed even though they said open at 10....can't figure that out when we are in the height of summer and tourist season?
Of course, as I was meandering along, I took more flower pics - obsessed with all these beautiful blooms and hats off to Vermilion and the excellent source for the planting and care. They make me happy!
Along with all the flowers, Vermilion has many many trains that pass by 24/7. We're used to them from Port Clinton but this town gets the prize for the most - a constant thing!
Jim the mechanic stopped by after lunch. He wanted to hook up computer and check out codes. Apparently 2 things were consistent from when we took a little trip with Jim the other day and our trip to Vermilion yesterday. He's ordering parts (overnight air) and Mark will work on that tomorrow...."supposed" to be a simple fix? Of course, Jim is leaving on a week's vacation tomorrow!
We got the dinghy off the boat and took a delightful ride thru the lagoons and gorgeous homes. Here are just a few homes from the more than 250+ in this neighborhood.
New construction but made to blend right in with others that have been here for years.
When we returned from our dinghy ride, the winds picked up like crazy - gusts to 26 mph.
When Jeff (Jim's son-in-law and original mechanic) talked about favorites in Vermilion, he mentioned Rudy's Bar 'n Grill where his wife (Jim's daughter) is bar manager. We tried it tonight - (Rudy burger for me and a BLT stuffed with crab for Mark) - both delicious. Then we stopped at Granny Joe's Ice Crematorium for small cones (black raspberry with chocolate chunks for Mark and Buckeye Bites for me) OINK OINK!
We are docked at McGarvey's Landing which was the site of a very popular drive-in boat restaurant from 1929-2000. It was one of the most unique and visited restaurants on the southern coast of Lake Erie. That restaurant is long gone (replaced by the Quaker Steak and Lube) and the Port Authority of Vermilion purchased the land for transient dockage. A drive thru for boats sure would be fun!
Big news tonight......Ryan is now Captain with FedEx. After several weeks of training in Memphis and flying an additional 25 hours, it's official!!! Your packages will be in good hands! 😊
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