More of the Same

 Not much to report today.  It was pretty much like yesterday.  The weather was COLD!  We stayed in most of the day.  Art read his book and I worked on crossword puzzles and did laundry.  We did binge a some episodes of a show we have been watching.  

We braved the very cold weather late this afternoon and went to the Chamber of Commerce expo. They had various vendors from the community.  They had lots of give aways and raffles.  It was very well attended.  It was surprising how many folks showed up.  It was fun though.  We grabbed some take out on our way back to the condo.

The news said more flights were canceled today due to the weather.  We have our fingers crossed that we make it home tomorrow with no problems.  

BRRRRR

 I can sum the day in up one sentence.  IT WAS COLD!  When we got up the windows were all steamed up and it was so cold. 

We braved the cold and went to breakfast.  We went back to the restaurant that had the huge omelet. I must have been hungrier than the last time because I ate most of it.  It was sure good.  I also had fresh sweetest orange juice.  Ymmmm it was good.  

It never warmed up.  It just got colder.  We stopped at the grocery store and the hardware store. Art got some colored tape to put on his suitcase.  Nothing’s wrong with his suitcase it just makes it easier to identify.  We spent the rest of the day in the condo.  It was just too cold to do anything else.

We braved the cold once again for dinner.  We went to a nice restaurant on the wharf.  The food was really delicious and the service was great but man it was even cold in the restaurant.  The waiter said they aren’t use to it being this cold.  We said we were but we came here to get away from the cold.

We didn’t go listen to music because the place we enjoy the most is outside.  Even with their gas heaters I don’t think we could have sat there.  I am not sure they even had anyone play tonight because of the cold. We are tucked in with the heat turned up enjoying football.  

                                                                My big omelete

                                                                    Us freezing in the car

Even the pigeons are hunkered down in the cold

                       

A Chill Day

 Today was a fairly chill day.  It started with breakfast at the condo.  Then we went to the local farmer’s  market.  It was pretty fun and a lot of folks showed up.  I was so surprised ….there were several Packer’s fans.  I only saw one Cowboy’s fan.  We talked to a couple that was from Minnesota that were Packer not Viking’s fans.  It was nice visiting with them and they were a wealth of  knowledge for when we come back.  They have been coming for several years.  They even said the weather was cooler than usual but the best time to come was February. We stopped at one of the booths that had the biggest radishes we have ever seen.  The lady at the booth gave us one to try.  It was pretty good so we bought some. We also got some kettle corn.

The sun was out and the weather was warmer so we grabbed some chairs and headed to the beach.  As long as the sun was out it was pretty warm but boy once the sun was behind a cloud, it was pretty chilly.  We spent a couple hours on the beach.

We had leftovers at the condo for dinner.  That worked out great as we watched football.  GO PACK GO!  They actually beat all odds and won!!!  Pretty exciting.   Both teams we rooted for won.  

                                                                            the radishes

                                                                    Us on the beach

                                                                Someone built a castle 

                                                                Art dipped his toes

We Got To Sleep In

     We slept in this morning.  It felt so good to sleep in. I was getting up early to let the puppy out in the mornings and then we have gotten up early every day we have been gone.  So today felt really nice.

We had a late breakfast.  We went to a different restaurant.  The food was delicious and my good

ness a lot of it.  I had an omelet and it was the biggest omelet I have ever seen. Obviously I couldn’t eat it all so I will have left overs tomorrow.

We decided to go off the Island. We first stopped at the Port of Isabel lighthouse.  We walked all around it but didn’t go to the top. I didn’t want to pay $10 to walk up 200 stairs. I am cheap…..

We then drove to Space X.  It was really cool.  We couldn’t go in any building or hanger as they are all restricted but it was so fun to see from the road.  I just loved being there.  

We stopped at the grocery store and headed back to the island. 

The sun came out and felt so good.  We took advantage of the warmth of the sun and went for a walk on the beach. It is a great beach.  We are hoping the weather will be good tomorrow and we can sit on the beach and enjoy the sun there.

The band that played while we were at dinner was terrible.  Actually when they played they were pretty good but when they sang it was not good.  They could hardly carry a tune.  But we found the guy we listened to the first night we were here so we went to listen to him. He was good but not very many people were there to enjoy him.  It’s too bad because he is good.  

It was so cold tonight it felt good to come back to the warm condo. 

Change of Plans

We got up early.  We were scheduled to go on a harbor tour this morning.  We got up early and got ready to go, The weather wasn’t the greatest. It was pretty chilly and the wind was blowing hard.  It blew so hard the water in the hot tub was swirling like the jets were on but they weren’t.  Anyway, We weren’t sure exactly where we were supposed to be so we went a little early.  We found the place ok and being early, we were the only ones in the parking lot,  a very large parking lot, with a lot of spaces.  A man pulled up and parked right next to us.  Right close to us.  He opened his door and the wind blew it right into our car side mirror.  Art got out and the man shrugged it off and looked at the mirror. Art asked him why with all the open spaces he chose to park so close and his response was “you parked in my space”.  Then he got on the boat we were supposed to be on.  As we sat waiting for the time the wind got worse and the waves on the water got more intense.  Art said to me “everything in my head is screaming to not get on the boat and if he did he would be sorry”.  I totally support any prompting he gets.  We sat there a little bit more and when it was time to check in Art said he really felt we needed to go so…….. we left.

We hung out at the condo for the rest of the morning.  We went to the cafe on the beach for lunch.  It was delicious.  After lunch we drove around and looked at different condos to rent for when we come back.  

For dinner we went to a nice steakhouse.  I had prime rib and Art had lamb chops.  He said they were the best lamb chops he has ever had.  the prime rib was pretty good as well. 

We went to the same palace we went last night to listen to the band playing.  They were good but not as many folks were there as last night.  It was easier to find a place to sit.  Another couple from Indiana came and sat with us.  It is such a small world.  He used to be a sales rep and Idaho and Utah were his area.  We had a great visit with them.  It is easy to make friends here.  I think that is why we like it so much and it is so fun. 

Not sure what tomorrow will bring but I am sure it will be fun. 

Fun Day Yes…. It Was

 We decided even though we bought stuff for breakfast, this morning would be good to go to breakfast. (Mostly because we didn’t buy sweetener for Art’s coffee).  We found a great little restaurant down the road a little ways on the beach.  It only had 6 tables. The service and food were really good.  We are so glad we found it.  

Art got a call someone was coming to fix the internet.  So after breakfast we headed back to the condo.  The resident  maintenance guy came and looked at it.  He asked if we had tried resetting the router which we assured him we had. He of coarse restarted it as well and it still didn’t work for him either.  He told me he hated machines and called his boss.  He said they needed to call the cable company and they would come. He said we didn’t need to be here,  he would let them in but Art got a call that said that we did need to be here and gave him a time frame. 

Since we had time before the cable guys would come, we decided to drive around the island.  We also need to get a bag for our excursion tomorrow.  There are a lot of shops that sell t-shirts, hats, and souvenirs and we stopped at most of them.  The crazy thing is they look different on the outside but the moment you step inside they are all exactly alike.  No kidding you can’t tell any difference.  Art said he felt like he was stuck in ground hogs day.  After all that we got a bag at the grocery store.

It was fun driving the island.  It is a big island.  On one end it is mostly sand dunes all the way to the ocean.  You can drive out on the sand but we didn’t.

We came back to the condo early enough to meet the cable guy but he was early and was here when we got back.  He worked and worked to get the internet working but couldn’t.  He called someone else to come and help him.  It took two guys and two hours to figure out the cable box was bad and needed to be replaced.  We now have internet.  YEAH!!!

We went to a really fun hut for dinner and listened to a band called 3 fools on 3 stools.  They were awesome!!!  We got the last table available.  The place was packed.  We were surprised how many people were there.  But it was so much fun!!!!  We loved every minute. They were really talented and entertaining.  They played til 8:30 and we stayed til then.  We talked to the guitar player after.  He was so good!!  He got up and danced with folks while still playing.  It was just so much fun!

Back to the condo and headed for bed.  We have an early morning tomorrow. 

I forgot to mention yesterday:

The woman who sat behind Art on the plane had the worst productive cough.  I am not sure if she has covid or RSV or something worse but we masked up and hope we don’t get what she has.

There is a car here with Idaho 8B license plates.  I am hoping to run into the owner.

                                                                View from our balcony

                                                                Breakfast

                                                                        End of the island

                                                                            Sand dunes

Pelicans at the hut where we had dinner

                                                                Shrimp from dinner

                                                 One of the band members “Bubba” dancing in the crowd

We Have Some Place To Go

But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it …..wait We do have some place to go.  

We got up at 3:30 this morning and it was snowing and had snowed all night.  We hurried and got really and carefully headed to the airport.  And as the songs continues … it doesn’t show signs of stopping and it didn’t.

We got on the plane ok but there we sat.  And sat we did for 2 hours.  The plane was de-iced three times.  The pilot informed us because the weather had gotten worse, ground control couldn’t keep up.  They closed two of the runways and were fast and furiously plowing one for all the planes to take off.  We patiently waited our turn and when we got ready to take off they had to plow the runway again.  We figured at that point we would miss our connecting flight and would have to reschedule it. But I was totally at peace with it all. Surprising I know.  But….as luck would have it we finally took off and the pilot made up over an hour of time in the air.  Oh bless him!!!  The pilots were great but the flight attendants shall we say were nonattendants.  They couldn’t have done less if they were in a coma. The plane was old and a lot of issues.  Apparently there was no water so you couldn’t wash your hands after using the restroom.  (I had wet wipes I could use) And they couldn’t make coffee. When someone would ask the one attendant a question she would roll her eyes at them when they walked away. I think she needs to find a new career.  But we survived and none of the doors flew open so I call it a win.

We made our connection with 15 minutes to spare.  Yeehaw!   We got a Mazda for a rental car.  The rental car lady told Art where the car was located and told him he would know it was the right one if the gas door was missing.  And it is definitely missing. But it is a good car.  

We stopped and picked up a few breakfast items for tomorrow.  We got to the condo without any issues.  It is right on the beach.  The condo is a nice two bedroom on the 4th floor.  It has a nice balcony.  The internet doesn’t work but we’ll get it fixed tomorrow.

After getting settled and unpacked, we went to a local burger joint.  The food was great and the service was even better.  Then off to a hotel to listen to a local guitarist perform.  We didn’t know what to expect but thought we would give it a try.  So glad we did.  The guy played his guitar and sang.  He was really good and we had a great time.  I think if we weren't so tired from a long day and getting up so early, we would have stayed a little longer.  

Tomorrow we are going to take the shuttle around the island to check it out.  I am excited to see the island. 

Just a little side note: 38 years ago today…. Art and I met.  Man where does the time go? Happiest of Anniversaries to the amazing Art!