MaryAlice took the wheel for the first part of the trip. We were watching the weather because the forecast for later in the day was rain snow mix. It was cloudy but no rain at first. It started sprinkling just as we crossed the Florida line. I took over the wheel and we were cruising at ~ 80 mph.
All of a sudden the heavens opened up and we were in a serious deluge. The funny thing about Fla drivers is they don't slow for the inclement weather. I slowed to 65 mph and people were blowing by me, especially the semi's. So I kicked it up to 75
The intensity of the rain varied and by the time we hit Tampa flooding was prevalent and people driving with flashers on.
We crossed onto the island ~4PM. I got a little concerned because the Honda is very low slung and we were pushing water with our bumper. Got to Haley's, checked in and Gary and Nancy helped us unload.
The room is perfect! A great table for euchre and dining. Gary and Nancy's room is on the pool.
After settling down we headed to the Sandbar. It's a very popular restaurant and Gary expected that we would not be able to be seated due to the fact that it was raining and no outdoor seating. We were seated immediately. The food was excellent, we headed back to Haley's and played cards.
Tuesday we rose to a little chill in the air, we walked the beach in the morning (~ 4 miles) returned and after freshening up hung at the pool.
That evening we went to Rods' and Reel on the Pier. What a great place! We hung in the bar for about a half hour and were seated on the deck to a beautiful sunset and GREAT food
OK... this brings us up to Wednesday and that is what MaryAlice wrote about. So I now deem we are current and now it's time to celebrate Nancy's Birthday today....
More sordid details to follow.
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