Getting used to this living!

In the past when we took vacations, we would sometimes opine that it takes  a least a  week to forget work and get into the groove of 'vacation living' (what ever that means).  I guess it still holds  true now that we're retired.  Even though we're retired, this is still a vacation because ... it's warm out..... we're  almost right on the ocean.... and there are days I don't get out of a bathing suit.

Our days usually start with a long walk on the beach.  Typically 2.5 miles one way.  If we head south on the beach we  end up  a the Bradington Beach  and Beach Bistro.  If we head north we pass the 'Sandbar Restaurant' 
Once we return, we clean up and get on with the  day.  Which for  the most part is either hanging on the beach or at the pool with books (kindles) and wine  or beer.  Of course we discuss  what's for dinner, whether we  eat in (see previous pictures of MA grilling) or out.

One indication that I'm getting comfortable here was two evenings ago.  I broke away from the pool to  play guitar in the Orchid Garden alone.  This is a secluded place here at Haley's.  While playing, some people from Chicago dropped in.  Not wanting to be a  burden  I suggested that I stop playing... they were quite convincing that they wanted  live music.   I ended up playing about 1 hour to 10 people.... something I don't normally do, outside of church.  Very fun.

Of course the other indication of being on vacation is that we go out to eat more.   One of our guilty pleasures is  a dive called  Skinny's.  They have the island's best cheese burgers, and hamburgers.  You walk in, place your order at the bar (note: they only take cash)  they draw your beer in a frosted  mug and then you wait for your burger (oh and the onion rings are great too).

We do go to nicer places... but sometimes you just  have to do what you have to do......

So to sum up today's thoughts One can be on vacation even being retired.....  secondly it still takes  a  little time to get in the groove.

Now I have to end this.....for today as a glass of wine is calling my name, as is my guitar ... next concert in the Orchid  room coming up!

next... some thoughts on the rich, the middle class and  poor....