Well, the guys had been so optimistic about going out on the fishing boat that yesterday they went and signed us up for another day here. However, it didn't happen. They were both disappointed and Barb and I were disappointed for them. They got up early just in case and took the dogs and cellphone for a walk on the beach, but it was not happening. When they came back, we had our breakfast and then decided to take a scenic drive in the hills above the city. At one point Jerry and Frank were mesmerized by watching float planes doing touch and goes through the binoculars (see pix). Then we passed a boatyard and there was a huge boat from Biloxi MS although I could not get a pix of it as I was on the wrong side of the car......we did kind of drive into it a bit.
Then on the spit highway, at one point there is a boat graveyard where there are all these derelict boats - a photographer's and painter's dream. They let me out so I could take some pictures and picked me up at the other end. The light was not fabulous - no long shadows, but I had a wonderful time down there. I could have spent hours and hours there. Wish I had time to paint or even sketch. Have only taken time to do a couple of sketches - we are either on the go of there is so much we want to see it is easier to take pictures and go on rather than take the time to paint....sigh.....can't do it all.
Also on our "must do" list for Homer was to go to the Salty Dawg Saloon and have drink. They opened at 11 and it was about noon when we got back so we parked the car at the RV park and walked down to the Salty Dawg. That may have been a mistake.....Of course we ordered the signature drinks...salty dogs (grapefruit juice and vodka with a salty rim) and found after the first one that they did not stint on the vodka!!! Feeling the buzz on a pretty empty stomach (no lunch yet) we had to get another round. The second round went down real easy and it seems we were loath to leave the place so Frank bought a third round. Barb and I were really happy when we finally left there......of course Frank and Jerry were too...however, I seemed to be the worst of the lot!!! We left there and went next door for a belated lunch - the restaurant was on the second floor so they had a better view of the water and I seemed to need a bit of assistance up the stairs. After lunch which helped tremendously, we went back to RV and I napped for the rest of the afternoon.
Woke up in time for a dinner of ribs, beans and salad that Barb had put in the crockpot this a.m. Then went for a walk on the beach with the dogs. Returned about 9:30 p.m. and sun still up of course. I read a bit and cleaned up around the RV and still wasn't sleepy so I decided to try my last internet coupon. We got these coupons for 1 hr. internet service and I used one at Ocean View and the other one here. Very limited access, but I did a bit of catching up on blog and the hour was over all too soon. I glanced out the window at the mountains across the inlet and they were bathed in a peachy glow know here as alpenglow. It happens shortly after sunset and the mountains and snow pick up the sunset colors. It was beautiful! Went outside a couple of times for pictures....there was also about a 2/3 moon hanging over the mountains as well. It was great.
Since I slept so much this afternoon I did not go to bed until about 2 a.m. Once internet hour used up, I went to bed and read my book. Was frustrating not to get to sleep, but serves me right for sleeping so long this afternoon. Ah well.....tomorrow is another day. Linda
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