Wednesday, January 15, 2014

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." ~ Jimmy Dean


Well, we are here!  Happily, our travels to Florida went just fine.  We stopped in West Virginia along the way to see Alex and Hannah - they thankfully live far enough from the chemical spill that their water was not affected at all.  It was great to spend some time with them, however brief.

We are back on the gulf side this year, though in new territory, so our time (all one and one half days) has been spent buying groceries, getting a library card, joining the local YW - things like that.  Last night we went out for a lovely "back in Florida" dinner.  It was wonderful!  My cellphone photos don't really do our meals justice, but they were delicious.

We began our meal with lobster fritters - what can I say - lobster fritters!  (you can see them in the background) For dinner, I had cedar-planked salmon with potatoes and grilled vegetables - oh my!
Bruce had seafood risotto - delish!
Our leftovers await us for dinner tonight!  We will definitely go back to Bridge Street Bistro - it was wonderful.

While our first day here was sunny, today has been overcast and rainy with a cool week forecast.  It won't dampen out spirits - we are happy to be removed from our everyday hustle and bustle.  Our pace is absolutely our own.

The day after tomorrow is going to be my knitting day. When I signed up for a library card, I saw a sign indicating that a twice-monthly knitting group meets there on Thursdays at 2:00.  I had already planned to go to the "group therapy" at A Good Yarn, about 40 minutes south of us, which takes place every Thursday from 6-8. That should take care of me for a bit!

I promise to keep you updated with our adventures, both quiet and boisterous!
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  1. Nancy // and while we are hereJanuary 15, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    This sounds so wonderful!
    And a knitting group in a library!? How great is that! I trained as a library assistant and that is definitely an idea I would have liked for our library.

    Have a great time!

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    1. Tracy AltieriJanuary 15, 2014 at 10:26 AM

      Thank you Nancy! Actually, my knitting group back at home meets weekly at the library. It is a great spot to gather, and since most of us are also avid readers, we take advantage of being right there!

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  2. Tierney BardenJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Great, my mouth is watering and it's only 7:00AM! What a fitting start to your winter retreat. Anxiously awaiting future photos of your many adventures.

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    1. Tracy AltieriJanuary 15, 2014 at 10:27 AM

      Thanks T.! Ironies to keep you updated. I know that more seafood photos are on the horizon!

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  3. SylviaJanuary 15, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Such inviting photos! A vacation made up of beach, food, and yarn sounds ideal!
    Sylvie from Rav

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    1. Tracy AltieriJanuary 15, 2014 at 10:28 AM

      Thanks Sylvie! I'm so glad that you commented on my Icelandic sweater - I know that I am going to enjoy our correspondence!

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  4. Tessa~ Here there be musingJanuary 15, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    That food looks marvelous.

    I do hope, that part of your posting, will be pictures of your condo, or where ever you are staying. I'm always someone who loves peeks inside the homes of bloggers. So of course, I'd love to see your home away from home.

    Enjoy your holiday time!

    Tessa~

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    1. Tracy AltieriJanuary 15, 2014 at 10:30 AM

      Thanks Tessa! I promise to post photos of the condo at some point. We just rent, but are very lucky this year with how comfortable our spot is - you just never know. I too, like to peek into the windows of others!

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  5. It's Just DottieJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    ....you know I love it....
    Smiles, Dottie

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