Wednesday morning was another ocean swim, though it was so rough I started to get sick. I took a break and swam again later once the waters were calmer. Also got a slight sunburn on my nose, checks, and forehead – but some aloe took care of that. The group went to Outback that evening for dinner and got the Blooming Onion. Which prompted a discussion on why I think they are evil – to the amusement of the crew as they dove into it.<\/p>\n
After dinner was a trip to Barnes and Noble and a walk on the beach in the almost full moonlight.<\/p>\n
Thursday morning the smell of peppers and onions woke me up. Really? People not only eat the stuff – they eat it for breakfast? I had my breakfast outside and beat a hasty retreat to the ocean. A pretty quiet day of swimming, getting some sun, and enjoying the pool. Dinner was at the Mellow Mushroom. Oh, and I bought a hat.<\/p>\n
Friday was mostly by the pool – and my Zips towel caught the eye of a UA Alumni. We talked football for a few minutes before he headed off with his family and I got back in the water. I would said it was an odd coincidence except for all the people that were there from Ohio. Which was everyone.<\/p>\n
Saturday morning we were up early to drive home. We said good bye to the beach and headed out. And it was a terrible drive. Traffic accidents, construction, detours, rain, wind, intense fog. And a little game I like to call “wild GPS chase” where we put in a destination and it leads us though the least direct route. Fun.<\/p>\n
I was wiped out when I got home, but it was great to see Thunder(cat) again. He was purring like crazy and didn’t even draw any blood – must have been happy to see me too.<\/p>\n
I went through and cleared out some of my work email today. Time to put away the shorts and get out the jeans again in chilly Ohio.<\/p>\n
It was a good vacation and I’m glad I was able to get away. Next time, though, I’m hoping I can fly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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