Independence Day Weekend with the Gang

We had a GREAT Fourth of July in Bogalusa, LA.

The town canceled their yearly parade, so some "rebel" friends decided to parade anyways.

We had a BLAST.

People beeping their horns, giving thumbs up, waving, etc.

We finished off with a couple of drinks at "The Breeze".

GOOD TIMES WITH NEW FRIENDS!

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Hi gang-

Longest and oldest childhood friend, Amy, and I took a wonderful vacation last month.

We visited the Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres.

A BIG shout-out to my heroes, Richard and Wayne for carting us to our hotel and picking us up upon our return!

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1229340-d14216187-Reviews-Hotel_Riu_Palace_Costa_Mujeres-Playa_Mujeres_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

OMG!  What a blast!

I've been to several Barcello all-inclusive properties, but I'm now STRICTLY a RIU PALACE fan.

This place was THE ULTIMATE.  Gorgeous beach and pools.  Great food.  FUN bar, "The Square Garden".

The guys at this bar pampered us beyond words!

We had a lovely "Garden View Suite"

The property was extremely isolated.  About a 45 minute drive from the Cancun airport.  That was fine with us.  We had no reason to leave the property.

We got into quite a routine.  We'd start at the Square Garden and drink a few mimosas.

Then head out to our favorite pool or beach.

They kept the beer flowing for us!

After having enough sun and fun, we'd head back to our boys for margaritas!

I cannot recommend this property highly enough!  As soon as this "pandemic" is over, I'm heading back!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Darlene Wood at Liberty Travel!  WoodD@libertytravel.com  She handled everything...flights, insurance, private transfers.  Looking forward to booking with her again!

Dominic John Manzo

Dominic John Manzo
August 11, 1945 - January 15, 2020

Rest in Peace my Love

A Visit From "The Kids" Last Week

Dom's daughter Christine and his stepson Michael flew in last Tuesday for 4 nights.  They were a great help.

On Wednesday, Michael went up into the attic to retrieve some things.  He also threw away our old microwave and lifted up our new one.

Meanwhile, Christine and I picked up a huge pizza in Picayune and stopped for a couple of cold beers at Fatty's.

Thursday the kids and I took Dom's truck and went to the dump.  The 3 of us had lunch at Fatty's. 

When we got home, Michael bush-hogged our driveway.

We were going to return a lot of beer cans on Friday, but Tropical Storm Olga hit us.  Serious wind and rain on Friday and Saturday.

So, we stayed home on Friday.  The kids left Saturday morning after removing some fallen trees in our driveway.

NOLA Airport's power was knocked out for much of the day.  After a change in flights the kids finally got home.

It was a good productive and pleasant visit!  (And our Sexy Sadie was in heaven the entire time that they were here!)

A Short Visit From my Big Brother

My brother Rick flew in for 3 nights. 

On the way home from the airport we went for a late lunch at The Chimes in Covington.  Lovely place.  Great food.

On Friday morning the two of us went to a local Nissan Dealer.  Hours later, drove home with my new Nissan Rogue Sport!

Stopped at Fatty's in Picayune for another late lunch.  I love that place!

Saturday we talked about old times and had a pleasant day.  Lunch at Crossroads Seafood near our house.

Sexy Sadie LOVES her Uncle Ricky!