12 Days on the Beach- and my New Raccoon Family

Hi, gang!  As Dom is getting along so well, I felt comfortable enough to head to PCB for 12 days. 

I was joined by a Tennessee girlfriend, Patricia for about a week.  She and I lived it up with gift cards given to me for Carrabba's and Seafood Grill.  She took me to Dee's Hangout twice.  We had big fun-  hadn't seen each other for more than a year.  It goes without saying that we did Happy Hour at the LIQ across the street daily.

After she left, I spent my solitude on the beach, at the pool, and on my balcony.  Didn't even leave the condo property.

The water was AMAZING!  Some of the nicest that I've seen over the years!

Rain Shower in the Distance

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Mama Raccoon brings her 4 babies every day for a meal.  When I'm home, I'm constantly looking out the window for them.  "Good Racoon Mommy".

When I'm not here, Dom feeds them when he thinks about it.  "Bad Raccoon Daddy".

The female normally knocks on the door to alert me that they're hungry.  Apparently, she was knocking and not getting a response.  So, Dom is sitting across the room watching tv.  Our of the corner of his eye, doesn't he see feet, then finally a head climbing up the screen window in the living room!

The adorable little shit knocked out the screen!

Dom proceeded to find a squirt gun, crack the window and blast her in the face. 
"Mean Raccoon Daddy".  (Kind of amusing, though)

Mama with 1 baby a few weeks ago

All 4 babies yesterday.  Growing fast!

A Quick Four-Night Visit to PCB

Dealing with Dom's health had kept me from visiting the condo.  It had been over a year.

As his health has improved and he's getting around with his Rollator, Christine and I decided to bust a move to the beach.

The weather and water were both PRISTINE!

Front Beach Road is a mess.  They've torn everything up.  Surprisingly, traffic is moving, though.  This top picture is a rendering of what's planned.  This shows what it's going to look like at our condo when they finish.

Christine and I had our share of fun.  Thanks to generous family and friends who we trust with the condo, we ate out every night using gift cards-  Dee's Hangout, Carraba's, Saltwater Grill and the Firefly.  OINK OINK.

And, of course, happy hour every afternoon at the LIQ across the street.  One afternoon we went to a new brewery across the street for a couple of pints of craft beer with dear pal, Jimmy.  NIVOL BREWERY.  Nice place!  http://www.nivolbrewery.com/

We spent each day on the beach.  Heavenly!

Each night, Christine and I plugged in the "Disco Ball" and rocked out!  Girls just wanna have fun!

A Fun Week With Pal Sheila

Just got back from the beach the other day.  Had a delightful time.

My great high school pal, Sheila flew down for a week.  We hadn't seen each other for 30+ years.  You'd never know it.  We didn't skip a beat.  You'd have thought that we were still teenagers!

We had a BUSY, busy week.  Perfect weather-  Not a drop of rain while she visited.  We beached it every day, hit Happy Hour across the street, then ate out each night...

*Dee's Hangout
*Los Rancheros
*Firefly TWICE
*Montego Bay
*Rockit Lanes sports pub
*Carrabas with Jamison, Lauren and Keith.

Our Lauren and Keith came over to spend the night.  Had great fun on the beach, as normal.

We had a grand time and are planning her next visit!

The Liq

Dee's Hangout

Chef Dee at The Liq

Dee's Hangout

Los Rancheros

My Edguardo

Carrabas

Carrabas

Manager Eric at Firefly

Firefly

Firefly

Fun With David

Dear lifelong friend, Dave stayed with us for a few nights in Panama City Beach.

He's as healthy, slim and handsome as ever.

We had a blast.  We ate out for breakfast on Wed. morning, then headed to Pier Park for a couple of hours.  We went to a really neat place....  "Wonder Works".  I thought that it was gonna be a goofy "kids" place.  Maybe it was, but we sure enjoyed it!  Stopped for a quick beer at a place new to us....Dat Cajun Place, then headed to Dee's Hangout for a great dinner.  (As usual....they remain the best joint on the beach...wonderful food, friendly staff....can't be beat).

Dave got an early start on Thursday morning to attend a Time Share thing.  He scored a $100 American Express Card and a free week at any of their properties. When he returned to the condo, we headed over to Dave & Busters for the first time.... The place looks like a casino...full of video games.  LOVED IT!

Had dinner at Carrabba's courtesy of Dave's Time Share gift.  Lovely place.  Great food.

Headed home so that the boys could watch some car racing, then went to bed early.

Sadly, my David left around 5am on Friday morning.  

It tickles me that my 2 favorite boys get along so well.  We're trying to convince him to come for a visit when it's warmer in May or June.  Hoping so!