Ormond Beach, FL

After our visit with Uncle Scott and Aunt Hadie we arrived in Ormond Beach, FL to enjoy a visit with Bob's sister, Charlene. Sometimes Bob and I do things together, sometimes we do things with Charlene, and sometimes we do things with Charlene and her good friend (and ours), Sandy, a neighbor across the street. The weather here is great. It is going to be close to 80 here for the next few days and we've been hearing it's below zero in IA. I don't miss that at all. Here are some pictures of only some of our adventures so far.

We had a picnic here, but this is the view we have all the time. Charlene only lives a couple of blocks from the beach. Cool. Huh?

Do we look hungry? We are. Bob and Sandy (left) and Charlene (right) are upset because our free event did not include a free lunch.

We visited a really nice garden area where people have weddings and special events. It was beautiful.

This is my future swimming pool and spa. I found it at this garden complex. Since it is a place for weddings, they have an elaborate place for the wedding party to stay, and it included this indoor endless swimming pool and spa. I could handle that.

Charlene and Sandy at a hospital event. This was the entrance. Notice the beautiful flowers blooming in December.

This is an example of a Christmas boat parade. We went to two of them. It's really neat how they decorate their boats and then float down the intercoastal waterway. Very pretty.

Hope everyone is well and enjoying the Christmas season. Although it's great being here, I also feel a little homesick for friends and family. But I know I'll be seeing everyone again after the new year. Retirement and being snowbirds is pretty great though.