Palmetto- home and back to Palmetto

After spending a week in Palmetto enjoying the warm weather and the company of friends we were on our way back to our home in Markdale.On Dec.13th, John and Ann Bultje and the Nobels drove us to Tampa airport and Lydia ,our daughter was there to meet us in T.O.to take us home. It was great to be on home turf again. The weather had been milder there so it was green for this time of year.Except for small snow falls we didn't see the 'snow'  we are used to until Dec 27th. That was the day our children and grandchildren came to Markdale for skating at the arena and family reunion at the campfire! property and lodge right behind our farm.A fun day was had by all .The packing snow was turned into an igloo and a big snowman. Since 3 or 4 families slept at our house on Monday and Tuesday evening Bill and I retreated to our cozy cabin for a quiet sleep those nights.It was great being back at our home church and spending the week of Christmas with family and friends.
 On Jan.4th a neighbour, Rob. Kinnear drove us to the airport. Our suitcase was packed with goodies from our kids! Thanks to you all for gifts and company.We were picked up in Tampa by Michael from our -'Regatta pointe Marina' and back on our boat  in sunny Florida around 4p.m. We were up early the next day so we could clean the boat.9 o'clock the phone went.  Flo and Steve and Marilyn and Doug , our RCR realty friends from Owen Sound [presently in Palmetto]wanted to visit us . It was so neat to visit with them on board and then go out for lunch on 'the Pier' on Anna Marie Island.. What fun. We were also delighted to connect with Ina[Bill's sister] and Pete[Ina's son] and Carolyn  for the evening and out for dinner.Pete and Carolyn were flying back today so we are so glad we could spend time with them.
 Steve abd Flo didn't need their van today so they offered it to us so we could shop for provisions and a few other items.
 Now it is planning the next stage of our trip .A kind boat neighbour,Carl, had travelled the Florida and Bahamas waters many times and was wiling to give us tips and pointers on the areas we plan to go.We plan to leave on Monday,Jan. 9.

Sunset at Regatta Pointe Marina

Igloo,Snowman and Lodge

Cozy Cabin

 'til next time.