And Naples it is.

Spanish Fort, Alabama

And we made it! To Naples that is, after four days of travel. The extra day in Dallas was pretty special with Lisa's one woman art show and reception and a mini family reunion. So many people we haven't seen in years, and in some cases children grown we've never seen. Wow!

First though, had dinner with friends and Star Mt. neighbors at one of our favorites, McBride's Steakhouse in Wichita Falls, our first night stop. And then stopped by the next morning to see their wonderful new home in the wilds. There are feral hogs, deer, turkey, and quail that they raise. Spectacular country and home. Thanks Glenn and Barbara for the hospitality!

Made it Spanish Ft as well for our usual yummy stop at the Oyster House. This is the start of gorging on fresh fish. We live in beef country which is great, but ohh, been missing the seafood.

Lisa had a ton of people show up for her presentation, which was inspiring and entertaining. No surprise, she's been a wonderful speaker for a long time.

Look at that wall of juicy, special talent! There were a number of paintings sold during the show - way to go Lisa!, and we are also the proud owners of one ourselves. So proud can't even stand it!

Ah yes, Mark's birthday was celebrated too

We took over a bar for some conversing and had 24 at dinner, family et al. Fun times!

kid's table?

What a shock as usual to make the transition down here. 85 today, and we're back in the land of verrry clean cars, perfectly manicured landscape, and gently swaying palm trees. Two months of enjoyment and we'll make the most of it, never fear.