New Year's Eve

Another early morning dive into the pool.  We had the pool boy show up today and got him to make some adjustments for us.  The heater on the pool comes on at about 9:00 am and runs all day long.  It turns off in the late evening and the water cools off over night.  The solar panel that is here is disintegrated and we can't use it.  So the water was getting cool overnight and in the morning it was what you can call refreshing.  Not cold but cooler than I like.  Doesn't stop me from getting in each morning but now we have found out how to keep the heater going all night long.  Tomorrow morning, January 1st, is going to be awesome.

Judy and I headed out on the bikes for a ride down to the Dollar General Store.  What a great spot.  We found lots of bargains.  Then back home.  While we were out Tom and John had headed out with the jeep to do some shopping and get us a movie for this evening.  They ended up going out for lunch and checking out a dealership where the sales force was determined to sell them a new jeep.  They managed to escape though.

Tom and I headed off down the canal in the kayaks for a nice long relaxing paddle.  I borrowed this picture from John.   Thanks Mr Hollinger!!



Lots of turtles and herons today along the way.  One fellow was fishing off his deck and said he was catching 20" bass.  He said he does catch and release.  There are lots of heron and egrets living along the canal so there must be lots of fish to keep them happy.

We are getting ready for a nice Chateaubriand dinner tonight to celebrate the end of 2012.  Tomorrow is another day and another year.  Happy New Year to everyone.  We wish you all the very best in 2013.

Until next time - safe travels.