I start my week on Saturday?? Oh well, what the hell. Saturday was a day to hit some markets. John, Judy, Rodger and Terry where our partners in crime as we headed into Winter Haven to the flea. This turned out to be a disappointment as there were only half a dozen booths set up. We can cross this one off our list. This horse was standing in a park nearby made out of tree branches. I thought it was pretty cute.
From there we headed to Auburndale to the big market that never fails to be a hit. It is a huge flea market with everything including the kitchen sink. Also a really great fresh fruit and veggie market. We finished off with lunch at Chili's which is also always a hit.
Tom's sister Pat was rapping on our door at about 5:00 pm on Monday. She had been to a memorial in Kississmee and was stopping for a quick visit on her way back down to Fort Myers. It had been pouring rain all day and she was traveling alone so we insisted that she stay for dinner and spend the night with us.
After Pat had a nice visit with us as well as with Rodger and Terry she hit the road Tues afternoon. It was nice to see her and I am sure we will get together again over the winter.
Wednesday we picked up our neighbors Duane and Marilyn and headed to The Tampa State Fair Grounds for the big RV Show. I have to thank the Internet for this file picture of the front entrance. We were there last year for the Tampa State Fair. It is a huge place but certainly equal to the show that was on for a few days this week.
It is quite a show. Thousands of people and thousands of units on display. All shapes , sizes and prices. Some of the big coaches are pretty awesome. They can range up to well over a million. Way out of our snack bracket.
Another of our Rainbow neighbors Harvey Paine is involved in the Holiday Rambler Club and was manning their booth at the show. He and his wife Mary have a 45' HR coach. It is massive and beautiful. We stopped for a visit with him as we were checking out some of these fabulous machines. We looked, drooled and kept our cheque book firmly in our pocket!!
We stopped at Costco in Brandon to pick up a few things after the show and finished off with dinner at The Outback, yummy!! Here are Marilyn and Duane enjoying the great meal.
Friday afternoon we went to see the movie American Snipper. Based on a true story and I highly recommend it. Clint Eastwood directed the film and I would say he did a great job of a very sensitive story. After The show we enjoyed another great dinner at Chili's.
Saturday we joined John and Judy at the Cypress Gardens Water Ski show in Winter Haven. This show has been going on for more than 50 years. They had young up and coming skiers perform first, followed by the pros. Very well done and something else I would recommend for anyone in the area. And it is free!! Donations gladly accepted to help the club. I tried to get some short videos. They look good but I have no idea how to attach them. I will have to go to my Blogsy Guru (John) for help. Will try to get them on soon.
This is our grandson Jake with his new braces. He was all smiles after getting his train tracks installed but his Mom told me this was after the Tylenol!! Looking awesome Ace. Love you Lots!
Will work on those videos promised soon. Until next time - safe travels.
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