“Ridin the Storm Out”

Tampa, Florida November 27, 2023 – December 1, 2023
Panama City, Florida December 1, 2023 – January 30, 2024

We left Auburn and traveled to Tampa to have annual service on the RV. While in Tampa, we were able to hang out with a couple of friends. We had a wonderful dinner on Davis Island.

This year, Steve and I were both able to attend Brad and Jamie’s annual Christmas Party. We had a great time and were able to run into many of our friends.

My sister came over for a delicious Christmas meal. As usual, I made cupcakes (easiest desert to make in an RV oven). They were not pretty, but they were tasty.

Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate while we were in Panama City Beach. We only walked on the beach once and we were in the RV when a tornado struck very near us and demolished a couple of RVs in the park. It was very scary, and not something Steve or I want to repeat. All of the stories that a tornado sounds like a train —- are real — and it just makes the fear worse.

On a much better note, while in Panama City Beach, we made an effort to visit old hangouts. We went to the Idyll Hounds Brewing Company, Idyll Hounds Proper (new restaurant opened by the brewery on Hwy 98), The Grand Marlin, Patches Pub, Christos Sports Bar and Grill, The Craft Bar, Schooners and The Wine Bar in Watercolor (just to name a few – meaning – the one’s I remembered to take pictures).

Along the way, we were able to see many of our friends. We certainly miss them when we are on the road. If you are wondering why I am never in these photos – it is because I take all of the photos and Steve never remembers to take a photo of me and friends.

We are headed to Apalachicola, then to Gainesville and on to Auburn!

“Ridin’ the Storm Out” by REO Speedwagon