September 30,2016- Friday

We had to go back to the KIA dealer in Fort Walton where we bought our car to pick up the license plate holders that they were out of when we  bought the car. It was overcast, so not a good beach day even though there was no rain in the forcast. So Richard went online and found a good deal for a 3:00 tee time at Hidden Creek golf club where we were last week. When we got there the parking lot was full. We thought for sure the course would be crowded, but we found out that a tournament had just ended. So we pretty much had  the course to ourselves which was great. We were able to take our time. Richard had a birdie and two par's which is way better than he has had in the past! It was a great weather day.

September 29,2016- Thursday

A little cooler today - high 80's, but low humidity. Richard found a good deal on a golf course about 1/2 away called Tiger Point. I again was the cart driver. I thought it was a super hard course. A lot of sand bunkers and a lot of water, also very hilly. Richard loved the challenge. Since the weather was good, he golfed 18 holes. We had a good time.  When we got back, we went for a bike ride.

September 28,2016- Wednesday

Like I have started almost every post this trip, another hot, humid day! Today we went to a beach a little farther down the road. The parking seemed closer to the water, but there was no boardwalk so the walk to the water was all sand. It was the pretty white, fine sand but it is very hard to walk in. I wish someone would invent a "sand shoe" on the order of a snow shoe, to make it easier to walk in the sand. Maybe I should and become a millionaire!! The waves were stronger today so no relaxing on the raft for Richard. There was a nice gentle breeze and there were several wind surfers out. It is amazing how they do that. When we got back we went in the pool for awhile. Then Richard tried steaks on the griddle. They weren't bad, but they were a cheaper grade of steak, so not very tender. I guess you get what you pay for. Richard finished painting the tow dolly and put new straps on to accomadate our new car.

September 27,2016- Tuesday

Another beach day, hot & humid. Thank goodness we had our beach umbrella up. The water had quite a lot of seaweed washing up and there were jelly fish spotted close to shore. In fact a little girl about 6 years old, next to us was stung by one. Her mon said she was playing right along the shore and it washed up on a wave.  No walking on the shore for me today!!! I just sat under the umbrella on the beach. Richard went into the water on his raft for awhile, but he saw two jelly fish go by, so he was out of the water also! We still spent the afternoon there, just not in the water. 

September 26,2016- Monday

OAnother hot,humid day. Did some errands in the morning. In the afternoon we decided instead of going to the beach we usually go to, we went to the Santa Rosa Sound on the road to the beach. The parking is along the road, and the walk to the water is a lot shorter, but of course you don't get the waves from the gulf. Richard liked that because he was able to relax on his raft without worrying about a wave knocking him off. (I like to watch the waves roll in)  He also was able to practice his golf chipping because we were the only ones in that area of the sound beach. On the weekends this area is crowded, but during the week not so much. We stayed there for a couple of hours, then it clouded over & looked like rain so we headed back. All in all it was a relaxing afternoon.

September 25,2016 - Sunday

In the morning Richard painted a little more on the tow dolly. It was a little overcast, but hot out, so beach here we come. Well we got to the beach parking lot and got all our "gear" out and started down the boardwalk to the water. I noticed that there were a lot of people coming from the beach area toward us. I saw a lady carrying a piece of cake on a plate so I thought a birthday party must have just ended, but another lady told me, "I'll save you a walk, the lifeguards are making everyone get out of the water because a storm is coming." Richard of course was way ahead of me because he walks so fast all the time... I tried to call him on his cell phone to let him know. Then I saw him coming back, he was all the way to the water and found out. So back to the car we went. We came back and went in the pool. Richard took his raft and went down by the sound water which is along the resort area by the pier where they ride the kayaks. By the way the storm never materialized. We were told that a fellow was struck by lightening on the beach and died last month so they are now super cautious if there is any chance of lightening. Well better safe than sorry! 

September 24,2016 - Saturday

Saturday morning Richard went to a flea market down the road. When he came back, he decided to paint the tow dolly and make a few adjustments to it to accommodate our new car. I spent the morning doing some housecleaning in the RV. (The maid didn't show up!) In the afternoon we went in the pool for awhile before church. While we were at church a strong storm came through. The church we go to here has huge floor to ceiling Windows so we were able to see the palm trees swaying and the pounding rain. In fact the priest commented that because of the storm we would probably have to stay there  longer than usual so he may as well make his sermon longer, everyone got a good laugh at that! But it had stopped raining when church was over and the sun was out.....Florida weather!! We did find out when we got back to the resort that hail was reported not far away in Pensicola..... HAIL IN FlLORIDA!! my goodness just like being home in Illonois!! Anyway after church we went out for bar-be-que ribs and they were delicious! (The picture is of the RV Resort we are at)