winding up?

A stop in Biloxi, MS enabled us to view many of the reconstructed builings that were leveled or damaged by Katrina. This place took a big hit!! Fortunately, one of the survivors was the home that belonged to ole' Jeff Davis, former pres. of the CSA. It sits right on the gulf, very stately and regal. After then touring some casinos (none of which got any DiCola funds..) it was on to Pensacola to visit friends Jeff & Pat Leonard, who hail from Lancaster. While enjoying our time with them, we got to tour the Blue Angels museum. It was an amazing array of aircraft and other related displays. Sadly, the Angels themselves were not due to start their practice sessions til after our departure. We understand that the practice is really quite the show in itself. Bummer! Pensacola is a real nice community with a well restored downtown area including eclectic architecture with a New Orleans touch to its older buildings. The area beaches are pristine and covered with the whitest sand we've ever seen.

We then took off for Sarasota and had a great visit with our friends Bob & Cathy Secker, also transplanted Lancastrians. It was a bit chilly for a dip in their pool, but we had fun any-way. Cathy's mother Cass is undergoing some medical issues tho, so your prayers would help.

Leaving the trailer there, we ventured south to Ft. Myers, where we once resided for a bit. Weather was great, but the area has grown much and experienced many changes . Way too much traffic for us now..... We did get to drive past the old homestead and chat with some former neighbors, which was fun. Also went past the site of our old piano store, which brought back many memories.

We got together with sister Kathy & b-i-l Park, helping them to divest themselves of their excess wine inventory. ( we were happy to assist them in that regard ). Also had a nice couple days with Chet & Cathy Lowe, more lancaster natives and good friends.

After picking up the trailer once again, we headed north to Savannah, Ga., hoping to hang for awhile to check it out for future relocation possibilities. Turned out there was no room at the inn due to Savannah having the nation's 2nd largest St. Paddy's Day celebration. Big dis-appointment, but we re-grouped and proceeded to Charleston, SC, another of our favorite cities. We walked the town, basking in the warmth of sunshine and southern hospitality at its finest. The pic up top here is just one of the elegant ante-bellum mansions around South Bay. Made us wanna go up on the porch with mint julep in hand. Wisely tho, we stifled the urge lest we encounter an irate homeowner with a .357........

We then drove up the coast to our present location in Myrtle Beach to tweak the tan and mentally prepare for our return to Lanc. by the end of March. It's so hard to believe we're at this point so soon, but it's been an amazing ride, both figuratively and literally. We'll look for-ward to the next stage and still feel very blest for the opportunity.

We anticipate seeing our friends & family again, timed with the arrival of springtime. Thanks to all who followed the blog and offered good wishes & prayers. We'll pick this up once more when we hit the road for our next adventure. See ya soon Lancaster!!!