Margie and I are back checking in on Aunt Marge at her spot in Holly Hills. Sort spotted between Daytona and Ormond Beach. Lots of running around this trip.
Got out for a nice dinner with Marge and some of her friends. And she did most of the running around that we did the next day - kept her busy.
Also, got in a wander in downtown Daytona Beach - lots of old historic buildings still standing and just off the water.
And we finished off the day along the waterfront enjoying the warm evening.
On our daily morning walk Margie and I discovered a historic site as well as a great golf course nestled into the local neighborhood.
This is the Riviera Hotel Arch Ruins - part of a large planned community 100 years ago that doesn't have much left. Great surprise as you come wandering down a neighborhood street.
The annual Braman/Cashman/Hansen birthday dinner happened tonight - lucky me! Always lots of interesting conversation and laughs. My first birthday pecan pie.
A bit of ice along Lake Michigan from the waves hitting a bit of the sidewalk from time to time but otherwise the sidewalks and streets are as clear as can be. Makes for easy walking. And another day above freezing despite the clouds.
Always enjoy wandering through the old brownstone neighborhoods of Chicago. Loved them in the 70s and still find them beautiful and fascinating.
No sun, but it is above freezing and there is not a spot of snow or ice anywhere as far as I can see or wander. Not a bad thing for the second half of January in the north.
The weather finally passed and the morning brought 45 and sunny - another great winter day in the north. Unfortunately, I am moving on but got to take it in for a bit before heading out.
An all day rain storm that just kept coming. Water everywhere and pooled up in ponds on most streets. Lots of grey and gloom - and the snow is not that far away. The wonders of 40F+.
And a nice warm up enjoying dinner with Long and getting caught up on the exciting life he lives in NYC.
