Bruce and Bobbie's Winter Adventure
Part I - Charlotte and Atlanta
Part II - The Gulf Shore and Panhandle of Florida
Part III - New Orleans (The Big Easy)
Part IV - Dallas, Texas (Visiting Bruce's Early Youth
Part V - Ponca City, Oklahoma (Visiting Doug and Sue
Part VI - Missouri and Indiana
January 27 - March 12, 2013
Part II - The Gulf Shore and Panhandle of Florida
Senex in the Sun
One of the first things we discovered was that Panama City Beach was in the Central Time Zone which made Bobbie sure that we would arrive before we could check into our condominium. Between traffic and a couple needed stops we arrived and were able to move right in upon our arrival. I was content to get on my computer to see whether the server was as high speed as we were told. Bobbie went to the Grocery Store which was Walmart to get needed supplies and aquaint herself with our new environment.
The next morning Bobbie got me out for a little walk down the main street in front of our condominium to get a view of where we were.
Bobbie Leading the Way
Our Entry to the Beach
The Surf Constantly Changing
'Got Hooch'
Evening Brought with it a Myriad of Different Sunsets
"Our Arrival - First Sunset
The Sun Shining through the Clouds
The Emerald Coast
The coast along the panhandle of Florida (we have been told) has been referred to by various names some pejorative and others simply descriptive of the physical world around them. Notice the green tinge in the coloring of the ocean along the coast.
From our Balcony
We really didn't know what to expect by spending what many assume to be the worst month of the winter in the panhandle of Florida. Most would think of sun, warmth and the calming lapping of the ocean as it allows its water to breathe upon the sand of the coast. That was nice when we had such benefits but not necessary. What we did want though was quiet and solitude to read and enjoy that time as we pleased.
It was time for Bobbie to do some serious Beach walking which excluded me. We talked about renting a beach wheelchair but never got it done. It is a priority for next year. They will deliver it to your condo and pick it up when you are finished with it.
Looking over Panama City Beach from the
Walk-way to the Elevator
We Were on the 16th Floor
Walking Along the Beach
A Morning Walk
Bobbie Had Company While She Walked
More of the Same - Vestigia
"Scenic View"
Pineapple Willy's
Sea Shells
Pineapple Willy's - A different View
Hi!
Enjoying a Pleasant Afternoon from our Balcony
Bruce in the Late Afternoon
Happy Hour at the Beach
The County Pier - Panama City Beach
Bruce Enjoying the Calm
The Emerald Coast-Again
'You'll See More of These'
Beach Scenes
The Gulf at the End of the Day
Bruce Enjoying Popcorn Shrimp at Pineapple Willy's
Bobbie Really Enjoying the Shrimp
The Beauty of the Gulf Coast
A Similar View
Panama City Beach Shore
Bruce and Bobbie at the Pier
Looking Down the Shore from the Pier
Historic Saint Andrews
Back at our 16th Floor Condo
While we were at the beach we didn't eat out much but there a few exceptions. On this day we had lunch at Reggae J's.
The weather had begun to change and the wind started to howl and blow as President' Day Weekend arrived. We had friends from from Virginia and Florida visiting for the weekend and we were all determined to have a good time.
Dinner Preparation: I just Watched.
AJ, Nicole, and Margo
AJ and Margo - An Interpretation
(Nicole knows what is most useful.)
I think this is interpretive too.
Determination
And then there is Bruce.
(What else do you think 'Senex' could do or would do?
The Next Morning
The Call of the Ocean
AJ - 'I am awake'.
Having Fun
We are off to the Pier for some shopping and Lunch.
AJ, Nicole, and Bruce
Margo, AJ, Nicole, and Bruce
Bobbie, AJ, Nicole, and Bruce
Bobbie, AJ, Nicole, and Bruce
Margaritaville
AJ and Margo
Bobbie and Nicole
Bruce
Margaritaville
The next several pictures show you the Calm of the Ocean (gulf) and the quiet tranquility that proceeds the storm. The Warmth of the Sun brings a quiet rest over our bodies allowing that restorative power to return strength to weakness.
Somnus
Somnus
The Day Ends
The next day was a lazy day and not just because the weather prevented very little activity except inside and contemplating a trip home that would be more difficult than any of us would have ever expected and would have changed if we could have. We went to Pineapple Willy's for lunch and then a restful evening before everyone's departure.
Senex
Nicole and Margo
AJ and Bobbie
Nicole and Margo
Bobbie, AJ, Nicole, and Bruce
Bobbie, AJ, Nicole, and Bruce
Nicole on the Balcony
(Enjoying the little Sun We Had)
Evening Comes but not the End of the Day
Twilight and Hope
Twilight Draws Near
After the girls had left, Neptunus had decided to raise his head and have a little fun with those who doubted his power and might. When one visits the Ocean, he or she encounters the inconsistancy of anger with the rise and fall of the surf. Yet the intensity of an Ocean storm has a certain control over itself that is difficult for most to understand, but as fierce as the surf can be it brings with it a different enlightenment when the wind of the storm and the mist of the ocean hits one's face.
Neptunus at Work
A Few More Sunsets
Saint Andrews State Park
Our Last Day in Panama City Beach, Florida
The Morning of our Last Day in Panama City Beach
Near the City Pier
The City Pier
Bobbie and Bruce at the City Pier
The City Pier
Beach near the City Pier
Beach near the City Pier
Beach near the City Pier
Beach near the City Pier
Beach near the City Pier
It was time for lunch and we went to Dick's Last Resort
Bobbie at Dick's Last Resort
'Senex'
Dick's Last Resort
Dick's Last Resort
Dick's Last Resort
Dick's Last Resort
Dick's Last Resort
Dick's Last Resort
Dick's Last Resort
We had decided that we wanted to return next February just to find out our condo was already rented so Bobbie went online and found us a place for next winter. It is at the other end of the beach which should give us a different perspective
The Tropic Winds
(After a Month in Florida, We off to New Orleans for a Couple of Days.)
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