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Fort Pierce, Florida

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Our morning coffee - watching the sun rise (kind of).  There were lots of dark clouds and we could see the rain in the distance.  Already temps were in the low 80s but with the very strong ocean breeze - very nice!   Despite the imminent threat of rain there were dedicated fishermen and dog walkers on the pier and through the jetty park.  We managed a mile before the deluge began and we returned dripping wet to the room. Our destination today - The National Navy UDT-Seal Museum.  Even though the reviews were all positive, I was unsure if I would enjoy military history.  As soon as I saw Frogman - I was hooked!  (I think this is the guy the kids and I saw years ago in the west coast swamps of Florida!) The museum was well staffed with knowledgeable, friendly people.  The layout from present day to the 1940s was well designed and with REAL artifacts and memorabilia fascinating.  (The REAL part was stressed by the docents and they are proud...
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Halifax Historical Museum, Daytona, Florida

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Our morning adventure - Halifax Historical Museum.  One of the few things we have yet to do in Daytona it was a great way to spend a few hours.  Right on Beach Street, it was close and on a random Tuesday - just about empty inside.  Definitely worth a visit.  From Indian history to Spanish, Victorian, racing and all things food, there was a variety of exhibits to view.  As a converted bank to museum, there is lots of room for the large amount of Daytona artifacts.   My favorites:                                                   Lurch from the Addams Family was a Daytona lifeguard!                                             Actual mens 1930s wool swimsuits.  Imagine swimm...
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Down the Hatch, Ponce Inlet, Florida

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 To continue our "beach" vibe and vacation mode, we treated ourselves to dinner on the water.  Though still 90 degrees, we had a nice breeze ("fan") that made sitting on the outside deck beautiful.                                                       My fish tacos were awesome.                                                       Paul had flounder.                                                  And the waitress got creative with Paul's dessert because we were one of three couples with recent "big" anniversaries....
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New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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 Today's goal - New Smyrna Beach.  We arrived shortly after noon and spent a peaceful few hours watching the waves and the few people that were also enjoying the beautiful spot.  Temps in the low 90s and water temp in the low 80s - this was definitely the way to spend our day.  Sweaty, salty and sandy - bliss! Our main morning task - assist in the engine pickup.  With the extra engine we had purchased for Quiet Time sitting here in Daytona, we finally coordinated with the new owners for pickup.  We were ready by 8am and the engine was on its way to its new home by 830am.   The plan - departure south tomorrow afternoon with a stop to visit friends in Palm Bay. Word of the day - felicific.  Meaning causing or intending to cause happiness. 
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Ormond Beach, Florida

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 We have arrived in Daytona - our layover for a couple days.  (Thank you Don and Kim for letting us crash at the house again!)   In the low 90s and super sunny, we took time to sit, eat lunch and chill before heading out to the beach.  (I also had to stop at Goodwill for books to read!) Our favorite - Ormond Beach.  There were more people than I would have thought late on a Sunday in September but with the high temps and the super warm water - it should have been obvious. We walked about 1.5 miles and watched the clouds roll in for the typical afternoon thunderstorm threat.  It felt sooo good to walk after sitting in the car for so many miles.  And sand between my toes - a piece of heaven! It was way darker by the time we arrived back at the parking lot.  And the lifeguards were emptying the beach due to lightning in the distance.   Hug Your Hound Day.  So many hounds over the years!           ...
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