Last night, if you remember, I left with saying we were invited next door for dinner. What a delicious dinner consisting of salad, chicken pot pie, and ice cream with fresh berries. So yummy. Plus a wonderful evening of conversation and watching various you tube videos. They introduced us to Randy Rainbow while Richard introduced them to singers Bettye LaVette, Judee Sill, Karen Dalton, Nina Simone, Big Maybelle, and many others. On the other hand I had them watch songs from musicals they’d never heard of such as Wicked, Rent, The Book of Mormon, Spring Awakening, and Avenue Q.

Always enjoy spending time with them.

Today was Richard’s first day going fishing so he dropped me off at the gym and then off he went. I did my regular treadmill, some strength training, and yoga.

When he picked me up he said he had something to show me. I assumed he was going to show me fish and say that dinner had been changed from chicken mango curry to fish. Nope. He opened the trunk and sadly there was his broken fishing rod. It broke on his second casting. Poor Richard. Guess a new rod is in order. 🎣

Then off to the movies to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

This picture was in the theatre lobby.

I’m a big Star Wars fan as is my whole family. I couldn’t count the number of times we all sat downstairs together in the rec room watching the original Star Wars videos plus the Ewok movies. Oh the sweet memories.

I enjoyed the movie. Probably just because it was Star Wars. After so many of them, the story line does because predictable. But I still enjoyed it.

Home to a scrumptious Chicken Mango Curry. Richard cooks a mean curry.

Cough is somewhat better today so hopefully I’m on the mend.

“May the Force be with you. ”

Nite y’all

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Just have to say that it’s overcast this afternoon but I still enjoyed sitting on the deck with a book and a drink. Yes, it may be overcast but it’s still 24C. No complaints here.

Today was another typical day: gym, Starbucks, groceries and back home to the deck. I did have to eventually go into the house as it got very damp outside. Still a good day even though I have quite a cough. Funny how I never seem to get sick at home but both years as soon as I come down here I get sick. Hope this cough subsides soon.

Tonight we’re invited next door for dinner by our great neighbours Jean and Joanne. Love our visits with them.

Will have more to post tomorrow as Richard hopes to go fishing while I’m at the gym and then we’re going to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. I am a Star Wars fan so I really hope I enjoy it.

Nite y’all

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I wonder if any of you are like me? Do you build things up in your mind? I have to admit I usually build things up in my mind. Today was a perfect example.

Last year we went to Sunliner Diner several times for breakfast where I had the best western omelettes – so large they were hard to finish but too delicious to leave any on my plate. The anticipation of going back there built all year long.

https://www.sunlinerdiner.com/gulf-shores/

You can imagine the excitement I felt upon returning there today.

Sadly 😢😢 I was disappointed.

Not nearly as large as I remembered and only slightly warm. Those who know me know I like my food piping hot. I understand that restaurants can have off days but I won’t be rushing back there any time soon. What a let down.

On a more positive note we had a lovely walk at The Wharf at Orange Beach.

https://alwharf.com/

We walked a bit and then sat at the Marina looking at the boats. Very peaceful. Just as we decided to look in some of the shops the sun 🌞 emerged so we quickly headed back home to enjoy sitting on our deck (one of our favourite pastimes).

I can’t complain. It is lovely and relaxing here.

Happy Sunday to all.

Nite y’all

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This morning the weather was fine  23C. It was till warm in the afternoon but we had torrential rain along with thunder and lightening. It also seemed like we had a perpetual high tide.

An evening video. Please watch until the end to see the sunset.

I hope you had a relaxing day like I did.

Nite y’all

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Just a little post to show you how the water was today. I took this while standing on our deck.

I’ll post again if the weather gets worse.

There’s a Tornado watch issued for parts of Alabama but it doesn’t appear to be for Gulf Shores.

I’ll keep you updated.

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=gulf+shores+weather&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Winter Squash Salad

Since the last couple of days were just our regular routine: gym/yoga, Starbucks, groceries, and then back home we decided that after yoga today we would have an afternoon outing and go to the Tanger Outlet Mall https://www.tangeroutlet.com/foley

We know the area much better this year so we will do this shopping outing more often for shorter times this year. I was sooooo good. I looked but didn’t buy anything at these outlet stores. (Well, actually, I really didn’t see anything that called to me.) Richard did well at T J Max. He got a beautiful red Nautica jacket and a really nice grey zipped hoodie. From here we went to Marshall’s. I have to admit I did buy a few things here-all amazing prices: a cute striped Tommy Hilfiger summer blazer, a red sweater that I couldn’t pass up as I love red, and a new yoga top. Now imagine this. Richard bought another jacket: gorgeous Tommy Hilfiger marked down to $40. He just couldn’t leave it there. Another stop for Richard was to get a fishing license.

Now for the real highlight of the day.

We had dinner at The Safari Club Restaurant. https://safariclubgulfshores.com/

We were excited to go here especially because of this:

“As Alabama’s first certified “Green Restaurant”, we have been singled out by the Green Restaurant Group in Boston as a leader in conservation, recycling and reduced waste. We have made great strides to be an energy-efficient operation, we use no Styrofoam products, no plastic straws and all to-go containers are bio-degradable and or recyclable. We have teamed with the City Gulf Shores recycle program and instituted protocols for recycling a wide variety of waste.

We have onsite composting and work directly with our animal care staff to utilize every possible product for our animals. In order to reduce our carbon imprint we have taken measures to reduce the average 2 week and 1500 mile journey food products travel to their final destination by sourcing our ingredients locally. Not only are we contracting with local farmers, but we also have an on-site garden that will produce fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.

We have extended our mindset in our bar area as well, at the BAR TUSK our motto is “Saving Elephants One Drink At A Time” and actually we are, as a percentage of profits go directly to small conservation efforts that are making a big difference in Elephant Conservation in Both Asia and Africa. With your help we can save the world’s most magnificent creatures.”

Isn’t that exciting! 😃 I had to include all of the above so you could read it yourself.

What a great spot. More vegan and vegetarian selections than I’ve ever seen in a restaurant.

Here’s the appetizer we shared:

Crunchy Goat Cheese – goat cheese covered in a crunchy almond crust served on a bed of greens, blueberries, and strawberries accompanied by fig jam. So so tasty.

Richard ordered the Bacon and Cheeseburger which he said was very good. I ordered the Winter Squash Salad. Oh my. Words cannot describe how good it was and look at this presentation.

Local squash, cherry tomatoes, crisp apples, charred sweet potato, toasted pumpkin seeds, and caramelized leek vinaigrette. I’m glad they put the vinaigrette on the side as the taste was so strong I only used a small amount.

This is definitely a place where we’ll return.

What a wonderful end to a great day. I hope you had a great day.

Nite y’all

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Those who followed my blog last winter may remember each week I made a traditional Alabamian or southern recipe. I never found those to be the most healthy of meals so this year I’m doing at least one salad each week. Some are from restaurants, som are Alabamian recipes, and others are interesting salad recipes I found or salads I’ve made in the past and really enjoyed.

As our neighbours are joining us for dinner tonight and I decided to make enchiladas I looked for a Mexican salad. Looks delicious to me so I hope it tastes as good as it looks.

Mexican Kale Salad

https://ifoodreal.com/healthy-creamy-mexican-kale-salad/

In case you’re interested here’s the enchilada dish.

https://www.layersofhappiness.com/honey-lime-chicken-enchiladas/

And the dessert was flourless brownies that I served with vanilla ice cream.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/flourless-almond-butter-brownies/

One more look at the salad because I thought the colours were beautiful.

Now off to get changed and ready for our guests.

Nite y’all.

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These were my views this morning as I sat reading on the deck after breakfast. Don’t get tired of that view of our beach.

George, our local Blue Heron, was keeping an eye on us from next door.

Not a lot to tell about today but just thought I’d touch base with you.

Mid morning we went to the library, gym, Rouses grocery store, Walgreens and then back home.

Sorry everyone on PEI, I know this may be hard to hear especially since you may be having some snow come your way (we listen to Island Morning on CBC 96.1 every morning), but we spent the afternoon on the deck. Can’t complain about 19C. Sweet.

Tomorrow will be a busy day. Our neighbours are coming to dinner so I’ll be up early preparing for that. Richard gets to clean while I cook. Fair deal. I’ll share the menu with pics in tomorrow’s blog.

Hope you had a great day.

Nite y’all

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What a lazy day!

I slept in. What a treat. After being awake over 18 hours yesterday it felt heavenly.

The sky was clear, the sun was hot, and I spent many hours sitting on the deck. Ahhhhh. Heavenly.

In all honesty i have to admit I had a nap in the middle of the afternoon. Oh my. But after very little sleep Friday night I guess I needed it.

A little visit with our next door neighbours catching up and looking forward to having them over for dinner on Tuesday.

Tomorrow will bring me back to last years routine: gym, library, Starbucks, etc.

Not a lot to say today but I wanted to keep in touch.

Hope you had a nice relaxing Sunday.

Nite y’all

Hallelujah- I got a seat on the 4:25 flight to Pensacola. Perfect. There was quite a bit of turbulence but by making that flight meant I arrived in Pensacola at 5:47 pm instead of 9:30 pm so I’m not complaining. Richard arrived just after I did so it was perfect timing.

An hours drive home and starting to get settled in. Only did a tiny amount tonight (not my usual style-I usually have to put everything away right away). But since I’ve been up for 17 hours I think that was enough.

I’m glad I’m here. The rest can wait until tomorrow. Slept well everyone. I know I will.

Nite y’all.