Lunch at Gulf Shores

This morning is such a great day, Sylvia and I decided to have lunch at the beach in Gulf Shores. We stopped at "Subway", ordered a $5.00 footlong, chips, and a drink.
We sat in the pavilion in the sun. The wind cooperated by staying low. The Gulls stopped by for a handout.

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Sylvia just could not resist giving a handout. They just know where to look.

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The beach is white as snow.

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The wind came up so we returned to the RV. The beach was peaceful.

Jesse & Ginger visit the Plantation

Jesse and Ginger Harman, RV Dreamers we met in Kerrville, TX a year ago, arrived today in Rainbow Plantation. They will be here one night. Tonight 12 campers met at "Big Daddys Grill".

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We had a large table.

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Shot two.

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We had good food and a fantastic conversation, some of the girls became silly. Fun.
When we walked out of the diner, the moon shined threw the trees.

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The group in the parking lot. Except Sylvia, she was the photographer.

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A great evening.
Till later!

Sylvia's back

Today we received the appointment call for Sylvia to have the "Shot" in the back to relieve the pain. She will have the procedure on March 5 at 11 am.
Today we both attended the "Pine needle Basket" class in the clubhouse. Long pine needles are tied and wrapped around a center wood bottom. The thread used is called raffia. Glenn started on a basket.
Tonight is the "Bar-b-que Chicken" dinner in the clubhouse. The food was terrific as always.
Glenn is getting over a bad cold. Spent most of Wednesday wrapped in a blanket, or in bed. The cold has run it's course and now just the "hacking".
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Boat tour of the Magnolia River

This morning Sylvia and I had Biscuits & Gravy in the clubhouse. Just can't beat this for $3.50 each. 10 am we met Jay Zepp at Weeks Bay to see the Magnolia River and hopefully wildlife.

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Their are very interesting boat houses on the river.

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Spring is trying to begin here.

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A round house very near the water.

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Mail service is via boat. Note the Mail box on the dock.

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Our first Osprey, up close.

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A blue Heron.

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Jay put the boat through this area.

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Another Osprey that let us get close.

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This one was hiding in the grass.

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Caught it on the wing.

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A Pelican.

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Katie is just enjoying the ride.

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We returned to the dock, then drove to "Jesse's" for lunch.

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Even have a picture of Sylvia.

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Glenn was there also.

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We returned to the RV to relax from our outing. Bandit had to help me hold down the recliners.

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That's it from here today!

Mardi Gras Final

The Tuesday meal is also the Mardi Gras Final. The celebration continues with skits and the selection on the winners of the costumes parade and the removal of the King and Queen. Some campers really get into the dress up thing.

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The costume line up.

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The removal of the King and Queen.

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This brings an end to 2010 Mardi Gras at the Rainbow Plantation.

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Monday was the parade in the "Rainbow Plantation".This is part of the line up.

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The dog with goggles.

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Complete with the local fire department.

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The gathering after the parade and the entertainment.

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The master of ceremonies.( Our park manager Gary.)

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Tuesday we drove to the "French Quarter" in Fairhope to have lunch at "Panini Pete's".

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We both had the Special.

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We sat in the courtyard.

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The shops around the courtyard.

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The street corners in Fairhope.

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just some of the beads collected from the parade.

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That's it for now!

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras began here after dinner on Friday. The selection and coronation was held in the club house. The set up.

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some of the decorations.

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The dress ups.

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The crowd.

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The King and Queen.

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This morning the Queen sat at our table. We are blessed!

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The King and his mistress sat on the other end of the table.

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Of course the mistress is his real wife.
We drove to Foley for the parade. While waiting we walked into the model train museum. The display is amazing.

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The parade with floats and the throwing of beads and "Moon Pies".

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The parade ended about 1 pm. We drove to the "LA Bar B Que" for lunch.
We returned to the RV to relax.
Till next time!