And we're baaack! It's 1:43 in the PM, and here's what has been going on.
After the last post there was some significant driving, both on Thursday evening and Friday after an overnight at Norris Dam State Park in Tennessee. We made great time, though, and caught a Florida sunset before heading to Anna Maria and the Facheris residence. There, we met dogs and hit the tropical backyard for a dip in the pool. (I was going to post a picture of their backyard, but all the other backyards on the internet would be jealous.)
Saturday was the big day. From top to bottom, soup to nuts, a blue sky and green grass day. We started things off with a leisurely morning, then found citrus: a cafe for lunch. Both of us opted for the excellent special, a southwestern chicken salad. After lunch it was just a hop, skip, and jump to Pastry Art, where we had a fruit tart for dessert. From there, wedding time! The ceremony itself was a full Catholic wedding mass, which was new to this protestant. The priest was pretty funny ("it's just bottled up" said Jenelle) and all was very nice. Then we cruised past the McKay's house before heading to College Hall for the reception. We were greeted by a steel drum, cheese trays, and aperitifs al fresco, followed by a fantastic dance in the hall before dinner and dancing all around. A great night!
Sunday was First Church in the morning, then lunch at Tijuana Flats before an afternoon in Big Pass aboard Aquarius. We hung out on ziplines and watched crabs coast by on the tidal current. In the evening we headed to JP Igloo to watch some amateur hockey, then back to Anna Maria for a glass of wine and enjoying a nice evening.
Monday was our big day in Sarasota - St. Armands, downtown, MPYD, etc. In the evening we walked the Anna Maria beach and went to Tropical Treats with Zachary and Patrick and Patrick and Maria. Tuesday we hit the beach again before heading out to get to Georgia just in time for a great meal prepared by Match and an evening with Butch, Match, Lisa, and Greg. Wednesday was the rest of the trip home, picking up Oliver, and trying to shake off a nasty case of bus legs.
Thursday, June 30, 2005