FLA- Opal Beach and Fort Pickens

We've had some sunny days, but still cool (60's for highs). I know our friends and family do NOT think that is cool when they've had below zero's.  Yesterday was our nicest day this month- high of 68.  We all went to Fort Pickens which is an impressive fort built in the 1830's and used to defend the port of Pensacola by the Union army in the Civil War.

15 inch Rodman cannon- 4 men needed to carry balls!

After the fort we went to Pensacola to see Joe Patti's fish market.  What a place- reminds me of the Pike Place market in Seattle.  It was very busy and I bet there were 15 people behind the counters filling orders.  We bought some home-made bread and dipping sauce.  They had tons of different fish and seafood available. We met a couple from Stevens Point.

Saturday night we all went to Johnny Huston's (sports bar) up the road to eat burgers, wings and watch the Packer/Cardinal game.  We only stayed until half time, then went back home to watch second half. What a disappointing loss!

On Thursday we went to Opal Beach on Santa Rosa Island so Joe and Kirk could fish. Nancy and I collected sea shells.  It was a windy day and no fish were caught. They will keep trying!

Deb and Bill got a really nice Keystone Alpine 5th wheel- they are very happy they upgraded. It makes such a difference to have some space when you are using these as your home!  Deb, Nancy and I have been taking hula lessons after our daily exercise class to prepare for the park's Luau on Saturday.  Nancy and I went to the thrift store and got two outfits for $4.50!  We are having fun meeting lots of people at the park at bingo night, game night, and walking around the park.  There are only 70 sites so it's small enough to get to know people easily.  Miss everyone back home, though!