Category Archives: Friends

All About the Food

Posted on December 22, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I put my feet out of the blankets so that the cold will help the itch of my bug-bitten swollen ankles, scratch them on the top sheet for a bit, then tuck them back in. I’ll wake at 430 after … Continue reading →

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George, Sonny, Craig, Rusty, Jack

Posted on December 17, 2023 by TheJessicaness

We fold our laundry from last night, fill our water containers (gallons, camelbacks, and bottles), and repack the food bags so we are more prepared to leave tomorrow morning. We’ll have a snack and read while we wait for the … Continue reading →

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How to Spend a Rainy Day

Posted on December 16, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I’ll wake up with the headache I went to sleep with so I lay back down while Caleb gets ready. The forecast is rain all day so we’ve made indoor plans. We’ll start with breakfast at Johnny Grits, a southern-style … Continue reading →

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Driving Around Old Tampa Bay

Posted on December 15, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I awake from good dreams in a king-size comfortable bed with a perfect room temperature and natural light outside. We feel less tired, sore, and dried out after getting away from Imperial Beach which is suffering from a Stop the … Continue reading →

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A Tour of Tarpon Springs

Posted on December 14, 2023 by TheJessicaness

We’re still up early but Caleb says we can slow down today and enjoy vacation at a more relaxed pace; meaning we can wash the car and eat while we wait for the girls to wake and join us before … Continue reading →

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