We awoke to rain this morning but it cleared out right after breakfast. We didn't do much today (computer, grocery shop etc.) until we decided to go over to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park where they have a place to snorkel and try out our new gear. Too much stuff to carry so we drove the Jeep over. It's a nice beach with some rocks and reef right off the shore. The water temp was 69°! I just could not get in past my thighs -- it was too cold for me but John toughed it out and claimed that once he got used to it, it wasn't too bad.
For the first time ever, John's mask did not leak! The snorkel has a bobber on top so that if water washes over the tube, it closes and you don't drink sea water. John's worked perfectly. In fact, he found he could dive down to the bottom without drinking any water. And the fins fit fine, were not the least bit loose and propelled him pretty fast. All in all, he is VERY happy with his gear. Now we will rent wet suits and find a place to snorkel all day.
Just as we were leaving the beach, the skies opened up and it poured for the rest of the afternoon and evening. And it is suppose to get cold! But our neighbors don't seem to mind. We have a party crowd right behind us. I think they started the morning with Bloody Mary's and beer and haven't stopped all day. Nice folks, but a bit loud and rowdy.
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Congrats that the mask worked so well John. I'm sure Pam's will work just as well - after the water warms up about 20 degrees.
It is so neat that you got to go all over the town yesterday and walk the streets (so to speak) that Hemmingway and Truman traveled. Did you see any of Hemmingway's cats? Supposely all the cats there are ancestors of his (as I'm sure Pam knows).
It was warm enough for quite a few golfers to play here today. David didn't as he just got home from Milwaukee late last night.
Later,
Mickey
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