Waiting for the Sun

Today we woke up to rain falling and very cool temps and sitting in a pickup camper with two dogs all day was not an option. We started the day at The Waffle House and since it was such a crappy day and a Saturday, the place was packed so we ended up sitting at the counter and that's where we met Bill, a New Jersey native who has been here since 1952. Bill stops at this Waffle House 3 times a day 7 days a week, I guess he likes it. He usually has coffee and knows everyone who works there. We found out that Bill quit smoking 18 days ago and he told us he usually stood outside with his coffee enjoying a smoke but now he sits at the counter. We asked him why he wanted to quit now at 70 years old and he told us he knows too many people who have oxygen tanks they drag around cause they can't quit and he just didn't think it was a good look for him.

He also told us where to go see the manatees, a big deal around here and since it is cold for manatees, he knew just where they were. They apparently like to gather next to the power plant where the water is warmer and we were able to see quite a few there but since it was so cold today, we only stayed for a minute, saw the manatees and ran back to the truck.

Then we were off looking at properties until the matinee started. We saw "Its Complicated" and it was very very cute. Again lots of people there, I guess lots of people have the same idea we do in this weather.

We also picked up another Rummikub game, we have about 4 now but forgot to bring one along for these rainy days. We always think of Michael and Jackie when we play and how they cheat. I mean beat us and the good times we had.