Vacation

Susan and I had a great NC vacation. We spent Labor Day week in the Outer Banks of NC. There was much sun, sand, ocean, pool, hot tub, shrimp, barbecue, frozen custard along with a healthy dash of alcohol. BTW - it turns out that watermelon mimosas (pureed watermelon and champagne) are as close to ambrosia as humans can come.

We also spent some time improving our minds and junk. We went on a brief hike, checked out the NC Aquarium, and went on a kayak eco-tour. The Aquarium was very nice and Susan discovered that the rays in the touch tank like her very much. They kept coming back for more petting. My shark photos have turned out well. The kayaking was cool. First time for both of us. We spent time in a lake and in the canals. We also got close (possibly too close) to an alligator. There's a picture of it, too, but since only his nose was sticking out, you'll have to take my word for it.

Leaving was really hard, but I got to spend a fun weekend with the folks. We played Mexican Train Dominoes and Spinner (which I suspect is also called Chicken Foot dominoes). And my mom taught me how to play Shanghai Rum, which requires at least 2 decks of cards and apparently more than two players. Fun though. Our group would definitely like Mexican Train. I'll be picking up a set soon

Photos will be posted soon-ish. I have a half a roll I'd like to finish before I post everything.

Anyone got New Year's thoughts? Cause I hear the Twin Cities are nice.