Quick Roundup

Just back from my mini-break. I'm substantially more tan than I was when I left and in need of a break - as all good holidays should end. I always forget how close Sarasota is and yet it feels like it's far away. It was only 45 minutes to I-75 and then another 40 mins from there. The hotel was lovely, had a great pool with a waterfall and a jacuzzi in nice little cove. They gave us a room with a really nice view -




We spent most our time out on Siesta Key, but it wasn't particularly nice because apparently there had been a Red Tide sometime earlier (and, no, red tide is not an euphemism for something else not particularly nice!). Everyone kept coughing and sneezing because whatever that algae was, it was getting in the air somehow. This only reinforces my feeling that the gulf side sucks. But, that said, I think I might go to the Ritz Carlton for my birthday. I think that might be a fun way to celebrate - versus the last time when there was a big surprise party at my own house.. Anyway, I took some pictures each day - my whole 365 photo project is just one huge mess because I can't haul this big honking camera around. So I need to get a smaller one or a camera phone. Speaking of which -

The only casualty of this holiday was my cell phone which went on a bender and is now not working at all. Fortunately it's on a warranty so I don't have to worry about it. But still..

I better get myself sorted out for the week. Still need to get a few things at the stores and then I have plans to catch up with my Tivo..