Sunday,
April 22, 1984
Happy
Easter!
The
Easter Bunny left me a basket of goodies! Went to church at the St John the
Baptist Church in Crescent City. Stopped at the Miller supermarket on the way
home. Miller is the local millionaire. We then drove to Daytona Beach to
Valle’s Seafood/Steakhouse for a late lunch. Passed several orange orchards
with dead brown trees. Grandma and Aunt Sophie had the petit filet mignon with
a baked potato and Grandma had salad while Aunt Sophie had green beans. I had
the special that came with tomato juice and a salad, then London broil with a
mushroom sauce, rice pilaf, and green beans. We all had dessert of crème de
menthe parfaits. Aunt Sophie took care of the $36 bill. We took a short ride
along the Atlantic coast, including a short distance right on Daytona Beach to
see cars parked among the sunbathers. Continued north along barren sandy
beaches and pelicans in groups of 8-10 flying along the coast with us. It was
really a beautiful day, and I can see why so many people come to Florida for vacation. Past
Ormond Beach we headed inland to Palatka and were home by 18:00. Called Kent
and he made my day!
Monday,
April 23, 1984
It’s
funny that I have awakened at 5:45 every day in Florida, no matter the time
zone! Walked with Grandma to the Lake Como post office and around town. Saw the
“mud puddle” of Lake Como. Passed the community hall and Methodist Church. Saw
live oaks with Spanish moss and magnolia trees. The Sheriff’s patrol was
patrolling. Back at Aunt Sophie’s, I laid out in the sun until it started
raining at 11:00. Drove Grandma to the grocery store. After lunch we worked on
a jigsaw puzzle. I have been eating so much, and passed on dessert tonight!
Tuesday,
April 24, 1984
This morning I laid
out in the sun and actually got some color. After lunch, I left to drive to
Jacksonville, filling the rental car with gas before dropping it off for $132.
I only had $2 in my pocket! I checked in for the 17:00 flight, but it didn’t
leave until 17:15, arriving in Atlanta at 18:00. The 18:55 flight to Providence
didn’t leave until 19:25, arriving at 21:25. It was foggy, drizzly, and cold in RI. |
| An article form the local Lake Como newspaper |
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