I drove up to Cocoa Beach area. Sorry to say, but Jeanne had to work this day. So, driving up 95 all went well. I got to the restaurant and looked around a little, noticed I had about hour to kill. So, I headed up US 1 a little way. I saw tables set up and it looked like a flea market. So, I pulled in and walked around. I did get one thing. It is a outside outlet pole that I can use for our Christmas lights. It's waterproof and very easy hook up.
The time was going by pretty fast. I need to get to the restaurant. Indian River Bar and Grill. It is located at 5370 US 1, Cocoa Florida 32927. Kathy and I talked about meeting at 11am. I got here and still have a little time.
So. I drove around the back of the restaurant. Then took a walk down to the shoreline.
What a beautiful day it was. Kind of winding, but it was warm.
My niece and family got here. We tried to sit out on the deck, too windy. Sat at a table closer to the building. Still pretty windy. Waiting for a table.
I needed to go to the restroom. 
Now I have seen two toilets in the same room. BUT there is usually a wall between them. How, would anyone say come on in and have a sit.
Maybe this is that thing called Cross-Genger, bathroom? Trying to make a funny.
This is Gary, Kathy (her hubby) Charlotte and her friend (sorry I forgot her name) Let me call her Mary. We sat here, and it was just right. Wind was calmer and the umbrella did the sun block. As we sat here, we enjoyed getting to know what has been happening in their lives and mine. Charlotte is Kathy youngest daughter. Both these young ladies are in the Army. They were sharing some great stories and things they have had to go thru. It took us a while to get our order in. The reason was, we just kept talking and not looking at the menu. Got our orders in.
Kathy and I got the Fish and Chips. Mine is Grouper and Kathy had the Mahi. Charlotte had Shrimp and Mac & Cheese, Mary had Seaford Scampi on linguine. Gary got Panini Sandwich. It seemed like everyone was enjoying their food. My fish was tasty, but some spots were under cooked. Overall great time of sharing and just getting to hear what has been happening.
Kathy has always been my favorite. She has always been there for my parents.
I believe they felt the same, their favorite too.
Gary and Kathy live up in South Caroline. Charlotte and Mary live in Fayetteville, N.C. (Fort Bragg).
Well, our time was winding down. They needed to go to Ron Jon's Surf Shop and get some souvenirs.
We hugged and said our goodbyes,
I stayed a little while longer, just to see all these piles of Oysters.
My little girl loves Oysters and saving the shells. The reason is she has seen oysters used to make decorations. So, I picked up about 30 shells and put them in the back of the car.
Here is a example of the Oyster Art.
Got in and started to drive north to go up to Buc-ee's. Got on GPS and found out, it is still another hour north to get there. Time really was not on my side. It took me about 1hour and 30 minutes to get here, now I need to get home. Jeanne gets out of work around 3pm.
I am so happy that Kathy texted me, to let me know they would be up this way. I have not seen Kathy and Gary for over couple of years. Charlotte, it has been over 15 years or maybe more.
Folks I have written a few times about FAMILY. Older I get it seems time is not on our side. It keeps rolling on though.
So, if you have not talked or visited your family for a while.
PLEASE AD LEAST CALL THEM.
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