We always look forward to family visits, and when our son Dennis visits, it's always a great time! And this visit was packed with good food, and fun events.
Day One: Sunday, February 28th , Allegiant Flight 1644 scheduled for arrival at 9:30PM in Punta Gorda, FL. That's just about an hour from home, and we were there about 1/2 hour ahead of time. (Think we were excited to see him?.... Absolutely) The ride back home was uneventful......and by midnight, after sitting and chatting for a while, I think we were ready to call it a day!
Day 2: No prepared plans for our first full day (Monday) The guys spent some time down by the dock, (not sure what Dennis is spraying), watching(or waiting to see an alligator) and they did. We made some awesome Stromboli for dinner, and Rich made a couple of batched of potato candy for dessert. (And I think Dennis found a new dessert that he really liked!) The guys did spend a little time in the garage getting the poles ready for fishing...........but Monday was a pretty windy day!
Day 3: On Tuesday we headed for Arcadia, Fl, and the Peace River. We had reservations at the Peace River Airboat Tours. We had reservations for a one hour Airboat Ride along the Peace River, and a 30 minute Swamp Buggy Ride! The airboat rise was AWESOME - not just the fast ride, but the scenery, and the speed, and the swamps, and the alligators.... and trying to keep your hat on........or your hair! Would definitely do this again. The Swamp Buggy was...... OK! Driver was very friendly, and took a picture of the three of us.
Following our adventures in Arcadia - we drove to Sebring for dinner at the Hibachi Grill! This is one of our favorite places to eat. And given the size and quantity of dishes in front of Dennis...... I think he likes it as much as we do. Top left is Rich's dish, Top middle is Donna's dish. Three dishes on bottom all belong to DENNIS!
Day 4: Another stay at home day. Dad and Dennis headed out late morning for minnows to fish with.
They headed out to the dock early afternoon. The water was calm, and if I remember correctly, I think Dennis was surface fishing. After dinner (Macaroni and Cheese) they headed back out and fished till sundown. Rich caught a couple of fish..............AND a very large Turtle!!!! Yes the center photo on the bottom row, was a fight brining it in.......but it was a large turtle!
Day 5.....On Thursday we had a late breakfast ( Oatmeal and toast), packed our bags and headed for Kissimmee Florida, arriving mid-afternoon at Comfort Suites Maingate East. Very nice hotel! Very nice rooms. Our rooms were adjoining.
We had VIP reservations for Dinner and Show at Capones. We have been here several times, and always enjoy the show. Because of Covid - they provided multiple choices for dinner, instead of the usual buffet. ( Hope they go back to the Buffet!!). And generally with VIP, you get to spend some time upstairs, with one free drink, ordeovers, and dice or card games before the show. We did get our free drink, and were able to first in line for dinner. As usual when you enter the club - you have to give the password.........and they take a photo (which you can purchase) along with you pictures on a key chain etc. Dinner was not the greatest..........but the show was excellent!
Day 6 and the day that Dennis leaves us, and spends time with his Step-Dad (Jack) and family. Jack will generally drive to our home, share a cup coffee and goodies from Publix Bakery! We chat for a while, and then they head out. But because we were in Kissimmee we made plans to me et up with Jack at I-Hop in Lakeland, which would be a much shorter drive than to our place. AND..... as long as we were going to stop for breakfast we invited Wayne & Kathy (Dennis's in-laws) to join us. We all hugged and enjoyed seeing each other.............and had a great breakfast.
It was an absolutely great time! Can't wait to see him and the rest of the family in August @ Chauna's Wedding!
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