Chris and Sonny Szejbach have been lounging on the beach in Florida. Yesterday Chris wrote: I understand it is snowing at home. We had a storm last nite and the rocket launch was postponed to tonite. Hope to get pictures. We see these cruise ships come into port daily, thought I’d share.
OK, I thought. Rub it in. I told her that was one monster boat and made her write more. Today’s email:
Hi Gerry,
I think the size of the “boat” is emphasized because we are so close to it. Our resort is the closest property to the port. It really is something to see tho, there are about 4 ships that come and go about every other day (along with ocean barges, fishing boats, etc.) A few years ago when we were here we saw a submarine come into port. That was cool too.
Last nite we were expecting a rocket launch but the weather didn’t co-operate. Tonite they will try again but it doesn’t sound promising. It is a communications satellite for Iraq and Afganistan military operations. We have been coming here (this area) for about 20 years now. With Sonny’s military benefits, we enjoy all the activity and the space program is a big deal here. There is always something going on.
Anyway, we will be back to reality on Monday and open for business on Friday. Don’t look forward to the snow at this time but everyone here is in the Christmas spirit and it’s hard to fathom with tropical weather and no snow. Just doesn’t fit.
So this is all good news. Christmas looks better dressed in snow. Chris and Sonny are coming back next week, as promised. And there are cinnamon rolls in my future. Not a moment too soon, really. Looky here:
Sonny's closed thru Dec 10
Day Park deserted
Torch Lake looking grumpy
Torch Lake Views 
p.j. grath
December 4, 2009
“Torch Lake looking grumpy”? I think that’s, ah, projection? Never mind, the cinnamon rolls will make you cheerful again very soon.
Gerry
December 4, 2009
Who, me? Grumpy? Over a little snow?
p.j. grath
December 4, 2009
BEAUTIFUL NEW BANNER!!!
Gerry
December 4, 2009
Glad you like it. It’s my Early Winter one. I’m thinking about what to do for later on. Perhaps some Nisser peeking out of the woodpile.
Molly
December 5, 2009
I love Torch, even when she’s grumpy. Soon my kids will be asking to go to “Mr. Sonny’s” and the day park (despite the snow) — just have to get through two more weeks of school, then over the bridge to grandma’s. Thanks for tiding us over with these photos.
Gerry
December 5, 2009
Nothing like a little grandma time to perk up the winter, eh? If you time it right, there should be cinnamon rolls.
La Mirada Bob
December 5, 2009
Gerry, you did a gotcha on your DOD. Google gave me 813,000 results for Nisser. The first two were Wikipedia, so I now know what you and your grandmother used to talk about when I was not around. tomte/nisse was particularly informative.
Gerry
December 5, 2009
There are wonderful photos of Nisser–OK, Nisser figures–on Birgitte’s blog and Carsten’s blog. Go see:
Birgitte’s 2008 Nisser
Birgitte’s 2009 Nisser
The Nisser at Carsten’s house this year: December 5 and December 3
centria
December 6, 2009
Gerry, Florida is looking pretty darn good! But, actually, so does the snow. It’s still early in the season… Day Park looks quite beautiful. And Torch Lake not-so-grumpy, really. It looks blustery. Glad to see you have some snow too.
Cindy Lou
December 7, 2009
I enjoy the first weeks of winter – with it’s new sparkle and shine. It’s the March and April days that get me down! Thanx for sharing your blustery lake… 🙂
Gerry
December 7, 2009
Ah yes . . . Mud Season. We’ll cross that snowpile when we get to it. Meanwhile, there’s sunshine out there at this very moment! B’lieve I’ll go out and play in it.