When the father and son crew were here a few weeks ago to take out our Bradford pears, the son saw an old car in our yard that he was interested in. Total beater. Mr. Moon pretty much bought it to help out an old friend although he did get it running recently. No guarantees that it would keep running so he was loathe to sell it, even for cheap to Nathan, the guy who wanted the car. However, it turned out that Nathan has a pontoon boat and so he traded two short fishing trips on the St. Marks river for the car so that Glen could take the grandkids out in two groups. Everyone was happy.
Today was August and Levon's day. Their mama went too but Vergil had a thing he had to do. Ultimate frisbee? I don't know. I was invited to go fishing too, but I did not want to get up that early so when Glen suggested that I meet them for lunch after they fished, I figured that was a great idea.
Jessie sent me that picture of a happy Boppy. He was so excited to go fishing with those boys.
Glen said that the boys were perfectly serious about it all and wanted no help when it came to casting or bringing their fish in. "We can do it," they said.
And they could.
And they could.
All the fish caught today got thrown back to grow a little more.
I got down to St. Marks just a little before they came back in to the dock. Vergil and Sophie drove over too so that we could all go to lunch together. There's a pretty cool place right on the river that I love, mostly because of the giant palapa roof that grackles fly in and out of.
The food is not THAT great but it's the ambiance. You know? And we had a very good time. There's a pirate in the original part of the cafe that is perfect for photo ops.
I love those boys so much. When we were walking back to the table, August slipped his hand in mine and I could have died happy.
I drove home after lunch and the sky was so amazing. Lots of different weather threatening and painting the sky with drama and boldness. I kept trying to take pictures out of the window which did not really come out too well and which is not, I admit, a great idea.
But. Like this.
But. Like this.
When I got to the end of the road where it dead-ends into Gamble Road, which is also the road we take to the Wacissa, I was able to take a decent picture.
If you look carefully, you can see a campaign sign for Chris Tuten. Remember my post about him? Well, about his name, anyway.
And when Mr. Moon got home, we did another fun thing which was to go look at a house with Lily and Lauren. The whole divorce thing is finally over for my girl and as part of the settlement, Jason gets the house and she gets some money. So time to house hunt! We have a realtor who has helped us with several houses now. Mr. Moon met him when he was seventeen years old when he bought his first car from Glen. He impressed Glen then and he impresses us still and once again, he is helping us. It's been so long since they met that the man has a son at FSU now.
Boy. Does time fly.
The house had a lot to love about it. Two of the main things were that it's only about a mile and a half from where Lily and Lauren live now so no changes in schools or anything and also, that it's got a really good sized yard with fencing so that Chloe and Pepper could run outside all day long.
Boy. Does time fly.
The house had a lot to love about it. Two of the main things were that it's only about a mile and a half from where Lily and Lauren live now so no changes in schools or anything and also, that it's got a really good sized yard with fencing so that Chloe and Pepper could run outside all day long.
However, you know how this goes- it could take awhile.
But it was fun to look at the house and imagine my grandchildren there, Lily in the kitchen, Lauren planting a garden in the yard, a lot of natural light in the house where Lily's plants could thrive.
So it's been a very pleasant day. Being on the water, even for just a little while, dipping my toe into my daughter's dreams, observing the sky as I drove under it, being with my sweet, funny grandsons, catching up with Jessie. And being sweet and happy with my husband.
Yeah. A good Sunday.
A sign I spotted at St. Marks.
Peace and love, y'all.
Peace and love, y'all.
Ms. Moon
37 paddington: Oh this is a beautiful post. I stopped for a long time at that picture of the boys on water fishing with their Boppy and that moment when August slipped his hand in yours just about slayed me. A new house! How exciting to be able to set everything up brand new.
ReplyDeleteLily is definitely ready for a fresh start.
DeleteMy hope for you is that one day you, too, will have a child who calls you by a grandmother name, slip their little hand into yours. I can think of few things more beautiful.
"Bother me tomorrow, today I'll have no sorrow. Doo, doo, doo, looking out my backdoor." CCR couldn't say it better. What a lovely Sunday for all of you.
ReplyDeletePerfect!
DeleteThe ambiance! Yes that would be enough as long as the food was edible.
ReplyDeleteWe are coming out of the deep freeze (temporarily, this is Ohio), so I am living vicariously through you. On the water, with those beautiful boys. You deserve it all.
It was a cool-enough day and breezy which even added to the comfort and enjoyment.
DeleteThis was a very good day, what with independent boys, a great barter, I love barter, and maybe a house to think about. It's a lot.
ReplyDeleteBarter is not unknown in this house!
DeleteA beautiful family day was enjoyed by all. Glen's trade worked beautifully as boys love boating and fishing. The restaurant looks good and the atmosphere is outstanding. How exciting to look for a new house. New beginnings.
ReplyDeleteIt was a sweet family day. And there will be another when Lily's kids get their turn!
DeleteI love that sign and your day sounded lovely too. I hope L and L have good luck house finding.
ReplyDeleteIt is not an easy thing to find a decent house for an affordable price these days.
DeleteLove the Hippie sign :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a perfect day from beginning to end. I hope the perfect house gets found for Lily and Lauren and the grandkids.
Well, I don't think the one we looked at yesterday is going to be the one.
DeleteSigh.
Oh how I wish peace, love, and understanding would break out everywhere. Sounds like a wonderful day. I love the photo through the car window.
ReplyDeleteAfter I looked at the photos from the show that Steve Reed went to see with so many of them shot through windows, I thought- why not? Maybe it's art! Ha!
DeleteHonestly, I have no idea what art is.
That roof is indeed an amazing sight. So many hours of clever workmanship in a world where most construction seems to be about speed and cheapness.
ReplyDeleteI bet you a pretty penny that the crew who did that roof was made up of some of those dangerous hombres that Trump talked about. Isn't it beautiful?
DeleteLove the sign! I'm excited for Lily and Lauren and I hope all goes well with the house. And I'm excited for that fish, getting to live another day. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, doesn't look like this house is going to be theirs. That would have been too easy, I guess.
DeleteI'm sure that fish was pretty excited to get back in the water!
What a great day! I love the sign.
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteI'm glad for Lily that the divorce is finally settled but I'm surprised that Jason got the house. buying a new house is a pain but moving into a new place and making it your own is the fun part.
ReplyDeleteand it all sounds like a lovely day.
I think at the end of it, Lily's going to be the lucky one. That house needs a lot of work.
DeleteIt was a nice day, Ellen. I think you would have liked it.
Sounds like a wonderful day! Best of luck to Lily and Lauren with the house hunting!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen!
DeleteThose Grandsons of yours are Adorable!
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