Everyone's On The Water But Me And That Is Okay

It would appear that today's fishing has gone quite well. I am glad for the guys on the boat because- well, you go fishing to catch fish. There have been trips when the guys had to remind themselves that "fishing" is not always "catching" and a pretty good time was had by all anyway, but let's be honest. They are out there to catch fish. 
Those are snappers and some of the best eating fish in the world. There are an infinite number of ways to cook snapper and I know some good ones but the best snapper I ever ate was at a place on the beach in Cozumel called Chin Rio. 

And fish comes cooked and served like this.

This Florida girl weeps when she eats that fried snapper. And probably the main reason it's such good fish is...

These are fishing boats. Which beach right next to the restaurant. If you'd like to read the post I wrote from which these pictures came from, you can go HERE.

I didn't do shit today. Well, I went to town and got my shopping done which takes all of my energy if we're talking about emotional energy but besides that, nothing. Today was Hank's beach birthday gathering but I just could not get myself in the right frame of mood to go. I should have but honestly, I simply could not. I called Hank this morning and told him and he wasn't upset. I also told him that I had just been thinking about how when he was born and only a few days old I would hold him and rock him and tell him that I loved him so much that I would do anything in this world for him that he wanted if I possibly could. I would bring him the moon and stars! And now, here I was, not even going to the BEACH for him. 

He laughed and laughed, that real Hank laugh that makes me so happy. Here's a picture that Rachel texted us all of a group of the attendees in the surf. Some of my favorite people in the world. 

And here are a few grandchildren.

I think a good time was had by all.

I wish I could say I had a good time in town but you know I didn't. I was going to take myself to lunch at the new Del Taco because a friend of mine who lives far away loves Del Taco, and also, on Grace and Frankie, Frankie (Lily Tomlin) is constantly mentioning and going to Del Taco and so when the metropolis of Tallahassee finally got one, I knew I had to try it. So I drove all the way there and it was so packed that I just got the hell away and went to another place down the road where I got a turkey Reuben because I've been craving a Reuben and the turkey sucked. I should have just gotten a real one with the corned beef. I mean- who am I kidding here?

And then to Publix where I could not find the canning supplies and I asked two different employees and both sent me to the same place in the store which does not have canning supplies on the shelves but suntan lotions and potions. I just gave it up. I am going to need more jars and lids because the cucumbers are starting to come on and by golly, I am going to make some damn pickles and also, I want to make dilly beans.
I then went to Costco, of course, and I now know why I don't shop on Saturdays. The best thing about that experience was that I saw Brenda and got one of her fabulous hugs. 

Lastly, I want to show you some of the phlox that's growing in my yard. I transplanted some of the plants from the last place I lived. My neighbor there gave me some of hers and they are very happy in Lloyd. 

They are just starting to bloom and in a week or so, my entire yard will be a cloud of pink. 

And last, but not least, this cherry tomato is now co-mingling with the rattlesnake beans. 

I do like a good inter-species friendship. 

Love...Ms. Moon