This had to be a “maintenance day” for several reasons. First, Donna and I had to catch up on laundry duty. Also my Prius had a “Maintenance Required” light shining. In my excited anticipation of our trip, I did not realize the mileage service time was so close. In my first-class worrier mode, I did not want to risk the rest of our driving mileage without having the Prius checked. I asked Ladd to try to get us an appointment for the service while in Panama City Beach, and he did. (Thanks, Ladd!) So Tommy and Ladd dropped Donna and me off in downtown Panama City to “cruise the strip” exploring the shops while they took the car in to be checked. Donna and I had fun browsing the shops and having tea and awesome cupcakes in “Sugar Boogers”! (Please don’t be repulsed by the name of the shoppe, just click on the link: best gourmet cupcakes and cakes!) While Donna and I had fun, we found out later that Tommy had even MORE fun at the Toyota dealership. He was learning all the facts about the newest Prius and even took a test drive. We thought perhaps Tommy would be driving Donna back to Texas in a new Prius instead of flying. “Close, but no cigar!”
On our way back to the condo we stopped for lunch at “Schlotskey’s”. Ladd and I had never heard of “Schlotskey’s” since we don’t have them around us in New York, but Donna and Tommy knew of them and loved them from Texas. Everyone had great sandwiches there. Fortified by lunch, Donna and I were ready for more shopping <g>, so Ladd and Tommy dropped us off at “Jaws”, a “touristy” shop right across from our condo. Donna got some goodies for her grandchildren. I know you will find this close to impossible to believe, but I did not find anything to buy. Oh, well, I’m no quitter! I’ll just have to try harder tomorrow! LOL
Upon return to our condo, the sun was close to setting but was at last was shining. So we took our beach walk. There was actually a “rainbow” around the sun as it set over the ocean. Oh, what a beautiful place!
Now we will enjoy our “happy hour” before the leftovers of Ladd’s super lasagna for dinner! Mangia…and goodnight!
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