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Joey and his Pops

Syd boogies down

Kel's wipeout

Kelsey's airbrushed tattoo

Sydney's tat

Joey catching a wave




Well, it has been more than 2 weeks since I have updated and I promise I have spent my time wisely. The clan just returned from our annual Daytona Beach mecca and we are all a little browner, a little more rested and a little sad to be back in the *real world*. The crowd was a little thin this year, only 10 of us in attendance. As the years have gone by, our numbers have lessened by about half. As the grandparents age and as economic times become more trying, the idea of a vacation 660 miles away from home sometimes becomes a little too difficult to tackle for some. So this year's trip was only for the die-hards!

We did the usual while we were there, boogie boarding, putt-putt, batting cages, dog track, flea market and plenty of restaurants. This year the dog track was in a new location, new building, new system, new everything. Not QUITE as much fun as in years past. The seating is limited and what seating is available is not elevated, so you can't really see the action. I did like the automated betting, however, since it alleviated the nail-biting, last minute, am I gonna get to the teller in time wait in line that goes with playing the dogs. I am all about convenience, ya' know.

The weather was great while we were there, warm, but not stifling, and easy breezy. The waves were good the first couple of days, too. Joey and Dave-O got in some good body surfing time. We gathered sea shells, threw football on the beach and dodged jellyfish. It was, all in all, a picture postcard vacation.

So what's new here? Hmmmm.... J.'s playing in a tourney at Smokies Park this weekend, the minor league stadium in Sevierville. All the kids seem excited about that opportunity. I hope to get some good pictures of that to put up later. Kelsey's playing in the state tourney in beautiful, scenic Crossville this weekend. The weather's supposed to be a balmy 89 degrees, too. Pass the sunscreen, please...

I guess that's it, folks. I'm gonna post some vacay pictures above. Enjoy!

~Peace