Clearwater, Florida

We headed up the beach a bit to a classic restaurant on the bay, Got an outside table, too.

St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg, Florida

I have spent a considerable amount of time in St. Petersburg, Florida, over the last 15 years, none of it with the Mrs. We decided to meet up with some friends and spend New Year’s Eve together.

Today, we headed out to my favorite restaurant, walked the pier, did the Dali Museum and then went to the west side for dinner on the beach.

It’s different in winter, that’s for sure.

St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg, Florida

Fort Valley, Georgia

We are heading south to meet up with some friends and the Mrs. had not yet experiences a Buc-ee’s. She may not want to again.

Fort Valley, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Just a few left.

Athens, Georgia

A little weeping from one of the faucets, but apparently no permanent damage.

Meanwhile, the fence comes down soon. Hopefully the new one lasts longer.

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

One bear is looking for a new parent.

Athens, Georgia

The cold snap has put ice on the pond that you can (gingerly) stand on.

And Goos got a new dragon toy, so she’s happy.

Athens, Georgia