Monday, April 29, 2013

 

We filled both fuel tanks and left Ocean Petroleum at 9:00 AM.   We traveled 13-1/2 miles to Hidden Harbor Marina. Brunswick, GA where we met up with Mickey.  Today called for gathering clouds and rain in the afternoon. We had lunch at Fox's Pizza which was delicious and the Captain got a Thanksgiving Dinner Sub that he loved.  I got their special white pizza with red onions and sun dried tomatoes.  Mickey goes there a lot and got his "usual"  sub and I'm not sure what it was but it looked great.
 

After lunch Mickey dropped me at the post office then took us on a driving tour of Jekyll Island where he is the Chief Maintenance Engineer of the Day's Inn.  Jekyll Island is lovely but we didn't walk around because it rained intermittently. 

We then went to St. Simons Island and Mickey showed us the island, including his church. We left the island and went to Winn Dixie and I was able to pick up a few groceries -- bread, produce, etc.  We had dinner at a wings place that was really good and we shared a huge dessert.  I have no foodie pictures because I left my camera in the car.

 

By the time we got back to the marina, they were closed and the gate was closed and Ralph and Mickey had to hold the gate apart so Ralph and I could squeeze through.   We said good-bye to Mickey and thanked him for his gracious hospitality. We really had a lot of fun with him.  It's funny that Mickey and Ralph picked right back up on their lives after not seeing each other for 30 years -- what a wonderful friendship they have.  Here are a few photos:

 

We met Mickey's boss and the crew. This is a beautiful facility.

Driving through Jekyll Island, GA

Driftwood Beach -- at low tide the beach is covered with driftwood

Jekyll Island Turtle Hospital

Welcome to Jekyll Island

Shopping district, St.Simons Island

Lighthouse St. Simons Island

Very exclusive hotel, St. Simons Island, GA