RECENT TRIP TO FLORENCE OR.

We were here last week and as you can see from the blue skies the weather turned magic for us. We spent warm afternoons on the little deck at our hotel and breezy strolls on the beach and soul wrenching sunsets. There is only hotel on the beach in Florence. This is so nice in a way as the beach is not overloaded with folks especially in the winter. There were times when we walked that we only shared the beach with sea birds. The wind was chilled at it's edges walking into it, but with our backs to the wind the sun was warm enough to keep us toasty in our windbreakers. The morning walks were the best of all. No wind, no people, just the roar of the ocean and the chatter of the gulls. Hubby found nine perfect sand dollars on the untouched early morning beach.
We had a lovely brunch which is something we adore doing. Eating a late breakfast/early lunch while watching the bright frosted waves roll onto the golden shore. We chuckled watching the sandpipers. How they skitter about staying so closely together. From a distance they look like Styrofoam packing bits blowing about in a tight cluster.
We had a good lunch the day before at our favorite pub in Old Town. Actually Florence is quite a charming little city that we enjoy very much. There is Old Town, the river and bay also a nice boardwalk and marina. Seems there is always something take photo's of. The best part though it is less than an hour from our door step. We are going to try to make it over again in November.


I am not going to write much now as we have the OREGON game today. They are playing WA. state. 
I am preparing today for the game, honey, spiced glazed chicken wings, Mom's original chunky blue cheese recipe, assorted veggies for dunking and sweet potato fries. Rather a fattening little feast but it is game day and you know how folks love their football fare.
I will take a photo of the wings and post the recipe tomorrow.


I have not ventured out today yet for my walk. The streets are wet though it is not raining now. It is not cold just rather damp and dreary looking. But I must do my daily duty without fail. It is the only thing that keeps the weight off.


Have a lovely weekend no matter what your pleasures.
Till later.