'Twas the Saturday Before Christmas

I took a walk to the downtown Saturday Market. On the way I received a call from the insurance agency total loss representative. We went over the next steps to be taken. On Monday afternoon I need to go and get my personal belongings from the Jeep. I plan on taking the spare tire wheel cover when I go. The insurance company will cut me a check. I have to send them my title. On Wednesday afternoon I need to return the rental car.

I think this boat is like this to scrape off the barnacles. Or maybe not.

Here are some random shots from my outing this morning. I also discovered another smaller open market, an arts and crafts one in Williams Park. After checking out the booths there, I stopped by the hotel where I stayed in July when I was checking out the area. I wanted to say hello to the couple who run the hotel. They were so helpful and friendly when I stayed there and in the spirit of the season, I wanted to say hello and wish them happy holidays. There was a big tree set up in the living room / lobby.

This shot is looking towards Tampa Bay. I liked the way the palm tree beyond the Christmas tree seemed to be like a star atop the tree.

This is The Moon Under Water where the girls and I ate dinner on our "Christmas Eve" last weekend.

Of course I had to stop for some gelato and espresso.

The doggie canteen was at the Saturday Market.