1/1/16 thru 1/5/16 Last days @ Dunedin

These last few days have been very quiet for us. We have ridden our bikes a lot. Went to the downtown area of Dunedin, then a couple days later rode in another direction. They have bike trails that make riding your bike so easy. It goes from Tarpon Springs down to St. Petersburg. That's at least 35 miles. Anyway; lots of us older folks on bikes!!! Tomorrow we are leaving for St. Pete.
I didn't take any pics during this time!!! Yikes..................

12/30 and 12/31/15

We got back to Dunedin last night @ 1:00 am. Left everything in the car till tomorrow and we crashed! Our New Years Eve was very laid back; we had "docktails" with one couple. Everyone else is still gone for the holidays, so we're sorta alone.........
However; we stayed in for the night and managed to stay awake till midnight!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No pics ..................

12/23/15 thru 12/29/15 Christmas break

Spending time with all my family was great, but seeing Eric and Courtney and granddaughters was wonderful. I can't say enough about it......................................plus enjoying my daughter's cooking. She is a great cook! Chicken enchiladas, homemade chicken noodle soup, her own version of sausage balls; then on Christmas Day Buddy deep fried a turkey. Yum................
We also spent some time with Alan, Karen and Sonny's grandchildren. We hated to miss seeing John, Emily and Knox. I wish it would have worked out.............
We left Courtney's on Monday, went to Nashville and had lunch with friends, ran lots of errands, then on to Jack n Sara's for dinner with friends. Stayed the night and left the next morning for the long ride to Dunedin.

Kassandra, Raya, Dawson n Knox (glad they sent us this pic)

At Courtney n Buddy house

Savannah

At Jack n Sara house

Marena with her bully stick!

12/22/15 Marcum Christmas

After running around Nashville, we finally made it to Courtney, Buddy, & Savannah's in Franklin, Ky. We are so glad they are letting us stay with them. First we head to my brother Steve and Alecia's house tonight to celebrate with my Mom, brothers and their families. They had just moved into a new home within the last month, but it was completely decorated for Christmas! It was good to see everyone.......................
Pics to follow; check back...................

My silly Mother

Eric, Nicole, Jeff n Steve

Buddy n Courtney 

Steve n Alecia 

Adam n Natalie 

Mom n David 

Courtney, Savannah, Me, Nicole n Eric

Joe 

12/21/15 Briley Christmas

After a 10 hour drive, we arrived in Decatur to celebrate the Briley Christmas with the ones who could make it this year. This year had probably the fewest that I can remember. That's not saying a lot; my memory is not as good either! lol  I'm sure I've said this before, but we Briley women sure are lucky. Our men know their way around the kitchen. We are thankful; to say the least. We got there late that Sunday afternoon. We spent two nights with them and enjoyed every minute! Monday night was our celebration, and we left the next morning (Tuesday). Sonny & I had doctor appts the next day in Nashville before we went to Courtney's, then on to Bowling Green for the Marcum Christmas on that Tuesday night. A full day.....................
Pics to follow; check back later.

Dave n Glenda

Lynn with  Briley, Brennan and Kendall Barron 

Saleta with Marena

Jonathon and Noelle Barron (parents of 3 gorgeous kids)

Crystal 

12/19/15 and 12/20/15 Preparing for Christmas break

On Saturday I picked up a car from good 'ol Enterprise. This company has to love us "loopers"!! We packed a lunch and drove over to Honeymoon Island to the Dog Beach. We also packed up what seemed like half the items on this vessel, and loaded up the car. We left out Sunday morning for the long drive to our first stop, Decatur, Al.

Rocky Beach

Beach w/Clearwater in the distance

Selfie

Marena & I

Marena & Sonny

12/16/15 till 12/18/15 Dunedin & Tarpon Springs

UPS Delivery Truck!   lol

We are spending these last days preparing for our trip home for Christmas. We went to Tarpon Springs by bus to tour the area. We ate lunch at a little greek restaurant on the water, Dimitri's. We bought a few Christmas gifts there (t-shirts for kids), plus we toured the sponge museum, bought some sponges, and got an education on the industry! The rest of our shopping took place at Walgreen's.................... gift cards!!!!!!!! We also took the trolley to downtown Dunedin, walked around town, then ate at a Pizza n Wine Bar. Very good. Then on to the Chic A Boom Room for chocolate martinis. Yummy!

Pizza n Wine Bar (Pan y Vino)

Chic A Boom Room

downtown Dunedin