Monday 9th January
Our final morning in the Keys
All packed up and ready to fly
Love those blue skies and warm seas
We’ll be back, but for now Goodbye.
Love you sweetheart
Precious Angel son.
xxxxxx
Jan9
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Jan8
A quiet day
Sunday 8th January
A quiet day
On our own.
Time to reflect
Whilst alone.
The breeze is warm
Palm fronds blown.
Thinking of you
Times we’ve known.
Beyond the stars
Is where you’ve flown.
Love you my darling
My sparkling gem-stone.
xxxxxxx
Jan7
SoBe
Saturday 7th January
Today your brother decided we should go to Miami Beach and explore the Art Deco district in South Beach. Not sure what you would have made of it, but I think you would have liked the Duck Tour on an amphibious vehicle, seeing houses of the rich and famous.
When we arrived at the beach, it was 89℉ with beautiful blue skies. Halfway across Biscayne Bay on the floating transport, the sky goes dark and the rain starts to fall. Oh dear.
It was very interesting walking up and down Ocean Drive later, looking at all the fabulous Art Deco buildings and hotels, despite the drizzly rain. The pavement cafés and bars were buzzing with loud music and hostesses were trying to entice passing pedestrians in to sample their wares.
Your brother and girlfriend decided to stay overnight in Miami, as they wanted to see a bit of the nightlife, and to visit Little Havana tomorrow.
We headed back with the sky still overcast, but at least the rain had stopped.
Thinking of you as always.
Darling Angel son
xxxxxx
Jan6
Waiting for the sun to set
Friday 6th January
After a great breakfast with a lovely group of friends, we decided to drive down to Key West again, and do some more exploring.
So many memories are scattered all over place. Memories of happy times with my father. And of course so many memories of you. Eating strawberries in the Conch Republic, drinking cold drinks on Sunset Pier, laughing at the granny statue outside the Customs House, and watching many sunsets.
Today we made new memories with your brother and his girlfriend, but all the while, you were with us, walking the whole length of Duval Street to the Southernmost Point, then back to Mallory Square to watch the sunset.
Remembering all the happy times
Love you sweetie
Moon and back
xxxxxx
Your Grinch came with us again
Emulating the statue
Jan5
In heaven
Thursday 5th January
Happy days
Holidays
Thinking of you
In so many ways.
Good times
Fun times
Missing you
As your star climbs.
Each day
Every day
Loving you
In heaven you lay.
Precious Angel son.
xxxxxx
Your brother and girlfriend went canoeing today
Dinner and sunset at Marker 88
Jan4
Fun, fast, flat-out
Wednesday 4th January
Jet skis this morning were great fun, speeding around offshore, then through the mangroves, bayside; we were very lucky to see a large group of spotted eagle rays. At times we were doing over fifty miles an hour, bouncing and swerving over the waves with the spray hitting our faces, stinging our eyes ~ but it was so exhilarating.
This afternoon~ a snorkel trip, but it was a little cloudy, poor visibility, plus I got stung by a jelly fish. Oh dear ~ it took ages for the stinging and throbbing to abate, despite spraying with white vinegar.
This evening we met up with our friends for another sunset drink.
The crescent moon looked beautiful up there: blowing kisses to you sweetie. Love you so very much.
xxxxxx
Jan3
A fishing trip
Tuesday 3rd January
Today we went on a fishing trip to catch ‘the big one’. The boat was ready to leave at nine thirty in the morning; as it was already baking hot in the beautiful sunshine we made sure we were suitably covered with sunscreen.
Each of us managed to catch at least one fish: although they weren’t the massive specimens hoped for, it was good fun. Baiting with strips of squid, letting the line go until it hit the bottom some thirty feet down, then waiting, waiting, waiting …….. expectantly for the bite, before reeling up the precious catch. A few snapper, box fish (which had to be returned), and many grunts were hooked by the aspiring fishermen.
Upon arrival back at the dock, the fish were allocated to their catchers, gutted and cut into filets ~ we left with quite a decent bag.
And with that bag firmly secured, we drove to a restaurant where your catch is cooked for you ~ blackened and fried, served with salads and fries.
We had so much food prepared that it was difficult to finish everything ~ I’m sure if you were there you would have helped us clear the table.
We love you so much
We think about you daily
We miss you all the time
Dearest, darling Angel son
xxxxxx
Jan2
Tarpon and Pelicans
Monday 2nd January
We took your brother and his girlfriend to Robbies this morning to see the tarpon and the ever-hungry pelicans. These birds are so greedy and will push and shove to take the little fish from the buckets meant for the tarpon.
A manatee also made an appearance under the dock, swimming leisurely along, taking no notice of the other massive, voracious fish.
The weather was fabulous and we spent a good few hours eating, drinking, feeding the fish and wandering around looking at all the craft stalls. We also booked a fishing trip, a snorkelling outing and a jetski session for the next few days.
On the way back we stopped off at Anne’s Beach to watch the many kite surfers mastering the wind gusts to show off their aerobatic skills. I think both your brother and his girlfriend were watching wistfully thinking how good it would be if they had their boards with them.
We miss you sweetie and we think about you all the time.
Love you
Darling Angel son
xxxxxx
Pelicans at Robbies
Relaxing after lunch
Anne’s Beach
Sunset time at the Lorelei
Another busy evening
Jan1
New Year
Sunday 1st January
New Year
A new year for us
Another year without you
Missing you so very much
Darling Angel son
Love you
xxxxxx
New Year’s Day breakfast at the Lorelei
Interesting watercraft
Your brother
Messing around
Such a beautiful morning
Dec31
New Year’s Eve
Saturday 31st December
At midday we began our drive to Key West to see the New Year celebrations. We weren’t sure what to expect, but we knew we wanted to see the sunset, and were hoping for a good display ~ the colours didn’t disappoint as we sat sipping cocktails on the aptly named Sunset Pier.
As evening fell the crowds began parading up and down Duval Street; everyone in such a happy, party mood. We went into Sloppy Joe’s for a beer and listened to an excellent band, followed later with nachos in the Gas Monkey, whilst listening to some excellent, very loud, rock music.
As midnight approached we made our way back to Sloppy Joe’s where the giant conch would begin it’s descent at 11:59pm. As thousands gathered, pop music blared out, mardi gras necklaces were thrown from rooftops and people waited expectantly. As the countdown began, the conch was slowly lowered and the crowd roared their appreciation as streamers flew through the air, and fireworks exploded in the night sky.
Wish you could be with us as we begin another year.
Remembering you with so much love.
My dearest, darling Angel.
xxxxxx
Trying on party hats
Your Grinch came along too, so you were there with us
Lunchtime at Sunset Pier
A most delicious Pusser’s Painkiller
The sun beginning to go down
Dad and I enjoying the last few rays of sunshine
The sun is almost gone
The last few rays
Many sunset cruises returning to dry land
Ahhhhhh……..your brother and his girlfriend
Festive trees
Change of clothes, ready for the evening
Silly billies
352 minutes to go……
We managed to catch some necklaces
Your brother bought me a New Year’s crown
The gathering crowds
The Journey of My Left Foot (whilst remembering my son) 