Merry Christmas from Destin

Only a couple more days till the big guy in the red suite makes his yearly run. But there were still parties to attend before that happens. Our weekend started out on Friday night with a trip to Landshark Pizza. Sunshine Cindy and I both had long days at work and we were looking forward to relaxing a little. A decent crowd was there. Paige and Jason were working. B and Ken were at the bar talking to some folks too.

Merry Christmas from Crab Island Mambo

Not too long after we got there a guy came in and sat next to Ken. We had not seen him before. He looked either drunk or stoned but he was not bugging anyone. Ken did start to talk to him. His name was Jason and he recently moved here from Michigan. They were talking about the Ghost Pepper sauce and Jason bragged about how he could eat anything because he was from Michigan. I am not sure what that has to do with anything but oh well.

Jason tried a sauce a few steps down from the Ghost sauce. Then he wanted to try the Ghost. They put some in a small plastic shot glass. He took a small taste. With the Ghost sauce it takes a few second for it to hit. Macho man had not had it hit yet. So he downed the entire shot full. Within five seconds he was in pain. He was sweating, gasping for air, drinking…anything to numb the burn. I have had a fingertip taste before and it is like putting molten lava in your mouth. Jason recovered but there was no more bragging.

Kenny with the "You're the reason the beer is always gone" tee shirt we got for him

When Sunshine Cindy and I left, we made a stop at The American Legion. Henri was behind the bar. John was there. All the regulars were there singing Karaoke. It was nice seeing Henri and John and it was a perfect end to our evening.

Saturday was our big Christmas and Welcome to Winter Party at KC’s Tapworks bar in Ft. Walton Beach. We had a blast. We had about 60 people come and go. Sunshine Cindy decorated the tables with candy and snacks. We gave away gifts that included autographed CD’s by Southern Drawl Band and Jim Morris. Jan Patton and Kenny played and kept everyone entertained. Mike and Bev the owners of KC’s were there the entire time. Friends from Panama City, Sincity Lisa and Deron came. It was a lot of fun as we “Embraced the Chaos!” for hours. To top it off, Matt and Mindy were playing on the outside stage when we finished. We hung around for a while to listen to them too!

We had a fun crowd at KC's Tapworks for our Mambo party

The weather could not have been more perfect. It was in the 70’s. I had a tank top and shorts on. We kept the doors open to keep air moving through the bar. A brief shower hit but it only lasted for a minute or so. Sunshine Cindy and I want to thank Mike, Bev and KC for allowing us to put on this fun party. Whenever you are in Ft. Walton Beach, get to the only beach in the city, KC’s Sandbar & Grill. They are just down from the theater on Hwy. 98.

Some bikers rode up and joined us for a while

Sunday, Sunshine Cindy and I finished up the last of the Xmas shopping. Boy was that fun! LOL  The weather continued to be nice and warm. After running around town we headed to Landshark to watch some football. The place was packed with Packer fans as that game was just starting. We found a couple of spots at the bar and settled in. Sue, Brian and Renee were working then Jason and Stephanie were coming in for the evening. Sue’s son Chris was next to me. He is in the service and home for the holidays.

Kenny and Jan playing for the party

Tommy,  B and Capt. Todd came in for a while. Tommy was in mourning over the Saints loss. There were some Wisconsin snowbirds sitting next to Sunshine Cindy. It was their first time at Landshark and they were having a ball with all the other Packer Backers. I was rooting for the Packers as they were playing the Steelers. I always root for whoever is playing against the Steelers. LOL  But my luck continued as the Packers lost. It was close and exciting but it was not to be.

It was a fun and festive atmosphere at Landshark.  After the game, two ladies came and sat next to Sunshine Cindy as the snowbirds left. They had Packer jerseys on and had been there the entire time. Turns out they were sisters. One moved here last winter and the other was down visiting. It was fun chatting with them for a while. Finally it was time to get home and watch some of the Sunday night game. We only made it to halftime! We were wore out from the weekend.

Sunshine Cindy and I want to wish all of our friends a safe and joyous holiday season. Merry Christmas to all. See you on Thursday!!!