Later this week.....

[gja1000]

Gary and I are going to Florida. I have a business conference and he's just tagging along. We fly in to Ft. Meyers - that's on the gulf (west) side of Florida and then we have to drive 36 miles out to Captiva Island. It's a pain (in my opinion) to get out there.

I've been to this conference at this location one other time and I really didn't care too much for it. There is only one HIGH END restaurant and a pizza joint at the resort. You have to drive back to some of the little villages between the resort and Ft. Meyers to get any decently priced food. There is NO PLACE for breakfast, so Gary will have to starve while I'm gone to the conference during the day. Actually, he is not a breakfast eater, so we'll just keep snacks in the room. The resort is VERY old, but has been remodeled so it is pretty nice. Anyway, like I said, it was too much of a pain the last time I was there, so I was not looking forward to going back.

But today I looked up the resort on the internet and an aerial view of the resort popped up. HOLY COW! Gary and I are going to have to look around a bit. Here is the link, just scroll through some of these pictures!

http://www.southseas.com/photo_tour/hotel.cfm

[judy]

Oh, you poor thing! I just looked at the photos, and my heart goes out to you, Gayle. I will go in your place if you want, to save you from having to ....let's see....sit on the beach at sunset, lounge by the water in the warmth and relax, sleep in that terrible, all white, beautifully decorated room, etc.

By the way, I see they have a Starbucks so Gary can have breakfast.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by judy

Oh, you poor thing! I just looked at the photos, and my heart goes out to you, Gayle. I will go in your place if you want, to save you from having to ....let's see....sit on the beach at sunset, lounge by the water in the warmth and relax, sleep in that terrible, all white, beautifully decorated room, etc.

By the way, I see they have a Starbucks so Gary can have breakfast.

Yes, the pictures are really beautiful - but remember, I am not a beach girl - and I'm at a conference so it will be late afternoon when I am done, so there won't be much time for beach sitting. Gary and I will drive out there though, this time. Last time we went, we didn't even really know about the beach, and we didn't do any exploring.

You are right, they do have Starbucks - BUT - he would have to get up and take me to the conference hall - which is about a mile from the room (yes, I could walk, but it's very humid and I'm all dressed up), in order to have the car to get to Starbucks which is a loooong way from the room. Now, do you think I'm gonna get him outa that white bed early in the morning! Nope. NOW, I can go to Starbucks, get breakfast and take it back to him which is closer to what will happen!

It is a beautiful place and I am very lucky to get to visit such places!

[judy]

You are a good wife!

I still don't feel sorry for you, and will be happy to go in your place.

[paula1961]

Oh Gayle I feel so sorry for you too-NOT!!!

What a beautiful place! The views from the balcony are breath taking! If it were me, conference or not, I would make it a point to enjoy the heck outta this place. Even if it is just relaxing in that beautiful room and looking out over the ocean. Have a safe trip and a good time

Be sure to let us know how it went. Tell Gary to enjoy his days in that gorgeous room

[Blueyes]

You and Gary have a good time exploring in the afternoons. I know you will