Old haunts and high water

Headed over to Pensacola today to visit a photo equipment dealer there.  Great guys and very knowledgable.  One a retired Army photographer so we had a little in common.   Sharon and I continue to explore our surroundings and since Pensacola is only about 30 miles away,  we thought we'd return after a two year hiatus.  After jawboning in the camera shop for an hour we decided to have lunch at a spot we really liked the last time we were in this old military town.  McQuire's Irish Pub http://www.mcguiresirishpub.com/
has been a staple here since the late 70's specializing in prime steak.  We were just there for a sandwich and salad but the thought of a bone-in ribeye was pretty tempting.  Few steak houses only serve prime grade meat so believe me, this is one of those 'must eat at' places.

We were introduced to this place on our last visit by our friends from Grand Blanc (Linda and John) who winter near here.  If you look back in my blog's older posts (2-18-2008) you'll see some pictures and a little detail on what's plastered all over their ceiling.  Anyway a great lunch with each of us bringing home enough extra for another meal.  By-the-way ... the corn beef and pistrami on rye was to die for.

Now all you folks back in Michigan are probably anticipating a little inclement weather soon ... and just to make you feel better ... so are we.   Apparently the last several days of 75 degree blue sky weather is changing to 'head for the high ground' weather.  Sometime late afternoon tomorrow, we're looking at a weather front moving through that will dump between 4 and 6 INCHES of rain here.  I guess we'll see how waterproof the coach is.  We'll probably have to tie down the barbecue or it may head out to sea.  Anyway we'll keep a close ear to the weatherman and keep our swim fins handy.  However I will need to dash out in the morning for some fresh limes and tonic.  Survivial provisions you know.

Still livin' the dream (no matter how soggy)

Phil