November 19, 2005
The Sun In Splendour
The Sun in Splendour Panama City Beach FL
entry posted in Natchez Mississippi
Well, we are on the return leg of our journey. After nearly a week of perfect weather the air suddenly turned chill and we had two days of 30 to 40 degree weather in Florida, preparing us for the return to Arkansas and the cold cold weather that they are having there.
I really liked the place we stayed at. It was no frills and family oriented but the location was so ideal right on the sand that I cant stop thinking about it.
We had to check out 11-18 on our anniversary, but Woody had a fun day planned and we spent the afternoon in San Destin shopping... and we had lunch in a beautiful Itallian Cucina, the food was terrific.
Shopping is a real treat for me. Frankly there was no shopping in Hilo and the shopping is marginal in NW Arkansas... (Dont tell them that, they think that the half baked mall that is in Fayetteville is "shopping", was sooo disapointing). Woody is a good sport and joins in as far as he is able to and we do have a good time.
I was surprised when he dragged me into a major jewelry retailer's outlet. Admittedly we have made some of our best buys with these folks, and we had some of their goods in our store. by the time you get the discounting 75% then 10 the 15 on top of that, then I turn Woody loose on them for a bigger cut... its at wholesale price and worth buying. Its a bit like waving a red flag in front of a bull, or a blue light in a Kmart...
There were some great bargans... I even sent a sales clerk at another store over to look at a particularly nice engagement ring at a bargan price, should have gotten comission. Anyway, 4 little boxes later and our wallet a bit lighter we have added to our personal treasure and I have a really lovely momento of this time in the sun, this journey that is ending on the threshold of a new beginning for me
The Son has always shined, even in my darkest hour. This is a reminder and Im sure I will need it in the comming weeks and months.
The Sun in Splendour Pendent, 1.5 carat Aquamarine cushion prism cut 1/3 carat diamonds in 14 karat white gold
