August 23-30, 2003
Al retired and his last day was Friday the 22nd, We stayed the week at Captiva at Chateau Blanc in the guest house. Ella had moved back into newly remodel house. Great week visiting DDWR and spending time on the beach. Enjoyed most breakfast and lunches on the porch. Had Sunday brunch at Hungry Heron and also breafast at Amy's Easy Over. Lunch one day at Island House (later became Doc Ford's). Dinners out at Island Cow, McT's, Twilight Cafe. Sanibel Steakhouse, and Dolce Vita, Spent several evenings at the bar at Dolce Vita for the music and drinks. Andre surprised us one evening with Crystal Champagne in celebration of Al's retirement. Limo picked up on our return at Cleveland airport=the same one we took last Saturday.
I did not do a video of pictures, but they are in an album.
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