Monday, December 26th - Day 22 - Another Day in Paradise

 The overnight low was in the 50's and today's high was a sunny, low humidity 79 degrees. Shorts and a tee shirt were the attire of the day.

We just did some busy work this morning after a great breakfast of sausage gravy and biscuits. Kathy had the gravy ready and the biscuits in the oven when I got up. After that it was doing "housekeeping". After coffee on the patio, and my daily scripture reading I dumped and flushed the black water tank. I also started some water/salt brining so that I could recharge our water softener tomorrow or the next day.

I called Sam Cobb, of Sam Cobb Date Farms, he answered the phone, to see if they were open for retail sales today. He told me that they are picking dates today, and I think the rest of the week. They will be open Saturday.

Kathy called to see if the Tram (https://pstramway.com/) was running. It was but was full up for today. Later in the week we may have to just go there and stand in line for "stand by" tickets. 

Drew picked us up and we went to Bongo Johnny's for lunch. The food was great, the wait not so much fun. We waited 15-20 minutes to get seated and when the waitress came she warned us that the kitchen was way behind. We waited 45-60 minutes for our food. The staff could not have worked any harder. Apparently they just didn't have enough kitchen help to keep up. My patty melt, a half pound, medium rare hamburger with swiss cheese and grilled onions, on rye, was great. Kathy and Drew had salads that were also great. My hamburger came on a plate that was almost to hot to touch. Kathy and Drews salads came on chilled plates.

Kathy & Drew heading to Bongo Johnny's.

Bongo Johnny's was on the upper level, there was another restaurant on the lower level. We were seated inside, but the outdoor patio was full. (We took first available).

On the way home we stopped at the big Ace hardware and bought a few things. Then we stopped at the Manhattan (a restaurant we had previously eaten at) and Kathy bought some of their desserts, to go. Sadly no macaroons today.

By the time we got back to the coach the sun was well behind the mountains. Being out in the fresh air all day, even though we aren't doing anything physically demanding, seems to flat wear us out. It was to late to take a nap but I'm guessing we will be in bed early.

My Old Testament reading for the day included Psalms 139:13-16 (New Living Translation) You (God) watched me (not a lump of tissue) as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. Comments in italics are mine.

This sure seems to indicate the personhood of a baby as he/she is being formed in the womb. Until someone shows me scripture that states something different I will continue to believe that a soul is bestowed at the point of conception.

PS. Hey Lydia, your parm pasta, carrots and sugar cookie plate looked great.

God is good. I pray that He blesses you and yours.