My youngest son and I lived on the corner of US Highway A1A. We sat by it waiting for the Olympic torch to go by one year (before 2001). Sorry, don't have a photo of the parade and the runner.
We had the downstairs apartment in this blue house. The parking lot didn't exist when we lived there, just a grassy lot with sand spurs. The Sunset Grille was across A1A kitty-corner from us. It attracted the loud crowd often, including motorcyclists from all over for Bike Week each year.
The end of our street was the Atlantic Ocean, down a sea wall with some steps. The Hampton Inn was built off to the right of this photo while we lived there.
My little Toyota parked at High Falls State Park in Georgia, where I would stop to refresh as I drove from FL to visit my Atlanta/Norcross family.
Here I visited my son, Russ and wife when they lived in Norcross GA, where all three of their daughters were born.
Sharing with Tom's Tuesday Treasures
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Update on health *carried over from yesterday.
Cardio people called to say my MRI taken Friday (rather stressful) says my heart is normal.
Whew!
Pulmonologist called and said cut the steroids in half, and stop taking the antibiotic. And schedule a chest X-ray.
Sigh…I did have a lot of coughing yesterday, so who knows what’s happening. The Dr. said she heard wheezing still in my chest. But I’m not feverish nor have colorful sputum (I know, you really wanted to know that!)
And friends are stepping up to drive me places when/where I need to go.

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...man oh man, you sure have gotten around!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed. Not sure how many dozens of homes I've had!
DeleteInteresting to see photos from your life! And glad your health news is good!
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly feeling much better today than the last weekend!
DeleteDid you ever live north of the Mason Dixon line or are you totally a southern belle?
ReplyDeleteMost of my schooling was in St. Louis, and I lived a while in Connecticut...but otherwise I've enjoyed southern climates.
DeleteI liked seeing your photos from the past. I hope today is a goodish sorta day.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to feel like myself again today...so far so good. Fingers and toes crossed. Goodish sorta day is a wonderful goal!
DeleteI'm glad you're feeling better. And that your friends are helping you get around. You're used to getting around, a lifetime of it, from the looks of your pictures!
ReplyDeleteMy urge to see what’s beyond the next horizon has always been strong!
DeleteI do believe I know exactly where those St. Augustine beach roads with the apartments on them are. I spent a lot of time over there when my friends Lon and Lis lived in the historic district of St. Augustine. Too crowded now.
ReplyDeleteIt's always been a tourist town, at least while Ive been alive! But I loved working there and sometimes visiting the shops and restaurants...and the historic buildings. But the beach was also wonderful - just cold winter damp weather wasn't good for my lungs!
DeleteGood news about the heart. I hope they get the coughing sorted out.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. Me too!
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ReplyDeleteYou have lived in some great places! I have enjoyed many rides up and down the A1A.
I hope your health is sorted out soon and all is well. Take care, have a great day.
There was a lovely tavern/restaurant with early brewing of beers and ales, A1A Ale House...right on the corner across from the Bridge of Lions. A special place to eat on their balcony for lunch, if you could get in! I commuted from Jacksonville on A1A for the first year I worked there, and was thrilled to find the little apartment where we lived 3 years.
DeleteThanks for the blast from the past. I love old photos and stories (and memories).
ReplyDeleteOverall I think the health news is good. And I am glad they are still keeping an eye on you. I am over all this aging and health crap myself but we have to do what we have to do. Good luck and heal those darn lungs!
You are always welcome, and I enjoy hearing your opinions...so similar to mine!
DeleteI enjoyed the look back at your life. How i would have loved to live near the ocean like that
ReplyDeleteNow I have to back up and read your health post. But it is nice to know already that your ticker is okay!
The episodes of health issues can be tiresome, and I apologize. The last week has not been that overjoyful for me...so hopefully that can change soon!
DeleteInteresting memory post. I’m glad your heart is normal. I love the vase in your header photo.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I've seen the Atlantic.
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