December 31 -- ring out the old!

The last day of 2014 was chilly and windy in Ormond Beach, but that didn't stop us from enjoying the day! Ann and Jim took us to lunch at one of their favorite spots, Bettys A1A Cafe, where we had Betty's special onion rings as appetizer, followed by haddock and various sides. Dessert was amazing -- coconut cream pie and banana delight.

If you come down Highway A1A from the north, you'll find Betty's on your right on the outskirts of Ormond Beach. We walked away stuffed and very satisfied from the delicious meal.

After lunch, Smoky took this short video of the beach. Did I mention that this was a windy day?

We spent a short while recovering from lunch, and then Ann and I went shopping at Beall's, so I could find some Florida clothes! What fun. We had a buggy stacked up with possibilities and were trying things on right and left when the intercom crackled and an announcement came on -- the shop was closing in 5 minutes! We rushed a little more and managed to get in the checkout line a few minutes after closing time.

Right now it is just a short while before the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015. How nice to be able to celebrate this occasion with Ann and Jim.

Happy New Year! --Shann