This afternoon turned into a beautiful day, and J is out catching some rays. Drove up to Biloxi and then Ocean Springs (a quaint little town). Casinos seem to be flourishing - big surprise. Too many vacant lots for sale, where nice old homes used to sit. Sad. There were several parades on 90 (beach front road) last night, as evidenced by the strands of crushed beads in the road.
We found White Cap restaurant for lunch. It used to be out on a pier, but was destroyed by hurricanes. Mom and her sister liked to eat there, and I fondly remember the day we had lunch there and they wondered why I had only 1 dozen oysters. Finally I told them that I had 2 dozen at the casino, while they played the penny slots. Restaurant was rebuilt on land, and oysters are still very good, I am happy to report. And they serve a baker's dozen! J had a dozen of their grilled oysters. Probably going back for dinner.
Last night she stayed up till midnight watching the live telecast from New Orleans of the Rex Ball and meeting of Rex and Comus. A ton of money in those rooms, and old traditions. And I suspect there is too much in-breeding: the queens and their courts were not at all attractive. J agreed, so it is not just a male perspective.
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