Day Trippin' Ormond Beach

I must remember to keep a day planner with me at all times, otherwise I wouldn't find myself racing down I-95 slightly over the speed limit to attend the renewal of my close relative's sister and brother-in-law's wedding vows. By the way, why do people do this? This all comes on the heels of thinking I was going to have to work and miss the entire affair only to find out the day before that I actually opened and could...possibly...make it. Possibly. This was also after I made plans with my friend Theo to see Land of the Dead (as previously announced). Hmmmm. Let's see, horror film...family function. How long do I have to decide again? They are basically the same but one is like live theater I chose the family function. There is no room for second takes and I have a front row seat! Must remember to also bring a camera!

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The Vows of Ormond Beach

The vows were performed using a sign language interpreter as much of my close relative's family is deaf. Sooooo, that pretty much explains the strange "hands" man. Ooookay

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Julie and her parents become "official"

No, not what you think even if they are from Ocala. This was a part of the ceremony to signify that Julie and her mom and dad are now part of the same circle. Something I had never seen done before but a neat idea. If you think about it, it is a nice way for her to be there at the wedding she missed.

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It looks like it took

Scientifically symbolic of a successful renewal of vows or just a really good time to kiss.

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The Vows performer fixer-upper guy

Ladies and Gentlemen, my close relative...Foggy Haze!
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A clue to the DaVinci Code?

This was the most detailed sand castle I had ever seen. So elaborate it even had a place to jab the staff of Ra into it. Sadly no Temple of Souls appeared.

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There's nothing more rebellious than sand grafitti!

Scary straight edge kids of Ormond Beach were here, apparently even the pasty need sun.

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Mmmm...Thanks I guess

Because if this is a surfing area and not a bathing area then both bathers and surfers need to watch out for the surfers for whose area this is designated for.

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Bubby Faye

The mother of the bride

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Bauhaus grill

I'm just a grill. I'm like a Leonard Cohen album, no one loves me.

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Giant Metal Arrow

The cryptic sand castle/village pointed me to the ominous arrow which in turn pointed to a very ominous palm. I then noticed it was directly under the Sonny's BBQ table and I thusly called off the treasure hunt. Pulled Pork!!!

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I LOVE SCOTT COOK!

Who doesn't really. Call me Scott Cook you bastard!!!!

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Bernice has left her cake out in the rain

The vows renewal cake signifying 10 years of devotion. It's a little wore out.