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Destin Jan 2023 Proverbs 18:24 – A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.


We Gained Some New Friends and Lost a Brother

Linda and I took a quick trip to Destin to see Dad and take care of some Real Estate issues. Adam and Toni came down from Tennessee for the week.


The Crab Trap

Our first stop at some fine foods was to the "Crab Trap" in Destin. We met Uncle Adam, AKA "Junior" ,none of us had never been there before and I saw the advertisement in the airport when we landed. I have been to Destin many times over the years and never eaten here. Here is a quick video that give you a good idea of this wonderful resturant.  Great food, a little pricey, but worth it.


Link to Menu:   THE CRAB TRAP - DESTIN - 723 Photos & 1048 Reviews - 3500 Scenic Hwy 98 E, Destin, FL - Yelp 


Donut Hole

Donut Hole is the best in destin

This place is a favorite of us all, and the be=reakfasts can't be beat anywhere in town.

Plenty of fat pills

You cannot hardly get in this place in the season. The line goes out the door, down the steps and down the sidewalk.

We ate here 2 or 3 times this visit

https://destinflorida.com/destin/restaurants/donut-shop/the-donut-hole


McGuirer's Irish Pub

Great Resturant

A Very good place to stop

dollars cover this place

This restaurant is right at the end of Destin just before the bridge.  In all the years I have been going to Destin I never ate there until my Granddaughter recommended it after a visit.  Pork Chops are Great!

dollars cover this place

A Very good place to stop

dollars cover this place

Estimate is 2.4 million dollars are on the walls and ceiling.

A Very good place to stop

A Very good place to stop

A Very good place to stop

Here is the link to the PUB.  Check out the menu.


https://www.mcguiresirishpub.com/destin


Adam Berardi

When It's Time to let go


The Loss

While visiting his brother at SIMS Veteran home Adam Berardi had a heart attack in the hall at the facility.  Nurses were right there and immediately began procedures to revive him.  911 was called and ambulance and police transported him to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital but they were unable to revive him.  He passed at 2:08 PM on Martin Luther King Day January 16, 2023.


The Brothers


Joe's Crab Shack

Great Seafood

This place is right next to the condo and easy to get into in the off season.  

Always a Treat

Some Steps to get there

Gaining Pounds while in Destin

Counting calories in not something you do when in Destin.  This was our last stop on the world wind visit to Destin this time.  Good food, the waitress was a little tipsy I think. Good time had by all. Found out How much Erica can eat.


We Stayed at the Condo

palms of destin

It's always great to visit Dads house

Too Cold this trip for the pool

The Grand Kids love the pools as well

Palms of Destin

Since Dad is not using the Condo at this time I have turned it over to a rental company. 

Here is the link to contact them if you want to rent his unit #1601.

https://www.compassresorts.com/palms-destin-resort


Working with contractors while we were there

We have some extensive work to do on the Calhoun property and it all had to start with a new roof.  Now that that is complete I have a contractor starting on a complete interior and exterior remodel.  One of the things the roof pictures didn't show was the carport.  Over the years the house had settled and caused the carport to slope toward the house.  As it rained, which it sometimes does in Florida, the water pooled in a valley on the house wall and eventually penetrated the interior walls of the kitchen and living room. Seth and Matt from Reliable Fixers worked with a welder to cut sections from carport posts and corrected the slope. Big job, again all completed the same day. These guys both work with AMVETS and are super to work with.


Calhoun Property Gets a new Roof

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Roof by Seth moystner LLC

As you can see from the pictures above there was extensive damage under the roof and Seth and crew took care of it quickly and professionally.  It is still very hard for me to believe he got this done in a single day! Call Seth if you are in the Destin Fort Walton Beach area and need a roof, I am sure he will convince you he is the right company for the job.  He also carries his own financing options, which is something I have never seen in a roofing company.


Seth Moystner

Owner

(850) 774-ROOF (7663)

9 Chelsea Drive NW

Fort Walton Beach Florida 32547

generations@proroofinstall.com

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Visit Dad

Happier Times in San Diego

This is a two year old photo of Dad when he visited us in California

Grabbing some sun

Dad has always loved the sunshine, which is why I guess he lives in Florida

The purpose of the visit

I haven't written much about Dads current status. He is currently a long term resident a the Clifford Chester SIMS Florida State Veterans Home in Panama City Florida. I will be writing a section on his journey soon.  I try and get to Florida every month to spend time with him and have reconnected with my Uncle during these visits. His brother Adam and Mike are very close, you can tell by how much they fight.


Clifford Chester Sims Veterans home

Click the link below to find out more about the Medal of Honor recipient Clifford Chester Sims

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