So me and my new good buddy Cindy (yes, Mrs. Rune, I know I should say “my new good buddy Cindy and I” but that just doesn’t work in Texas) met up this afternoon for a little long-overdue social interaction, not to mention a delightful island repast. Great time!
Having opted to blow off a previously scheduled engagement (I won’t tell tales out of school, dear friend), Cindy texted me from the Tiki Bar at The Spot on Seawall Boulevard to come down and meet her for a beer.
The Spot must be the quintessential Galveston Island hangout so no arm-twisting was required.
I had been there once before, with r (hi, r!), back in June when r and I were down here power-shopping for a house. On this visit, though, Cindy managed to snag a table for us inside. Of course, by “inside” I just mean there’s a roof over our heads. Other than that, though, it’s an open-air venue, great for Gulf breezes and Gulf views. Very nice! Read the rest of this entry »

