Day 5 - Rains Roll In

Our streak of awesome beach weather days came to an end today as we saw light rains disrupt the morning and early afternoon.  However, we waited 2 years to get here and I don't think a little rain should not stop you.  Jen headed out to some of the conference sessions and I got a chance to take a longer than usual beach run.

When I got back Jill and I strolled over to the Starbucks in the lobby and got some different breakfast items for a change up to the morning routine.  In all reality the rain was a welcome change of pace that I think we needed.  We hung around the room for a bit then Jake, Papa and I took a ride to the Bass Pro Shop to exchange some driving glasses for Papa. What a HUGE place that is.  Jake picked up a fly swatting dart gun that has quite a punch.

When we got back Jen took Jordan, Jillian, and Ryan out to Barefoot Landing to check out the shops.  They didn't get any rain so it sounded like a good trip and Jillian got the Life Guard sweatshirt she was seeking.  Jake and I headed down to the beach where a light drizzle kept falling.  We took out his metal detector and began scanning the beaches.  Not many people were there but the ones that made it out all seemed to be enjoying themselves.  After a some tosses of the football we decided to head back up to the room and get ready for dinner.

Dinner this evening was going to be a 'grab and go' type idea down at the Boardwalk.  Papa and Grandma headed to Carabas while the rest of us headed to the boardwalk which we really never visited in all our years going to Myrtle Beach.  The boardwalk itself is nothing like what you find in Atlantic City or Ocean City, MD.  It is more like a combination of shops and restaurants on a small walking area along the beach and the main road.

We made our way into the Landshark Bar and Grill which is also owned by Jimmy Buffet but is themed more like a beachfront place.  We walked right in and got served.  So there was no wait and the food was really good.  Although Jordan's strawberry diaquari got spilled the dinner was the usual vacation banter and we all enjoyed each others company.

Sky Wheel

Jill really wanted to ride the sky wheel but no one else seemed ready to take it on.  Maybe another time Jill.  :-(   But we did stroll around and poked in and out of some shops.  Needless to say we are kinda like beach snobs and didn't feel like hanging with the crowds there too long.

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

We drove over to Broadway at the Beach and jumped on board the speed boat.  Jill, Jake and I zipped, spinned and jumped around the lake with our captain 'Duff'.  LOL.  Before we parted ways Jen grabbed reservations at Key West Grill and the rest of us checked out this cool toy store with all sorts of items.  Jake grabbed a water ball and hopefully we will try it out Wednesday.

Jordan and Ryan stayed to meet an old roommate of Ryan's and enjoy some of the nightlife where they caught a dueling pianos show.  Jen, Jake, Jill and I headed back to the room.

But that wasn't the end.  Jake was still ready to go.  How he doesn't slow down, I don't know but then again, I don't mind one bit.  We did another round of hunting sea creatures at night and he really hit the jackpot.  Minnows, fish, blue crabs, and sand crabs were all caught and released.  But he was catching them left and right. When he got back he was curious to know what type of fish they were and spent some time Googling them.

I on the other hand.....was ready for bed.