TYBEE HAPPY ON RIVER STREET

The people of River Street are colorful characters!  Three examples include the peanut shop owner who was vivacious and quick, the waiter who sported yellow, and the fortune teller who "knew all", sometimes.

First, the fortune teller, Zoltar, who wasn't really a person, but we got a kick out of him anyway.

From his vending machine slot came the little butter colored card that said, "You will be happy.  You love a beautiful home and will possess one someday."   ROFL, I think I already have a home!  Whether beautiful or not, that's subjective.

John's card told him to wear onyx for good luck.  Now, can you see him wearing jewelry?  NOT.  And, it said if he'd curb his temper he'd be healthier.  Well, John doesn't have much of a temper.  He is tempered, tho, strong and moderate.

Next, Tubby's Restaurant waiter who sported yellow.  The yellow fellow was an attentive waiter wearing glasses with yellow frames and socks that were yellow.  It was fun trying to get his full-length photograph.

Calvin pointed him out while Calvin was eating his red snapper which was delicious.  John had chicken fingers.  I had salad with French bread that just hit the spot.  Jeani had a tostado salad that looked scrumptious.  On the balcony with black wrought iron railing we sat looking out over the Savannah River watching tugboats, barges, and the Georgia Queen paddle boat sail on by.

Finally, fancy Nancy, the owner of The Peanut Shop, has to be mentioned. 

 Actually, she could be a whole blog by herself.  She was vivacious, opinionated, friendly, happy and she addressed everyone, all customers and their children alike.  We stepped into the library-like shop with dark wood shelving and walls lined with cans of peanuts.  I told her I had to bring my friend to meet her.  

Nancy got all excited flipping her hands and becoming animated. We shopped.  I took her picture.  We left.  Then, I forget why, but we returned.  I took her picture from the side while Jeani was in front of the counter.  Feeling uncertain, I asked her if we could take her picture.

Oh my goodness!  She began adjusting her clothing, patting her face, smacking her lips, and checking her looks.  She didn't want to glisten nor have her dress askew.  She took Jeani's cellphone to adjust her position to get good lighting.  THEN TOOK A PICTURE OF HERSELF!

Later, as we were navigating the cobblestones of River Street, Jeani exclaimed, "NANCY DELETED ALL MY PICTURES OF HERSELF, EXCEPT ONE!" 

The nerve!  You don't commandeer someone else's phone and take those kinds of liberties!

Well, I had pics.  So Jeani and I shared.  Jeani also showed me that on my cellphone below fancy Nancy's photo were several other photos because I had that edit feature of photos seconds before and seconds after the final shot.

So, the above photograph is one of those before shots!  

Fancy Nancy will remain a smiling sentimental memory for me.  She got the light just right.  She tilted her head just so.  Her bling was there.  And like her lipstick, her personality sparkles.

Such characters, those people of River Street!