Feeling Nostalgic

Since Summer is here and we are trying to figure out where we will go on our vacation this year I've been searching online at a great deal of locations, ideas, etc. Today I started my search again but thought, I'm going to look for our old hotel in Treasure Island, FL. I was so happy when I found that it's still in business and just as I remember it was.
We went to The Sands every year when I was growing up. We started going there when I was about 8 and seriously went every year for a long time. The last time I was there was 12 years ago or so. WOW! Time flies but some things never change and this place hasn't changed much at all. Which makes it even greater to me.

Seeing this online made me just flashback immediately! It's such a mediocre place but OMG it means so much to me!

They've definitely put in a new pool since then...

but they still have shuffle board and I truly believe the same exact dining tables as before. I also wonder if they have the same ping pong table out back and the same board games in the front lobby that you can borrow to play! OMG!

I've walked that sidewalk to the entrance and beach more times than I can count and seriously I'm nearly in tears remembering how great it was! I wish I had pictures of myself at these places. I know I have some someplace and I'm sure my grandparents have them someplace too. I will find them! Oh the memories this place holds for me. I'd love nothing more than to visit there this summer with Girlie!

I'm hoping we can!