Waiting on the sunset.
.They advertised that they shot a cannon from the beach at sunset. This is the cannon---not the one we expected although it sounded just like a big cannon and even smoked!!!
The sunset--enough said----it was a perfect day!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
End of a Perfect Day
We went to Schooner's to watch the sunset. Had drinks and dinner overlooking the beach. Listened to the band and more people watching. My drink is called The District and is the same color as the ocean.
Waiting on the sunset.
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They advertised that they shot a cannon from the beach at sunset. This is the cannon---not the one we expected although it sounded just like a big cannon and even smoked!!!
The sunset--enough said----it was a perfect day!
Waiting on the sunset.
.They advertised that they shot a cannon from the beach at sunset. This is the cannon---not the one we expected although it sounded just like a big cannon and even smoked!!!
The sunset--enough said----it was a perfect day!
Panama City Beach
This is my favorite stop of the whole trip. We are in St Andrews State Park on a peninsula in the Andres Bay. We can sit outside and watch boats go by. The beach is a short drive away and in between we have seen deer, alligators in a pond, and lots of birds in the marsh. You would never know that we are in a city. The water is emerald green and the sand is the whitest!!
This morning we drove over the the county beach where there is a long fishing pier. We walked out to see if anyone was catching anything and spent two hours enjoying the view and talking to people. Fred even helped gaff a few fish.
He met these fishermen from Georgia.
Then we went back to our beach. The dolphins come just offshore here and boats bring people out to swim with them in the wild. We can sit and watch on the beach. The water was chilly but I did get in.
Lots of people watching, boat watching, dolphin watching, and bird watching made this a perfect day!!!
This morning we drove over the the county beach where there is a long fishing pier. We walked out to see if anyone was catching anything and spent two hours enjoying the view and talking to people. Fred even helped gaff a few fish.
He met these fishermen from Georgia.
Then we went back to our beach. The dolphins come just offshore here and boats bring people out to swim with them in the wild. We can sit and watch on the beach. The water was chilly but I did get in.
Lots of people watching, boat watching, dolphin watching, and bird watching made this a perfect day!!!
Steamed Oysters----Yummy!!!
The guys cleaning the oysters with a pressure washer---you might not eat them if you watched this.
James steams then in huge pots and then we dig in
James, mother, Billie and her husband John joined us.
These are so good with cocktail sauce and butter.
Billie, Judd, and Martha dig in while John looks on.
James steams then in huge pots and then we dig in
James, mother, Billie and her husband John joined us.
These are so good with cocktail sauce and butter.
Billie, Judd, and Martha dig in while John looks on.
Jackson
Martha, Kathy's oldest, had a baby boy, Jackson in August so we got to meet him.
James, Kathy, Martha, Jackson, and Judd
Jackson playing in the motorhome.
His first swim
James, Kathy, Martha, Jackson, and Judd
Jackson playing in the motorhome.
His first swim
Fred's visit with his sister
Fred's sister, Kathy lives west of Daytona. We spent the weekend with her family.
Warm enough this year that we could swim all weekend (with a little help from the heater)
They had a very tall dead pine tree and since Fred is REALLY good at taking down trees in the neighborhood, he bet them that he could put a stake down and make the tree fall at exactly that spot.
He did it with Kathy's help. This is one of their Jack Russell's. Tex had a great time playing with them.
Martha, Jackson, and Kathy in the pool
Warm enough this year that we could swim all weekend (with a little help from the heater)
They had a very tall dead pine tree and since Fred is REALLY good at taking down trees in the neighborhood, he bet them that he could put a stake down and make the tree fall at exactly that spot.
He did it with Kathy's help. This is one of their Jack Russell's. Tex had a great time playing with them.
Martha, Jackson, and Kathy in the pool
Lake Country
We camped at Lake Harris just NW of Orlando. This area has more lakes and they are all joined by canal and rivers----what a boat ride that would be. We passed through orange orchids and orange juice factories all along the way. This one was by our campground. (My maiden name is Harris)
Tex and I walked out on the pier just down from our campsite. We saw this bird and heard a grunting in the mangroves . I didn't think anything of it although the grunting was constant. Tex, however, was pulling at his lease to go back----he never does this. I was so mad at him for acting up.
We found out the next day that the grunting was a mother alligator---her babies wander off and this is the way they can find their way home. They also crawl out on the grass under the pier and could have blocked us from getting home. We did not walk by the lake again----they love dogs. All the lakes in Florida are full of alligators and no swimming signs are posted.
Sunset on Lake Harris
Tex and I walked out on the pier just down from our campsite. We saw this bird and heard a grunting in the mangroves . I didn't think anything of it although the grunting was constant. Tex, however, was pulling at his lease to go back----he never does this. I was so mad at him for acting up.
We found out the next day that the grunting was a mother alligator---her babies wander off and this is the way they can find their way home. They also crawl out on the grass under the pier and could have blocked us from getting home. We did not walk by the lake again----they love dogs. All the lakes in Florida are full of alligators and no swimming signs are posted.
Sunset on Lake Harris
Vizcaya
Blogger is finally working again!!! Our first stop after the Keys was in Miami---this is the John Deering winter home built on Biscayne Bay. Took a guided tour----house was built with lots of technology back in its day. We also walked the gardens.
Can you find Janice??
Overlooking the bay
The formal garden
Can you find Janice??
Overlooking the bay
The formal garden
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Today's Fishing Trip
The manatee that hangs out and takes naps in the marina at Sunshine Key.
They are so big and have small fish swimming around them.
Fred caught a grouper large enough to keep but it is out of season so it had to go back. Too bad.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sombrero Beach
We like to go to this beach with Tex, our books, and a picnic. There is always lots of good people watching and we can also watch the boat traffic up the channel. 
Lots of beautiful white sand and turquoise water. 
We like to get there early so we can get a shady spot under the palm trees---makes for a better day without all that hot sun. 
This is a dog friendly beach although many in Florida are not. Some of the dogs like to swim. However, Tex just likes to lay in the sun and take walks in the park. 
Lots of beautiful white sand and turquoise water. 
We like to get there early so we can get a shady spot under the palm trees---makes for a better day without all that hot sun. 
This is a dog friendly beach although many in Florida are not. Some of the dogs like to swim. However, Tex just likes to lay in the sun and take walks in the park. 
Fun in the Sun
Fred cooks breakfast on some mornings if he is not going fishing early. 
On Sundays, we go to a Tiki bar for sunset. This is the tiki bar by the 7 Mile Marina. 2 for 1 beers and half price appetizers makes it a really good deal. Listened to the Florida Straits band, a group of locals. Lots of birds and boats to watch in the marina. 
Then we walked out on the old 7 Mile Bridge and watched the sunset and boats. 
What a perfect ending to another day in paradise!!! 
On Sundays, we go to a Tiki bar for sunset. This is the tiki bar by the 7 Mile Marina. 2 for 1 beers and half price appetizers makes it a really good deal. Listened to the Florida Straits band, a group of locals. Lots of birds and boats to watch in the marina. 
Then we walked out on the old 7 Mile Bridge and watched the sunset and boats. 
What a perfect ending to another day in paradise!!! 
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