Florida

Now that Summer has unconditionally surrendered to Winter’s invasion without the slightest defense by Autumn, folks are busy around here.  The Manatee are being drawn to the local springs as the Gulf waters chill.  Snowbirds flock here as winter’s frozen mantle blankets the northern states.  For the Manatee, sanctuaries are being cordoned off to give […]

To catch everyone up on my maintenance woes, here is what has transpired on the RV since I arrived in Florida.  Paul with RV Systems, Inc. arrives for a Hydro Hot system service call on the Tuesday after I get set up in the Volunteer Village.  Turns out the burner can, wiring and many other […]

Never one to turn down a free trip to a deserted island, I jump at the chance to join Joyce and Chris from the Wildlife Refuge on a Bird Counting expedition to Egmont Key.  This island is not exactly deserted.  Accessible by boat or a passenger only ferry, Egmont Key is a wildlife Refuge and […]

I forgot to post this last week – our favorite picture from the ride down. Gotta love a trucker with a sense of humor! Click on photo to enlarge for a grin. I am proud of Valerie and of me. We not only make it to Florida in one long piece, we also back the […]

Storm delays delivery of my Christmas present until we are in Florida this year.  His gift, I am thrilled to learn, is that he will accompany me on a swim with the Manatees.  Given that Storm has never worn a wet suit, does not like cold water and  has never shown an interest in communing […]

Sorry for the delay in posting, but thawing my ice encased bones takes about a week of Florida sunshine.  Once I am dried out (from being water logged – not from excessive drink), Sherry and I decide to go and smell the camellias.  A special Camellia Show is taking place at nearby Kanapahah Botanical Gardens […]