Sorry for the delay in getting a new post out. My arms have been too weak lately to hold over a keyboard and type.  While my last post extolled the peace of a calm paddle to play with the gentle Manatees, this post will reveal the darker side of my volunteer duties namely – gale […]

Wednesday morning Manatee Watch kayaking is proving to be one of my favorite things here in Florida.  The cool temps and calm, clear waters provide a meditative start to my day.   Although I will admit that I have not figured out how to assume kayak Yoga poses yet.  During a recent tranquil shift, I […]

The local Manatee sanctuaries open as scheduled on November 15th.  In an rare turn of events, substantial groups of Manatee also swim gently to the springs on that day.  Lots of folks claim credit for that happy coincidence, but unfortunately the cause of this unusually serendipitous start to the season is the cooler temps that […]

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 […]