It is hard to believe that three months have already passed and we are packing up and heading back North. Oh what a winter - it has been quite different than anticipated as the weather goes but we survived and had a wonderful three months!
The last three weeks we have been busy doing all sorts of activities and going places. We visited the Ft. Meyers Flea Market; attended Florida's Strawberry Festival (which has the most wonderful strawberry shortcakes!!); another day in Ft. Meyers at the Miramar Outlets shopping. We have been very involved in square dancing this year. Some weeks we have danced up to 4 times a week. It is great exercise and it has a fellowship of great people. We have met some wonderful people thru it. Our caller, who lives here year round, had most of the new class and us "angels" (that is experienced dancers) over to their house for a picnic dinner. They live on a lake and canal and have a wonderful place to entertain.
The park had its annual fish fry - they cooked 3,000 pieces of crappie fish for the park's family. This was great.
On March 15, we met some ole friends from Arizona, Buddy and Shelley, for lunch. It was great to see them and catch up with each other.
Tomorrow, March 26, we are heading out of this park. We are heading to Daytona Beach for a night or two; then on to Savannah, GA; then to Charleston, SC; on to Asheville, NC; next to Nashville, TN and then on to Missouri. Anyway that is our list of stops so hopefully things will work out. I hope the weather cooperates at our stops and that we don't run into any severe weather at this time of year. Hope to be in KC by April 5 or 6.
For all of you that will be hitting the road soon, may you have safe traveling!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Friends, Festivals, and Fun
Jack took this picture of these birds over by Lake Okeechobee. We are told they are Florida storks. My niece is having a baby in April so I'm going to tell her I saw the bird that is delivering her baby - LOL.
We have been busy with all different things here in Florida. We have attended two different Arts and Crafts Festivals. One of them was right here in Lake Placid. It really surprises you when you attend this one. The town is small but they have a really pretty large festival with some really neat vendors. Then there was another one in the town North of here, Sebring. Both days for these festivals, the weather was pretty nice (for a change). The weather this year here in Florida has really been crazy - cool most of the time.
We had some friends from KC come over and spend the day with us. Mary and Doug came over on the 17th and we had a great time. We started off with breakfast here and then we took them to the Myakka State Park. This park is a nice park with some big alligators. Drove around and look at the different sites, etc. Saw some wild boars too. It was a nice day. After finishing the park, we stopped at a little restaurant in Myakka City - Suzy Q's. It was great to see Mary and Doug. They are heading back to KC area, on March 18.
Here are Mary & Doug:
Our friends, Don and Linda, came up from LaBelle, on February 18, had a good visit. We went out to eat at a new restaurant in Sebring - Cowboys. It was good. Then we came back to the trailer and played "Wizard" card game. Had a great time with them. Then last Saturday, we went down to LaBelle, and visited with them. Their park was having a hamburger cook-out. Then we played cards after that. Don and Linda were leaving the next day to head back to Alabama. Don got a call to return to work for 4 - 6 weeks.
We have been square dancing at least twice a week. We have met some great people through our square dancing and got good exercise doing it. This year the square dancing is at another park about 2 miles from here. We have assisted with lessons this year plus going to regular dances too. It's fun....
We have decided that we will leave this park on March 26 and start heading back towards KC. We are going to take our time going home this year. We are going to make some stops at Daytona Beach; Savannah, GA; Charleston, SC; and a few other ones. So we should probably be back to KC the first part of April. Have to be there on April 8 to have the taxes figured.
Next week, we are going to the Florida Strawberry Festival. This festival is at Plant City which is about 70 miles North of here. It is like a big state fair. It runs from today through March 14. But the best thing is they have the biggest, best strawberry shortcake ever!! We missed it last year so we wanted to make sure we got there this year. Will let you know how it is.
We have had a good time this year in Florida but it has been different than we had last year so we haven't decided where we are going next year.
We have been busy with all different things here in Florida. We have attended two different Arts and Crafts Festivals. One of them was right here in Lake Placid. It really surprises you when you attend this one. The town is small but they have a really pretty large festival with some really neat vendors. Then there was another one in the town North of here, Sebring. Both days for these festivals, the weather was pretty nice (for a change). The weather this year here in Florida has really been crazy - cool most of the time.
We had some friends from KC come over and spend the day with us. Mary and Doug came over on the 17th and we had a great time. We started off with breakfast here and then we took them to the Myakka State Park. This park is a nice park with some big alligators. Drove around and look at the different sites, etc. Saw some wild boars too. It was a nice day. After finishing the park, we stopped at a little restaurant in Myakka City - Suzy Q's. It was great to see Mary and Doug. They are heading back to KC area, on March 18.
Here are Mary & Doug:
Our friends, Don and Linda, came up from LaBelle, on February 18, had a good visit. We went out to eat at a new restaurant in Sebring - Cowboys. It was good. Then we came back to the trailer and played "Wizard" card game. Had a great time with them. Then last Saturday, we went down to LaBelle, and visited with them. Their park was having a hamburger cook-out. Then we played cards after that. Don and Linda were leaving the next day to head back to Alabama. Don got a call to return to work for 4 - 6 weeks.
We have been square dancing at least twice a week. We have met some great people through our square dancing and got good exercise doing it. This year the square dancing is at another park about 2 miles from here. We have assisted with lessons this year plus going to regular dances too. It's fun....
We have decided that we will leave this park on March 26 and start heading back towards KC. We are going to take our time going home this year. We are going to make some stops at Daytona Beach; Savannah, GA; Charleston, SC; and a few other ones. So we should probably be back to KC the first part of April. Have to be there on April 8 to have the taxes figured.
Next week, we are going to the Florida Strawberry Festival. This festival is at Plant City which is about 70 miles North of here. It is like a big state fair. It runs from today through March 14. But the best thing is they have the biggest, best strawberry shortcake ever!! We missed it last year so we wanted to make sure we got there this year. Will let you know how it is.
We have had a good time this year in Florida but it has been different than we had last year so we haven't decided where we are going next year.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Hot-Hot-Hot in the Cayman Islands
This is the cruise ship we were on - Celebrity Century.
The beautiful waters at Cayman Islands.
Key West Lighthouse.
Key West's beautiful flowers.
Cayman's Seven Mile Beach.
Cayman's Seven Mile Beach.Jack and I left on Monday, February 1, for Miami to get on our cruise ship. We drove down to Miami in a monsoon rain storm. It rained so hard we could hardly see to drive on the Interstate. But once we got on the ship and left Miami, we had great weather.
The first stop was at Key West. The weather forecast was rain, but thank goodness we had a sunny warm day. We took the sightseeing train that took us all around the city with a couple stops. This is a good way to see all the highlights and save you a little walking. Last year when we were there, we walked most of it and it is much longer than you think. Did some shopping and looking around Duvall Street.
The next day we were at sea - to lay around the pool and do the activities on board the ship. At dinner, we had three couples at our table. It is a small world, as one of the couples at our table was from Popular Bluff, Missouri. But all the couples were very nice and we enjoyed eating and visiting with them each night.
Then on Thursday, we were at the Cayman Islands. This is a beautiful place. It has a Seven-Mile Beach that is luscious. We have been here before a few times so we didn't sign up for any excursions. We went to shore and walked around shopping and looking - then we hired a taxi to take us to Seven-Mile Beach to enjoy the sunshine and water. The water here is a beautiful turquoise color.
On Friday, we were at sea again. We decided we would play a little Bingo to pass the time. Well, would you believe that Jack won two pots!!! Yippee..... That was fun and help pay for our shopping. We have played a number of times but this is the first time we have won.
Then on Saturday we were back to Miami. As you know, the Super Bowl was played in Miami this year. Well, to say the least, there was traffic on the roads that day. We got caught up in traffic from an accident and it took us about 1- 1/2 hours to go about 3 miles. We were glad to get out of there after that. But overall we had a great time on the cruise!!
Last night we went to the park's soup supper. Had some wonderful soup and then stayed and played bingo - but we didn't win this time but our next-door neighbor (who was sitting at our table) won the big jackpot.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Manatee Park - Ft. Myers
This is a picture of a manatee. You have to look hard to see the shadow of it - it is about 8 feet long. The day we were there we saw ones from 4 foot (baby) to 15 foot long. They sure are interesting animals to watch.
This looks like Jack has a bird setting on his head!! It really is part of the mural behind us.
Linda and I with our new friend.....This was a great park to visit. We recommend it to everyone to see.
Lipizzan Stallions
Here are some of the pictures that Jack took while we were at Hermann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions. They are beautiful horses!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Fun in Florida
Since the weather has improved here we have really been enjoying the outdoors. Jack has been cleaning on the fifth wheel. He usually just works on it a little each day so it not too much of a chore at once. He got the roof all cleaned and then started on the sides. It is looking real nice. The neighbors are giving a hard time about making them feel guilty about cleaning theirs.
A week ago Thursday, we went to LaBelle to visit our friends, Don and Linda. We had lunch at a good bar-a-que place and then drove over towards Ft. Myers to see the manatees. There is a power plant next to a river - so the power plant discharges warm water and the manatees come to the warm water. The day we were there - there were about 25 - 30 manatees in this small area. It was very interesting to see them - there were babies as well as very large ones. Hoping to post some pictures.
We got back into our square dancing last week. It was fun to get back to this and see the people we danced with last year. They are having it at another RV park just down the road. We have also been walking and riding our bikes.
Last Saturday night, we went to the famous Spaghetti Dinner here in the park. It was delicious. There is a small group here in the park that cook everything - homemade sauce, etc. We had around 300 people attend it and each person got 4 meatballs so this is not a small project but they pulled it off wonderfully.
Last Saturday, we went over to Myakka City to see the Herrmann's Lipizzan Stallions. This is their winter training area. These are beautiful horses and they perform really great. The show was about hour and half long. They had a good crowd. This group comes into Kansas City but we had never been able to go to them so were glad that we made it over to see them. Hope to get some pictures posted later.
Next week Jack and I are going on a cruise out of Miami. We leave on Monday and get back next Saturday. We are going to the Caribbean with stops at Key West and Cayman Islands. Since we are so close to Miami it is crazy not to take advantage of driving to get on a ship. Brandy will be taking her vacation at the "Dog Haus" which is a pet resort here in Lake Placid.
Friday is my birthday and we are going to celebrate it by going to the outlets in Bradenton. As most people know me - that is my way of celebrating "shopping"!! DeAnn sure knows this!! Wish you were here to go with me. Next year, maybe we will be together to celebrate.
A week ago Thursday, we went to LaBelle to visit our friends, Don and Linda. We had lunch at a good bar-a-que place and then drove over towards Ft. Myers to see the manatees. There is a power plant next to a river - so the power plant discharges warm water and the manatees come to the warm water. The day we were there - there were about 25 - 30 manatees in this small area. It was very interesting to see them - there were babies as well as very large ones. Hoping to post some pictures.
We got back into our square dancing last week. It was fun to get back to this and see the people we danced with last year. They are having it at another RV park just down the road. We have also been walking and riding our bikes.
Last Saturday night, we went to the famous Spaghetti Dinner here in the park. It was delicious. There is a small group here in the park that cook everything - homemade sauce, etc. We had around 300 people attend it and each person got 4 meatballs so this is not a small project but they pulled it off wonderfully.
Last Saturday, we went over to Myakka City to see the Herrmann's Lipizzan Stallions. This is their winter training area. These are beautiful horses and they perform really great. The show was about hour and half long. They had a good crowd. This group comes into Kansas City but we had never been able to go to them so were glad that we made it over to see them. Hope to get some pictures posted later.
Next week Jack and I are going on a cruise out of Miami. We leave on Monday and get back next Saturday. We are going to the Caribbean with stops at Key West and Cayman Islands. Since we are so close to Miami it is crazy not to take advantage of driving to get on a ship. Brandy will be taking her vacation at the "Dog Haus" which is a pet resort here in Lake Placid.
Friday is my birthday and we are going to celebrate it by going to the outlets in Bradenton. As most people know me - that is my way of celebrating "shopping"!! DeAnn sure knows this!! Wish you were here to go with me. Next year, maybe we will be together to celebrate.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Sunshine and Warm in Florida
The warm and sunshine is back in Florida!! Yes, thank goodness it is back in the 70s and sunny again. Since Tuesday we have had wonderful Florida weather like it should be here. Hopefully, the cold weather is gone for good.
We have been out and about checking the area over. We have gone into Sebring a couple times to Walmart and to the computer store. Did some shopping there too.
On Friday, Jack and I went into Tampa to the Florida RV Show (Wendy thought about you guys). Last year Wendy and Rick went with us to this. This show is very large - over 1200 models and lots of vendors, etc. We walked our legs off and saw a lot of new things. One of the models we went through was the new Montana model for 2010 and it had five slides with a loft living area. This was a different layout than most fifth wheels but looked like it would be nice. Jack and I was surprised about how many of the models had SOLD signs on them. So I guess people are still buying their RVs.
Friday night the park had some entertainment. It was a Elvis impersonator and a comedian. They were both very good. We remembered them from last year. They have been performing for a number of years in Nashville and Pigeon Forge.
We have been watching the football playoff games this weekend. Looks like Minnesota is going to be playing the Saints next weekend. I was rooting for Brett (the old man) to make it.
We have been out and about checking the area over. We have gone into Sebring a couple times to Walmart and to the computer store. Did some shopping there too.
On Friday, Jack and I went into Tampa to the Florida RV Show (Wendy thought about you guys). Last year Wendy and Rick went with us to this. This show is very large - over 1200 models and lots of vendors, etc. We walked our legs off and saw a lot of new things. One of the models we went through was the new Montana model for 2010 and it had five slides with a loft living area. This was a different layout than most fifth wheels but looked like it would be nice. Jack and I was surprised about how many of the models had SOLD signs on them. So I guess people are still buying their RVs.
Friday night the park had some entertainment. It was a Elvis impersonator and a comedian. They were both very good. We remembered them from last year. They have been performing for a number of years in Nashville and Pigeon Forge.
We have been watching the football playoff games this weekend. Looks like Minnesota is going to be playing the Saints next weekend. I was rooting for Brett (the old man) to make it.
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