No sunshine

OK rain…enough already!  I know we needed it, but still…all day yesterday was good.  Today is overkill.  We have a ‘new’ table outside and that is where we want to eat our dinner.  Bugger.  Four inside at our small table is just a tad cozy, but we managed.

We taught Dave and Dorota how to play Aggravation (marbles) last night.  Boys: 2 – Girls: 0  There will be a rematch!

So not much going on here in paradise, except laundy, cleaning (slightly) and paperwork.  Bleh.  And waiting on the sunshine…that is making a small attempt to arrive!  Come on…almost……….…I think the sun will play peek-a-boo all day.

And we shall enjoy it.

Life is good, y’all!

What's for breakfast?

Barbara, Bill, Dorota, and Dave...enjoying a feast at John G's. Why not?! WYWH, y'all. It's all good!

Thought for the day…

It’s not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived.

 

Please share a hug with someone special today.

It’s all about Amy!

Happy birthday, baby girl!  She’s a busy wife, mother, sister, teacher, friend…funny and loving.  You wear many hats, and wear them well, and certainly make life interesting for all of us.  Srsly.  I’m not saying that just so you’ll fix me dinner.  Did I mention that she is a great cook?

Dad and I love you bunches ‘n bunches, honey girl!  Enjoy your birthday season!!!

Sad day in paradise

No flowers for Sarge today as he is laid to rest with full military honors that are very much deserved.  Instead, I offer this patriotic heart for this true patriot.

There will be plenty of tears as we all say goodbye.  And hugs for Miss Bee and their family.

It is a sad day, but we will all try to smile, just for you.

RIP, Sarge.   We will miss you, our sweet friend.

River run and other stuff

Trust me, this guy is NOT made of concrete!  He was a real, live gator…about 10’ long.  Dick and I were lead canoe when I spotted him sunning himself by the bank of the river.  By the time the fourth canoe came around, he decided that was enough paparazzi and he was going to check US out and flipped over into the water.  We decided this was HIS turf…and he could have it!  We paddled on and gave him his space.

We saw 3 other smaller gators during the course of our four-hour trip, plus other assorted creatures:  great white heron, baby blue heron, a raccoon, several squirrels, pileated woodpeckers, ibis, butterflies…many turtles…NO bears (thank goodness) nor deer.  The last canoe occupants even spotted a great horned owl.  And the rest of us heard owl hooting later on downstream.

It was a fun trip, with a lunch stop about mid-way through.

Tom, Dixie and Mary Ann went on back home, so that the rest of us could head to Orlando to Scott and Holly’s house for a great dinner and visit with them.  We’ve got to get wee Molly and Mason up to visit with their Mayberry cousins!

It was a tiring day, so everyone was happy to get back home to warm showers.  I know that I will be sporting sore muscles today!

Dick and I say goodbye to Bob and Lynne this morning and then head on back to WPB.  We have stuff to do there, and people to see.  It is time to close up, head out, drive south a bit………park, set up again.

That’s what the Travelingbells do.

And why not?

Paddle…or float?

Embark on a canoe or kayak adventure, just minutes from the Orlando area, where you can explore the heart of the breathtaking Wekiva River, one of Florida's only Federally and State designated wild and scenic Rivers. Wekiwa Springs State Park Nature Adventures offers several trips which will assist you in fulfilling your fantasy River Adventure.

So this is what our group is doing today…paddling down the river…….floating down the river……………up the river?  No, not up the river!

Hat.  Check.

Sunscreen.  Check.

Water.  Check.

Food.  Check.

Ready, set……….we’re off!

Later, gator.  Oops, hopefully no gators!   Just beautiful sunshine and scenery, thankyouverymuch.