Category: Central Florida

Loved the First Day of the 2017 Softball Season, But Those New…

In my previous post I talked about how today was the opening day for collegiate softball all over the nation and how the tournament sponsored by our hometown UCF Knights got it started here in the Central Florida area. I loved at least a… Continue Reading “Loved the First Day of the 2017 Softball Season, But Those New…”

Opening Day of the 2017 NCAA Softball Season

The 2017 Softball Season kicked off today all over the country and our home town UCF Knights helped to get this year’s campaign started in fine fashion. The 2017 UCF Knights Invitational featured four well-respected teams from Florida and beyond. Florida A&M is the… Continue Reading “Opening Day of the 2017 NCAA Softball Season”

Moss Park in Southern Orange County is a Lovely Spot

Just got back from a two day camp. Moss Park this time. If you’re familiar with greater Orlando, you know that’s just a bit east of our airport and that the Lake Nona area has grown up around the park. Yes, Moss Park pre-dates… Continue Reading “Moss Park in Southern Orange County is a Lovely Spot”

Triple Trimble Tuesday!

Well, it is Tuesday. And I do want to send along one more photo that features the beauty of Orange County’s Trimble Park. Okay, maybe two. Good shot of the meeting of Lake and Sky first. And then another sunset pic. I like the… Continue Reading “Triple Trimble Tuesday!”

Another Shot or Two from Trimble Park.

There must be thirty or forty docks at the park. No, that’s not an exaggeration! A view of a dock or two. This huge lake is Lake Griffin. Call Orange County Parks and Rec if you’d like to book or need info such as… Continue Reading “Another Shot or Two from Trimble Park.”

Trimble Park, Orange County’s Best-Kept Secret

If you like to do outdoor stuff, let me recommend you overnight at Trimble Park in Tangerine. (That’s the tiny town after Zellwood but before Mt. Dora!) I just wrapped up a one-dayer stay at Trimble Park and I am one happy camper! I… Continue Reading “Trimble Park, Orange County’s Best-Kept Secret”

Hurricane Matthew: I’m Not Your BFF!

I’m doing what all Floridians are doing today: hunkering down in my apartment, waiting for Hurricane Matthew to pass. I starting preparing a few weeks ago. I’ve always stashed batteries, candles and that sort of thing; I’ve got battery-powered lanterns aplenty, a good digital… Continue Reading “Hurricane Matthew: I’m Not Your BFF!”

Second Trip to Achilles Art Cafe in Orlando

I made it back to Achilles Art Cafe today and the good service and truly unique atmosphere have not changed at all. That’s a good thing. The hours have changed, however; they no longer open one Saturday per month. If you’d like to read… Continue Reading “Second Trip to Achilles Art Cafe in Orlando”

The Early Years of the Orange Blossom Blues Society

The Early Years of the OBBS The Orange Blossom Blues Society is getting close to celebrating its twelfth anniversary! My, how the time has flown…  I’m going to take a few minutes and look back over the first two years for our growing enterprise.… Continue Reading “The Early Years of the Orange Blossom Blues Society”

Bubbalou’s Bodacious Barbecue is As Good As It Gets

The best I can remember, I first visited Bubbalou’s Bodacious Barbecue back around ’85 or ’86… Not exactly sure. What I know for sure is that I’ve gone back about a bajillion times. And I’ll be going back many, many times more. At the… Continue Reading “Bubbalou’s Bodacious Barbecue is As Good As It Gets”