Category: Orlando

Big Storm in Orlando means one RV’er is NOT a Happy Camper!

Just saw this feature while cruising some news sites. What a story this is! I have camped here, twice. Very nice park. I have not camped where this gentleman was because the park has separate areas for RV’ers and tent campers like yours truly.… Continue Reading “Big Storm in Orlando means one RV’er is NOT a Happy Camper!”

Why I really love libraries!

Here’s the short list of why I really love libraries! Libraries are a place to borrow books on almost every conceivable subject and digital media of any kind–including, but not limited to–CD’s, DVD’s and instructional media on a wide variety of subjects and areas… Continue Reading “Why I really love libraries!”

What’s Bulldog to do when he can’t get away for a camping trip?

I’ll tell you what he does! He cruises over to one of his fave city parks here in Central Florida and fires up the grill. Sometimes he does the full monte breakfast; it’s always fun to fire up that two burner camp stove. There… Continue Reading “What’s Bulldog to do when he can’t get away for a camping trip?”

Turkey Lake Park is a Peaceful Place

I did enjoy my second outing to Turkey Lake Park. I returned from that relaxing two day visit last Tuesday. By the way, there is no “Turkey Lake Park”, strictly speaking. The official name is Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, but since I… Continue Reading “Turkey Lake Park is a Peaceful Place”

A Visit to the Hunters Creek Applebee’s

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 13500 John Young Parkway Orlando, Florida 32837 Call 407 206-5039 I’ve dined at the Applebee’s location in the Hunters Creek area of Orlando many times. If you’re from metro Orlando or visit much, you probably know that’s very close… Continue Reading “A Visit to the Hunters Creek Applebee’s”

The Road Construction Project That Wouldn’t Die!

One of the things you get used to pretty quickly around metro Orlando is that we have road construction going on constantly. The project to improve I-4 is the mac-daddy one happening now. I’m not going to whine about that one, not at all.… Continue Reading “The Road Construction Project That Wouldn’t Die!”

WKMG: Jamie Seh getting sports show – Orlando Sentinel

Bulldog writes: This is a very good development for Central Florida TV viewers, especially folks like me who are loyal to Channel 6. Jamie has been doing very solid work as the weekend sports anchor for WKMG for over five years and she’s definitely… Continue Reading “WKMG: Jamie Seh getting sports show – Orlando Sentinel”

Orlando’s Fashion Square, one of America’s struggling malls – Orlando Sentinel

Ben writes: You may have read my posting from May 6th about how the Florida Mall on the south end of Orlando is still doing fine. Orlando Fashion Square Mall is the one whose downward spiral I have noticed most closely. I loved that… Continue Reading “Orlando’s Fashion Square, one of America’s struggling malls – Orlando Sentinel”

Our Florida Mall in Orlando Thrives While Most Are Dying

Tonight I did something I haven’t done in quite a while; I cruised one of our local malls. I know that malls are really struggling in most American cities and at least three of them here in the Greater Orlando area have gone belly… Continue Reading “Our Florida Mall in Orlando Thrives While Most Are Dying”

Steak ‘n Shake in the Hunter’s Creek Area

Had breakfast this morning at the Steak ‘n Shake location way down So. OBT in the Hunter’s Creek part of South Orlando. Enjoyed every bite. And the fine service. Janet is more than just a good server; her skill, experience and customer manner put… Continue Reading “Steak ‘n Shake in the Hunter’s Creek Area”