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The First Time I Jumped Was Three Years Ago Today
If you’ve read much from my blog up to this point, you know I love a wide variety of outdoor activities. Skydiving is one of them. It was three years ago today when I jumped for the first time. That first one was at… Continue Reading “The First Time I Jumped Was Three Years Ago Today”
A Visit to the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum
I wanted to do something different with the time I had over the 4th of July weekend this year. I opted to visit the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in the end even though I made the final choice at the moment I saw… Continue Reading “A Visit to the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum”
Florida Gators Take First Ever College World Series Title
The Gators have won plenty of National Championships over the years in many sports. In fact, they’re better at doing that than any other University in the Country. (In the the post World War II Era, mens’ and womens’ sports, that is.) Last night… Continue Reading “Florida Gators Take First Ever College World Series Title”
Bulldog Goes into Full Pout Mode Over the Central Florida Weather
There’s no relief from near-constant rain and heat here. Yeah, that’s the name of the game here in the Sunshine State. Summers are brutal. I know that. But at this moment, I’m having more than the usual trouble accepting that and just carrying on… Continue Reading “Bulldog Goes into Full Pout Mode Over the Central Florida Weather”
It’s Saturday and I’m NOT at Silver Springs State Park
I do work on weekends these days. Not sure what it would take to change that. It’s an issue I’m working on. If you’re mostly an outdoor dog — as I am — there’s one advantage to having your free time falling on week… Continue Reading “It’s Saturday and I’m NOT at Silver Springs State Park”
Fave Fotos: hitherto unpublished pix from Wekiwa Springs State Park
Never did get these up here on my blog. It’s time. These are from my second trip to Wekiva Springs State Park this year. Some of these, I think, show my best work. Not sure why I waited so long to get them up… Continue Reading “Fave Fotos: hitherto unpublished pix from Wekiwa Springs State Park”
Trips to the Beach On Those Cloudy, Overcast Days
Trips on days like that can be nice. I made it to the beach on one of those days about two weeks ago. I was sure that I’d get wet but my beach jones was so bad that day that I pointed my… Continue Reading “Trips to the Beach On Those Cloudy, Overcast Days”
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”
Mr. Gator Hangin’ Around at the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands in Brevard County
Saw this gator playing peek-a-boo among some aquatic plants. Had my trusty camera at the ready, so I got off a shot or three. I’m liking ’em and thought I’d pass some of them along. Before too long I had a chance to get… Continue Reading “Mr. Gator Hangin’ Around at the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands in Brevard County”
Red Nose Day is Tomorrow! Better Get Your Nose!
It’s just about here. Tomorrow, May 24th is indeed Red Nose Day and remember it’s all to benefit kids. Many different businesses and people are participating in the very cool fundraising event. Here in Central Florida, folks often associate the well-known pharmacy chain Walgreens… Continue Reading “Red Nose Day is Tomorrow! Better Get Your Nose!”
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