Tag: Orlando

Grand Funk AND The Doobies? Oh, my!

It was late August in that eventful year of 1972 when I arrived at a little-known University in Oklahoma for my Freshman college orientation. Because of my background as a good little church boy and my pretty tightly-controlled upbringing, I hadn’t seen many rock… Continue Reading “Grand Funk AND The Doobies? Oh, my!”

Beauty in the ‘burbs!

It’s such a marvelous thing when you find amazing natural beauty in unexpected places. About two miles from the neighborhood where I live is a web of subdivisions all tagged with the Deerfield name. There are four or five different subs all told; it’s… Continue Reading “Beauty in the ‘burbs!”

Lone Cabbage Fish Camp

If you live in Orlando and go to Cocoa or Cocoa Beach very often, you’ve passed Lone Cabbage Fish Camp, no doubt. There are several ways to get to the Cocoa area from O’do and I’d venture to say that SR 520 is the… Continue Reading “Lone Cabbage Fish Camp”

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!”

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?”

Fine Fotos: A Beautiful Nature Spot in the Middle of Orlando

As you guys know, posting pix of some of the beautiful places I visit is one of my very favorite things to do on my blog! I’m a total outdoor nut and proud of it! Well, I had to go to my pharmacy today… Continue Reading “Fine Fotos: A Beautiful Nature Spot in the Middle of Orlando”

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”

Bulldog Carries a Lot of Gear While Cruising the Camping Trail

If you’ve taken a look around here on my blog, you know I love to camp. Some folks are into backpacking and carry everything they need on the camping trail on their backs. I’m going to try that one day. Some folks are into… Continue Reading “Bulldog Carries a Lot of Gear While Cruising the Camping Trail”

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!”

The Professional Bull Riders Tour came to Tulsa this week

Professional bull riding is an insane sport! Mad respect to the cowboys who ride those damn bulls! I caught a Pro Bull Riders tour event this afternoon on CBS while channel surfing and stayed with it to the end. Some good riding in Tulsa… Continue Reading “The Professional Bull Riders Tour came to Tulsa this week”