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North America » United States » Florida » Lady Lake January 22nd 2019

Lake Griffin State Park, Fruitland Park, FL Watson and I finally made it to Florida. It only took 6 days and 1,120 miles but here we are in the warmth and sunshine. The last night in Savannah was really cold, by the south standards, reaching the 30 degree mark. But it warmed up quickly and although the drive yesterday seemed to take forever we made it and set up camp quickly. The claim to fame of this park is the second largest live oak in the state of Florida. The largest is in a state park near Ormond Beach, just east of here. The tree is magnificent and huge at the base branching out within 3ft of the ground and spreading it's massive arms up and out from there. Picture. It is believed to be between ... read more
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North America » United States » Florida » Lady Lake February 3rd 2015

The one about nothing other than catching up I forgot to write about a reunion event that was too funny to not write about. As my classmates and I were getting together to pose in the Wilderness Lodge lobby for our “class picture,” I heard something hit the floor. I looked down and couldn’t see anything, then rubbed my eye because I really couldn’t see anything. I looked up and REALLY COULDN’T SEE ANYTHING. I took my glasses off to clean them, and that’s when I realized what hit the floor was my lens. I couldn’t find it….I couldn’t see. I closed one eye, I couldn’t see. I shouted “DON’T MOVE!” and I think everyone jumped like there was a snake nearby. I saw a glint on the floor and picked up my lens. Of course, ... read more




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