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North America » United States » Florida » Orange City February 25th 2013

One day seems to have run into another and I can’t believe how fast time is flying by. On Friday I had my hair done which is a big deal for me to trust someone with my color but I found a great salon and the stylist’s name was Maribella, said with a real sing song. She was from the Dominican Republic and lived for 15 years in Queens and has been in FL for over 16 so I felt she had experience enough to do a good job. She did. I was very pleased and ended up having a pedicure too. Something was not right with my van when I drove it last I noticed some vibration or something I couldn’t put my finger on. So I made arrangements to have an oil change at ... read more
red shoulder hawk at Blue Springs

North America » United States » Florida » Clermont February 21st 2013

It was another Sea World day today. Kat and I decided to do another day at Sea World since there was more to see and our pass gets us in for free. When we got into the park I wanted my picture taken by the light house so we were lining up the shot so Kat could take it when this wonderful man came along and asked if he could take both of us. How could we refuse.. It turned out that he was a photographer who was employed by Sea World to sell pictures. Well he did a fine job with my instant camera and we got a picture of both of us. Our plan was to head to the dolphin show at 10am then get over to the Shamu theater for the 12 noon ... read more
dolphin show
projectile
souring birds

North America » United States » Florida » Clermont February 20th 2013

Happy Birthday Lisa! I left the shade up on the big back window last night and watched the stars before falling asleep. Then during the night I looked out and there was the moon, with Jupiter? Near it. I grabbed the camera and wanted to catch the moon, stars and the naked cypress trees but it didn’t happen. It was a beautiful sight and in my mind’s eye. When dawn did come it was bright and red but then the clouds gathered and it rained a little. I wanted to launch my kayak today so Oscar and I walked down to the lake and it was very windy. So I postponed a little. Then at 11 I just had to do it wind or not. So I inflated the boat and put it in the car ... read more
the dock
the scenery
cow egrets

North America » United States » Florida » Clermont February 18th 2013

Blog 02-18-13 Boy, was it cold last night! I was toasty warm inside with my electric heater and half way through the night Oscar came in under the covers so I was Really warm. First picture of the day is the picnic table covered with frost, it was 35 degrees. The sun came up and was brilliant, so it warmed up everything really fast. By 11 am it was 73 degrees, the air so bright and clear it made you feel all new and alive. It was going to be cleaning day. The camper is not much to clean but it sure gets dirty fast. I got the laundry ready to go and headed off to the Laundromat just a 2 min walk up the street. Got 2 loads going, my sheets included, and sat outside ... read more
goodyear blimp flyby
flower on a bush loaded with bees
inflatable kayak

North America » United States » Florida » Clermont February 16th 2013

Beach Boys Concert It was a beautiful morning and after great coffee Oscar and I walked to the lake for a look see. You never know what might be lurking about. I saw an immature bald eagle at the far end of the lake just souring around, and some black vultures who are ever present almost anywhere you look. There was a family fishing on the dock and sure enough, they were rewarded with a catfish. Pictures and great excitement then the fish got to live another day. I visited with a woman who is a full time rver with her husband. They lived in Ontario and have made one trip to Washington state, Vancouver and back across Canada. They just came back from spending 2 weeks in the Keys, loved it, and will be in ... read more
beach boys concert getting closer
oldest member
second oldest

North America » United States » Florida » Clermont February 15th 2013

Valentine’s Day then an Air Boat Ride Yesterday was a rainy day, our first since I arrived several weeks ago. It was actually refreshing to hear the drops on the camper and smell the air with so much moisture. Oscar and I hunkered down in the camper all morning, watched tv, read a book, straightened up a little and just relaxed. We had plans for dinner, there is a meal at 5 and then dancing in the rec hall for Valentine’s Day. We were served stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, a delightful roll and a red velvet cupcake, all for $8. Then the music started, a d j , playing the oldies. There were lots of people dancing and we were singing, a great time had by all. Today dawned rainy again ... read more
sand hill crane
Eating a bone in MY bed
Kat and Kathy

North America » United States » Florida » Clermont February 13th 2013

Sea World Day We decided to meet at 9 am and head to Sea World for a few hours. You can buy a daily ticket plus $8. And get unlimited access to Sea World for a year. Sounded like a deal to me so after buying my ticket Kat, Ginnie and I headed out to the Pet’s Ahoy! Show . We took our time getting there seeing all kinds of bird exhibits and just the magic that is the world they have created. It was a hot morning, in the 80’s already and we planned to only spend a few hours as we all had to get back to let our dogs out, and we could go back anytime to see more. It took about 30 min to get there and already the parking lot was ... read more
crane
rosey--- spoonbill
gardenia sniffing

North America » United States » Florida » Clermont February 12th 2013

I missed some pictures on the Feb 12 blog... read more
wild flowers
IMG_2671
spooky forest

North America » United States » Florida » Clermont February 11th 2013

Getting settled It was nesting day. I put out the rug, set up the chairs and the sun was boiling hot already so I carefully opened the awning, put out the supports and installed the tie downs. I do learn my lessons! I was already sweaty and hungry, didn’t eat breakfast yet, when a man rode up on a bike and said Hi to me and got off his bike. Interesting, do I know you? It turned out he and his wife saw my rig in the line to check in and he rode all over the park looking for me. They are avid Pleasureway campers but had never seen a car being towed and wanted to talk about the camper with me. They had one for 8 years then decided to become full time campers. ... read more
Our new home
back yard of cyprus trees
Ginnie's favorite shirt

North America » United States » Florida » Orlando February 10th 2013

Moving Sunday was moving day. There was a joint breakfast at 8 am and most rally attendees were packed and ready to roll. We all said our good-bys and scattered like flies. 23 campers disappeared within ½ hour, except Kat and I. We took the dogs to the dog park where they played with a few other dogs. I can’t believe how Oscar has changed while camping. He has learned that all other dogs are not out to eat him and their owners can be friends too. He ran all around the park with a really cute little black, fluffy dog who just wanted to have fun. There are no big dogs in this campground so all the dogs he encounters are his size and usually very friendly. He has strutted his stuff with all the ... read more




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