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Kayaking

August 5, 2012July 24, 2012 by KTgreen

One of my favorite activiites is kayaking. Riley, Courtney, and Justin joined me this week for our “fit for life” feature.

Kayaking — Courtney and Justin head out while Riley and Maggie wait to get in their kayaks.

Kayaking — This is Riley’s first time kayaking but heads out like a pro.

Kayaking — Whoops, not quite the pro. He doesn’t know how to backstroke so does some flailing in the sawgrass.

Kayaking — But with a little bit of coaching and practice he quickly picks up the backstroke and can even turn the kayak.

Kayaking — Time to turn around. Courtney and Justin aren’t quite synchronized but get the job done.

Kayaking — Headed back to the kayak ramp

Kayaking — Maggie’s a little nervous about Riley getting way ahead of us. But I’m not concerned. Grandpa’s waiting right around the corner.

Clouds over Mason Creek

August 5, 2012July 23, 2012 by KTgreen

Storms inland gave us spectacular clouds during a recent outing on Mason Creek

Scalloping

July 18, 2012July 16, 2012 by KTgreen

County Boat Ramp in Old Homosassa — Public boat ramp in Old Homosassa on the second Saturday of scalloping season. Fortunately, we don’t have to wait in that craziness since our boat is on a lift in our back yard.

On our way — And we are on our way!

Crystal River Power Plant — Our very own nuclear power plant!

Scalloping expert number 1

Scalloping expert number 2

The catch — This was the catch on Saturday. While 8 gallons is the legal limit for 4 people, Cap’n Terry stayed with the boat for safety reasons and I’m a swimming wimp. The waves were too big for me and all I got in my scalloping endeavours were several mouthfuls of salty water. Waah! So the scalloping was left to the two experts who were exhausted after four hours of diving and swimming to the boat with their booty.

Cleaning crew — Scallops now have to be cleaned.

The chef — Chief scalloper and chef

Cooked scallops — Cooking scallops with a slice of bacon

gone — Gone!