Cause we live on brackish water and they are supposed to prefer fresh….
But, here’s a wee alligator in our back yard!
He scared the bejesus out of grandson Jack a few weeks ago while we were kayaking. (I just looked that bejesus word up after I typed it just to make sure I was using the right term. “an exclamation traditionally attributed to the Irish, used to express surprise or for emphasis.” And Jack’s Irish. Or at least a quarter Irish. So it’s appropriate!)
I used to have nightmares about Maggie getting eaten by an alligator. But now that Maggie’s gone, it’s kind of cool to watch him cruise by very slowly. As long as he stays wee! If he’s still here when he gets bigger, I’ll call FWC to get him removed. Just too many kids and dogs around here to risk having a gator in the back yard!
In other news, went out looking for Gil Watson the other day. Heard he was working on an amazing wood sculpture.
Three cedar trees. One blew down in last year’s hurricane and knocked the tops off of the other two. So Gil was called in!
He’s almost done.
Gil watered down the two end pieces so we could see what they’ll look like when he is finished. The colors are amazing!
Saved the best for last!
The OLD HOMOSASSA WATER TOWER IS PAINTED!!!!!!!
Woo Hoo!
The View from Fish Bowl Drive.From Yulee DriveAnd from underneath!
Took over four years but a team of dedicated volunteers along with numerous donations and help from everywhere, we were able to raise over $60,000 to get it restructured, repaired, and painted. Next up–native landscaping and we have already had a local business offering to take that over! Woo Hoo! Then it’s lighting and new fencing.
And on to our next project!!!!!
Have a great weekend! It’s going to be hot. Everywhere!
First I went to a conference in Orlando. It was very interesting. But Orlando is one big traffic horror film. Don’t go there. Just a word of warning.
Then Terry and I went on vacation. First road trip without Magster the Wagster. So we didn’t have to stay in La Quinta! Friends with cats let us stay with them! (Maggie did not like cats. Or kids. Or strangers. Or….oh, you get the picture)
Anyhow….
Now I’m going to show you a whole bunch of boring vacation snaps. If you aren’t into that, you might want to move onto your next blog!
Went to North Myrtle Beach to visit our friends Terry and Phil. Also the parents of our son-in-law, Andrew.
And you know we went to the beach!
How pretty is this? While we were there soaking up the rays, a couple got married right in front of us. No witnesses. Guess that’s legal in South Carolina!
We all went to dinner at a restaurant on Little River. KInd of an upscale version of the Shed! I had sushi—can’t get that at the Shed!
And did you know that Myrtle Beach is the capital of Shagging? Had to check that out!
Those are shaggers on their water tower!And shaggers dancing at the weekly Thursday night music!
After a few fun days in South Carolina we headed to Washington DC. The home of daughter Jessica and son-in-law Andrew.
In case I forget Jessica’s title, I’ve got a pic now!
We toured Jessica’s office and then went to their apartment where we received our itinerary.
Of course, we packed for 100 degree weather. Because that’s what the Weather Channel told us to expect. Nope. Cold and Rainy! Terry and I both had to borrow sweatshirts for the Washington Nationals game. (They lost!)
Went to the National Portrait Gallery to see Michelle Obama which was on our schedule.
First we had to get a snap in front of this giant golden thing. There’s Andrew photobombing us.
Stopped by to see Michelle Obama which was on our itinerary.
President Obama was NOT on the schedule but we stopped by to visit him, too. Just because. There was a really long line in front of his portrait for photo ops.
Then we went to Union Market for drinks and snacks because it was on the schedule.
Not on the schedule was the visit to a rum distillery.
We were definitely the oldest couple in the room. Perhaps Jessica and Andrew were the next oldest couple. I wondered out loud how these kids could afford those prices. Seriously, the drinks ranged from $10 – $16! Terry said “they are all attorneys working for the federal government.” Got it!We were old. But we were happy after our rum visit!
Next up was a dinner party at Jes and Andrew’s apartment.
Is this their patio. Or is this a photo shoot for Southern Living?Andrew cooked.After dinner the party demanded that Jessica and I entertain on our ukulele’s. Fortunately many adult beverages had already been consumed!
We did a lot more stuff. Because it’s our family motto to squeeze 10 pounds into a 5 pound sack.
But I didn’t take any photos! Whaaaaaat!
Okay. Moving on.
The Pet of the Week is….
Dusty
And Blizzard.
Back when I still had dog smell on me these two would not even enter the same room that I was in. Dusty actually hung out with Terry and me. Blizzard. Not so much.
Now the important stuff.
I plan on upgrading my websites this weekend. Hopefully it won’t take long. I never know.
And after that, I’m going to post more. Here. I’ve been taking photos and have no where else to put them! So….come back next week. And–if the website is up–there will be snaps! And perhaps comments. Maybe snarky ones.
For the weekend….
Saturday I’m going to Citrus Pride at the Crystal River Mall. Maybe following that up with Open Mic with our friend Chuck Andrews at the Old Mill.
Scalloping starts on Sunday. I’ll be helping the Key Club park cars. Fun. Right? (No. It will be hot. And humid. And sweaty!)
Sarasota Slim will be at the Shed on Sunday. Besides 10,000 scallopers arriving to get there boats in then back out, there will be 10,000 motorcycles trying to find parking to hear Sarasota Slim.
I’ll be there. Somewhere in the masses!
If you are scalloping in Old Homosassa, don’t block our streets. Or litter our properties. Or pee on our plants.
Went to dinner at Old Mill Tavern. Someone had reserved all the tables! We figured out who it was! Left him some personal messages!
Lights are up on the pool! Woo Hoo. Now just need to do landscaping, new sod, replace pavers, repair sprinkler…… Maybe I’ll wait until it’s a little cooler!
