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Out and About: Ozello

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We had planned on doing a couple of road trips this weekend. Thought we might even have a “Top Down Travels”, but it was kind of ugly so we cancelled out on Saturday’s plans.  Sunday was warmer but still no sun but we had to get out so drove out to Ozello to see what we could see.

Ozello Trail
Ozello Community Park, all the way at the end of Ozello Trail
Old Port Cove
Old Port Cove
Old Port Cove
View from Old Port Cove
Ozello Water Tower
Ozello Water Tower
Island Grill
Island Outpost, I put this photo up for my Lakeland friend Ellen who was asking me about it last week. Yes, it is a convenience store. And a restaurant. And a bar. But not a gas station.. $1.00 draft all day, every day!
Terry
Here’s Terry, my always patient driver, ready to make a quick getaway!
Ozello Park
Found another park where we could launch our kayaks.
Ozello Park
But only kayaking on a better day!
Ozello Park
View towards Water Tower from Ozello Park

Ozello Trail is a very popular road for motorcyclists and sports car drivers.  Lots of curves and scenic views.  We were surprised to see all these new solar powered signs.  Some of them were set for 10 mph!   

Traffic signs
First it flashes the speed limit, then it warns us to slow down.
Out and About: Ozello
Then we get the speed limit again. Didn’t phase the guy behind us because he passed us right after this curve!

Out and About: Ozello

It was a nice drive.  Just wish the sun had come out!

 

 

 

 

A Windy Day on Mason Creek

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We haven’t been out on the boat in awhile due to the busy holiday season and when we had a free day it was usually too cool or the water was too low.  But we had another gorgeous weekend, the tide was up, so we set out on the boat yesterday to see what we could see…

Our House
After the boat started right up, we were off!

I’m going to throw some real estate in so you too can buy a place in Perfect. 

This is a lot around the corner.  Completely undeveloped.  $135,000.  Zowie!

a lot
It has a nice view but it will cost big buckets of money to get the septic tank and meet all the other requirements for building on the water across from federal preserve land.
Flag
See that flag, it really was a breezy ride.
A Windy Day on Mason CreekA Windy Day on Mason Creek
Here’s another one!
A Windy Day on Mason Creek
What a gorgeous sunny day and beautiful view!
A Windy Day on Mason Creek
Here’s an island for sale. With a house and dock already on it.
A Windy Day on Mason Creek
And this place is landside and comes with it! Gotta have a place to dock your boat when you go get groceries!
Windy Day
Another nice piece of property right on the point. That would have an amazing view of Mason Creek and Battle Creek. A short boat ride to the Gulf or to the Homosassa River.
A Windy Day on Mason Creek
Here’s a bunch of gulls hanging out on a oyster bar. Too breezy to fly?  Or maybe just taking it easy on a Sunday.
Casa de La Fuestes
One last piece of property for you to purchase. If I only had a gazillion dollas!

We got to Petty Creek that takes us over to the Homosassa River and decided that it was just too windy.  We’ll save that for a calm day!

2014 Old Homosassa Christmas Boat Parade

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I did some research on how to take photographs of Christmas lights.  Then realized when I got to the parade, that the settings really don’t apply to MOVING Christmas Lights.  So I played around with the camera and got some OK shots. 

2014 Old Homosassa Christmas Boat Parade2014 Old Homosassa Christmas Boat Parade2014 Old Homosassa Christmas Boat Parade

2014 Old Homosassa Christmas Boat Parade2014 Old Homosassa Christmas Boat Parade2014 Old Homosassa Christmas Boat Parade2014 Old Homosassa Christmas Boat Parade2014 Old Homosassa Christmas Boat Parade And then it rained. Bummer. But it was looking like the biggest and best Christmas Boat Parade ever! We were having a lot of fun and meeting new people and then it rained.  Bummer.  But it was looking like the biggest and best Christmas Boat Parade ever!