January 1, 2014 - Outback Bowl - LSU vs. Iowa - Tom was like a little kid on game day and had a blast. We went to the Outback Bowl in Tampa with Tom's cousin and his wife, Michael & Sharon. Let's just say it didn't feel like Tampa weather but we had a great time anyway.
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| Tom's a happy boy at the game! |
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| Tailgating in rain gear! Becky, Sharon & Michael |
Manatee Park - with the cooler weather (sorry PA friends!) the manatees venture to any warm water they can find. Manatee Park is located close to a power plant which pushes out its warm waters into the park and the manatees just love it. My Aunt Edie & Uncle Randy took us here to see these wonderful water animals. I had only wished I could get in and swim with them!
Pickleball - It's hard to believe we were introduced to this sport 2 years ago in Wauchula, FL and taught by Garth & Rosemary. Our current campground does not have courts so we've been going to the local park to play which has plenty of players of all levels, 8 courts and views you cannot beat! The courts overlook the Charlotte Harbor.
We've been fortunate to hook up with the "Motley Crew" in our Punta Gorda Campground. They are a group of kayakers who generally go out weekly. It's a great way to meet people in the area as well as learn where the kayak hotspots are. Last week we paddled on Shell Creek (twice!). One alligator, one snake (YUCK!!! - Brenda, where were you when I needed you?!) and turtles galore.
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| look closely - alligator! |
Redecorating! Ok ladies...with an RV you're limited to how you can change the look of your home so little things make a BIG difference! Since I am a numbers person and have no crafty talents whatsoever, I am thrilled when I run into someone (our neighbors, Mike & Deb) who can take over on the crafty stuff for me! Deb has SEVEN sewing machines in her RV along with tons of fabric and all the tools/gadgets she needs to do alterations, curtains, recovering of chairs, etc. In two days Deb and Mike put new fabric on our 4 dining room chairs as well as re-covered 2 sofa pillows. We love it! Thank you! Anyone in FL who needs sewing done please contact me and I will put you in touch with Deb!
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| Deb's handiwork! I wish I would have taken a picture of "before and after"! Trust me - "before" was awful! |
Misc. FL sights...
Til next time...Happy Trails!
Pickleball - It's hard to believe we were introduced to this sport 2 years ago in Wauchula, FL and taught by Garth & Rosemary. Our current campground does not have courts so we've been going to the local park to play which has plenty of players of all levels, 8 courts and views you cannot beat! The courts overlook the Charlotte Harbor.
Redecorating! Ok ladies...with an RV you're limited to how you can change the look of your home so little things make a BIG difference! Since I am a numbers person and have no crafty talents whatsoever, I am thrilled when I run into someone (our neighbors, Mike & Deb) who can take over on the crafty stuff for me! Deb has SEVEN sewing machines in her RV along with tons of fabric and all the tools/gadgets she needs to do alterations, curtains, recovering of chairs, etc. In two days Deb and Mike put new fabric on our 4 dining room chairs as well as re-covered 2 sofa pillows. We love it! Thank you! Anyone in FL who needs sewing done please contact me and I will put you in touch with Deb!
