tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71953041754575968452024-03-14T02:18:52.196-06:00Mountain Mermaidthe adventures of a Florida beachy girl home from the Mountains to the Seashore..Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.comBlogger496125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-76102859299039007902015-01-02T09:09:00.000-07:002015-01-02T09:09:06.305-07:00<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Happy New Year..day 2<br /></i></span><img alt="new-year-hat-and-decorations-black-gold-4" src="http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/new-year-hat-and-decorations-black-gold-4_thumb.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">As is often done while enjoying my morning cuppas of jolting javajuice..I peruse my favorite blogs.. multitasking right!<br />This morning was no differnent as my explorations followed a path much like a game of Dominoes.. or Legos..one connecting to another..and another..<br />In doing so, my linking led me to a delightful blog called <a href="http://thejunknest.blogspot.com/2014/11/i-painted-our-bathroom-floorchevron.html">The Junk Nest.. </a><br />The first entry I read was a </span><span style="font-size: large;">play by play </span><span style="font-size: large;">DIY project, of painting her bathroom ceramic tile floor..in a chevron pattern! Her style immediately caught my attention! so I kept reading older posts..smiling and laughing along the way.. Then , as is my usual exploration continued, another post on her list of favorites caught my eye..and I clicked the link..<a href="http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/author/Lindac/">Linda-It all Started With Paint</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The photo above is taken from today's post.. a beautifully written piece regarding Blogging.. called <a href="http://thejunknest.blogspot.com/2014/11/i-painted-our-bathroom-floorchevron.html">The Year of The Blog</a>. She touches on some of the same reasons as to why I started blogging in 2009.. and pitfalls and achievements encountered along the way.<br />If you've not read either of these blogs, mosey on over and linger awhile..<br />I'm hooked! Will be returning with my morning coffee to see what she's up too!<br />Thanks to <a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/">Someday Crafts</a> for the introduction!<br />(ps..i'm one of your biggest fans! )<br /></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-1934163954258776982014-12-31T21:15:00.000-07:002014-12-31T21:15:10.431-07:00Happy New Year 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year..</span><br />Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-34500708394569340702014-11-03T08:30:00.001-07:002020-08-25T08:37:01.897-06:00Birthday wishes and Champagne dreams..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This says it all! I want!<br />What are your birthday wishes?<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-77212558962576386102014-10-16T09:44:00.000-06:002014-10-16T09:44:00.293-06:00Hello..It's Fall in Florida..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br />Happens every year about this time...<br />Labor Day weekend usually indicates the end of summer..<br />not so much anymore..<br /><br />the Tourist Development Commi$$ion insists on keeping the coffers full...<br />We've just finished Thunder on the Beach...</i></span><i style="font-size: x-large;">Motorcycles..<br />such a pleasant change from rowdy Spring Breakers..</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>the weather is beautiful..</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>humidity has been down to the VERY tolerable level..<br />now locals can venture out and enjoy our natural treasure..<br />our glorious sparkling emerald green waters ..<br />kissing those squeaky,sugary white sands..<br /><br />it's all ours...<br />until ..<br />Thanksgiving..<br />that's when the Snowbirds begin arriving for winter..<br />what is unique about your area after Labor Day?</i></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-88880971988571246562014-10-14T21:32:00.000-06:002014-10-14T21:32:20.150-06:00October..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October on the Gulf Coast is amazing!<br />Come,enjoy, and see for yourself!!<br /><br />Meanwhile, We are heading to Denver..<br />to see our Grands..Brax and his sister..Avery!<br />Brax had asked for a baby sister..<br />she was born two days before his second birthday!<br />what a wonderfully awesome birthday present!</span></span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></i><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOGetBUfNNuahIYTVIDgCM0sHNA6Y1bFyAalU5lD1bklwLfrZa-4iI7EdephigJJxWvT-Qwyhcsp4boI_KHDh-RCXISInvtIIaEe1RrjXkWTxg5FOd7J2UiBLXFjoHjT42ZfYao9pyZcQ/s1600/brax+and+avery+sledding+2.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span><img height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVJ_fsruYurhmZwGiiKnN7Fi4ABY26vgSzpQp_4Mug1vs_STxA-2pxs91Ei0nNKxH2Z0n63bdoV1F9lm8SKKYF4QI7eFN56vLFyZNh5wLfKsdDueE5mq-NrSqBDpxhxMD17e2Uc70MhLr/s1600/brax+avery.jpg" width="640" /></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So many shades of blue!<br />The weekend has been a whirlwind of activity!<br />My son Keith surprised us with an overnight visit!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfqOfZyltB0TxVtHc3wsuSUR296QzhtFM7OE8Hmv52GrP48M0e__FyyN4ygRunQufA53XfKzoi_lbkWKZHF39qxWtphZ3CeT2e0yMsYeVt-uLQ_GsRMPutjgMNIM2NGqvPKbwldCAfLkJ/s1600/Keith+and+mom+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfqOfZyltB0TxVtHc3wsuSUR296QzhtFM7OE8Hmv52GrP48M0e__FyyN4ygRunQufA53XfKzoi_lbkWKZHF39qxWtphZ3CeT2e0yMsYeVt-uLQ_GsRMPutjgMNIM2NGqvPKbwldCAfLkJ/s640/Keith+and+mom+4.jpg" width="512" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br />we watched an AUsome AUburn football victory..</span><img height="426" src="http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/b8/c2/b8c2057400159bda94849430958f1732.jpg?itok=S15iNBFH" width="640" /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />On Sunday, my sis Di joined us for breakfast with her favorite nephew.. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPAUnZqROPgEJ5SPXUuIPVnSc6MiAZ5PilzWsSVa9RP-iiuwu8Y46_y00tobUu9h1Xa2eRc4oGNMCXcepKIuy6_B33AHUCgp6UpcweVfCb__KCiZ0TVdQ_vNXJ6d7Ze0Resx2fjU-sFBT/s1600/Di+and+keith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPAUnZqROPgEJ5SPXUuIPVnSc6MiAZ5PilzWsSVa9RP-iiuwu8Y46_y00tobUu9h1Xa2eRc4oGNMCXcepKIuy6_B33AHUCgp6UpcweVfCb__KCiZ0TVdQ_vNXJ6d7Ze0Resx2fjU-sFBT/s640/Di+and+keith.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br />he had to leave noonish for his trip back home to Cocoa Beach.. he was more than ready to be heading back to warmer climes... ;)</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7GPdvUWGxYRBkOGGmGuzaqcJE4YrcA2XjkAT1e6hcmLgzL7j2SI7BsuyA3YZMt-xwxCDvQaUn_H7dTpABn5uHBHJqRwJdxxQ-I0J3fIqlrjwphEuHjZVkGzWnSx6uR1jZYSdT80bz8od/s1600/di+and+Lou.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7GPdvUWGxYRBkOGGmGuzaqcJE4YrcA2XjkAT1e6hcmLgzL7j2SI7BsuyA3YZMt-xwxCDvQaUn_H7dTpABn5uHBHJqRwJdxxQ-I0J3fIqlrjwphEuHjZVkGzWnSx6uR1jZYSdT80bz8od/s640/di+and+Lou.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> I then joined Di and her friends for a beachside birthday celebration where she was the honoree..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">another fun filled fabulous event!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Followed by the most awesome sunset..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_lCahDPqPzVK6HhWbLqYQXCGTbtxgDSOARwkvwBD26FLW8SvfAIo9RcTgzL7-jPt_N-Rp1bJp1xH008o-2edADddNE4MptMweqQ8kYja8DdW1eKvpcTIYjRyODkgilfzk5fGfGCcljtS/s1600/a+sunset+romp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_lCahDPqPzVK6HhWbLqYQXCGTbtxgDSOARwkvwBD26FLW8SvfAIo9RcTgzL7-jPt_N-Rp1bJp1xH008o-2edADddNE4MptMweqQ8kYja8DdW1eKvpcTIYjRyODkgilfzk5fGfGCcljtS/s640/a+sunset+romp.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br />and now to put you into the Christmas spirit..</span><span style="font-size: large;">here's Bubba G!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Please Join Sally and the gang for another fun Blue Monday!<br /><br /><a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Blue Monday</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-80131366167627165822013-11-25T07:57:00.000-07:002013-11-25T07:57:17.256-07:00Smile! It's Monday!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday, Monday...<br />how do I love thee?<br />Let me count the ways...<br />You start my week right on time..<br />it's a get up with hubby..feed him..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">send him out the door.. with a kiss and a wave..<br />You are MINE..all day long..<br />to do with as I choose..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9upoyG-Y_cgNa3_Iu9VcPxfjqs4k9HS6amvB9u3OQZqa2XKRTB3xajgBy00x62ehX54d-6R_MqcWWfODwUfNUcxR7iSsd7GWiCgErd9-vunUhMkDwSnZOcZfZqvQ_GnkUaOYyzyT8CEE/s1600/Good+morning+world.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9upoyG-Y_cgNa3_Iu9VcPxfjqs4k9HS6amvB9u3OQZqa2XKRTB3xajgBy00x62ehX54d-6R_MqcWWfODwUfNUcxR7iSsd7GWiCgErd9-vunUhMkDwSnZOcZfZqvQ_GnkUaOYyzyT8CEE/s640/Good+morning+world.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Typically, I grab a second cuppa delicious yumminess..<br />plopping down in front of the computer..<br />First check the weather to see if it looks like what I see..<br />looking out the window works for me..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizuT1NncMHzD4D8CDbGZhfff0_ys8No_CtAo9FC273AXQPa9Y5jy5dE6S-hCN6jf3VxndxBl7HYTXryzoI0EBYD5PoqsiQUrw0sTIEerQH7vv7w16acFsTO7C4VIkAh4ZbubWBzV_xqwjT/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizuT1NncMHzD4D8CDbGZhfff0_ys8No_CtAo9FC273AXQPa9Y5jy5dE6S-hCN6jf3VxndxBl7HYTXryzoI0EBYD5PoqsiQUrw0sTIEerQH7vv7w16acFsTO7C4VIkAh4ZbubWBzV_xqwjT/s640/DSC_0005.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Next checking emails for important messages...</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br />then on to Facebook...to check in with the Sistahs..<br />then on to correspondence (snail mail variety)..<br />by now, it's 3rd cuppa time..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">finishing that.. shower dress.. <br />and see what's on the dreaded yellow pad "to DO list"<br />check the things I WANNA do, <br />XXXXing out the don't wanna dos!<br />then get busy..<br />On Mondays.. if have not prepared my Blog post beforehand..<br />I work on that while I am fresh and caffeinated..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">so today is Blue Monday..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(I'm still in my BLUE pajamas and fuzzy BLUE slippers..)</span><img height="448" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2185/1779068493_b8812d9aa7_m.jpg" width="640" /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />The last Monday of November..<br />The Monday before Thanksgiving..<br />and exactly one month til Christmas..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My day will be one of last minute errands..<br />(many retailers will be open on Thanksgiving..<br />I WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THIS IDIOCY OF GREED!)<br />Thanksgiving is a FAMILY holiday..sharing being THANKful!<br />I also believe in celebrating this holiday before moving on to Christmas..<br />so...enjoy this Blue Monday...!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Joining Sally and the gang for Blue Monday..<br />see ya there!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Blue Monday</a></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-90561067088019768462013-11-04T08:34:00.000-07:002013-11-04T08:35:45.027-07:00Happy Birthday!<span style="font-size: large;">To Me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">yes,, today is My day..<br />but..once you've crossed the 50th mark..<br />your birthday holds way too much to celebrate on just one day..<br />therefore..one celebrates every day the entire birth month!<br />awesome idea!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My day started sweetly..<br />hubby was attired in a favorite BLEU shirt..<br />with RED tie..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">made me smile!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">especially when I sat down and joined him with my coffee..<br />a beautiful Birthday Card was waiting for me!!!.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">( X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X !!!) ♥<br />After sending him off with a kiss..<br />here I sit, checking messages on email and facebook..<br />enjoying my final cup before tackling the tasks of Monday..<br />Once done..I'm free to cruise the beach with Nikon..<br />or..maybe I'll get an early start on my Christmas shopping..<br />but today is my day to enjoy...gonna do just that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Starting with this awesome bracelet of sea treasures...<br />Joining my friend Sally who is always smiling..<br /><a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Blue Monday</a></span><br />
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<br />Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-81636651594554073252013-10-28T09:10:00.000-06:002013-10-28T09:15:56.494-06:00Blue Monday..<span style="font-size: large;">With the most recent changes in our weather..<br />from scorchingly almost unberably hot and humid..<br />to reasonably seasonably tolerable..<br />I find myself outdoors more...<br />whether enjoying morning cuppa on the patio..<br />or lunch alfresco when running errands..<br />or simply chasing butterflies with the Nikon..<br />contentedly perched wave watching at the beach..<br />BLUE skies..water..awesome shades of blues and greens!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've missed and so looked forward to being outdoors...<br />although NOT Colorado..my new home does have a lot of interesting things to enjoy....</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShAZH5mY36z063Tg-iTS7coQ0hrygGpm2RZDb0echTsRjplCDg1V0JsfhTQGeSPltFo_-wpXqAZNyswqgzSdWBGmrjbRHEkxrBCuo6MyDKn_LSDtjoCsC-Hg_ywoeg28Bm3Bnhyphenhyphentdg1_c/s1600/@30A+DSC_0048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShAZH5mY36z063Tg-iTS7coQ0hrygGpm2RZDb0echTsRjplCDg1V0JsfhTQGeSPltFo_-wpXqAZNyswqgzSdWBGmrjbRHEkxrBCuo6MyDKn_LSDtjoCsC-Hg_ywoeg28Bm3Bnhyphenhyphentdg1_c/s640/@30A+DSC_0048.jpg" width="552" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that tourists numbers have dwindled, roadways are less crowded, making exploring easier for the locals.. <br />Scenic 30-A is one of those favorites..offering secluded beaches between the quaint "towns" along the way.. a photographer's mecca..dreams come true here with the perfect light!<br />Closer in are marinas with all types af water craft..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here two sailboats are rafting up to enjoy a sunset toast..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirHL02AwkXSaHECSJoshCn1lsdhfCs23w29xKCGTRfE8zAsop5SbJXhgBidOY-00gnSwP72kZevSBt2boxCq4iwmQ31jHZ4U98YR-6maDygHaNyzXorkdaqjm_Tij8wai2zG6xnpWep69f/s1600/sailboats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirHL02AwkXSaHECSJoshCn1lsdhfCs23w29xKCGTRfE8zAsop5SbJXhgBidOY-00gnSwP72kZevSBt2boxCq4iwmQ31jHZ4U98YR-6maDygHaNyzXorkdaqjm_Tij8wai2zG6xnpWep69f/s640/sailboats.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of toasts and food, eateries to suit every taste can be found.. a favorite is the Whale's Tail..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyalxHxyrdjl4Tpux-vY-9ewlmzTC48hUlVEktDFFTIyogG0gFzRD9t7XpIASxwImCXcrpJm5J5CZdtKK5VwzUondx1xOXgW5ObzusD6E6GwedS0VwJrdzuYVOaXm9eAfK99MJeI9NShR-/s1600/beachy+whales+tail+sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyalxHxyrdjl4Tpux-vY-9ewlmzTC48hUlVEktDFFTIyogG0gFzRD9t7XpIASxwImCXcrpJm5J5CZdtKK5VwzUondx1xOXgW5ObzusD6E6GwedS0VwJrdzuYVOaXm9eAfK99MJeI9NShR-/s640/beachy+whales+tail+sign.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">All this fresh air has whetted my appetite.. think I'll go find something tasty!<br /><br />Linking to:<br /><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Mosaic Monday</a><br /><a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Blue Monday</a><br /><a href="http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/">Amaze me Monday</a></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-79134041457473846362013-10-13T00:50:00.001-06:002018-08-13T19:40:19.732-06:00Autumn Delights..<span style="font-size: large;">Have been under the weather for the past week..<br />am actually beginning to feel HUMAN again..<br />the weather has been just delightful!..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I sat on the patio watching the Gulf Fritallaries flitting about,<br />could not help remembering past Autumns in Colorado.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMew1O0VBCzZMYkEHbbF9Y8CFQDmq8EE2dTn1GhcTeLIQ2kmu7AIpNIxaPcV7JmoMR6qYD1WhPL7ZR0dkge9FqmIPUGuxzfcf8shqkutoNQTVxSY21VsNEFFEXgUvgGLyq8kZNC5UjkV97/s1600/golden+rain2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMew1O0VBCzZMYkEHbbF9Y8CFQDmq8EE2dTn1GhcTeLIQ2kmu7AIpNIxaPcV7JmoMR6qYD1WhPL7ZR0dkge9FqmIPUGuxzfcf8shqkutoNQTVxSY21VsNEFFEXgUvgGLyq8kZNC5UjkV97/s640/golden+rain2.jpg" width="632" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Across the street from my old home in Denver was the most glorious Maple tree which had been planted forty years prior</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">when the house was first built.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmr977K1CQllFHWnYTp2EnCSHlB03m-OqnsCPXeJbEinblYb7mo6S2f0JpmZS5VvNDm5nqm4WeMULIgvIftbFkrYf1niGwfkSTwGzj06_-vboQOvy-lizJXYKh97iMNaXyw96f2PL0Sxb/s1600/a+huge+magnificient+maple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmr977K1CQllFHWnYTp2EnCSHlB03m-OqnsCPXeJbEinblYb7mo6S2f0JpmZS5VvNDm5nqm4WeMULIgvIftbFkrYf1niGwfkSTwGzj06_-vboQOvy-lizJXYKh97iMNaXyw96f2PL0Sxb/s640/a+huge+magnificient+maple.jpg" width="476" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I watched the tree for the changing seasons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My lawn is green..<br />Palm trees stay green all year long..as do palmettos and pines..<br />the wild grape vines are beginning to have yellow leaves..<br />Goldenrod is blooming prolifically as are many other weeds..<br />hence the abundance of the butterflies tanking on nectar..<br />closer to the beach are golden sea oats..<br />October hurries Autumn in with parades of pumpkins..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUgCtXEQPxefxFwWDfHiWu1QDjYkRe9UNjJf6Nom4r9GlXNToVg_Cfifp6BAG9Q6us_6AmJrRPQD7Ceq3BSWqz-jwa6KnSdUJkXMUTz0LCJDEXEC5WP5uGznopyDLy0Kthe71vQiVeXNg/s1600/Autumn+pumpkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUgCtXEQPxefxFwWDfHiWu1QDjYkRe9UNjJf6Nom4r9GlXNToVg_Cfifp6BAG9Q6us_6AmJrRPQD7Ceq3BSWqz-jwa6KnSdUJkXMUTz0LCJDEXEC5WP5uGznopyDLy0Kthe71vQiVeXNg/s640/Autumn+pumpkins.jpg" width="484" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br />colorful mums.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and halloweeny decorations..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Makes me just wanna pick up that phone to make reservations..<br />I could be there cuddling my BIG boy Brax in under 5 hours....<br />have a delightful Sunday..<br />hug someone you love..<br />smile and the world smiles with you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Joining <a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/2013/10/seasonal-sundays-172halloween-decorating.html">Seasonal Sunday</a> at the Tablescaper</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Monday....how do I love thee?<br />Looking out my window, I see clearing skies..<br />touches of BLUE among the white cloud cover..<br /><br />As you well know, the gulf coast had all eyes focused on Hurricane Karen..which was supposed to make landfall on Saturday..<br />however, with upper level drying winds, she basically lost the winds of her sails..and was downgraded to a wet messy tropical storm..<br />But not before allowing this beautiful dawn on Saturday morning..<br />what a glorious start to my day!</i></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdu6YoNwrsg4q5QJeKEEmqdU-QUR0Htn5dpIlNiaqSXtCPCk9bDLnc9F0b8CjXvwIEV2S_3krYkQ8o4YiLGvU9JbI96xjqx4auuni_Wqojn8W3CAvGdv01kuGXwvw68ygyw7QF1ajPPNla/s1600/dawn+_0020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdu6YoNwrsg4q5QJeKEEmqdU-QUR0Htn5dpIlNiaqSXtCPCk9bDLnc9F0b8CjXvwIEV2S_3krYkQ8o4YiLGvU9JbI96xjqx4auuni_Wqojn8W3CAvGdv01kuGXwvw68ygyw7QF1ajPPNla/s640/dawn+_0020.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: large;">Like everyone else in their right mind, I checked and replenished items in my "Hurricane Preparedness Pantry"..just in case! </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Bottled water keeps indefinitely,as do candles, checked the supply of Flashlight batteries..as well as items such as manual can opener, knives, utensils, paper goods..also checked expiration dates on canned goods..<br />Then off I went, Nikon fully charged..list ready.<br />The day was gorgeous!.<br />stopped by my favorite weed patch to see the butterflies..<br />so many..so hard to capture..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjhEVhcKb4Lc0PQ79ejWkUfyvrEfFYwWmDz5OcvA_29xsuJ-6zq2GLuJT_DBZLT27wprsYPDySTMd9GvVU_byho_-DDgtRxdjefS8OtDYOz4Nj-iViHHKsLfLJUMWwxUvChrMsGtq5Nsl/s1600/butterfly_0035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="549" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjhEVhcKb4Lc0PQ79ejWkUfyvrEfFYwWmDz5OcvA_29xsuJ-6zq2GLuJT_DBZLT27wprsYPDySTMd9GvVU_byho_-DDgtRxdjefS8OtDYOz4Nj-iViHHKsLfLJUMWwxUvChrMsGtq5Nsl/s640/butterfly_0035.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfY_owCbac88LJuCfymE6RIkZwc9HQyQT4Zxk_je4WF2v_LP1Rqkxd-b71ilajvbAJi1C7O3eTqxag23WgQDOM_mP_qfaeZALCDjiWPpo9uqg3QrIPULmZtpiYjcOg1o8yr7gYEHaEe3xa/s1600/@a+butterfly+077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfY_owCbac88LJuCfymE6RIkZwc9HQyQT4Zxk_je4WF2v_LP1Rqkxd-b71ilajvbAJi1C7O3eTqxag23WgQDOM_mP_qfaeZALCDjiWPpo9uqg3QrIPULmZtpiYjcOg1o8yr7gYEHaEe3xa/s640/@a+butterfly+077.jpg" width="592" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxRk-QoJkBBa2Vk2B-siS0D9RejVle7rXrSaghHauNVHRBaSnJ_XwpGYrQD4KAtpFkPwXOJJyLHSbunA4b3GrDyqFAbhqO7qxlTANLeRZN24yo0kL0UQJSYCwqm1ngugIPXmfGiYxiuM8/s1600/sunflower+076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxRk-QoJkBBa2Vk2B-siS0D9RejVle7rXrSaghHauNVHRBaSnJ_XwpGYrQD4KAtpFkPwXOJJyLHSbunA4b3GrDyqFAbhqO7qxlTANLeRZN24yo0kL0UQJSYCwqm1ngugIPXmfGiYxiuM8/s640/sunflower+076.jpg" width="640" /></a></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">we zipped out to the beach.. to see the waves..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSMecgifWdLS6sk0gqpLCKDsqz8vyBTbEia57i-XIpmDEZIWIPL1FHjLphyv_lKPVy02XXorfqQDbPdJX_JjXj_APNhRHxbrSEzVa_iOjJ0UwcJwFfC2EaS8lqexjy2oU4ZKK25Cojf1F/s1600/a+big+wave_0133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSMecgifWdLS6sk0gqpLCKDsqz8vyBTbEia57i-XIpmDEZIWIPL1FHjLphyv_lKPVy02XXorfqQDbPdJX_JjXj_APNhRHxbrSEzVa_iOjJ0UwcJwFfC2EaS8lqexjy2oU4ZKK25Cojf1F/s640/a+big+wave_0133.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpd4VwmUcbooxpVuKgtO2c84BEwWcvcLx6SzBXXM1oNW4Fv6uEAY3KsKugmQ93e11C74MJjFEIy1hyphenhyphen5Gpa7uAtbBqDsHA-RG_6MDFwh7c3ctJEbPsfkWWW4te3Q2XxH06L7JIfO9n9sMA-/s1600/beach+waves+89.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpd4VwmUcbooxpVuKgtO2c84BEwWcvcLx6SzBXXM1oNW4Fv6uEAY3KsKugmQ93e11C74MJjFEIy1hyphenhyphen5Gpa7uAtbBqDsHA-RG_6MDFwh7c3ctJEbPsfkWWW4te3Q2XxH06L7JIfO9n9sMA-/s640/beach+waves+89.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: large;">the surfers..</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>and Bikers..</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">everywhere..<br />Thunder Beach weekend..(an annual event)<br />most were very courteous..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRtw85sqP-vvicSRqcdjmBhi-I_CupspJsAxIH60RrA01lZrni-FRvyZCc7kpV5vKe33yuNWDVJO2DusI9uDLS6rEMbhyphenhyphens1QZljNj5lazLDL__zOGSfLCCiJWFaQTn5DUZtOadOgXe5VO/s1600/biker+bandana+face_0192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRtw85sqP-vvicSRqcdjmBhi-I_CupspJsAxIH60RrA01lZrni-FRvyZCc7kpV5vKe33yuNWDVJO2DusI9uDLS6rEMbhyphenhyphens1QZljNj5lazLDL__zOGSfLCCiJWFaQTn5DUZtOadOgXe5VO/s640/biker+bandana+face_0192.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br />such beautiful Motorcycles..!</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>filled my gas tank..always do this to be ready to evacuate..<br />stopped by the grocery store for bread and milk..<br />back to the beach for more pics..</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>by now..the sun was getting low... <br />joined this group of sunset watchers...</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>just in time..<br />the rains came pouring down..<br />accompanied to the booms of thunder and flashing lightning...<br />settled in for the nite..<br />toasty and secure..<br /><br />wishing you blue skies and sunshine..<br /><a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Blue Monday</a><br /><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Mosaic Monday</a><br /><a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/">Outdoors Wednesday</a><br /><a href="http://wordlesswednesday.blogspot.com/">Wordless Wednesday</a></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-18530490203445091552013-09-30T17:57:00.000-06:002013-09-30T18:01:55.871-06:00Monday, Monday!<span style="font-size: large;">Wow!!!<br />here it is Monday already...what a week almost!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last Wednesday found me on the road with my traveling hat..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivv-qOCUFFin1bFVGi1myARQGOO9TXATFEt-3Q6xcv-eFdy6Oi8uCbiIGBk8LtaOCdWq22vOeHe1jYACxqL81FfJu0-Pi0sy2JfnmFQJAwlEB1PjP5Fzj2TceueYuMLSnyYj_LZb8uou6-/s1600/beachy+hat+0248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivv-qOCUFFin1bFVGi1myARQGOO9TXATFEt-3Q6xcv-eFdy6Oi8uCbiIGBk8LtaOCdWq22vOeHe1jYACxqL81FfJu0-Pi0sy2JfnmFQJAwlEB1PjP5Fzj2TceueYuMLSnyYj_LZb8uou6-/s640/beachy+hat+0248.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Spent Thursday nite with my friend Vickie..</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br />the owner of my favorite shop in Pensacola " Once upon a Time"..<br />arrived early afternoon for late lunch and so enjoyed working with her in the shop..<br />At 5 pm, closing time.. followed her home to Gulf Breeze..<br />relaxed on the patio to this awesome view..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">meeting at the Shops of Villagio to board the FloraBama bus..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heading to Lucy Buffett's place..<br />Destination LuLu's at Homeport Marina.. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The place was everything I'd ever heard..and more! <br />JUST TOTALLY AWESOME!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Food..deliciousness..check! ***** 5stars!<br />service! ***** 5 stars again..<br />anything and everything..all positive..<br />nothing negative at all..<br />well only just a tiny exception.. Lucy wasn't in house..<br />sent her regrets..but..she was in PARIS FRANCE , <br />touring with her brother....Jimmy..<br />yep THE JIMMY BUFFETT!<br />who could be mad? not us!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">after a fun day there.. returned back to our vehicles..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">on my way, I stopped by the Perdido Key Visitor's Center/Chamber of Commerce to see a sculpture of a jelly fish by my friend Lyn Gentry.. Hotsands Glass artworks... so talented!! <br />Had heard so much about this particular piece..seeing is believing!</span><span style="font-size: large;">see for yourself!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAJMnOSkvfbxZbS-7m5YQ6rD7nQ0ceP4Iz9Za3CHJMO6lvGQEC93Vurgtritq8KsVOvkipT0fPUs0514ildAc8ALMXfnmGqPJlepub8Vx7RCEbDS125FbnBnqV9pt-fNWjcJEff_VxMfG/s1600/@A+Jellyfish+_0191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAJMnOSkvfbxZbS-7m5YQ6rD7nQ0ceP4Iz9Za3CHJMO6lvGQEC93Vurgtritq8KsVOvkipT0fPUs0514ildAc8ALMXfnmGqPJlepub8Vx7RCEbDS125FbnBnqV9pt-fNWjcJEff_VxMfG/s640/@A+Jellyfish+_0191.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Clicked a few shots of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico..drug my toes through the sand..said prayers for Mah Sistahs.. tossed sparklies everywhere...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back on the road again.. heading to my friend and former neighbor Becky's place ..</span><span style="font-size: large;">right next door to where I USED to live.. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember the sunsets and sunrises?</span><img src="http://icons-ak.wunderground.com/data/wximagenew/k/ksmom/1379.jpg" /><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They are still just as awesome as always..<br />We all were tired after a delicious grilled dinner and desserts.. crashed early.. slept like a baby!<br />Saturday morning.. up early, Becky had the coffee ready..<br />hugs, smiles and I was out the door and on the road by 7ish! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back to the FloraBama for the race/fun run/walk...<br />So many runners/walkers... and I was fortunate to be included in the group as a volunteer photographer!!!..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDEr3RsQJRDwsP-HeptweuWfEneYyTnnrGGJjYqH0wf3_ZfIyhzG3oDGJ-CJKVSn7ym0o7v4pqDw1frnKWidJs38sp7Aq3WVhLwHlVtXhgv6s105VIH1Qlv_OPYLMZ4aMOOIi1TPvtCeh/s1600/suzy+face_0470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDEr3RsQJRDwsP-HeptweuWfEneYyTnnrGGJjYqH0wf3_ZfIyhzG3oDGJ-CJKVSn7ym0o7v4pqDw1frnKWidJs38sp7Aq3WVhLwHlVtXhgv6s105VIH1Qlv_OPYLMZ4aMOOIi1TPvtCeh/s640/suzy+face_0470.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The participants were exhuberant and excited! <br />Suzy T and Jimmie Sue were ready to get the race started!<br /><br />to be continued....<br /><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Mosaic Monday</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Blue Monday</a><br /><a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/">Outdoors Wednesday</a><br /><a href="http://wordlesswednesday.blogspot.com/">Wordless Wednesday</a></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-15211757399453678172013-09-26T07:32:00.000-06:002013-09-26T07:32:17.172-06:00Friday.. Road Trippin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the road to Pensacola..<br />Joining my Redneck Riviera Wonderful Wacky Women this weekend..Making waves to wipe out Ovarian Cancer!</span><img height="640" src="https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1184890_10201139287336853_792160483_n.jpg" width="588" /><br />
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Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-80731419366429787852013-09-25T09:39:00.000-06:002013-09-25T09:39:19.615-06:00Wednesday..<span style="font-size: large;">Wonderful Wednesday!</span><img height="400" src="https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/553179_10151894325519917_1348443687_n.jpg" width="640" /><br />thanks Margo!<br /><span style="font-size: large;">I can always count on my best friend Margo to come through for me with her awesome photos!<br />She has the most awesome of adventures..exploring our beautiful Emerald Coast ..and discovering treasures to be shared!</span><img height="640" src="https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1045216_692137270814442_1532494951_n.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img height="332" src="https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1234377_10151867565504917_70036339_n.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img height="400" src="https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1235130_10151821746434917_1154054954_n.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">, thanks Margo!<br />her beautiful photos can also be viewed at WeatherUnderground</span><a href="http://www.wunderground.com/wximage/cincobayou">http://www.wunderground.com/wximage/cincobayou</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Please join these folks for more Wednesday Fun!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/">Outdoors Wednesday</a><br /><a href="http://wordlesswednesday.blogspot.com/">Wordless Wednesday</a></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-64061640440251992612013-09-22T22:43:00.001-06:002013-09-22T22:45:08.920-06:00Sundays ,Mondays...fundays!<span style="font-size: large;">Today was a typical Sunday..<br />slept late..<br />awoke to kitty kisses..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and the sound of pouring rain..<br />tripped out to the kitchen..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">turned to coffee on..<br />fed, fresh watered for the furbabies..<br />opened the kitty door access to the patio,,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">braved the elements to retreive the Sunday paper..<br />picture me in jammies with an umbrella.. ;) !<br />Lingering over those first cups of coffee..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">we smile, laugh, yes even giggle..<br />as we read the newspaper..<br />solving the problems of the world..<br />Just another Sunday morning pleasure..<br />Afterwards,,we plan our day..<br />today was to run out to his office..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">while he was working on charts,<br />I was measuring wall space for his diplomas..<br />and pictures to be mounted..<br />then.. out to breakfast!<br />This is a treat as I usually prepare it at home!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today we tried a new place..<br />with the best OJ ever!!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJYNd6NVIC3DPXLxLPx80lu6Gwp74RvV985ppQWhxISRThfFUlC-70dYYj-B8oStcN0p9FbqNlTK9GofGHS4m3opc6gzK2nESQIbysWIoPiXwDmGC1qJx9d1ITEU0VVl8ELPboM0CtNzU/s1600/IMG_0048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJYNd6NVIC3DPXLxLPx80lu6Gwp74RvV985ppQWhxISRThfFUlC-70dYYj-B8oStcN0p9FbqNlTK9GofGHS4m3opc6gzK2nESQIbysWIoPiXwDmGC1qJx9d1ITEU0VVl8ELPboM0CtNzU/s640/IMG_0048.JPG" width="462" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br />It is shipped direct from Indian River FL growers.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Tastes just like fresh squeezed!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast done, errands run..back home for Football..<br />Me.. working on photo editing..<br />finally..I need to stretch..<br />take a little jaunt over to the beach..<br />easy task now that the number of tourists have dwindled..<br />still a trickle tho..access is so much easier..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The surf was rough, with RED flags indicating RIP currents..<br />mostly folks were ignoring the warnings,swimming anyway.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi15sxIRYY9R6hcUwI8YMzfx3Cb7I4_CVu0swgLnSHbgFO5rMvAoLSC6FIFBjfr8xnU2HBv3IKuXCzAT1qGSwYW5YtFLVCFHFWQ5T26UGapJUJ1nacv1RCcsq9ja_dfYQSyXpZukbt9H_Ky/s1600/red+flag+pier_0054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi15sxIRYY9R6hcUwI8YMzfx3Cb7I4_CVu0swgLnSHbgFO5rMvAoLSC6FIFBjfr8xnU2HBv3IKuXCzAT1qGSwYW5YtFLVCFHFWQ5T26UGapJUJ1nacv1RCcsq9ja_dfYQSyXpZukbt9H_Ky/s640/red+flag+pier_0054.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Between rain squalls, the sun would shine brightly,<br />illuminating the BLUE sky...<br />and EMERALD waters...</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKk_kjgWfhFAo0dkY8UD3Ob8iRaTLTKlaJXm8OoHiUJNRSXYyhAtb8f9E27wHh031Ef-DkXG5daOl-Mxw-_BOAp2OP2ZRwAmW_lbE4r7dpWsdA61X-PQXTDh5hu0WY7UBZ6xTcUIz-RMY4/s1600/beachy+seagull_0154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKk_kjgWfhFAo0dkY8UD3Ob8iRaTLTKlaJXm8OoHiUJNRSXYyhAtb8f9E27wHh031Ef-DkXG5daOl-Mxw-_BOAp2OP2ZRwAmW_lbE4r7dpWsdA61X-PQXTDh5hu0WY7UBZ6xTcUIz-RMY4/s640/beachy+seagull_0154.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Next, making my way back to the car,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">couldn't help but notice the colorful buildings around Pier Park..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW3H9c3TBdy0bDsfGcWdXrzt3hzplUjl2ecUn7IKQwUHKfJbIZHiEV-zGJpo4nGl4htGMd7vDmK7CByEiNJdQnTY7Rc-ZyTkKwC6kHui-uRfmNvxg0TCi4Ad16A8jJ9WWisa4GJpqXkbYS/s1600/tootsies+orchid+lounge_0175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW3H9c3TBdy0bDsfGcWdXrzt3hzplUjl2ecUn7IKQwUHKfJbIZHiEV-zGJpo4nGl4htGMd7vDmK7CByEiNJdQnTY7Rc-ZyTkKwC6kHui-uRfmNvxg0TCi4Ad16A8jJ9WWisa4GJpqXkbYS/s640/tootsies+orchid+lounge_0175.jpg" width="544" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">as well as the beautiful floral plantings..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0Tk15IfqfHiG5QUNRhuZ7LTcudZc2tmGnQ_cg91fHJNimV00JzMsXq9b2HmVap2_BzjPNT9eNyJRDK1PSdg8z_3kutc9GEG193UJ8qav6eZEdOqH6qJcKfG_RymIAIyJIXdpsXISgycV/s1600/floral+greenery_0189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0Tk15IfqfHiG5QUNRhuZ7LTcudZc2tmGnQ_cg91fHJNimV00JzMsXq9b2HmVap2_BzjPNT9eNyJRDK1PSdg8z_3kutc9GEG193UJ8qav6eZEdOqH6qJcKfG_RymIAIyJIXdpsXISgycV/s640/floral+greenery_0189.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Just as I was really getting into the phototaking..<br />the heavens opened up...<br />and I beat a hasty retreat back to the DRYNESS of my car...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">oh well..at least fresh air, exercise and sunshine...<br />all were enjoyed AT THE BEACH!!<br />joining all these awesome folks for more fun and frivolity!<br /><br /><i><a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Blue Monday</a></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/p/seasonal-sundays.html">Seasonal Sunday</a><br /><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Mosaic Monday</a></i></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-81566199222325640232013-09-18T10:59:00.002-06:002013-09-18T11:38:42.914-06:00Wednesday...MY Awesome Adventures<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good awesome morning!!<br />awoke to delicious breathable morning air..</span><span style="font-size: large;">fresh from evening storms...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">nothing on the dratted "yellow pad to-do list"!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been granted a day to enjoy leisurely..<br />will work outdoors before temps rise to steaming..</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1coOMKY1CncY8VQRCAKezIupKS4QGiJecHn4fIlyI4Rb1apQcPPexFrA2mBTp0c3cP3AweoI64kSMaUlyZabpaeWLIevcSha4vTUuFeR8bCUXijHcO0HE_oI8dXQqBTC18JAS0yEiHBpH/s1600/@+butterfly+duo+0095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1coOMKY1CncY8VQRCAKezIupKS4QGiJecHn4fIlyI4Rb1apQcPPexFrA2mBTp0c3cP3AweoI64kSMaUlyZabpaeWLIevcSha4vTUuFeR8bCUXijHcO0HE_oI8dXQqBTC18JAS0yEiHBpH/s320/@+butterfly+duo+0095.jpg" width="289" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br />then back indoors to edit pics from my "Awesome Adventure"<br />gonna give just a taste...</span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><i>From my dear sweet friend Maria...</i></span><br /><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><i>I found the following poem on <img border="0" height="20" src="https://www.bullguard.com:3221/images?http://www.celebrate-american-holydays-.com/9-11Poems.html" style="border: 0px;" width="20" /> <a bgchecked="true" href="http://www.celebrate-american-holydays-.com/9-11Poems.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.celebrate-american-holyday<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>s-.com/9-11Poems.html</a><br /><br />One month following the attack of 9-11, eleven year old Aaron Walsh wrote the following poem in his school notebook, trying to make sense of this horrible thing that had happened:<br /><br />I Hold in My Hands<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br /><br />~ Aaron Walsh, 2001<br /><br />I hold in my hands ...<br />The dust.<br />The dust and wreckage of the towers.<br />Even though I wasn't there,<br />I can still feel it.<br />It has damaged my hands with dirt.<br />It has damaged my heart with sorrow.<br />It has damaged my body with fear,<br />and it has damaged my life with war.<br /><br />I hold in my hands ...<br />My life.<br />My life could soon be filled with war,<br />cruelty at its worst.<br />Miles away, I can hear the planes' roaring engines, gliding through the air.<br /><br />I hold in my hands ...<br />My future.<br />My life ahead.<br />Whether it will be filled with war or peace, we will not know.<br />My future keeps me going from dawn to dusk.<br /><br />I hold in my hands ...<br />Hope.<br />Hope for the future.<br />Hope for peace.<br />Hope for my country's freedom.<br />And hope for America to win this war on terrorism.</span></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Previously the idea of cleaning up the world’s oceans with their vast accumulations of disposed plastic material was considered an impossibility. Now a 19-year-old inventor says he and his foundation has a way to clean up the world’s oceans, and not only does he say we can do it, but that we can do it in five years time and produce a profit from it.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">It is called the ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ or sometimes the “Pacific Trash Vortex”, and it is a <a href="http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/05/09/11612593-study-plastic-in-great-pacific-garbage-patch-increases-100-fold" style="border: 0px; color: #02abde; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">massive collection of plastic</a> particles accumulating in the Pacific. Other oceans have their own collections of plastic wastes as well; furthermore, most of the debris in our oceans are plastic materials that accounts for approximately 90% of all the waste debris.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Scientists have considered all manner of ways how the debris could be retrieved but there was no clear answer for it. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Now a <a href="http://www.boyanslat.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #02abde; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">19-year-old inventor by the name of Boyan Slat</a> says we can remove nearly 20 billion tons of plastic waste with his concept he calls an ocean cleanup array. It is made from a massive series of floating booms and processing platforms that gradually suck in the floating plastic like a giant funnel. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">The angle with how the array is set up allows all of the plastic to go to where the platforms processing centers are floating. At the platform processing area it would separate the naturally occurring life such as plankton an only keep the plastic materials to be recycled.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">What is most impressive about the array is that once it goes operational it would clean up the oceans in only 5 years time! He also makes a point in saying that due to the vastness of our oceans most do not know how badly polluted the oceans really are.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">“One of the problems with preventive work is that there isn’t any imagery of these ‘garbage patches’, because the debris is dispersed over millions of square kilometers,” Slat says on his website. “By placing our arrays however, it will accumulate along the booms, making it suddenly possible to actually visualize the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/scripps-study-shows-plastic-in-pacific-garbage-patch-has-increased-100-fold/" style="border: 0px; color: #02abde; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">oceanic garbage patches</a>. We need to stress the importance of recycling, and reducing our consumption of plastic packaging.” </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Slat was able to come up with the idea while in school, and so he wrote a paper on his concept. Once Slat's paper was published it immediately caught the attention of many marine experts. His paper won all manner of prizes, which included the Best Technical Design 2012 from the Delft University of Technology. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">When he and others realized that the concept would work he took a leap of faith and created a non-profit organization he calls <a href="http://robots.net/article/3556.html" style="border: 0px; color: #02abde; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">The Ocean Cleanup Foundation.</a> This group will focus on the goal of developing his invention, raise funds for it and make it operational as soon as possible. His concept would save numerous aquatic species of fish and help reduce PCB and DDT containments affecting all of us. Best of all it operates on the power of the sun and by the oceans themselves.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Not only is Slat's concept self-powered, it would also be very profitable from the all the recycling, which is estimated in the amount of 500 million dollars (U.S.) per year. According to Slat's website it "would make in fact more money than the plan would cost to execute. In other words; it's profitable."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>from that very first day, way back in September of 2009, I've blogged away..<br />sometimes frequently..other times, sparingly..<br />Along the way,219 folks have decided they like my photos, my articles..and maybe ME!<br /><img height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7PzcRSXr08bkEPiy_bOR6inWFvdA_9bh9yj2x2qQ3sU78JjJsOBB-t5xel9P78sZL5kGOC5sdaNcCZF65ndmPQwVVvEw-2WZL_jBlKMVx_UvK8_Gi0gp0ufO-dSQcKHImbI3J99bjUu9g/s640/DSC_0504.JPG" width="640" /><br />I appreciate each and everyone of you..<br />In honor of that friendship..<br />I want to give back to you, a little something from me..<br />jot me a note letting me know WHY you follow Mountain Mermaid..<br />or tell me what you LIKE most about my blog..<br />My Photos? <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFpGRCVPVTehGxyupLzuka8aN4n8euRBYSea5DVfOL3lbOynNLGHwadZYQL3AAvrmagjjVHVM2SGSPvXsl2Mb9vH-Uoxoitk1FF4yqNOw11mP3FAuAcP_xxpNn7uFQzQqyq6bYJrnYlEK/s1600/brax+054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFpGRCVPVTehGxyupLzuka8aN4n8euRBYSea5DVfOL3lbOynNLGHwadZYQL3AAvrmagjjVHVM2SGSPvXsl2Mb9vH-Uoxoitk1FF4yqNOw11mP3FAuAcP_xxpNn7uFQzQqyq6bYJrnYlEK/s400/brax+054.jpg" width="278" /></a><br />my words?,,Wit, Humor,..<br />It certainly is not my DIY projects..</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Now please go visit Smiling Sally to see what pretty Blues she has at her place..<br /><a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Smiling Sally</a></i></span></div>
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<br />Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-26452753783677683912013-08-21T06:29:00.000-06:002013-08-21T06:29:09.103-06:00Wednesday wonders..<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tuesday was such a delightful day..<br />moderate temps.. slight breeze..<br />not quite as much humidity..<br />perfect for FINALLY getting my plants into the ground..</span><img height="404" src="https://sphotos-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1157461_10200405475438830_854292259_n.jpg" width="640" /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />But..<br />a word of warning..<br />be very careful in those flower beds..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">due to super wet/flooding conditions..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">many critters are seeking higher ground..<br />such as this fella who greeted the pest control man..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">he was my front door greeter!</span><br />
<img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1150415_10200399717574887_717209729_n.jpg" width="640" /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />turned out to be a common garter snake..<br />probably only a few days old..<br />they are born live in batches of 50-100!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">he was maybe 9 inches long and the diameter of a pencil!<br />he stood his ground, snapping at the camera flash..<br />he was relocated to the jungle across the road!<br />Please be careful while in those flower beds..<br />someone else may be lurking under the mulch!<br />enjoy your day..it's beautiful here!</span><img alt="Photo: First Day In Weeks water clear,calm and nice breeze. My kinda BEACH BUMMIN:)" src="https://sphotos-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/p480x480/546877_10200252396617598_335710734_n.jpg" /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><img alt="Photo: On Grayton Beach yesterday. Top of 10 -12 ft sand dune. View unbelievable I actually made it to the top without falling up or down" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p480x480/935900_10200399152166395_909568933_n.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">courtesy Ann Vaughan</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/">Outdoor Wednesday</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://wordlesswednesday.blogspot.com/">Wordless Wednesday</a></span></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-17451440206515543232013-08-19T08:31:00.000-06:002013-08-19T08:31:22.060-06:00Monday Monday!<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After a WET and Wild weekend,<br />Monday has arrived with a glorious promise..<br />at least for the moment..<br />I'm hearing the same old tired song with these lyrics:</span></span><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">"Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 86F with a heat index of 91F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Rain or not..<br />too much on my agenda to let anyone dampen my spirits or rain on my parade..</span><br />After losing my beautiful Cat Ballou this past Friday..</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday found me following through with already made plans..<br />Volunteered at <a href="http://pets.petsmart.com/adoptions/">Pet Smart for Paws 'n Claws Kitty Adoptathon..</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What a rewarding experience! </span></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">To play with, cuddle, pamper and love fuzzy feline furbabies for three hours! <br />Met some of the nicest folks with such adorable childen..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">all out on a wet Saturday..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In memory of Ballou, I will be volunteering as often as possible..</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">On the way home, stopped to check out a new place..<br />... Blue Heron,fine gifts..<br />such a variety of beautiful artworks of different mediums..<br />paintings,pottery,jewelry, castings.. I fell in love! You will also!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">WOW! so glad I did! Met the owner,Dennis who allowed me free reign with the Nikon.. They too are animal lovers.. will be featuring a charity event in September for the Humane Society..<br />Now I'm off to join Sally and Susan the crew for<br /><a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Blue Monday</a><br /><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Mosaic Monday</a></span></span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-26242597846797444662013-08-14T08:38:00.001-06:002013-08-14T08:38:30.645-06:00Wonderful Wednesday...<span style="font-size: large;">Up early to greet this beautiful morning...<br />One thing about living in Paradise, there is never a dull moment in the weather..<br />Every day holds a myriad of views..<br />Rain always adds sparkle and shine..and STEAM!<br />so I am much appreciative of sunrises and sunsets..<br />each morning, I snap a few from my front door to share..<br />hope you'll join me in enjoying my view...<br />First look..steamy downpour...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">to ever changing cloud colors..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">..to the promise of yet another beautiful day!<br />enjoy!<br />joining susan for <a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/">Wednesday Outdoors</a><br />and <a href="http://wordlesswednesday.com/">Wordless Wednesday</a><br /><br /></span></div>
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Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-9958549681491120462013-08-12T06:32:00.000-06:002013-08-12T11:11:05.008-06:00Blue Monday<span style="font-size: large;">The past few months have been rough..<br />My younger brother was diagnosed with cancer in early June..<br />his fight/battle ended on August 6, 2013.<br />It is my firm belief that if one utilizes the screening tools for early detection, one can avoid, if not be cured of this cursed and dreaded disease. Because he had not put any wishes into writing, I as his Power of Attorney made decisions for his care and final commital..<br />Fortunately, due to skilled and compassionate nursing care, his final days were comfortable and pain-free. His son and former wife were with him during those last breaths..<br />A Viet Nam veteran, he now rests at Barrancas National Cemetery located at NAS Pensacola Florida..</span><br />
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Joining Sally and the gang for <a href="http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/">Blue Monday</a><br />and Mary for <a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Mosaic Monday</a></div>
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</span>Loui♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/18398525665514915831noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195304175457596845.post-35631902617526680692013-07-31T09:46:00.001-06:002013-07-31T09:46:40.649-06:00Wednesday ..Margo's Awesome Adventure<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Just had to share...<br />from my delightful friend /sister Margo...<br /><img height="227" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539565_10151766464784917_746273537_n.jpg" width="640" /></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">"<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: medium;">...and I went on an early morning adventure.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">My main mission was to go get a sunrise photo, rain or shine or whatever....and got there just in time for a beauty!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">It was a big red sun ball..<br />and my little camera does not even do any justice to it.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">I had never before noticed that the Mid-Bay Bridge..<br />is visible from this side of Choctawhatchee Bay...<br />it must be at least 10-12 miles away from the old bench here.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Then I went down underneath the Brooks Bridge downtown Fort Walton Beach...only one homeless guy was there this morning.<br /><img height="400" src="https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&ik=186e222eb7&view=att&th=140302a06b62730f&attid=0.4&disp=inline&realattid=file3&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P8KLtFgglTTnxijz72D3lIl&sadet=1375284567182&sads=LofTKjCVdhWD07Xza2o2qCz6O2U" width="640" /><br /><img height="405" src="https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&ik=186e222eb7&view=att&th=140302a06b62730f&attid=0.5&disp=inline&realattid=file4&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P8KLtFgglTTnxijz72D3lIl&sadet=1375284589895&sads=fM0XRWCzFvCTymB_JksWF02t8_4" width="640" /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Driving back home I passed by Uptown Station on Eglin Pkwy and noticed an electronic ad for coffee and bake shop; so, pulled into the shopping center and found myself a nice new place to have really wonderful coffee and freshly made blueberry scones. I was delighted!<br /><img height="406" src="https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&ik=186e222eb7&view=att&th=140302a06b62730f&attid=0.6&disp=inline&realattid=file5&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P8KLtFgglTTnxijz72D3lIl&sadet=1375284624071&sads=NoGWZPmAkHxily9dudBhvRevPQk" width="640" /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">They (retired military couple) roast and grind their own beans and bake all the pastries and make the sandwiches.</span><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">The scones were excellent and I also bought some of her freshly made chicken salad, a croissant, some red grapes for my lunch later on today. The coffee I had was an Alta Mogiana blend from Brazil...luscious!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">They make fresh cups of tea for real tea drinkers...no tea bags!!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">The place is called COFFEE GROUNZ. They were very nice to me...I'll be back!<br /><br /><img height="452" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1006309_10151766688954917_1070756681_n.jpg" width="640" /><br /><img height="440" src="https://sphotos-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/970146_10151766357729917_720101599_n.jpg" width="640" /><br />Thanks to my awesome friend Margo who allowed me to use her personal PERFECT letter for my post today..</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">More fun adventures can be found at<br /><a href="http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/">Wednesday Outdoors</a></span></div>
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