American by birth, Southern by the grace of God.
Louis Grizzard, a great American
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It's choice ~ not chance ~ that determines your destiny.
Jean Nidetch

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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Florida Keys, December, 2012


John Pennekamp  

 
 John Pennekamp - Site 29 -Too narrow, too close together.
 

 LONG KEY

 Long Key - Site 12 - loved it!
 
 
 
 Buddy at Long Key
 Coming in for a landing...............

We canceled Curry Hammock after seeing sites.....too overgrown!  Don't believe the pictures on the web site.  Those were taken when the sites were new!  You can't see the water from ANY sites!




Saturday, December 8, 2012

Sebastian Inlet SP and Jonathan Dickinson SP


Bridge with fishing piers at Sebastian Inlet SP

 Beach
Inlet waterway allows passage between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River.

 White and Brown Pelicans
 
 
 Conch Fritters, Onion Rings and Peel 'n Eat Shrimp at Mulligan's

 Our site #7 at Sebastian Inlet S.P.



We took a boat tour on the Loxahatchee River at Jonothan Dickinson S.P.
Osprey


Turtles
 Gator
 Boat Dock
 Visitor Center

Thursday, December 6, 2012

After 2 1/2 weeks at Disney World & Fort Wilderness, we are now making our way down to the Keys.  Pictures and updates to follow or see my posts on Facebook!



Monday, October 29, 2012

Friday, October 26, 2012


So proud..............



Friday, October 12, 2012

We are at John Tanner Park for the month of October before heading to Florida on November 1st.  Lots of pictures are on Facebook.  

We have 3 grand kids here this week as they are out of school for Fall break.  Not much time to post on this blog...Facebook is quicker and easier...lol!

Bike ride around the lake.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Epcot Food and Wine Festival

A few of the tasty treats to sample when we go to the Festival in November!


Argentina - Beef Empanadas
 
 
 Australia - Shrimp on the Barbee with Pepper Berry Citrus Glaze
 Belgium - Freshly baked Waffles with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
 Canada - Chicken Chipolte Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta
 Caribbean - Jerk Spiced Chichen with Mango Salsa
 Cheese Booth Trio - Beecher's Flagship Reserve Cheddar, La Bonne Vie Goat Brie, and Rogue River Creamery Echo Mountain Blue Cheese
 Florida Local - Shrimp Ceviche
 Germany - Apfel Strudel featuring Werther's Original Karamell Sauce and Vanilla Sauce
Germany - Nurnberger Sausage in Pretzel Roll
 Hawaii - Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicey Mayonnaise
 Ireland - Lobster and Scallop Fisherman's Pie
Ireland - Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Irish Cream Ganache
Italy - Cannolo Al Cioccolato (Chocolate covered Cannoli Shell filled with Ricotto Cheese, Chocolate and Candied Fruit)
 Italy - Ravioli Di Formaggio All'Emiliana (Baked Cheese Ravioli with Creamy Bolognese Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, and Melted Mozzarella)
 Japan - Karaage Hand Roll (Crispy Chicken Breast with Sushi Rice and Spicy Mayonnaise
 Mexico - Crispy Shrimp Taco with Chipotle Lime Mayo and Cabbage served on a Flour Tortilla
 Morocco - Baklava
 New Zeland - Seared Sea Scallops with Kumara Red Curry Puree and Apple Radish Salad
 Poland - Kielbasa and Potato Pierogies with Carmelized Onions and Sour Cream
 Scandinavia - Swedish Meatballs with Lingon Berries
 South Korea - Lettuce Wrap with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw
 Terre - Chili Colorado with House made Chips and Cashew Slaw