I Got Nothin'

I took my walk. It is unseasonably cold here in Florida. That was my day out. I saw nothing and no one on my walk. I cleaned the lower half of the humongous glass doors. I figured out how to turn on the heat.

Here's that tree from yesterday lol

Something Completely Different

 So.  I was going to post a picture that I took today about the weather... waaaaay down in Florida and it was 42° -  but that was better than being in Bayville where there was 16 inches of snow today.  

So then I was going to post my favorite tree because the light was JUST RIGHT... 

But then Patty and I were talking about the old neighborhood -  it started by simply trying to remember names of people -  but things are never simple like that... so below is the old neighborhood.  And I KNOW -  it's too big for the page but it was too hard to read if I don't make it huge.  OK OK... I changed it back hahahahah Never mind.   CLICK on the picture and it will be large enough to read. 

Happy Birthday, Peggy AND Thinking of You, Linda!!

 So early this morning, I took this pic that made me think of Linda.  Three shades of purple on one tree... NICE. 

And later that day -  A birthday party for Peggy.  I don't know how old she is, but it was nice to celebrate her -  she's a terrific lady!!  

 

I think no matter what your age, you should have a cake and a candle on your day!!

Late Again!?

 Oy.  I took the pic.  I thought about what I would say about it.  I went swimming and completely forgot to post. 

Oh well.  Here it is:

Unlike Injun Joe's cave in a previous post, this is the home of Junior Gorg.  

That's it.

That's the post.

A Headless Duck, A Closeup and a Florida Chicken Tree

 Multiple UNrelated photos -  because that's how I roll lol.

The headless duck makes me think of Gracie!!  I can hear her singing -  no, not about a headless duck, but this one isn't really headless either.  

It's gonna be a longggg wet springtime.
And what will the birdies do then- the poor things?
They'll fly high in the sky just to keep their feet dry
And tuck their heads under their wings, the poor things.

It's gonna be a longggg hot summer.
And what will the birdies do then, the poor things?
They'll fly to the pool just to keep themselves cool.
And tuck their heads under their wings, the poor things.

It's gonna be a longggg autumn.
And what will the birdies do then, the poor things?
They'll fly to the south, with a worm in their mouth.
And tuck their heads under their wings, the poor things.

It's gonna be a longggg cold winter.
And what will the birdies do then, the poor things?
They'll fly to the barn, just to keep themselves warm.
And tuck their heads under their wings, the poor things.

While walking, I STOPPED, put on my glasses (they're reading glasses) and took this picture because I had NO IDEA what I was looking at!!  

Here's a lovely closeup of what people are calling the Orchid Tree.  I know it has a real name -  I don't have the wherewithal to look it up! 

And finally for today -  THE FLORIDA CHICKEN TREE! 

I think they're almost ready to be picked! 

Harold Was Here!

Wow.  I woke up early -  as usual.

I stayed in bed - as usual.

Suddenly, the color of the sky was getting weird.  I don't have a good view from where I sleep, but I see a reflection of a sort when colors get interesting.  SO UP I GET!  My only thought is... HAROLD!!!!

Birds Birds Birds

 Today's post are a few birds.  We did SWIM today -  it was  62° for a high, but it was lovely in the sun!!  

Of course, we were the ONLY ones in the pool... and save 5 or 6 others who arrived and left at various times, the only ones AROUND the pool.  SIGH.  Tough life.

From left to right:  Wood Stork, Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret

One of the many Anhinga -  catching some sun

It was so cold this AM on my walk that there was mist coming off the lakes

Yo, Rocky! Hey, Adrienne.

Seems like forever ago that I saw Rocky on my walk. It was this morning. Lol

I'm trying to post to this blog from my phone today. That's 2 points for me (if it works) none if it doesn't. 

Ao... thats the post and here's Rocky.



Another Gloomy Day... BUT

 There was ONE MOMENT of sun -  and I was on the lanai to see it!

Also, while walking this AM -  I played a game of "What's in the Tree?"  Today it was an Anhinga (like a Cormorant, but with a snake for a head lol)

Can you see him??

I'll crop the photo to make it easier! 

Today's Post - TODAY!

 Creepy, foggy morning.  It seems my new wake-up time is 5AM.  It takes a while before it's light enough to walk and today it took even longer!  The fog is still out there and it's headed towards noon! 

So here are two photos of the gloom.

Oh Drat. I am so UNRELIABLE!

 So I either have to get my act together -  or change the rules!  Since I'm the only one viewing this -  I guess it doesn't really matter. 

Here is YESTERDAY'S photo. Hmmm... Which one should I choose?

So this is one of those "walking photos" I'm ambling along, singing a song (in my head) and BOOM.  Look at that bird up there!  I think I can zoom in a bit more.  The new phone/camera is GREAT -  but if I had my regular camera, I'd be able to really get a good look -  like that iguana yesterday!  But the overall look of the photo makes me happy.  Maybe I'll zoom in OFF the blog and add that to the bottom of this post.

That's it for YESTERDAY

NEW NEW NEW!

 So.  January 18th was busy... no walk no photos.  

Today shows the results of yesterday's business. 
BEFORE AND AFTER!

BEFORE	AFTER
Entryway – gazillion-year-old linoleum and carpet	Oooooh.  Ahhhhhh.
Hallway between bedrooms	Ooooh.  Ahhhh.
Kitchen - gazillion-year-old linoleum	Oooh.  Ahhh.  AND BONUS – new faucet!  (the old pic doesn’t show the old faucet)
Carpeted living room + Dad	Living room sans furniture
TWO old linoleum bathrooms
Master bathroom new tile	Guest bathroom new tile
One more view -  From the dining room to the lanai
Anyone want those dishes? lol

 

Mark Twain Was Here

 I've been looking at this since the day we arrived.  I'm pretty sure it belonged to Injun Joe.  

What do you think?

That's all. That's the post.

New Goal!

 So looking at the photos I've taken in the last few days (some with my phone, some with my camera).  I'm going to try and get a decent photo of a flying pterodactyl ... errrr... pelican.  Below is the pic that leads me to this goal since it's NOT what I was hoping to capture.  

Time will tell.  

And... here's a pretty hibiscus from my walk today.

 

Getting a Jump

 So as not to miss another day... here's today's pic.

ALREADY?? lol

 LOL.

Already, I'm a day behind. SHEESH.  So here is YESTERDAY'S pic.

I took the picture, I thought about what I was going to write.  I failed hahahahaha.  Now I don't know what I was going to write!  Oh well.  Not that anyone will be reading this.  Here goes-  

When we saw this little cove, this is all I could think of (except of course for the buildings in the far right side of the pic. PS -  I should have straightened it. UGH.

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale,
A tale of a fateful trip
That started from this tropic port
Aboard this tiny ship.

The mate was a mighty sailing man,
The skipper brave and sure.
Five passengers set sail that day
For a three hour tour, a three hour tour.

The weather started getting rough,
The tiny ship was tossed,
If not for the courage of the fearless crew
The Minnow would be lost, the Minnow would be lost.

The ship set ground on the shore of this uncharted desert isle
With Gilligan
The Skipper too,
The millionaire and his wife,
The movie star
The Professor and Mary Ann,*
Here on Gilligan's Isle.


Full Version Continues:

Now this is the tale of our castaways,
They're here for a long, long time,
They'll have to make the best of things,
It's an uphill climb.

The first mate and his Skipper too,
Will do their very best,
To make the others comfortable,
In their tropic island nest.

No phone, no lights, no motor car,
Not a single luxury,
Like Robinson Crusoe,
It's primitive as can be.

So join us here each week my friend,
You're sure to get a smile,
From seven stranded castaways,
Here on "Gilligan's Isle."

Oh.  And I MUST include the Manse!  Home again, home again, jiggity jig.
(yeah.  in my dreams!)

Today's Walk

 I guess every post could be called Today's Walk -  well, until (and IF) baseball gets started.

Not much wildlife today -  a RUNNING turtle and a couple of hoomans -  but nothing else really to note.

Here's today's pic.  I took a few, this one wins!

Happy Birthday, Pat!

 SO in keeping with the idea of writing every day -  but changing it to posting a pic every day... here I am writing hahahahaha

Just to mark the day -  Patty's b'day is today!  Here's a cloud pic because they are fluffy and nice.

And here's a cool flowery thing!  Wouldn't it be great if I bothered to find out what they're called?  NAH.  That's work -  this is busy fill in time's all.
I love to make up words. 

With a couple of eyes and a nose, this could be a muppet! 

Catching Up (as usual)

 Here's the pic for 1/11/22

Lovely "Tree Orchids" -  my name for this flowering tree.  It's on the bend of the "campus" and I pass it every day.

New Direction for this OLD Blog!

 Someone said you should write something every day -  even if it's just a small entry about the weather.  I have tried.  I don't keep up -  so here is a new idea.

I will try and post one photo a day on this multi-purpose blog lol... while spending my days in Florida.

I would change the name of the blog... but instead I'll just name it in my head:  

Clouds and Birds and Sunshine and Flowers and Maybe Some Animals Too!

So -  here is the first post!  It was taken out the window on the lanai (yeah. nice word) on the day we arrived.  It was a L O N G drive.  We left on Saturday at 0-dark-30 and arrived on Sunday about 2PM.  Glad we're here, but not happy about this ongoing pandemic.