It doesn’t happen often that the Gulf coast of Florida has waves big enough to surf but at St. Andrews State Park recently, the conditions made it possible and surfers made the best of it. I can’t say enough positive things about St. Andrews but I’ll save that for another post. For now, let’s getContinue reading “Surfing on Florida’s Gulf Coast!?”
Author Archives: Ben Wilder
The Triathlon is Here… and So Are My Nerves!
I keep thinking of that Taco Bell commercial starring Joe Keery, a horror about nacho fries… and no, the scary part isn’t the upset tummy Taco Bell is bound to give you. The climax of the ad goes like this, the guy is haunted by nacho fries but he exclaims, “You don’t consume me, IContinue reading “The Triathlon is Here… and So Are My Nerves!”
Emmy Russell Goes Viral – American Idol
People’s version of what “going viral” means varies but it’s generally used when something becomes popular quickly and organically. A picture of a blue (or black) dress, an odd answer during a Miss America pageant, or a guy becoming happily hysterical about a double rainbow. Those are actual things that were viral in the lastContinue reading “Emmy Russell Goes Viral – American Idol”
More surfing at St. Andrews State Park
I was told there were 3 days of high surf at St. Andrews and even though I arrived with my camper on day 3, the surfers were still taking every chance to ride a nice wave. I think I was lucky to be there to capture some of the action with my camera, as surelyContinue reading “More surfing at St. Andrews State Park”
Surf’s Up at St. Andrews State Park
This is my second time camping at St. Andrews State Park. Both were with my travel trailer and since the last time I was here, there are twice as many sites! Because of a hurricane that came through a few years back, the campground had to be rebuilt and they’ve done a wonderful job. NotContinue reading “Surf’s Up at St. Andrews State Park”
Out of the Wilderness 