Open Water Swim – Gulf of Mexico

I’m really enjoying the improvement I’m experiencing with swimming whether it’s in a pool, lake, or the ocean. The only downside so far, well there might be two… but the first is that my right shoulder hurts a little. I think it’s just inflammation so I’m monitoring that. The other downside is that I’m notContinue reading “Open Water Swim – Gulf of Mexico”

Crawfish as far as the eye can see…

It was a few weeks ago that there was a big storm in the area. Trees came down. Lakes overflowed. And as a result in the weeks following, crawfish were everywhere. I can’t speak for the whole city but throughout the neighborhood and surrounding areas they could be seen walking through yards, crossing roads, andContinue reading “Crawfish as far as the eye can see…”

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”

Awesome Antique Channel Marker!

Towels, water, and about half a dozen Q-tips and we have a clean(er) and shiny(er) antique channel marker that was in use dating back to the 1920s! My dad got this beautiful piece of equipment from his service in the Coast Guard. As the story goes, the channel markers were being replaced with newer, lighterContinue reading “Awesome Antique Channel Marker!”

I’ve picked my top Florida State Parks photos

This is the second year I’ve submitted photos to the Florida State Park photo contest and I’m just as proud of these as I am of last year’s. Also, I think I’ve improved in my photography between the two submissions. First up, here are the 5 pics from 2022… In 2023, I sent in 12Continue reading “I’ve picked my top Florida State Parks photos”