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Photos from the “Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition”! (See Previous Post)

Low 80s, sunny and a steady breeze off the Gulf was a perfect day and setting for the sand sculpting artists; the weather was sustaining for the four day event.  We went Monday, last day,  hoping there would be less people and traffic.  I can say a lot of the retired people down here had [...]

Tuesday November 15th, 2011 in Articles, General Posts, Roger and Shirley's Florida escape! | No Comments »

A Salute to Our Armed Forces and “Veteran’s Day”!

A special thanks, especially to all my family and friends who served our country, including the Reserve, Guard, Coast Guard, etc, through all the wars; to the families who had to sacrifice and keep-on-keeping-on while their loved ones were away. I’d like to name them all (if even possible), but wish to select one:  Bobby [...]

Friday November 11th, 2011 in Articles, General Posts | No Comments »

A Ride Over Florida’s Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Shirley and I thought we’d take a ride Monday on a beautiful partly cloudy low-80s day. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is less than a half-hour away, and I thought a nice scenic ride.  We have been over it before and enjoy riding high over Tampa Bay.   Many of you might have crossed one of [...]

Wednesday November 9th, 2011 in Articles, General Posts, Roger and Shirley's Florida escape! | No Comments »

WOW! What a Game! What Some Packer Fans!

A Packer home away from home; just like being back in Wisconsin!  Talk about enthusiasm and hype, we have it right here at The Bridge Tender Inn on Bradenton Harbor—20 minutes away.  Here’s some photos and a video of the excitement, anxiety at times, thrills and celebrations; the game isn’t broadcast on local channels.  Again [...]

Monday November 7th, 2011 in Articles, General Posts | No Comments »

Welcome to Pescara Lake Community!

Yes, it’s almost a month since Shirley and I arrived at our winter home in Bradenton, Florida. We’re finally settled in here at Pescara Lake Community mobile park, and are using our time now away from provisioning, organizing, shopping (seeming endless), getting internet/cable/phone working (had FRUSTRATING prob with new wireless desktop and wireless printer we [...]

Friday November 4th, 2011 in Articles, General Posts | No Comments »