After five months of heat and torrential rain, at long last, a cool breeze blasted in from the northwest. The change in the wind direction from the south to the north signals the beginning of the change of seasons. The stranglehold of summer is beginning to give way. Six months of glorious weather lay ahead….
Category: Florida Gulf Coast of Mexico
New Glasses for Dr. Zeus
I managed to drive 4500 miles to Colorado and back without putting even a scratch on Dr. Zeus. I did find quite a lot of popcorn fragments along with other unidentifiable food particles under the seats after the month long trip, along with a ten dollar bill. Then driving down US 19 a few weeks…
Cycling through the Withlachoochee State Forest in Florida
This view of the Withlachoochee State Forest is from the perspective of a riding a bicycle. Yes there are some small hills in Florida. The Withlachoochee State Forest is about 60 miles north of Tampa. When most people think of Florida, the first thing that comes to their mind is beaches. There is another beautiful…
Spring is Arriving
Spring is arriving in Florida. The tiny green buds on the sycamore tree in my backyard are starting to sprout into tiny leaves. Soon the leaves will be four to six inches across. Watching the tiny green buds turn into full grown leaves is fascinating. Most folks usually just see trees turn from barren limbs…
Another Day in Paradise
Simply another perfect day along the inter-coastal waterway along Gulf of Mexico in Indian Rocks Beach. Fresh seafood, abundant sunshine and 70 degrees. No, that is not my yacht.