tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post5229000868155973424..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Easy Day, Town Trip, Where to Kayak Next?Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-49449854593127908762012-11-18T21:21:42.294-05:002012-11-18T21:21:42.294-05:00I'll take David on in horseshoes next time I g...I'll take David on in horseshoes next time I get to Florida. Good to see you guys out enjoying yourselves. Those airboats, though noisy, are a fun "one time" ride. Not sure I'd want to do them on a regular basis though. They are noisy! Cheers<br /><br />RogerRogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66793129133048066912012-11-17T12:23:50.776-05:002012-11-17T12:23:50.776-05:00I can't wait to try Bruster's when I get t...I can't wait to try Bruster's when I get to Ocala in December. Sure hope you two are still there. I can't wait to see if you do Juniper Springs or not, I really really really want to do that someday. The narrow clear water is so gorgeous, and of course I will be scared.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5510000916931173962012-11-17T11:29:04.251-05:002012-11-17T11:29:04.251-05:00Great picture of you and ice cream!! Yum! Nice bu...Great picture of you and ice cream!! Yum! Nice butterfly shot and nice hawk shot. Way to go Dad on the horseshoes - I tried my hand at the 'on the beach' version over the summer...not easy. The barn activites sound fun and it's nice they still have a pay phone. The only pay phone I know of around here is in the metro station - I have no idea if it still works.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-85430866700250486142012-11-17T09:46:05.624-05:002012-11-17T09:46:05.624-05:00That's a COOL zebra butterfly photo! Wonderfu...That's a COOL zebra butterfly photo! Wonderful information from Paula about the spring...I hate those airboats too, although it was fun riding on one...Same reason I don't care for snowmobiles..too LOUD!Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-67075837875433306742012-11-17T08:56:42.510-05:002012-11-17T08:56:42.510-05:0072 degree water is wet suit temperature to me. :)...72 degree water is wet suit temperature to me. :)<br /><br />I think you should do Juniper Springs Run. It really is a beautiful trip and you'll love the pretty red water. If you get out of the water, just make lots of noise before you get out to scare off any sleeping gators.<br /><br />It was one of our most memorable trips, but don't let that shallow water fool you. You'll be going with the current and will have to work to keep from hitting things. I had trouble steering and taking pictures but it was beautiful!!!<br /><br />The first part is real shallow, but it gets deeper.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-70714415010219967102012-11-17T08:52:52.981-05:002012-11-17T08:52:52.981-05:00The butterfly is a zebra longwing, and it's th...The butterfly is a zebra longwing, and it's the state butterfly of Florida. <br /><br />Sorry if I've missed the opportunity to jump in on the Juniper Springs kayaking discussion, but I've paddled it a couple of times. Here's my input: If you're an experienced and patient paddler, not afraid of obstacles, please go and enjoy. It is absolutely worth the trip. It will take you at least 4-5 hours, and I highly recommend going early enough to use the shuttle service.<br /><br />There is a lot of shallow deadfall, and water is low right now. There are also many, many, many low-hanging branches. There is even a small rapid, although it may not be as 'rapid' as on my last trip. The trip will take the two of you maneuvering together and being a team to get through some spots.<br /><br />There is a very neat little side spring worth checking out. Once you come through the shady, wooded area of the run, the river opens up quite a bit. You'll see a small sandy beach on your righthand side, and it's a really good place to stop for a break. There is a little spring there that empties into the run. Follow it up to the source....it's a muddy, shoe-sucking walk that will take you a couple of minutes to work through. Once you come to the little spring, though...it's worth it. I hope you're able to experience it. :)<br /><br />Paula :)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273503148580985182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-73065989544400926882012-11-17T08:30:53.062-05:002012-11-17T08:30:53.062-05:00Great pictures- glad you guys are having some fun....Great pictures- glad you guys are having some fun. Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-7628585043870232202012-11-17T07:12:53.655-05:002012-11-17T07:12:53.655-05:00Oh my sweet little Katharine Hepburn, who doesn...Oh my sweet little Katharine Hepburn, who doesn't love an ice cold swim :O) with a big dip of ice cream to warm the soul! Loved the history shoutout for the pay phone...those were the days!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074480446451710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-38389971158052741312012-11-17T06:03:28.361-05:002012-11-17T06:03:28.361-05:00What a great smile...brings back great memories of...What a great smile...brings back great memories of a fun trip to Brewsters!!! But it appears to be much warmer than our visit there;o)) Hope you find a nice quiet place to kayak.Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-78796115867992565212012-11-17T00:58:21.585-05:002012-11-17T00:58:21.585-05:00Oh dear. Forgetting two stops after 5 hours of ru...Oh dear. Forgetting two stops after 5 hours of running errands is something we would do. I sure do miss my memory. At least you remembered to stop at Brusters -- the only one that really mattered.<br /><br />That butterfly is stunning! I've never seen one like it before.Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-47841054779181502472012-11-16T22:05:02.706-05:002012-11-16T22:05:02.706-05:00Nice butterfly pic, there is a butterfly that keep...Nice butterfly pic, there is a butterfly that keeps landing on my picnic table, but he is missing a part of his wing. I wouldn't want to be around the noisy boats, either.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-43640253330535544202012-11-16T21:43:20.985-05:002012-11-16T21:43:20.985-05:00The smile on your face with your dish of ice cream...The smile on your face with your dish of ice cream is priceless. My Joe belongs to the Oregon State Horseshoe association and loves to pitch. David's has a good follow through arm. We have friends staying near Ocala in Lake Bryant RV Prk in Ocklawaha. We sure miss them. Betty Graffishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18046446675394381066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-85315611625328150892012-11-16T21:31:54.233-05:002012-11-16T21:31:54.233-05:0072 degrees seems warm when it's the air temper...72 degrees seems warm when it's the air temperature, but water..brrr :) Glad you were able to get in the water with your body anyway.owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-55283554860396527922012-11-16T19:51:07.982-05:002012-11-16T19:51:07.982-05:00Cool butterfly! The name zebra comes to mind??Cool butterfly! The name zebra comes to mind??Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-22289514369325317132012-11-16T19:38:49.823-05:002012-11-16T19:38:49.823-05:00Sherry & David,
Not sure if this will help wit...Sherry & David,<br />Not sure if this will help with your booster info, but it is from another rv blog site (hopefully the link comes thru)<br />http://wheelingit.wordpress.com/2012/11/04/internet-connectivity-on-the-road-our-new-rockin-no-contract-4g-upgrade/Liz-Boisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-12299177877381524802012-11-16T19:37:08.504-05:002012-11-16T19:37:08.504-05:00I prefer the look of those narrow green runs to a ...I prefer the look of those narrow green runs to a lake full of noisy boats. But I'd settle with ice cream.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.com