tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post1492005253234402866..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Hanging around the parkSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-6024241819068674182014-01-22T11:20:31.605-05:002014-01-22T11:20:31.605-05:00What a beautiful day! Love the pictures,as always ...What a beautiful day! Love the pictures,as always the sunsets are incredible ! I do love the birds,one one with his feathers flowing out and he looks so grand. David can cook a mean meal and pies and,and,and...that says it all. Can't wait to sit down and paint some of your photo's!Working on a friends portrait with her dog. THEN have to CHOOSE which one to start with. Keeep flashing. Love you two.Robinkwalton@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-19608203255781007622014-01-21T18:50:15.252-05:002014-01-21T18:50:15.252-05:00I can't believe Linda was actually paddling! ...I can't believe Linda was actually paddling! For a few seconds, I thought I was going to have a heart attack!!!<br /><br />How funny to meet H & L on the water, that's got to be a first of a kind RVer's meet up. :c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-88554095140615801812014-01-21T17:21:13.087-05:002014-01-21T17:21:13.087-05:00Oh, that looks like a wonderful day! We just arriv...Oh, that looks like a wonderful day! We just arrived at O'Leno State Park and with sunny weather forecast, we're looking forward to lots of kayaking here, too. Eric says your mystery ducks are female scaups. ;-) Laurelhttp://www.ravenandchickadee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-64623480008130742462014-01-21T14:40:19.112-05:002014-01-21T14:40:19.112-05:00Sounds like a perfect day! We have the same kayak...Sounds like a perfect day! We have the same kayak that Linda and Howard just got. As a matter of fact, we got it through them. We really enjoy ours. The weather isn't very cooperative, though. Glad you were able to get out and enjoy the sun. <br /><br />Linda paddling...definitely a first...haha!<br /><br />Dinner looks yummy:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5215174108095128332014-01-21T12:24:58.707-05:002014-01-21T12:24:58.707-05:00Yes, a man who can cook is priceless ;) Well done...Yes, a man who can cook is priceless ;) Well done Pops - that looks scrumptious! I enjoy the mangroves in Florida - kayaking them is unlike most other things. Lovely clear water - can't ask for much more than that! And meeting friends in the water - how fun! And you can see the birds so up close - exciting! And a good sunset - what a day! It is cold here in MD - 56 feeling 46 sounds warm. Haha! But, that is NOT a beach day - glad it warmed for kayaking :)Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-810289866786793322014-01-21T11:26:54.665-05:002014-01-21T11:26:54.665-05:00What a serendipitous moment to run into H&L. C...What a serendipitous moment to run into H&L. Can't believe how clear the Tampa Bay is! Looks like a spring :) We use a dry bag for our camera & cell phones. It's a pain pulling out lenses at times, but better safe than sorry!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-1269301749917604982014-01-21T10:57:13.257-05:002014-01-21T10:57:13.257-05:00Hi Dave, Campsites are first come but we have ne...Hi Dave, Campsites are first come but we have never found a problem during the week in the winter any of the 3 or 4 times we've been here.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39969931405063965272014-01-21T10:47:01.565-05:002014-01-21T10:47:01.565-05:00Wow what a nice day on the water! Love the pelican...Wow what a nice day on the water! Love the pelican shot that David got and the cute little duck splashing. Love the herons- they are so pretty. The water does look nice but it looks shallow. I guess it isn't or you would've gotten stuck. Dinner looked yummy- so colorful. I am happy because it is snowing! Yesterday they predicted either 1/10 of an inch OR 3-5 inches and then they predicted a winter storm with as much as 8 inches. I was hoping for a decent snow or too. I'll send you a picture later. It's beautiful! xxxoooRazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82373054015024939852014-01-21T10:45:28.202-05:002014-01-21T10:45:28.202-05:00Great question Rob you are really looking closely ...Great question Rob you are really looking closely at the pictures. The carabiner is attached to David's stainless steel water bottle. As for cameras, those who have been with us for a while know that David has indeed dropped THREE cameras in the water getting in and out of his boat. We both keep our cameras in a case around our necks which of course would do us no good were we to be swamped or tipped. We are flat water kayakers and mostly swamps, mangroves, lakes, rivers. We avoid strong winds and waves. But we do have dry bags for the cameras should we be surprised mid paddle. Thanks SO much for your comments.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-89286089098488729362014-01-21T10:01:01.712-05:002014-01-21T10:01:01.712-05:00Beautiful country & the water! Next winter...
...Beautiful country & the water! Next winter...<br />I do have a question, well maybe two. In the 16th (or so) photo down you see the bow of the orange kayak and there is a tube attached to a carabiner right under the sun screen. Is the tube just to keep the ID & such dry?<br />Do you worry about getting your camera wet out on the boat?<br /><br />Great photos! Thanks for sharing!!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450082315014407506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-55191457590477482762014-01-21T09:40:27.123-05:002014-01-21T09:40:27.123-05:00Makes me happy too to see such beautiful, clear wa...Makes me happy too to see such beautiful, clear water... and the birds and the sun and I can hear the quiet time on the water ... sighCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-70680790291501531422014-01-21T09:17:42.554-05:002014-01-21T09:17:42.554-05:00That looks like a lovely park. Quite an impressive...That looks like a lovely park. Quite an impressive sunset, too. I guess sunsets are so fascinating because they're so short lived and easy to miss if you're not looking.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39683800896849836192014-01-21T09:17:07.355-05:002014-01-21T09:17:07.355-05:00Nice paddle day ... all the more so because you...Nice paddle day ... all the more so because you've been waiting for it for a while.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-711030571615414232014-01-21T09:10:26.890-05:002014-01-21T09:10:26.890-05:00Looks like it was a great day for a paddle even if...Looks like it was a great day for a paddle even if it was a bit cool. One of these days we'll get to one of the RV Dream rallies, they are such a fountain of information and so great about sharing so much, it really helped when we were trying to figure things out early on. Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5308901956094026472014-01-21T07:54:06.503-05:002014-01-21T07:54:06.503-05:00Glad to see you got a nice day for a paddle. I l...Glad to see you got a nice day for a paddle. I love seeing how clear the water in the bay is. Tampa Bay used to be pretty dirty but they have been working on it for years and it appears their work has paid off.<br /><br />WHAT? Linda paddles? Who knew?<br /><br />I'm glad they like their new Fast Tracks. I thought they would. We sure like ours, although ours are the older style.<br /><br />Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-77644942926702095062014-01-21T06:31:20.897-05:002014-01-21T06:31:20.897-05:00Thanks for the "Cool" tour of the park. ...Thanks for the "Cool" tour of the park. Glad the weather cleared and you were able to get out on the water. Enjoy the everglades and I'll be looking forward to photos from Echo Pond!!!Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-89820781109426045682014-01-21T06:15:08.988-05:002014-01-21T06:15:08.988-05:00Looks like fun and so glad you have finally gotten...Looks like fun and so glad you have finally gotten some decent weather days. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-55777559061486081832014-01-20T23:46:43.380-05:002014-01-20T23:46:43.380-05:00Great time on the water, great lunch and a great s...Great time on the water, great lunch and a great sunset! Perfect.DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-36586473240277080362014-01-20T23:23:48.418-05:002014-01-20T23:23:48.418-05:00I haven't been to Tampa Bay for a long time an...I haven't been to Tampa Bay for a long time and I don't think it was that clear back then. Beautiful pictures and so many birds!Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-18980229968528849732014-01-20T22:52:16.692-05:002014-01-20T22:52:16.692-05:00Sherry, is it very hard to find a spot to camp the...Sherry, is it very hard to find a spot to camp there if you come in on a Monday or Tuesday? We are needing to get back out in the motorhome in a couple of weeks. Have fun down south. --DaveDave Burdick (GoingRvWay.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10706797381982584920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66443957157501335052014-01-20T22:30:33.339-05:002014-01-20T22:30:33.339-05:00OK David! Share your recipe!
Sherry, the trip ...OK David! Share your recipe! <br /><br />Sherry, the trip on the water looks so inviting. The everglades sound nice right now with cooler weather about to hit us tomorrow. At least we were able to work outside today preparing the car and motorhome for travel a bit further south to Gulf Shores! Whoot ..... hoot, we are out of here either tomorrow or WednesdayNanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-49493508903918679172014-01-20T21:55:03.778-05:002014-01-20T21:55:03.778-05:00Hi Sherry, I'm glad you got to enjoy the water...Hi Sherry, I'm glad you got to enjoy the water, but sorry it was so cold for you Your pictures are beautiful, as usual. :) I love those birdsBetty Graffishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18046446675394381066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-35182970947980798142014-01-20T21:45:12.323-05:002014-01-20T21:45:12.323-05:00Great Bird pics, I guess I need to get a boat.Great Bird pics, I guess I need to get a boat.ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.com