tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post4590857798216012193..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: A Nice Surprise at the end of Rainy Days in Manatee SpringSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-72201220640045169662014-03-23T22:32:53.930-04:002014-03-23T22:32:53.930-04:00I must have meant that the entire boardwalk was ov...I must have meant that the entire boardwalk was overwater, not underwater. They seem to have built it high enough above the river to keep it above all but the worst flooding. Another flood like the one in 1948 though would have the entire boardwalk well under water. Nice post and great comments. Glad to see helpful tips for the Great Lakes trip!! ;)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739352885582343624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-33164952915921485722014-03-20T09:33:59.091-04:002014-03-20T09:33:59.091-04:00I guess I need to quit complaining about our windy...I guess I need to quit complaining about our windy weather here in the Keys. At least it's sunny and not rainy!<br /><br />Last year, we were able to buy a lot more vegan items in the local Publix and Winn Dixie, but I guess no one else was buying it, so they aren't selling much anymore. We have never had any problem buying Almond Milk anywhere...including here in the Keys, so I'm surprised you couldn't find it. <br /><br />I think your summer plans sound wonderful, but I can't offer any suggestions.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-53934132852484686062014-03-19T13:23:52.123-04:002014-03-19T13:23:52.123-04:00In Duluth there is a marina that stores the boats ...In Duluth there is a marina that stores the boats in their parking lot for the winter but in the summer they rent out the parking spaces with water and electric for campers. Its called Lakehead Boat Basin. http://www.lakeheadboatbasin.com/<br /><br />Copper Harbor is a nice ride. Campground there that we stayed at is http://www.fannyhooe.com/index.shtml<br /><br />Grand Marais is lovely. http://www.grandmaraismichigan.com/woodland-park.php<br /><br />And best of all we like Aunne Osborn campground in Sault Ste. Marie. We go here twice a year to watch the freighters. It is a city owned park and opens in May. http://www.sault-sainte-marie.mi.us/aunecamp.htm<br /><br />If you want Holland there is a private campground right next to the state park (which is already full for the summer) http://www.oakgroveresort.com/ Hope this all helps. We live in MI.Flowergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05668010192577906250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-16029567549431820222014-03-19T11:58:53.172-04:002014-03-19T11:58:53.172-04:00depending on what kind of phone you have you can u...depending on what kind of phone you have you can usually find grocery stores. My Motorola droid has 'local' and I'm able to find all sorts of servicesLinda Goudelockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09500618567621582166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-30116644775331881012014-03-19T11:58:07.131-04:002014-03-19T11:58:07.131-04:00Sounds like the Michigan State Parks are either ta...Sounds like the Michigan State Parks are either taking lessons from KOA on their pricing, or Michigan is trying to balance their entire state budget on the backs of campers. All they're going to do is decrease the amount of visitors, especially those with little money, from visiting.<br /><br />Thank goodness you had that nice tree to hug and make your day brighter! :c)<br /><br /><br />Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-70321465537652605582014-03-19T11:56:03.251-04:002014-03-19T11:56:03.251-04:00I know there used to be a Winn-Dixie across the st...I know there used to be a Winn-Dixie across the street from Walmart in Chiefland...they could have some aseptic 'milks' on the cereal aisle. we're in Homosassa and have about 6 manatee swimming around the Chassahowitzka. You can kayak right up to them. Yesterday they were quite frisky and I wondered if they were mating?! The rain was torrential! our site was flooded but all is well nowLinda Goudelockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09500618567621582166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-18321603762615479642014-03-19T10:16:04.634-04:002014-03-19T10:16:04.634-04:00We had a night and day of torrential rains here in...We had a night and day of torrential rains here in Cedar Key, too. The winds were mighty exciting that night! Wow, amazing how high the water is at Manatee Springs. We enjoyed kayaking there last year, and would love to do that full moon paddle sometime. Hope to be seeing you SOON!!!Laurelhttp://www.ravenandchickadee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-16591504685647832302014-03-19T09:59:52.811-04:002014-03-19T09:59:52.811-04:00Here's Malia's blog about Michigan ... htt...Here's Malia's blog about Michigan ... http://www.michiganmiles.com/Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-35877909497851273872014-03-19T09:58:02.700-04:002014-03-19T09:58:02.700-04:00That always amazes me about the produce… Arkansas ...That always amazes me about the produce… Arkansas produces a lot of berries and apples and fruit .. not citrus but we get stuff from Chile! and Mexico ! what? <br /><br />I love the upper peninsula of Michigan, Sherry and the PIctured Rocks is gorgoues. What a beautiful place to spend the summer! Since I don't stay in RV Parks, an't help you but do you read Malia? let me fetch her blog… <br /><br />I also recommend Door County Wisconsin … all the area around there is unique … <br />Look at that tent?! You didn't go inside? that's incredible … I wonder how long it did take them to set that up… <br /><br />Blue spring is gorgeous… before I die, I have GOT to see the manatees in their natural environment… just got to<br /><br />Hahaaaa nice tree hugCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-62317383603962709372014-03-19T09:00:40.760-04:002014-03-19T09:00:40.760-04:00Good you got settled before the rain came. We wer...Good you got settled before the rain came. We were amazed at all the flooding along the beach road on Anna Maria Island. Major lakes in the parking areas and along the road. Made riding the bike a little tricky. Thank goodness it was only a day and took the wind away with it.<br /><br />The springs are beautiful. With this cooler winter the manatee may be hanging around longer than usual. <br /><br />Enjoy your stay:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-49428219459287203082014-03-19T08:55:36.921-04:002014-03-19T08:55:36.921-04:00Well be in MI this summer...!! See last post. I ...Well be in MI this summer...!! See last post. I may gave some MI links I've saved...I'll email later. Yesterday had a refund check from local tire shop written by PNC Bank..went into cash! No act, $10.00 fee...like it was there darn money...mad!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074480446451710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-14185133631070325662014-03-19T08:52:55.574-04:002014-03-19T08:52:55.574-04:00We have yet to find any kind of 'grocery' ...We have yet to find any kind of 'grocery' store in our area of Florida that has a good variety of more healthy foods. We like to buy bulk nuts, oatmeal, and a few other things. The comment we get from people at the stores is 'we don't eat too healthy here in Florida'. Geez. Manatee Springs looks terrific. We almost got a job workamping there, but the lack of cell/internet signal made it a deal breaker.owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-24233131937523813502014-03-19T07:57:15.804-04:002014-03-19T07:57:15.804-04:00Manatee are so large! Sad that the State allows in...Manatee are so large! Sad that the State allows invasion of personal space. I'm sure there are a set of pictures they could reuse. Glad you beat the rains! That's a lot. It's been a wet winter everywhere! Come on spring! We're ready! McDonald's - for shame! ;) But, you gotta do what you gotta do!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56959252922933675922014-03-19T07:33:24.993-04:002014-03-19T07:33:24.993-04:00Sorry, can't help much with suggestions for Gr...Sorry, can't help much with suggestions for Great Lakes area except to say that what we've seen, we've loved! One summer adventure several years ago had us going up the eastern side of Wisconsin through Door County (to which we want to return someday), spending a couple of weeks in the UP and then heading down the western coastline of Michigan. We managed to be in the UP during the dreaded black fly season which we'd never heard of and still loved the experience there. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-76902588572099011022014-03-19T07:16:01.887-04:002014-03-19T07:16:01.887-04:00Well, looks like we are sharing the same weather. ...Well, looks like we are sharing the same weather. Finally stopped raining Tuesday out here on the end of the Panhandle;o(( It has just been the strangest winter all over the country. We head to Blackwater River SP today and I am told it might even reach 70 degrees and be sunny!!! I'm with you... can't imagine where all the water is going to go when the "rainy" season arrives!! Manatee Springs is a lovely park:o))Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-33148280156196130952014-03-19T07:01:16.427-04:002014-03-19T07:01:16.427-04:00Your FL posts all make me want to go there, I'...Your FL posts all make me want to go there, I'm sure though we'll do it one of these days. Haven't been in McDonalds in over 10 years but you do what you have to do. Wonder if it's expensive in MI because like VT they have such a short season to be open. Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-44385777466259350702014-03-19T02:36:06.698-04:002014-03-19T02:36:06.698-04:00I'm looking forward to kayaking in the Apostle...I'm looking forward to kayaking in the Apostle Islands. Haven't been there yet. We should be in that area in August. Maybe you can do some boondocking in Michigan?DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40945866977464735522014-03-18T23:57:24.167-04:002014-03-18T23:57:24.167-04:00Manatee Springs State Park is my favorite park in ...Manatee Springs State Park is my favorite park in the Florida State Sustem. I just love hanging around on the boardwalk watching the manatees for hours..Thank you for reminding me what a great park i am missing this year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745034066146477120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-47717066485748173892014-03-18T23:51:53.924-04:002014-03-18T23:51:53.924-04:00I would think you have been around enough Manatees...I would think you have been around enough Manatees for one winter. Good pics of them.<br />So you are going solar? Are you guys going dry camping this summer?<br />No ideas for MI other than it gets hot there in the summer and Kathy's family heads to the Upper Peninsula to stay cool. The locks are neat to see when a ship passes through, well for me anyway.<br />Auto gas tonight was $ 3.59 to $ 3.64 as I drove around. I heard the shortage was over now.<br />We really had some pounding rain last night and close lightning with scary thunder, beautiful today. ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-35698168211745880492014-03-18T23:02:50.307-04:002014-03-18T23:02:50.307-04:00It's a shame that manatees can be harassed for...It's a shame that manatees can be harassed for the purposes of marketing. It sounds pretty close to animal cruelty to me.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-27871033332733839352014-03-18T22:23:53.346-04:002014-03-18T22:23:53.346-04:00How much is enough? Well that depends on the almi...How much is enough? Well that depends on the almighty dollar that the government wants from tourism. What else can I say????Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90134249460420903332014-03-18T22:04:59.782-04:002014-03-18T22:04:59.782-04:00So nice to see Manatee Springs again. We paddled ...So nice to see Manatee Springs again. We paddled upstream in the Suwanee as well when we were there centuries ago...at least it seems a very long time ago. Currently in the high plateaus of New Mexico with a low tonight predicted of 15F. It's a long way home from Manatee Springs, one of my favorites.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.com