tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post5268776950562612184..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Indian Key FiascoSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-86397501424813641682015-12-20T23:01:29.397-05:002015-12-20T23:01:29.397-05:00Be careful not to step on those sea urchins, they ...Be careful not to step on those sea urchins, they are painful. When I was young the only way to ease the sting and the pain is for someone to pee on it! ha ha. yup that is true.<br />One day if we meet I would like to join in your birding game, I think that is the only way I can remember bird names, and no I won't play with Laurel and Eric.<br />Time for a new cam!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-29454120758461649192015-12-20T18:05:20.436-05:002015-12-20T18:05:20.436-05:00Ok, yes, must be the year of the destroyed camera ...Ok, yes, must be the year of the destroyed camera :-(. It was the most terrible feeling going under and realizing the camera was around my neck. I also meant to say on the other blog that we have been having some little annoying things going on with our Progressive Surge Protector and yes, they also told us only replaced with a receipt. Which I don't have. Oh well. Glad to see you are still writing....:-). On to more catching up!Al and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991509802471213755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-68696911121869351072015-12-20T16:29:19.280-05:002015-12-20T16:29:19.280-05:00So frustrating about the camera!! Great blog thoug...So frustrating about the camera!! Great blog though...those iguana pictures are amazing as is the sunset picture at the end. Wish I could try the Chocolate Cherry ;)Carrie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07904027116034931818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-75802456927261834752015-12-19T20:57:19.326-05:002015-12-19T20:57:19.326-05:00As always an entertaining blog. So sorry about you...As always an entertaining blog. So sorry about your camera. Thanks for transporting a couch potato to an interesting day jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446048487205560290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-9305956177001840772015-12-19T16:35:07.083-05:002015-12-19T16:35:07.083-05:00I was so bummed about your camera, but you certain...I was so bummed about your camera, but you certainly took it in stride. I'm glad you ordered another one right away. We can't be without our cameras! :-) Wish we had played the bird game with you -- next time we see you we'll play that and dominoes. LOL at your photo of our bathroom. It looks minuscule! You are such a little paparazzi! Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-31710673461335850192015-12-19T16:24:36.996-05:002015-12-19T16:24:36.996-05:00Oh no, what a shame about your camera! Hopefully a...Oh no, what a shame about your camera! Hopefully after a few days in the rice, it just might work. That's what has worked for us with anything electronic that has gotten wet. Having said that normal water and salt water are two totally different things.<br /><br />Love your iguana pictures!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a>Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-76636616257021476492015-12-19T14:38:58.415-05:002015-12-19T14:38:58.415-05:00I forget my camera so often I'd be smart to ha...I forget my camera so often I'd be smart to have it surgically implanted. And as far as cameras I've killed, I have a whole encyclopedia full of ways I've done it. But I haven't drowned a camera (yet). ;c)<br /><br />Loved your Iguana pictures, they are the prettiest ugly creature that I love to watch. <br /><br />Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-46353528696973330972015-12-19T14:00:40.877-05:002015-12-19T14:00:40.877-05:00Saliva as a fog preventative has worked for me sin...Saliva as a fog preventative has worked for me since the early 60's. Put it in, smear it around, rinse the mask out & put it on.<br /><br />The camera loss makes me feel bad for you thousands of miles away!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450082315014407506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-27089453721667193492015-12-19T12:00:58.826-05:002015-12-19T12:00:58.826-05:00Sounds like an interesting board game. Never hear...Sounds like an interesting board game. Never heard of that one before.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45521688338319045622015-12-19T11:19:04.862-05:002015-12-19T11:19:04.862-05:00Sorry to hear about the camera. Sorry to hear about the camera. billandjanrvingtheusa.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029050668729852555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-81281578812481227742015-12-19T11:04:19.307-05:002015-12-19T11:04:19.307-05:00I'm surprised by the agility and flexibility o...I'm surprised by the agility and flexibility of that iguana!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-69400507722209948232015-12-19T10:42:07.636-05:002015-12-19T10:42:07.636-05:00Yay for some snorkeling, but super bug bummer on t...Yay for some snorkeling, but super bug bummer on the camera accident! I dropped mine the other day and fortunately no damage, but for a couple seconds I was just sick!! Sucks that the rice didn't work this time - hope Santa is paying attention :-) Your acrobatic neighbor is wonderful, I could watch him all day (so glad you shared so many poses). Stunning photo of you on the beach.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45934365331739078772015-12-19T09:56:49.163-05:002015-12-19T09:56:49.163-05:00Sorry to hear about your camera. I always take my...Sorry to hear about your camera. I always take my Canon kayaking, and so far so good, but my time is coming, I'm sure. I have a small water proof dry bag with a rolled velcro closure. My camera is on my neck when I'm kayaking but always in the water proof case when I'm exiting or entering the kayak. Al gets a little aggravated with me, because I also always make him take the bag from me before I get in or out of the kayak.<br /><br />When I had to buy a new Canon about a year ago (after my other one died a week past the warranty, I was able to get one of the last of the old models (which was what I had). I got it for half price, even though the new model was much nicer. That new model I coveted may be half price now, as they probably have come out with yet another new and improved model. Maybe you can find it half price too. Maybe Santa will bring you a new camera.<br /><br />I'm glad you got in a little snorkeling. Yes, those are sea urchins. The shell underneath is very pretty. I have picked up a few dead ones, and tried to save the shell but it's so fragile, I never could seem to keep it in one piece.<br /><br />I think the mask fog we use is called No Fog, but I can't remember for sure. It works well. Many people spit into their masks and say it works, but we've always gone with the no fog. Sometimes an improperly fitted mask will fog up regardless of what you use.<br /><br />Happy Birthday, by the way. I guess I missed it. Let me know how you like the chocolate cherry Bailey's. <br /><br />Great iguana photos. I love the textures on the big guys.<br /><br /> Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-71305592328955509192015-12-19T08:43:21.714-05:002015-12-19T08:43:21.714-05:00Grr on the camera. We always use dry bags, one for...Grr on the camera. We always use dry bags, one for phones, one for camera. It's a pain putting it in and out of the bag when you want it at the ready, but.. :) <br />I'll have to try that new Bailey's flavor, yum! Amazing all the different flavored liquors, geez!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-1074601897007878162015-12-19T07:31:35.707-05:002015-12-19T07:31:35.707-05:00Shame about the camera. Hopefully you can save it...Shame about the camera. Hopefully you can save it, but frankly I don't hold out much hope. Salt water does a real number on cameras when they do a dunking. But it never hurts to try ... keeping my fingers crossed for you.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-19144780136358908872015-12-19T05:08:49.929-05:002015-12-19T05:08:49.929-05:00So sorry to read about the camera fiasco...that is...So sorry to read about the camera fiasco...that is a bummer:o(( Hopefully the Bailey's will brighten your days;o)) Love the iguana photos...they have such funny expressions and are so much fun to watch!!! Will be waiting for your post about Long Key as we have never stayed there. Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-46053951144637115002015-12-18T23:48:55.672-05:002015-12-18T23:48:55.672-05:00When I read that you made a 40 minute trip back to...When I read that you made a 40 minute trip back to get another camera I was thinking to myself that we are so different - I would never go back. Now I feel bad about even thinking you should have just used the underwater camera for your above water shots. I hope the rice dries it out - my daughter has had great success with spilling liquids on computer keyboards and getting phones wet. <br /><br />I love iguanas! They are a delicacy in El Salvador, and I saw them being sold out of the back of trucks. I think that it was just the men who eat them.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-42126034520334821082015-12-18T23:40:30.271-05:002015-12-18T23:40:30.271-05:00I just find those huge iguana so interesting. Whi...I just find those huge iguana so interesting. While they are so ugly, they are also so beautiful:) Glad you were able to get in some kayaking and a little snorkeling. Safe travels as you move to your new home:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-67930059885931577962015-12-18T23:13:49.856-05:002015-12-18T23:13:49.856-05:00Sad to hear about the camera, but I hope you took ...Sad to hear about the camera, but I hope you took the battery out quick. I have played with several wet/ soaked cameras and take battery out ( they ruin quickly in water and need replacing anyway ) then keep in gallon ziplock coveed in fresh dry rice. Change rice daily for about three days and then install a new charged battery and turn on. I have had a 100% success rate with this method.<br /><br />Kathy loved your Iggy pics. You sure have the photo eye.ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-27930720691694919752015-12-18T22:35:26.692-05:002015-12-18T22:35:26.692-05:00I too chilled fast in the seemingly warm water eve...I too chilled fast in the seemingly warm water even with a suit. I am crazy sad about your camera and would have probably suffered the same because I tend to take my big Nikon everywhere even if I have the waterproof camera. Crossing fingers the rice worked. (You are getting close to caught up:)Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39748443800416547102015-12-18T22:05:00.042-05:002015-12-18T22:05:00.042-05:00I feel your pain on the camera loss! I lost a goo...I feel your pain on the camera loss! I lost a good camera on a canoe misadventure. Now I do not take a camera on a boat unless there is at least two feet of freeboard:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.com