tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post6950742628684233818..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Back at the Beach and Shocking ShoppingSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-47201870392951843922015-02-10T18:30:57.324-05:002015-02-10T18:30:57.324-05:00When we were there last winter, we go to Bonita Be...When we were there last winter, we go to Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach Preserve as early as possible to get a parking spot and avoid the crowd. And just liked what you had experienced, the crowd starts packing in by midday. Its too bad these smokers seem oblivious of the effect of smoking as well as that lady wearing those high heels (i never wore one at my younger years) . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-25653681552438122652015-02-08T22:25:03.377-05:002015-02-08T22:25:03.377-05:00I used to wear high heels in another life, but nev...I used to wear high heels in another life, but never quite that high. I never did understand why people would want to SHOP in them however.Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-48676283671609710672015-02-08T14:45:14.167-05:002015-02-08T14:45:14.167-05:00Vehicle problems are the worst! So frustrating. So...Vehicle problems are the worst! So frustrating. So are smokers...why people try even one cigarette in their lives in beyond me. I have absolutely no interest...never have, never will. Guess if your family does it so will you-smells icky. Does sound like a very yummy dinner!! Not so yummy pie.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2583456534105082302015-02-08T12:03:26.839-05:002015-02-08T12:03:26.839-05:00That's the tough part about the beaches in FL....That's the tough part about the beaches in FL. The more accessible areas get crowded with very loud people and smokers!! Nothing like a ruined beach day. We have decided the next time we return to FL we will only stay in Cortez. We aren't going to return to Ft Myers. The beaches are so crowded, parking is so expensive and there isn't much. In Cortez we can ride our bikes to the beach on Anna Maria Island and find a place car visitors can't get to. And all parking is free and there is a lot of it. Much better experience. Glad you and David did get some time without the talker/smokers:) The beach is gorgeous!<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your jack issue. It's great that David can fix the problem once the part arrives. Hope you car holds out.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-49402655470883189722015-02-08T11:41:38.755-05:002015-02-08T11:41:38.755-05:00The chips look good! The blueberry pie.......not s...The chips look good! The blueberry pie.......not so much. The beach looked nice. It always stinks when you end up next to loud smoking people. We often drive to the National Park beaches towards Hatteras when the beach in Duck is crowded.xxxoooRazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-75683477326401508572015-02-08T10:57:45.253-05:002015-02-08T10:57:45.253-05:00Well, the frozen pie was not a winner, so get me s...Well, the frozen pie was not a winner, so get me some blueberries and we will try the Engine 2 Blueberry Dumpster Cobbler next. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739352885582343624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-78937810801016209162015-02-08T10:41:13.148-05:002015-02-08T10:41:13.148-05:00The COE lake we worked for last summer provided lo...The COE lake we worked for last summer provided loaner vests at each of the day use parks. Children and adults alike! I thought it was wonderful, and they didn't lose too many either :) I'm with you on the smoking thing. Nothing worse than an outing being spoiled by cigarette smoke. Don't find that a huge problem here in CA now.owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-30279337111632921472015-02-08T09:25:39.779-05:002015-02-08T09:25:39.779-05:00That is such a beautiful beach. Too bad it got ru...That is such a beautiful beach. Too bad it got ruined by the obnoxious smokers. Wonder if they put all their butts in the sand. I'll bet they did.... most smokers and fishermen are such slobs.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-41356870670116109282015-02-08T01:47:21.239-05:002015-02-08T01:47:21.239-05:00Smoking outdoors is just as bad as smoking indoors...Smoking outdoors is just as bad as smoking indoors. I feel badly for people who are addicted to cigarettes, but I feel worse for those of us who are unwillingly subjected to their habit and nasty secondhand smoke. I'm with you on the dark night skies, too. Many people don't realize just how important it is for us physically, mentally, and emotionally to have complete darkness at night. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-28177239710719358232015-02-07T21:25:56.182-05:002015-02-07T21:25:56.182-05:00I grew up breathing second hand smoke and I active...I grew up breathing second hand smoke and I actively avoid any and all smoke. I walked into someones house today that smoked in the house and nearly coughed out loud. Yucko.... I certainly had to laugh of your photo of the chimmney! Dear, you and I would get along fine......no shopping for me as long as I can help it. What ever did we do before internet? I have avoided making those chips as I certainly am concerned that I might not be able to live without them. I am currently avoiding cooking as much as possible. Soup seems to be my go to meal. klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-70368461913292813702015-02-07T15:00:23.207-05:002015-02-07T15:00:23.207-05:00Hope you get that Jack issue resolved!!
Now, wh...Hope you get that Jack issue resolved!! <br /><br />Now, when you ramp up production of those chips, I really will be interested to see how you get "Small Batch Hand Crafted Vegan Lightly Salted No Oil Potato Chips" on the package?!?!!! Maybe you could just call them "SBHCVLSNO Potato Chips" ;o))) Honestly, it is amazing how such a simple thing as microwaved thin sliced potatoes can taste SOOOOOOOO good!!!Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5208266766691038702015-02-07T14:36:48.590-05:002015-02-07T14:36:48.590-05:00HWH must be pretty proud of their products to sell...HWH must be pretty proud of their products to sell them for that price. Imagine what they'd charge for one made to a better quality standard that would last a lifetime. <br /><br />I have one sticky jack that doesn't want to come up all the way sometimes. Replacing the springs didn't help. WD-40 to the rescue. Much cheaper than buying a new jack. Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-89652372025340797942015-02-07T13:28:39.835-05:002015-02-07T13:28:39.835-05:00The chips look very good. Donald makes them somet...The chips look very good. Donald makes them sometimes; I like a little more potato and less crisp. Anyone who would put a dress on a dog would certainly not think twice about buying that kind of food for it. <br /><br />Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-10679224882677473632015-02-07T13:26:49.261-05:002015-02-07T13:26:49.261-05:00Just looking at these white sand beach photos, and...Just looking at these white sand beach photos, and you wadding in the water, makes me long for the ocean...either one! Though Pismo Beach is on our radar for April! MH issues are never fun as we know from recent experience here in Anza Borrego.stillhowlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10696527643571126874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-16911881953593793852015-02-07T12:13:17.603-05:002015-02-07T12:13:17.603-05:00Hope the shopping found your pants, otherwise, mal...Hope the shopping found your pants, otherwise, malls are just a people watching place and I'd rather do that at the beach. My legs hurt just looking at those heels yet I remember in a past life being able to run in heels that tall. Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-26314922316428961592015-02-07T11:56:22.893-05:002015-02-07T11:56:22.893-05:00I see shoes and boots like that, and I find myself...I see shoes and boots like that, and I find myself wondering why women want to murder their feet by wearing them.<br /><br />William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45707200269111958832015-02-07T11:06:13.483-05:002015-02-07T11:06:13.483-05:00we do not have jacks but I did replace my desk cha...we do not have jacks but I did replace my desk chair for the same reason. . .I would sit down, it would sink all the way to the bottom. . .LOL! <br /><br />I did make the potato chips. . .they were delicious. We are now making a huge attempt to stay away from the carbs, so I am going to try making zuchinni chips. . .I'll let you know how they turn out!<br />Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83917149281479140552015-02-07T11:03:12.093-05:002015-02-07T11:03:12.093-05:00Isn't it awful when you are the big beautiful ...Isn't it awful when you are the big beautiful outdoors and you have to breathe someone else's cigarette smoke? Makes me so frustrated when you can't escape it. Hope the jack problem gets resolved. Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-8272660263127734392015-02-07T10:25:51.325-05:002015-02-07T10:25:51.325-05:00we have jack problems a lot. Ours drop down at an...we have jack problems a lot. Ours drop down at an angle, not straight down. I am not even sure if they are HWH. haven't researched it at all, we just deal with it. They lose pressure and drop the rig a bit now and then during the night. Sometimes often, other times not so often, I just re level when it happens. Since we aren't full time it seems much too expensive to deal with and we haven't bothered yet. Maybe someday we will.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-12855105897380203652015-02-07T10:23:55.184-05:002015-02-07T10:23:55.184-05:00I keep saying I'm going to make those chips on...I keep saying I'm going to make those chips one of these days but haven't gotten around to it. They look so good!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.com