April 21, 2009

This brave couple walked across the highway stopping traffic in both directions and then walked over to see what I was doing. They came right up to me......probably hoping for some food. :)

At a scenic stop on the bridge, I took this photo of the area where there is no bridge and where the tunnel is under the water.

Through the tunnel at 50 mph!! Yikes

Above again and you can see the next tunnel area ahead and ships crossing.

Tunnel # 2

12 mile marker....halfway there :)

Fisherman's Island is coming up where the bridges raise up over it.

Kiptopeke State Park on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia

Sunset on Chesapeake Bay.......out in the water was a line of old war ships......not sure the significance except there are naval bases there.

April 20, 2009

Isn't he sweet?? :)

Myrtle Beach sunrise

April 19, 2009

Campsite at Myrtle Beach State Park.....VERY nice :)

Myrtle Beach, north of the pier

April 18, 2009

Night at the Winery with Katie, Jen, Darren, and John.

This building is an actual winery and on the roof they have a bar with live entertainment. It was a bit cool that night but very nice! And the wine, San Sebastians, is awesome!!

April 17, 2009

Breakfast Fun!

April 16, 2009

Bub went over and laid beside Pumpkin in the sun. They'd both had flea baths and were feeling much better but last night we found more fleas on Pumpkin.....so far none on Bub so I'm trying to keep him away from Pumpkin but not sure that will last thru until we leave to go home! Darn fleas!!!

April 15, 2009

Beautiful day today and the water was nice!!

My surfer-dude son.....catches what waves he could :)

We saw a fin in the water, actually 2, but turned out to be dolphins!

April 14, 2009

Unsuspecting photo subjects on the beach (hehehehehe)

Would love to paint this picture someday :)

(ps....this photo was not taken on April 14......it was a stormy, cloudy day until the evening so didn't get the camera out at all. Went to Hobby Lobby and got some canvases for painting though :) )

April 13, 2009

Not much to report on for this day......just stayed around the house, then dodged a tornado around 10:30 pm LOL The tornado was supposed to be on its way to our area and all were told to take shelter NOW (about 10:12pm) so we prepared the closet with pillows and blankets but it never arrived, thank goodness!! There was still a "watch" until 2 am so I slept very lightly for awhile that night but nothing happened :)

Photo of some pelicans gliding along the top of the water. They are fun to watch as they glide in single file just above the water. The lead pelican will flap his wings and the rest will follow, then will glide and the rest will follow. If the lead swoops downward, the rest follow and so on! It's quite interesting!

April 12, 2009

Easter Sunday, Darren had to work during the day so we took a walk downtown and saw these pretty houses. We then hung out at Darren's until work was done. We then picked up Darren and went to Sunday night Reggae, where they play Reggae music and some dance but all drink on the docks. So that was an experience but I forgot my camera so didn't get the photo! ;)

Then we went for dinner at a small Italian restaurant not far from Darren's house. The manager came over to greet us and he looked at John and asked where he was from. He told him Canada but said that he was born in Argentina. The guy said, no it's not possible! He said I'm from Argentina! So we had quite a night talking to him! He was very nice and the wine was on the house ;) We had great food and a nice Easter together! Of course I forgot to take the photo but maybe I'll get a chance to go back and at least get the photo of the restaurant LOL

April 11, 2009

On our way into Tampa

Traffic backup in Orlando

April 10, 2009

The Bridge to St. Petersburg

Carolyn's home in St. Petersburg

At the end of this street is the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Made famous through the Forest Gump movie.

Carolyn and John waiting for me to catch up at John's Pass Boardwalk.

John's Pass is where I would love to take my girls. Lots of great stores on cute little streets. We'd have a great time!

April 10, 2009

Good Friday Morning

Overnight in Palmetto at Jerry Jones' house (Jen and Katie, Darren's roommates', Dad)
Their aunt Karen, Jerry's sister, came as well and we had dinner together, prepared by Jerry.
Grilled chicken and salad! Wonderful evening together.
We stayed overnight in the driveway and Jerry left us a pot of coffee in the morning when he left for work.

April 9, 2009

Nokomis Beach and Sharkie's Beach in Venice

Nokomis Beach

Lookin' for sharks teeth and found a few.....beautiful shells on the beach!!

Pier at Venice....Sharkie's

Pelican's flying over....look like Canadian geese only in Teridactyl size!!!

Venice at Sharkie's Beach
No Sharks teeth to be had unless you wanted to brave the water and dive for them!!

April 8, 2009

Some pics of the Resort