Weekend Randomness

You know those weekends where you have more to on the "to do list" than is even super-humanly possible to accomplish is a week. Well this was one of those.  Both The Big Guy & I have been sick, think it may have been food poisoning. Plus still had some things that didn't get taken … Continue reading Weekend Randomness

Sky Watch Friday: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse began as the Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse in 1883. Construction began in 1884 and was completed in 1886. It was first lit in November 1887. In the 1920s the Lighthouse service added indoor plumbing and bathrooms in the keepers' building. In 1925 electricty arrived at the light. The name was … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

Review: Sirius Cruises

My favorite thing we did on our trip to the Florida Keys was to take a sunset cruise on the Sirius. The Sirius is operated by Ocean Sailing, Inc and skippered by Captain Dale Kamerzel (owner/operator). The Sirius is a 36 foot, Coast Guard inspected wind-powered catamaran.  The Sirius sails nightly from the the Marathon … Continue reading Review: Sirius Cruises

Coca-Cola Freestyle AKA death in a cup

Alergy Alert: WingStop

Went to a Wingstop in the Orlando area recently that was proudly sporting the Coca-Cola Freestyle drink machine. The concept of the machine is great but it isn't allergy friendly. The safe drink options were rather limited tea or pay by the bottle for IBC. I like both but with wings I know want soda … Continue reading Alergy Alert: WingStop

Review (Sort of): The Amazing Spiderman

The Big Guy and I went to see The Amazing Spider-Man this week. I wanted to see it but after the last series of Spider-man movies I was a bit apprehensive. This is a re-boot and not a continuation of the most recent movies. I thought the casting was better in this version. Andrew Garfield … Continue reading Review (Sort of): The Amazing Spiderman

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai trees are an amazing work of art. They are actually miniature trees trained to grow in various shapes. They are not merely little shrubs cut down. Rather they are dwarfed trees that are trained to grow as the tree might in nature. This involves pruning from a master caretaker who knows precisely what the … Continue reading Bonsai Trees