Throwback Thursday: Wind Turbines

First posted Jan 16th, 2009. Energy has been the major industry in west Texas for decades. Until recently it has been primarily oil and gas. One of the most notable sights on our trip west were wind turbines interspersed amongst the pump jacks. Took this shot between Kermit and Odessa, Texas.  It took the first … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Wind Turbines

TDZ Retrospective: Fortress

Originally posted January 9, 2011. Built between 1672-1695, the Castillo de San Marcos is still an imposing structure.  It was built by the Spanish to protect the town of San Augustine. It was constructed from coquina and built in a star shape. Despite numerous assaults and the town changing hands the fortress was never conquered.  … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Fortress

Throwback Thursday: Cedar Key Sunset Cruise

Posted June 30th, 2011. This is another shot I got on the Sunset Cruise at Cedar Key

Throwback Thursday: Clouds

1st posted July 16th, 2011. 2106 I took this on a sunset cruise at Cedar Key, Florida. I used a red enhancer filter for the shot.

Review: Call Street Cafe

Call Street Cafe, in Starke, Florida is a hidden gem. Call Street Cafe features fresh food using local ingredients.  We went on a Saturday and they live music. Rating: Food: The food is fresh and quite tasty. For the quality the prices are very good.  I had the classic patty melt with southern greens and The … Continue reading Review: Call Street Cafe

Throwback Thursday: The Big Guy and the Storm Trooper

I think this is from around 2004-2005. We went to Star Wars Weekend at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Review: Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe

Dolce Vita Bakery (Gainesville, Fl) is a locally owned bakery that serves breakfast and lunch. Everything is made fresh in-house. My personal favorites are the croissants, the pistachio muffins and cronuts. On Saturdays they also have cinnamon sugar cronuts. A cronut is a doughnut made from croissant dough, fried and rolled in cinnamon sugar. I … Continue reading Review: Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe