I am sure by now you have seen this one. It seems that last week when Tropical Storm Fay was pounding the Florida coast Ft. Lauderdale resident Kevin Kearny decided that it would be a great time to go kite boarding. Gee, I guess all that wind was too tempting for him.
Some People Will Do Anything For A Buck
Saw a report on the local TV station about thieves disabling a generator in the special needs emergency storm shelter in nearby Bradford County. Apparently, the thieves cut lead wires to the generator in order to get the copper wires. The shelter is open because of Tropical Storm Fay and is designed to meet the … Continue reading Some People Will Do Anything For A Buck
E is for EPCOT
For the first couple of years we lived in Florida we had passes to the Land of the Mouse "Walt Disney World". EPCOT was always one of my favorite places. I just think is very cool when you can get grilled salmon at the food court. Disney has some great food but I think as … Continue reading E is for EPCOT
Sky Watch Friday: Hippodrome State Theatre
Recently, the Big Guy and I went downtown in search of things to photograph. Today's SWF features the Hippodrome State Theatre. I was playing with my camera settings on this one. Can't remember what I did. Same shot take with auto and natural color. The Hipp is housed in the historic Federal Building. For more … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Hippodrome State Theatre
A is for Alligator
This is my first attempt at ABC Wednesday. Not sure if I will actually get in the official listing, but I have decided to go ahead and post it any way. The mascot for the University of Florida is the alligator. Took all of these pictures on UF campus. This alligator statue is located in … Continue reading A is for Alligator
Sky Watch Friday: Palm Trees
More pictures with my new toy. I am enjoying playing with it. These shots my be reminiscent of a beach or the island from Lost but were really taken on the University of Florida campus. I am amazed by the amount and variety of vegetation in Florida. It is a cool to see palm trees, … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Palm Trees
Florida Education Crisis
For the past several months the local news has been full of stories about budget issues in Florida. There has been a movement to reduce taxes in the state. Florida is one of the few states with no income tax. As a result of budget cuts all levels of education are suffering from elementary through … Continue reading Florida Education Crisis
The Dee Zone 