NOTE: Post contains lots of pictures. One of the most famous landmarks in Gainesville is Ben Hill Griffin Stadium a.k.a The Swamp. The Swamp is home to the University of Florida football team. The Swamp has seen action by three Heisman winners and two national championship teams. Be sure to visit the That’s My World! … Continue reading My World Tuesday: Welcome to the Swamp
G is for Green
I'm having computer issues this week, so I am recycling some pictures. My first thought G is for green. Of course green makes me think of trees. Tree near Lake Alice covered with Spanish Moss. You can see the bat house in the background. Green trees in front of Castillo de San Marcos (Old Spanish … Continue reading G is for Green
Sky Watch Friday: Under Construction
Took these photos of construction at Shands UF Hospital. We were returning to the car after walking on campus and I thought it looked interesting. Zoomed in on the crane. Another shot of the crane. Liked the shot of the steam rising over the trees. For more Sky Watch visit Tom.
Sky Watch Friday: UF Parking Garage
Took these one night when The Big Guy and I were walking near a parking garage on the University of Florida campus. The parking garage is visible in the right hand corner. Better shot of the jet trails. Tree covered in Spanish Moss. Buds on a tree. We decided to take a walk along this … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: UF Parking Garage
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