The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[ajrwdwgirl]

Sunset and ice cream

 

[Cesar R M]

No idea sir. Just on vacation here.

so.. what about that pesky trip report.?

 

[Cesar R M]

Fun day today, went over to St. Petersburg Fl and went to Sunken Gardens and a county park to see gators. Only saw one gator and it was brief, he dove underwater before I could get a picture. The gardens were gorgeous and we finished the day with sunset on the balcony and ice cream at a place called the candy palace.
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pretty!!!

Are there more touristic stuff in that city?

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

No idea sir. Just on vacation here.

I don’t think mangroves can survive in Jersey. They are probably tall grasses planted after Sandy.

 

[MinnieM123]

We were driving home from dinner and coming from the opposite direction was one of the original batmobiles! I was so surprised I couldn’t react fast enough to get a pix

Did you have a few cocktails with your dinner?

That must have been really cool to see a Batmobile. It's surprising you saw one, and you weren't in California (where one would assume they'd have the cars in some studio warehouse, etc.) However, not sure how many of them were made, and perhaps one or more were sold at public auction, perhaps? Can you imagine driving one of those around town, and the looks you'd get?!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Fun day today, went over to St. Petersburg Fl and went to Sunken Gardens and a county park to see gators. Only saw one gator and it was brief, he dove underwater before I could get a picture. The gardens were gorgeous and we finished the day with sunset on the balcony and ice cream at a place called the candy palace.
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Very pretty.

 

[MinnieM123]

Fun day today, went over to St. Petersburg Fl and went to Sunken Gardens and a county park to see gators.

Those flowers/plants are gorgeous. My favorite was the red plant--not really a flower--can't figure out what it is, but I really like it.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Those flowers/plants are gorgeous. My favorite was the red plant--not really a flower--can't figure out what it is, but I really like it.

I have no idea what the red flower was either, but it was amazing looking. Why can’t we have cool flowers like that in the North.

 

[MinnieM123]

I have no idea what the red flower was either, but it was amazing looking. Why can’t we have cool flowers like that in the North.

How about dandelions? (Oh wait . . . that's a weed . . . )

 

[Figgy1]

We'll never know for sure, as y'all didn't actually try to sell it yourselves...?
No matter, I acquiesce.
Rare, indeed, and that is awesome for y'all...!!!!!

THNX a couple of times a year a local dealership runs some great military specials and then they get free news coverage

 

[Figgy1]

 

[Figgy1]

How about dandelions? (Oh wait . . . that's an EXPENSIVE green . . . )

FTFY
Thnx for getting lunch for me

 

[Figgy1]

I have no idea what the red flower was either, but it was amazing looking. Why can’t we have cool flowers like that in the North.

Longer growing season ad cool foliage is on my list of reasons to move to Florida. I have a pro/com list going and the pro side is 3 pages long the con side had 5 entries

 

[Figgy1]

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THNX

 

[Figgy1]

And, oldest DD always knows how to get me all misty...

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I used to sing "What a Wonderful World" to her all the time when she was little. She never forgot. She even chose that song for our father-daughter dance at her wedding.
Now, I will pass that on to granddaughter...even a bit misty as I'm typing this...

Not fair to make one misty in the am All my dh got was a SW card and a new lunch bag. I have to admit the bag is rather nice. It has an insulated lunch area and several large pockets that fit a lap top or papers

 

[Figgy1]

Sympathy like.
Hope they're hoppin' by now...!!!

THNX yes they are. Winter screwed up the strawberries as they are smaller this year and the season will be a bit shorter but the prediction for blueberries is bumper crop Works for me and work for the boys

 

[Figgy1]

Everybody on the east coast area stay hydrated this week. It's my type of weather

 

[DryerLintFan]

Everybody on the east coast area stay hydrated this week. It's my type of weather

The news this morning recommended not even going outside, so.... proof that YOU'RE the crazy one, not us snow lovers

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

The news this morning recommended not even going outside, so.... proof that YOU'RE the crazy one, not us snow lovers

 

[Goofyernmost]

Fun day today, went over to St. Petersburg Fl and went to Sunken Gardens and a county park to see gators. Only saw one gator and it was brief, he dove underwater before I could get a picture. The gardens were gorgeous and we finished the day with sunset on the balcony and ice cream at a place called the candy palace.
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I thought that the "Sunken Gardens" had gone the way of the dinosaur. My wife and I went there with the kids in the mid-80's during one of our mid-winter treks to Florida (most days at WDW and random side trips) Glad to hear that it still exists. I remember it, just vaguely, but, I have no negative thoughts about it. That, of course, was along with a side trip to Cyprus Gardens which was much more spectacular, in my mind, but, just couldn't sustain itself.