Nemo14
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There's a lot to see there that isn't a theme park!
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There's a lot to see there that isn't a theme park!
Yeah, but that's icky nature stuff. You might as well just get a look at that from an airplane while you're flying over it on the way to a theme park.
Joseph Robinson
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I appreciate that Orange County is in fact orange(ish).
Nemo14
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in real life?
Joseph Robinson
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It's actually a very nice green today. At least what I can see outside of the library.
Lucky
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trr1
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MinnieM123
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It's a big state with many things to see--you won't be disappointed!
Yupper! Aside of the Disney/Orlando area, I've been to the Space Coast (Kennedy Space Center), and Daytona (including the famous raceway--had a "Ride-Along" (passenger) experience at the Richard Petty Driving Experience there--that was a blast riding shotgun!
The driver went 180 mph, and drove up high on the steep banks--4 laps. 
) Also been to Miami (usual touristy spots, but also the Miami Jai-Alai Fronton --that was interesting, as was the daytime wagering crowd . . .
, but it was FUN!! ) Been to Key Biscayne, and as far down as Islamorada in the Florida Keys. Lastly, took a tour of the Florida Citrus Tower in Clermont, and looked out at the orange groves.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Keep ‘em coming, please!This mother-to-be was busy at work today. She was rooting around and digging through the dirt, building a nest and preparing for future Everglades inhabitants. She is a Florida softshell turtle, and I saw her just off of the Anhinga Trail in the national park. Also saw several alligators even further on down the trail, but since I've bombarded you all with plenty of gator pics in the past, I'll spare you this time.
Did several other hiking trails today which could not have been done during the September '15 trip due to mosquitoes. They have been non-existent so far this trip (knock on wood). I'm actually enjoying the heat / humidity!
Tomorrow wraps-up the Everglades and this part of Fla before heading north a tad.
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p.s. If these pics / updates are boring ya'll.... PLEASE let me know and I'll stop. (With no feelings hurt).
I like the gator/croc pics a lot too.
Every time I make Mike look, he tells me you’re nuts.
I guess we won’t be joining you anytime soon.
MinnieM123
Premium Member
This mother-to-be was busy at work today. She was rooting around and digging through the dirt, building a nest and preparing for future Everglades inhabitants. She is a Florida softshell turtle, and I saw her just off of the Anhinga Trail in the national park. Also saw several alligators even further on down the trail, but since I've bombarded you all with plenty of gator pics in the past, I'll spare you this time.
Did several other hiking trails today which could not have been done during the September '15 trip due to mosquitoes. They have been non-existent so far this trip (knock on wood). I'm actually enjoying the heat / humidity!
Tomorrow wraps-up the Everglades and this part of Fla before heading north a tad.
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p.s. If these pics / updates are boring ya'll.... PLEASE let me know and I'll stop. (With no feelings hurt).
Are you crazy?! LOVE the photos (and your commentary as well). More, more, more, please!
Songbird76
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I'm drained! We got a call from DS's school that he fell and his wrist was still hurting an hour later. So DH came and picked him up. The doctor couldn't tell if it was broken, so he sent us to the hospital for an x-ray. Got right in for that, and they told us it was broken, and sent us down to the ER for further treatment and we waited and waited and waited. We were there for about 3.5 hours, but he's all casted up and we have to go have it checked again in the morning.
The bone wasn't straight, so needed to be reset, and the options were to either give it a quick nudge while casting it and hoping it set right, or waiting until there was an OR available (around 3.am) to set it surgically. But he couldn't eat or drink anything until we got it all taken care of, and with his autism, they thought a surgury might be more traumatic for him so they opted for the quick nudge. They did another x-ray to see that it set right and we have to go back in the morning for one more. If it didn't set right, then he'll probably have to have surgery anyway. So...pixie dust and prayers please!
The bone wasn't straight, so needed to be reset, and the options were to either give it a quick nudge while casting it and hoping it set right, or waiting until there was an OR available (around 3.am) to set it surgically. But he couldn't eat or drink anything until we got it all taken care of, and with his autism, they thought a surgury might be more traumatic for him so they opted for the quick nudge. They did another x-ray to see that it set right and we have to go back in the morning for one more. If it didn't set right, then he'll probably have to have surgery anyway. So...pixie dust and prayers please!
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Oh that’s not good.
Fingers crossed and prayers said for no surgery and a quick recovery.
Nemo14
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Yikes - hope it sets right!
trr1
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trr1
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thought I would clarify in light of recent events
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It may be a simple choice to make, or it might be a difficult decision that requires a lot of thought.
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Each year on June 8, National Upsy Daisy Day is set aside to encourage you to face the day positively and to get up ‘gloriously, gratefully and gleefully’ each morning.
Every day is a gift and if we remember that as we rise each morning, it will help us carry a good attitude throughout the day, whatever the day may bring us. Life is full of challenges and bumps in the road, and it is our attitude that helps us over the bumps and through the challenges to move onward with a smile.
Give it a try. Be grateful and thankful for what you do have such as a bed to sleep in, food to eat, friends and family. Try a smile and see how it feels. It may surprise you that it feels good on the inside also and how other people will smile back. You may just brighten up their day!
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