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North Clearwater Beach

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  After the heavy rains stopped (and an unhurried lunch), we headed to the beach.  With dark clouds threatening and occasional drizzle, we had no problem finding a parking spot at the beach.  Getting there was a bit of a hassle - lots of traffic, pedestrians and shoppers along the strip of restaurants and shops.  I cannot imagine this circus "in season".  No thank you.  The beach was so wide!  Based on the available parking spots, I cannot imagine there is ever any crowding of beach blankets. We managed more than 2 miles in the strong winds on the sometimes soft, sometimes prickly with shells sand and around the rising tide.  It was nice to walk with a warm "breeze" at a leisurely pace knowing there was only the 7 minute car ride back to the condo.   Dinner and a movie at the condo - perfect after so many days and dinners out.
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Clearwater, Florida (Finally!)

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 We began our day leisurely knowing our Clearwater check-in was 4pm and our last errand in Fort Lauderdale required a business that did not open until 9am.                                                      This "little" guy was busy eating the leftover cat food                                                         the hotel leaves out.  He was bigger than my fist.                                             A cane toad, they are invasive and toxic to dogs and cats!  Yuck! Our errand required a quick trip back to the...
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Happy Easter!

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 Happy Easter!                                                                   Kevin, Paul and Megan    1998                                                                      Megan and Thumper 1999                                             Easter at the FinaBob Farm 2000:                                          ...
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Bugs, Beaches and Friends

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 Today I was determined to get at least 10,000 steps in.  After two very long days in the car and barely 7000 steps between both days, I needed to be moving. So, after breakfast (good thing they serve until 10am since we slept until almost 9am!) we walked around the hotel parking lot and the small surrounding neighborhood.  Lots of little furry creatures underfoot.  Spring has definitely sprung here. Then onward south.  First stop - Varn Park in Flagler Beach.   Minimal clouds, bright sun, temperatures edging towards 80 degrees and almost 1030 am on a Saturday of a long weekend.  Where are all the people?  Made for a great 2+ mile walk.                                         We found people! In downtown Flagler everyone was eating and                       ...
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To Trust or Not to Trust?

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  Yup, we wound up stopping at South of the Border for gas and a quick walk to stretch our legs.  More people than our last stop but still eerily quiet.  And just as strange. We had intermittent rain, pouring rain, misty rain, sun, fog and wind.  The weather was all over the place.  So were the drivers - 9 accidents causing numerous delays between Emporia, Virginia and Palm Coast, Florida.  Nine!  Thankfully none looked serious. And Siri.  Our settings were good.  Our address in Palm Coast was good.  And yet... she took us down some side roads to help avoid the accident traffic but it's debatable whether we actually saved any time.  Then this: I had to wonder if Siri actually knew we were just north of Florida.  In April.  With temperatures in the low 80s.  What was not plowed?  Ugh.  To trust or not to trust? We made it to Palm Coast just after 7 pm.  Another long day but the next few days are much, mu...
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