Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Dec.28th. at Emmerson Point Preserve

Huge Live Oaks at the ancient burial mound.











Strangler Figs

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Dec. 28th, at the Robinson Preserve near Bradenton

On the River...what a life!

Paul, Linda & Charlie...waaaay down there.







































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December 28th Day trip



In the Robinson Preserve, looking past the Manatee River

















The observation Tower at the Robinson Preserve, great viewing platform.









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December 28th Day trip

A TiKi hut where we had brunch on Ana Maria Island





A bit chilly today, only 66*f, but a gorgeous day just the same.





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Getting ready for Christmas day



December 24th, busy, busy baking...Mmmm!



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Nightfall at the cove



I know, I know...but it just is so much nicer standing here...clik on these for full size views.



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Market day at the Red Barn



Claire is happy about her assparagus find



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The Christmas Parade here at Horse shoe Cove

This waaaaas a John Deere tractor



Just fun to see







It felt like Christmas , even though it was like 75*f at 7:00pm

















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Christmas Parade here at the Cove



Yes there is a golf cart beneath every one of these crafty creations!!



























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More here at the Cove






Dec.24th...





After the pool, we saunter back to the Suite





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More of here at the Cove

Dave & MaryJane's place for supper


BBQ clean-up









After 5:00pm, kickin back...






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Monday, December 19, 2011

More of the Wiggens store

This lamp is over 100 years old



















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Old Cabbage head

Looking Christmassy on Dec. 15th











Built in 1913 in Philadelphia.

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Most of this was moved &re-built from original structure

The Wiggens General Store, circa 1855.
It was a multi purpose building, one of it's kind at the time.



















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Off on a day outing, in Bradenton

I can't resist a big machine!














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