Gator Joe’s, established in 1926, is on Lake Weir in Florida not far from where Ma Barker and her son, Fred, died in a shootout with authorities in January of 1935. This beachside, over-the-water diner appears to be as old as the gang that once lived nearby. It is named after the alligator that ledContinue reading “Old Florida”
Tag Archives: Florida
Food Chain Top to Bottom
A sign on the other side of the lake reads: “Stay out of the water, there are critters in there that will eat you.” Since some people eat alligator, and a few people have been eaten by ‘gators in Florida, I guess each has been both at the top and at the bottom of theContinue reading “Food Chain Top to Bottom”
Winter Blossoms
While the nearby leafless cypress have surrendered to the season, these azaleas are in their full glory with bright flowers blooming in defiance of winter’s weather. #winter #azalea #Florida
Yes, we have no bananas but…
We definitely have Florida banana spiders, or as they are otherwise called, golden silk orb-weavers. This specimen in our back yard was bout three inches across, leg tip to leg tip, had about a three-foot diameter web, and is obviously a female. Like many other species, the male is puny and of little value otherContinue reading “Yes, we have no bananas but…”
Roadside Colors
This time of year, the roadsides are bursting with color, almost to the point of distraction. But what a lovely distraction.
Temporary Tranquility
A typically tranquil scene with peace and quiet, until the airboat fires up and blows the quiet to pieces.
Springing to Life
While on our walk in the Cross Florida Greenway yesterday we discovered spring in full bloom, even though farther north, the country is still in winter’s grasp. Now I know the answer to the question I often heard while growing up in Nebraska this time of year: W-w-w-why w-w-w-would anyone ever w-w-w-want to m-m-m-move toContinue reading “Springing to Life”
Blame Tommy
”I just want to return this to Tommy Bahama and get some refills,” says she. “Guess I’ll go along,” says he. “You go look around,” says she. ”Ok,” says he, “but I don’t plan on getting anything.” ”Find anything interesting?” says she. ”A shirt with a matching tee,” says he. “Get it,” says she. ”No,Continue reading “Blame Tommy”
Florida Ice!?!
The weather forecast called for some frost with a low around 30. They only missed by 4-5 degrees—THE WRONG DIRECTION! That’s for the birds! (Though the birds might not agree.) Fortunately our feathered friends are coping, I saw a flock of white ibises at the top of a nearby tree catching the first rays ofContinue reading “Florida Ice!?!”
Colorful Christmas
A warm, colorful Christmas beats a white Christmas any day.
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 