Sunday, May 8, 2011

More This and That from Florida!

This is the last set of our Feb./March 2011 trip to Florida.
We went back down in April for my daughter Kim's wedding....
but we didn't get to do any sightseeing then!

So, sit back and enjoy!





I am still smitten with HIM:






What are you waiting for?  Here is YOUR chair!:






One more shot of the lovely coot ducks we saw:








Looking south down Madeira Beach at dusk:






Colorful flowers were such a treat to see in February:






That wonderful egret with the green around his eyes that visited  us on the causeway!:






Palms!!:






Ruh-roe.
This sign kinda freaked me out!
(But thankfully, we didn't see any):






Some of my FAVORITE tropical birds: Pelicans!!:






Every night we would go down to the ocean to catch sunsets!:






All of them were breathtaking:






Sigh!:

It may be a few years before we return to that area of Florida again...
my daughter and husband and grandbaby are moving back to Michigan!! SQUEE!!
(Can you tell I am one happy grandma?)
I will miss going there, but hey, we can always go on a trip together back down next time!!

Next up on my blog? My Savannah, Georgia photos!! Stay tuned!!!
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22 comments:

  1. MadSnapperMay 8, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    so you past blogs have been about where I live now and your future ones are where i lived most of my life. can't wait to see what you found in my home town of Savannah. may i see Bonaventure first?

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  2. diane bMay 8, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    That is exciting to have your family return. I hope mine do one day. Love the first shot best but all are great.

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  3. TracyMay 8, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Joan, They are all lovely but you know what struck me the most? The egret's feet on the fence post; his toes spread wide and it just was so child-like...
    Beautiful as always!

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  4. Brian MillerMay 8, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    ah...so want to be on the beach today...lovely pics...and happy mothers day! savannah, nice...great place...

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  5. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    As always, spectacular shots! I've never seen an egret with the green around the eye. Did you notice he is banded?

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  6. JeanetteMay 8, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Yay that your daughter is moving back to Michigan and you get to see your grandbaby more often!! You pictures are gorgeous and I really do wish I was sitting in that chair right this very moment. Happy Mother's Day!

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  7. Ruth HiebertMay 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Oh the beauty.The sunsets are magnificent.Thanks for shirring these lovely photos.

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  8. UnknownMay 8, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    The last 3 shots were my favorites! Wonderful!

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  9. Bossy BettyMay 8, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Wow! So lovely!!!! That first picture is my favorite!!!

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  10. PatMay 8, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I just love, love, love the beach pictures. I wonder if that's a different species of the "Coot" because I've seen American Coot ducks with white bills...never red ones. huh.

    Love that palm shot, too, btw!

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  11. Linda ReederMay 8, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Thanks for another great trip to the beach. We're cold and wet here today.
    Happy Mother's Day!

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  12. RedMay 8, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    For me , this Florida trip of yours is like a gift that keeps on giving and giving. I enjoy your posts. You do a fine job.

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  13. fayeMay 8, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Great photos, of course..
    ooh... that is a common moorhen..
    also called a waterhen... they are in the
    same family as the coot but slightly different.

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  14. SquirrelQueenMay 9, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Great photos Joan, I love the eye in your first shot. I am amazed at how blue the water is in the first sunset photo, wow!

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  15. HilaryMay 9, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Your photos are just amazing. The colours, the scenes the perspectives. All beautiful.

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  16. Betsy Banks AdamsMay 9, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Hi Joan, I know you are thrilled to have your kids moving 'home'......

    Love your FL photos... seeing the beach ones reminded me of where we were this past week --though in North Carolina. Such a beautiful time of year to be at the beach.

    Great sky/sun pictures...
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  17. Far Side of FiftyMay 9, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Nothing better than a Grandbaby close to you for a visit! Great Florida Photos..if you ask me it is still cold and rainy so anything else looks good:)

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  18. DaveMay 10, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    A nice selection of photos. I liked your sunsets - Dave

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  19. Sandi McBrideMay 10, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Lucky you to be there to capture these shots!
    Sandi

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  20. NatMay 12, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Really beautiful photos, especially the sunsets.
    Exciting news about your family moving close :-)

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