tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post2409518152339806563..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: Florida Vacation Trip Photos: Part TWOThe Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-85866981985820250142010-01-08T10:06:51.100-05:002010-01-08T10:06:51.100-05:00Brittany: Thanks so much. I LURVE Spanish moss!
S...Brittany: Thanks so much. I LURVE Spanish moss!<br /><br />SquirrelQueen: Savannah is gorgeous and yes, it is full of the glorious oaks full of Spanish moss too..we went there last year and loved it there. I loved the civil war cemetery too! I don't think I could handle poisonous snakes down south. YIKES!!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-282050490641461822010-01-07T23:39:38.552-05:002010-01-07T23:39:38.552-05:00Love the Spanish moss, it was one of the reasons I...Love the Spanish moss, it was one of the reasons I spent so much of my GA time around the Savannah area. The snakes aren't really all that bad, they will slither away if given half a chance. I grew up and spent a lot of time camping and backpacking in the South, I saw a lot of poisonous snakes but no problems.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-43001641023163389422010-01-06T17:57:45.820-05:002010-01-06T17:57:45.820-05:00Those pictures with the spanish moss are gorgeous ...Those pictures with the spanish moss are gorgeous - so gorgeous!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07090123343442273518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-13199933275239838672010-01-06T10:11:54.691-05:002010-01-06T10:11:54.691-05:00Susanne: I just love that stuff! Thanks!Susanne: I just love that stuff! Thanks!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-45971828178202817682010-01-05T21:41:53.083-05:002010-01-05T21:41:53.083-05:00Spanish Moss is always fascinating - for me too. D...Spanish Moss is always fascinating - for me too. Down here more South you don't see it to much anymore. <br />Very nice pictures, Jan!S-V-Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17448485127651242401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-31003825253100303622010-01-05T17:54:39.145-05:002010-01-05T17:54:39.145-05:00Jientje: Thanks so much. I just LOVE that stuff!Jientje: Thanks so much. I just LOVE that stuff!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-73308813050900080712010-01-05T16:22:27.710-05:002010-01-05T16:22:27.710-05:00That Spanish Moss is awesome!That Spanish Moss is awesome!Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-61648520756070835292010-01-04T15:35:59.037-05:002010-01-04T15:35:59.037-05:00L.D.: That is weird about when my blog gets publis...L.D.: That is weird about when my blog gets published...but as long as they show up, I guess I am not too concerned with the time of day they get out there.<br /><br />Kearsie: I haven't seen too many cockroaches in my life, and that is okay with me. ha<br /><br />Sara: Me, too..but there are poisonous snakes, even in Michigan.<br />If I see a snake, I take the photo with my zoom lens and run. haThe Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-60303133213928887292010-01-04T11:53:30.389-05:002010-01-04T11:53:30.389-05:00Your pics are beautiful! I am so glad that we dont...Your pics are beautiful! I am so glad that we dont see the Posinous snak sign in the midwest though, that is scary!!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747765696446486573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-21256854878704445182010-01-04T10:23:37.279-05:002010-01-04T10:23:37.279-05:00Ugh. The Spanish Moss is pretty, in pictures, but...Ugh. The Spanish Moss is pretty, in pictures, but in real life they make me think of cockroaches. But I agree with Kim, they would be awesome in black and white!!Kearsiehttp://soundsliketomatoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-41301025712568621942010-01-04T10:02:44.385-05:002010-01-04T10:02:44.385-05:00I really like all the textures of the Spanish moss...I really like all the textures of the Spanish moss and palm leaves. I can feel you getting warmer just by looking at the scenery. I don't get to see your blogs until much later than others. I think they must let them be posted out at different times of the day or even a day later. These are great photos.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-41232087489045606422010-01-04T09:51:39.379-05:002010-01-04T09:51:39.379-05:00Bernie: Thanks so much! Don't worry,I have abo...Bernie: Thanks so much! Don't worry,I have about 12 posts or so of pictures to share..so grab your coffee and enjoy over the next few weeks. :-}<br /><br />Eva: Yes, I SAW the snow you have been enduring (to get your donuts!) ha<br />We have the same here and cold too. I just have to learn to bundle up now and get out and get some fantastic winter photos. If you can't beat it, you gotta learn to join it. ha<br /><br />Carol: Boy, you made my day with that wonderful comment! So nice!<br /><br />BlissedOut: I took soooo many pix of the spanish moss..it just lends one to some really neat views and shots. I love that stuff!<br /><br />Ramblin Mama: I bet you will see cameras going on big sales after Christmas if you keep your eyes open. I DO love my camera. I have given thought of buying a DSLR with better zoom lenses, but this one zooms pretty good and it is SO quick in doing so to catch wildlife, that I hate to move to a camera and learn all over again and struggle with that...but I need to learn more.<br /><br />Ratty: Luckily, we didn't see any snakes at the stop....but I thought the sign was funny. (It wouldn't have been so funny if I had seen a snake though). :-}The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-55027784751776192612010-01-03T23:21:34.443-05:002010-01-03T23:21:34.443-05:00You got some very beautiful pictures. I think pois...You got some very beautiful pictures. I think poisonous snakes might change my mind about having any adventures in nature though. I don't mind snakes, but they can keep their poison to themselves.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-67072713508560075942010-01-03T23:01:22.921-05:002010-01-03T23:01:22.921-05:00Wow!! I, too, love the moss and have taken dozens ...Wow!! I, too, love the moss and have taken dozens of pictures of it along the way. Unfortunately, I still suffer from camera envy - Santa apparently couldn't take a hint! Your trip sounds like it was great!Ramblin Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370462257976522563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-44460719897834875322010-01-03T19:09:19.167-05:002010-01-03T19:09:19.167-05:00The arch of moss is particularly stunning, I think...The arch of moss is particularly stunning, I think. Glad you were finally able to share these.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-41743561379764091552010-01-03T16:15:54.216-05:002010-01-03T16:15:54.216-05:00Oh my gosh. Is there anything prettier than nature...Oh my gosh. Is there anything prettier than nature. We are so blessed and so excited you are a great photographer.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544156452126099112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-26653304317182792982010-01-03T16:03:50.074-05:002010-01-03T16:03:50.074-05:00I like the looks of those palm trees instead of th...I like the looks of those palm trees instead of the picturess on my blog today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-21022609962974013292010-01-03T14:57:27.363-05:002010-01-03T14:57:27.363-05:00Joan the spanish moss is so beautiful and only you...Joan the spanish moss is so beautiful and only you could make even a dead tree look inviting. These photo's have so been worth waiting for my friend....:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-31273059075161472692010-01-03T14:30:11.280-05:002010-01-03T14:30:11.280-05:00Wanda: I know for ME, it would never be too much o...Wanda: I know for ME, it would never be too much of a good thing. :-}<br /><br />Betsy: I knew we must have driven pretty close to where you lived. I wish we could have had more time to grab coffee with you and meet you! Maybe next time?!<br /><br />Insanity: Yes, I may play with a few of those shots and do some B&W with them. The palms lead you right to doing that and so does the moss!<br /><br />Impala Image: You are new to the blog! Welcome aboard, it is great to have you join us! I know what you mean..we live on a lake too and the town almost closes down in the winter...making it beautiful and quiet in the winter snow this time of year.<br /><br />Tatyana: You are welcome. I love tropical plants, trees and birds so most of my pictures are those when we go down there.<br /><br />Lesley: Some day we probably will do that...our next big one in the fall will probably be to drive out west, as I have never seen the Rockies yet. The mountains are screaming out for photographs to me. ha<br /><br />Goinglikesixty: I may take you up on that suggestion next time we go. Last time we headed east first before going south because we wanted to go to Savannah before Florida...and we traveled through some of the Appalachian Mts. which were breathtakingly beautiful, too.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-83442425868286376562010-01-03T13:34:08.464-05:002010-01-03T13:34:08.464-05:00I'm glad you know about the critters that live...I'm glad you know about the critters that live in Spanish Moss! We learned the hard way. We feel the same way you do about it and the tropical plants - nice indicators. Love it when we spot our first Banyan tree.<br /><br />Next time try I69-I65-I64-I75 for a new look and not that much longer trip. (We live near I65 near KY/TN line.)Going Like Sixtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17735447776871695507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-39959042794604256672010-01-03T13:03:48.072-05:002010-01-03T13:03:48.072-05:00Two of our kids went to college in Tennessee, and ...Two of our kids went to college in Tennessee, and we lived in Michigan at the time, so I know I-75 well! The drive through Kentucky and Tennessee is gorgeous in the fall, you're right. You'll have to do the drive again in October!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726995606953732736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-6056464105865655152010-01-03T12:32:40.756-05:002010-01-03T12:32:40.756-05:00I love to travel by car. Your pictures took me bac...I love to travel by car. Your pictures took me back on a road. The trees are so exoticly beautiful! Thank you!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-8034011621100386662010-01-03T12:16:27.334-05:002010-01-03T12:16:27.334-05:00Great photos! It's nice to think about escapin...Great photos! It's nice to think about escaping to “The Great Warm” but I’m still very happy to stay right here on the North Shore of lovely Lake Erie. This beach town can get pretty crazy in the summer – we locals all have a secret bumper sticker –“If it’s tourist season, why can’t we shoot them?” The winter months are just so darn peaceful!Impala Image Workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466988596123747815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-64047509232581974122010-01-03T10:40:45.571-05:002010-01-03T10:40:45.571-05:00Man it's like you were in another world! I bet...Man it's like you were in another world! I bet that was fun to drive all that way and like, experience "seasons" in fast forward! I bet some of those pix would be fun in B&W too! Yay for fixed computers! (it's worth proclaiming again...)Insanitykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026989747334897393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-5742299695070972712010-01-03T10:30:35.227-05:002010-01-03T10:30:35.227-05:00That is a long and boring drive on I-75 to Florida...That is a long and boring drive on I-75 to Florida.. Been there--done that, but only from TN-FL (which is long enough for me). Unless we are in a hurry, we usually get off of the interstates and drive on the back roads which are more scenic and MUCH more interesting.<br /><br />You came within an HOUR of me... We are in those Cumberland Mtns. you pictured--although southwest of your picture. After you pass through Knoxville, we are an hour west of the I-40/I-75 exchange.. We're off of I-40 toward Nashville. <br /><br />I'm enjoying your FL journey so far. Keep those pictures comin'...<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.com