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Feb 9, 2012, 4:23 pm
Running a-fowl of nature… in the parking lot!, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Came out of the movies at the Bell Tower here in Fort Myers and found myself wading through a small flock of Muscovy ducks in the parking lot. Since this is the lot where I usually encounter chickens, I wasn’t too... Comment - Like
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Feb 5, 2012, 10:02 am
Cheering squad of one, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
He gave a shout as I ran past, so I went back and played paparazzi. Comment - Like
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Feb 5, 2012, 9:36 am
Abandoned, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Weird thing to find a rake abandoned alongside the lake, until you realize that this park is maintained by a dedicate band of community volunteers. Then, you simply wonder what made him drop it and run… Comment - Like
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Feb 5, 2012, 9:27 am
World inverted, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Running in Lakes Regional park (Fort Myers, Florida) this morning, the world suddenly turned upside down! Comment - Like
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Jan 22, 2012, 1:42 pm
Pre-snow sunset, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Working hard this month, flying hither and yon to do it. Here’s the sun setting on a portion of the Charles River just outside Boston last Thursday. It snowed overnight and in the morning when it was time to leave for the airport, I first had th... Comment - Like
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Jan 16, 2012, 10:21 pm
You REALLY know you’re single when…, originally uploaded by The Single Rider.
You have a cold aka "the plague", but you don’t know that you are well on your way to losing your voice until someone calls! I knew I was clearing my throat and coughing a bit, but I was also singing along with some... Comment - Like
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Jan 7, 2012, 5:10 pm
Here’s a very cool thing – Ocean’s Reach on Sanibel Island has set up an osprey-cam! Mama Osprey laid three eggs just around Christmas. She’s been sitting on them ever since, but I just got to see the eggs – guess mama’s got to have a break sometime. Her mate is now hovering over them, w... Comment - Like
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Dec 26, 2011, 12:50 pm
Magic at the Barnes & Noble, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
A Mickey in the Wild encounter whe browsing the after-Christmas sales. He always makes me smile Comment - Like
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Dec 14, 2011, 3:29 pm
Carolina willow, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
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Dec 14, 2011, 12:26 pm
Probing for his lunch, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
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Dec 14, 2011, 12:05 pm
Horseshoe Marsh, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
The forest is trying to reclaim the marsh – who will win the battle? Comment - Like
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Dec 14, 2011, 12:00 pm
Observation point – emerging from the swamp, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
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Dec 14, 2011, 11:40 am
Lichens on the fence, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
No, the railing isn’t painted – that’t a pink lichen hat grows on wood surfaces. We are at the "south lake" part of the swamp. Comment - Like
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Dec 14, 2011, 11:30 am
Alligator flags still in bloom, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
These are a very pretty color and are probably providing cover for some baby alligators. Comment - Like
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Dec 14, 2011, 11:19 am
Sagittaria – aka duck potato, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Native American women would feel with their toes at the base of these swamp plants to find and harvest the roots, thus saving their backs from a little wear and tear. Pretty clever, huh? Comment - Like
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Dec 14, 2011, 10:31 am
High water mark, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
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Nov 8, 2011, 8:22 am
Dear Deluded Wannabe:
I realize that you are not self-aware enough to understand how you come across to others. You can’t possibly be self-aware, for if you were, you would not be acting in ways that both alienate and elicit sympathy. Therefore, I’d like to school you about a few things, to wi... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2011, 11:09 am
Pathet-o-meter, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
If there was any doubt about how early I headed out to run this morning, then here’s the definitive indicator – it was so early, the moonflowers had not yet closed up! How pathetic is that? ROFL!
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Oct 26, 2011, 8:19 am
Lost and lonely in Lakes Park, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
I am always finding lost things on my runs – and I seem to specialize in mystery shoes! This poor soul was in the parking lot near my car when I returned. It was not there when I arrived – or, maybe it was and I just didn’t not... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2011, 8:16 am
Screaming (from the) trees, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
I passed this fellow twice during my run in Lakes Park this morning, and both times he screamed his head off at me. I am embarassed to say that I could not ID him by sight because I wasn’t wearing my glasses – but his screaming gav... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2011, 8:15 am
Spooked each other in Lakes Park, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Came trundling up the bridge on my morning run, and who do you suppose swooped in low before me? He came to rest on the rail and allowed me to take his photo. He kept a watchful eye on me as I thanked him and passed. The stop was ... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2011, 1:23 pm
Lunchtime view on Sanibel Island, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
We are dining at Cips today, which is where the old Mermaid Kitchen used to be. We are seated on the porch and it is a glorious day. Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2011, 11:05 am
Jack-O-Disney, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Here’s a little "Mickey in the Wild" treat I encountered while out and about in my neighborhood this morning.
Have you seen any Disney Halloween decorations in YOUR neighborhood? Let’s see some pictures!
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Oct 13, 2011, 1:26 pm
Rock Star Mickey, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
I was fortunate enough to catch this local performance of Rock Star Mickey…
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Oct 7, 2011, 1:48 pm
Through the raindrops – see ya real soon!, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
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Oct 7, 2011, 1:24 pm
Price of gas in Walt Disney World today, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Frequent guests to the World might recognize this iconic gas station signage. What’s the price where you live?
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Oct 7, 2011, 12:55 pm
A banner day at Downtown Disney, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
You can see the weather we’re up against – intermittent and sometimes even simultaneous rain and sunshine. Now that I’ve stuffed myself, I need to walk around a bit before getting in the car for a three-hour drive. A good bro... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2011, 12:35 pm
The Earl’s Best BLT at Downtown Disney, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
I usually get the Hawaiian BBQ but I decided to branch out. It’s really good! I wonder how many miles on the treadmill this is gonna cost me? LOL!
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Oct 7, 2011, 12:25 pm
Lunch with the Earl at Downtown Disney, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Need to fuel both self and car before heading home. It’s raininf so it’s crowded inside.
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Oct 6, 2011, 9:49 pm
Haunted Mansion graveyard queue at Magic Kingdom, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
This was my first time on Haunted Mansion with the graveyard queue option. There are some fun interactive features to play with. We liked the cat on the musical wall – everything is an instrument playing music an... Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2011, 9:23 pm
Lunch at Tony’s Town Square, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
My brother just ordered a mess of appetizers. I think they’re going to be rolling us out of here. Everything looks so good! Decisions, decisions….
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Oct 6, 2011, 9:20 pm
Heigh ho, heigh ho, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
… it’s down Main Street we go Love me some Main Street Philharmonic.
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Oct 6, 2011, 9:18 pm
At least I’m a Hero at the Magic Kingdom, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
I was profoundly disturbed to have been sorted into Slytherin on the Pottermore.com beta, so now I feel at least somewhat redeemed!
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Sep 29, 2011, 2:35 pm
Fishing shacks in the sound, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
We’re still traversing Pine Island Sound (I think – I may be a bit turned around) and we are passing these historic fishing shacks. They’ve got a fascinating story, which I’ll have to google when I get home.
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Sep 29, 2011, 1:50 pm
Pulling into Useppa Island, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Our cruiser is picking up some passengers from Useppa Island before returning us to Captiva. Once a 1920s hangout for the rich and famous, Useppa is now a private club and if you don’t belong, the only way to spend any time here is to... Comment - Like
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Sep 29, 2011, 1:21 pm
Cabbage Key gopher tortoise caboose, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Look who we found digging a hole in the roots of a tree! Another one was seen making his escape over the hill.
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Sep 29, 2011, 1:17 pm
Cabbage Key Priorities, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
As you are waiting for your turn on the gangplank, you look down and see this sign. I like it that Cabbage Key makes water conservation a priority
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Sep 29, 2011, 1:13 pm
Evidence of the Calusa, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Cabbage Key is pretty much a giant shell mound, with littler mounds around it. Here’s a really ancient shell from the perimeter of the main mound.
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Sep 29, 2011, 12:33 pm
From the top of the Cabbage Key tower, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
This is worth the climb to the top – 360 degrees of this!
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Sep 29, 2011, 12:28 pm
Cabbage Key’s docks, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
We are done with lunch – delicious mahi mahi! Now for a brief roam around the island.
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Sep 29, 2011, 11:27 am
Approaching Cabbage Key, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
How’d you like to live here? As long as I had internet (satellite?), I’d be fine. This is the former home of author Mary Roberts Rhinehart – island was purchased for a pittance in the 1920s. Can’t wait to dock!
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Sep 29, 2011, 11:09 am
Cruising by Cayo Costa, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
More dolphin sightings have occurred and the boat is leaning perilously on the side where they are hanging out. We should be at Cabbage Key soon.
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Sep 13, 2011, 7:09 pm
Signs protect local species on Fort Myers Beach, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
The rare and endangered FORKLIFT apparently nests here, so be careful driving and don’t mow it down
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Sep 13, 2011, 6:52 pm
Rainbow over the marina, Fort Myers Beach, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
There is a bar on the lower/dock level of Doc Ford’s on Fort Myers Beach. I walked down there to check it out and found this pretty rainbow stretched over the marina from behind the clouds.
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Sep 13, 2011, 6:47 pm
Dinner on Fort Myers Beach, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
My cousins from up in Cleremont are in town and I’m meeting them for dinner here at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Fort Myers Beach. I have been to Doc Ford’s on Sanibel Island several times and always liked the food – hope the ... Comment - Like
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Sep 12, 2011, 7:57 pm
Goodnight, Sanibel, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.
Alas, not seeing the moon – I guess there’s too much cloud cover.
Well, there’s always next month for the full
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