Local Haunts

Renningers 2014 Antique Extravaganza – Mt.Dora, FL

It’s that time of year again – Renningers Antiques Extravaganza !! I’m a junk junkie, I love everything old, well, most everything. Every year, there’s a huge antique fair over in Mount Dora, FL (no, there really isn’t any ‘mountain’ there), about 1.5 hours East.  http://www.renningers.net/index.php/main-locations/mount-dora/mount-dora-home My Aunt Kathy, and I go every year at […] Read more…

Sherwood Florist : More than just a flower shop

Some time ago I put up a post about one of my favorite old nurseries. It used to be part of a one big operation of a combination florist shop and plant nursery,…and then the big-box stores and recession hit. The company had been split before, and one half did better than the other. This […] Read more…

Old Tampa : A day visiting some old ‘hoods

Yesterday I went to visit my niece who works in Ybor, but lives by the Lowry Park Zoo. Those are both some very old neighborhoods in Tampa. I’ve always loved getting lost in some of the older corners of my favorite city. Ok, maybe not all the old corners, there are some places best left […] Read more…

Kayaking the Weeki Wachee : Beat that summer heat

It is soooo hot ! Another weekend is on it’s way. What do you do when it’s 95 outside? Get into some 71 degree crystal clear water…oh, yeah! We here in Hernando County are fortunate to have the perfect spot to cool off – the Weeki Wachee river. It’s not just for mermaids –  Stop […] Read more…

Gum Slough Day 2014

The Summer Solstice means that the retired Mermaids are called to The River once again for a semi-annual meeting…and drinking and eating, to enjoy the longest day of the year. Since I was invited, I thought I’d post some pics.  Why would they call it Gum Slough Day ?? Well, that’s a funny story – […] Read more…

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