Our day at Sea World began with the Pink Flamingos. Must have been tired because almost all were sleeping.

Brennan wanted someone to ride this roller coaster with him but he got no takers. Seems you are upside down most of the time and going by the screams of either fright or delight I decided it wasn't going to be me on that thing.

Kathy got a kick out of feeding the Stingrays. Can't see them here but they swim by and you are suppose to have your hand in the water and they take the food as they swim by. Just keep in mind they can kill you with one good poke from their spiney tail. They have a nice soft skin.

This was looking into the dolphin tank from below.

This may have been the Manatee aquarium. There is Brennan, Jeremie and Mom.

There were flying dolphins...

Flying ladies...

More flying dolphins...

Parrots...

Leaping whales...

And one last whale.













We had a great day at Sea World. There are lots more pics but I'm sure you get the idea. We also survived the tornado warnings of the day before. There was one funnel cloud reported but it never touched down. Lots of rain, wind and lightening.

That's it for Jeremie and Brennan's visit too. They are off to the Great White North today. Next we get ready for Joan, Kathy's sister, who comes in next Tuesday.

It's been a slow few days. Have been working out and cleaning things up a bit. I'm down another pound and a half while Kathy has lost 3 pounds. Kathy is up in Orlando with Jeremie and Brennan. I go up tomorrow for the day and I hope to have some pics for the blog. Tonight is a bit unnerving as we are in the midst of a tornado watch. That's one thing we don't have and don't want in NS - tornado warnings. It's hot and steamy tonight as we all await our fate. My neighbour says don't worry about it.

Another sunny, hot day and so another trip to the beach. Tried a different one today, a State Park up river from Fort Pierce.

The sand was hot too so we wasted no time getting into the water











We started the day at the gym as has become our usual way. Kathy took to the scales and has lost 2 pounds. Hoo ray! I lost 4 early and nothing since. Not great but this time last year I was talking about the 10 pounds I had added to the already robust waistline. So you could say I'm 14 pounds ahead.

Wendy, you would be reminded of Rissers tonight with the big, fiery red moon rising over the ocean. What a sight! We had a great walk tonight around the park and met a nice couple from South Carolina. Under the beautiful moonlight. Great way to end the day.

Up this morning to a beautiful bright sky and the promise of a 27C day. We decided to alter the exercise routine a bit and start our walk not at the gym but across this bridge that leads to Hwy. 1A1 that runs along the Atlantic coast. It's a beautiful walk as you can clearly see.

This is looking north from Fort Pierce.

This is looking South from the bridge, at Fort Pierce.

This path leads you along the Fort Pierce waterfront. We walked about a half mile along here before heading back to the bridge.

I'm a sucker for pelicans.

And these guys are waiting while the fisherman cleans his catch of the day. They know they will get their share.

This big Heron was doing a bit of fishing of his own along the waterfront.

After all that work it's time for a bit of fun and what could be better than a hot day at the beach.

Everytime I get to the beach I think of my good friend and brother in law Lee. This past summer we found ourselves more than once at a beach during our camping weekends. The question was always would the water be warm enough to get into. At Caribou I usually give it a go, inch by inch until finally I get up to my neck. At Raddall, Lee made it in where I wouldn't even consider it. Just to let you know Lee, there is no inching in here. The water is so warm you just rush head long into it and never feel a chill. What a great day we spent suning and swimming.


Had supper at a new spot for us, recommended by a couple of nice people we met from Ohio, the Buckeye State. Norris was the name of the place. Kathy enjoyed her white fish and I my baked ham and beans. From there it was off to the gym for a bit of a workout and home to enjoy a warm summer, ah, winter evening out under the canopy.

 Well here's a peek at the new stroller with most of the cargo. I won't lie to you and say it was a hit, but maybe it will grow on them.

Gabby saw an opening and made a break for it. She certainly will need an adjustment period.

In other news, we have spent the past couple of days trying to install our new privacy screen. (Pics on a later day) We got it at the Tampa RV show but are just now putting it up. We had problems getting  it into the track but a call to the manufacturer solved that problem. Then it was off to Wal Mart for bungee cords and tent pegs. Installed a set of lights and we are now in business.

Of course we have been starting our days at the gym. Can't remember if I mentioned it but I have lost four pounds. Yesterday after gym I think I just had a coffee but today I added a donut to that. I had banked 200 calories and besides, I had fruit and yogurt the rest of the day. Tonight we enjoyed a nice time sitting in the warm southern air before walking the dogs.

 Had our usual good workout at the gym first thing this morning. Proceeded directly to McDonalds from there to replenish the calorie loss. Kathy informs me that was just a coffee stop and not to eat a meal. In future I guess it's just coffee following the workout. Jeremie and Brennan are returning from Orlando today so to fill in a bit of time Kathy decided to hit the pool for a while. To the left she is on the way followed by a couple of pics of the pool. If you look closely you can see Kathy swimming. The water was 86F, so temp was not an issue.

 Once the guys arrived we put on the grill and had a fine supper. kathy did a really great job and Jer made a great Greek salad.

The guys are off to Miami in the morning to catch a cruise to several places, the names escape me now. They are gone a week then back to Orlando for a final few days.

Wonder how Gabby will like the new ride? Had a great day at the RV show in Tampa. Hooked up with some fine folks from NS, Bill & Jan Corkum from the metropolis of Pleasantville, Lunenburg County. Fellow Montana owners who recently sold their home and now spend 5 or more months a year in Florida. I intended to have pics but of course carried the camera around all day and didn't shoot a thing until the end when we photoed the Girls new stroller.

Enjoyed our visit to Tampa and the RV show. For the second year made it to the Montana display where we met up with a lot of members of the Montana Owners Club and had our second annual photo with the group. Good bunch of guys and gals.

Bid farewell to our friends and headed East from the Gulf to the Atlantic coast. Stopped by a Perkins for din din somewhere along the way and arrived home by 9:00 pm. Tired and looking forward to a good night sleep.

Yesterday we had our workout at the gym before meeting up with Jeremie and Brennan to do a bit of touring and, what else, shopping. Hit a mall we like in Tradition and ended up eating at the Golden Corral, the all you can eat buffet. Back home to a campfire on a rather cool evening.

Today the guys left for Orlando to take in the scene up there. Kathy and I headed to the gym this afternoon but didn't have our usual spunk. Too late to go I think.

Tomorrow it's off to Tampa to take in the RV super show. Hooking up with Bill & Jan Corkum, a couple from NS we met a few years ago but have never had the chance to get together with until now.

A busy few days with the boys arrival. We met Jeremie and Brennan in Orlando on Sunday and we all made our way to Fort Pierce. Yesterday Kathy and the guys went to the outlet malls in Vero Beach. Today They ventured down to the African Lion Safari and from there to the Sawgrass Mills mall. That was one trip I would like to have made but didn't get with the program in time. From all accounts they are having a great day. I headed to the beach and had a great time in the warm water. I should mention I have been spending a bit of time waxing the black beast.

On our way to the Farmers Market we passed by the Fort Pierce City Marina. Nice place to browse. While we were there a dolphin swam around a bit and a pelican or two drifted by.

 What really took my eye was this little beauty for my sister Sherryl and husband John. This would be a great upgrade and I don't think John would need to crew it.

 Then it was off to the market. I think we were a bit late for the best selection of food however we did get some nice strawberries fresh in from Plant City. They use that much the same as we say our berries are from the Valley.





 

 

 A nice man took our pic as we left the market.

On our way home we stopped into this aquarium. Observed beautiful fish and a real coral reef.










Tomorrow it's off to Orlando to pick up Jeremie and Brennan. Should be a great week with them.

This is the gym where we normally start our day. This morning and we had a pretty good workout.

 One of the Bells outlets where you can get some good buys on clothes. Today we stocked up on shorts and shirts. Before we came in here we had our lunch at a pizza joint next door. Had to replenish those calories lost at the gym.

 Gabby looking her usual joyish self. I've yet to learn how to correct those eyes.

Lilly with the same errie looking eyes.












All in all another nice day in South Florida. Came home this afternoon and sat about for a while in the sun. Met our new neighbours from Mass. Really nice people. Note to Thomas and Yvette, the lady has Acadian roots.

First thing in the morning it's off the the farmers market in Fort Pierce. I'll have pics.

Fairly mundane day. Rain and thunderstorms started about 1:00 am and lasted until 1:00 pm. Gabby does not like thunder so we were up half the night with her barking at every roll of thunder.

Got up a bit late since the weather wasn't not inspiring at all. Took the girls for a nice walk and then headed to the gym. Although I consider myself to be on the LITE menu I think I overdid it a bit today. Kinda sore tonight. After the workout we headed for Dunkin Donuts to enjoy a coffee and donut. Made up for a few of those calories we lost at the gym. Had quite an experience at the donut shop. One of the employees who seemed to be on table cleanup engaged us in conversation. He thought we were Canadians by our accent and informed us he is a Jersey boy. Turns out this guy is about 99% there, if you know what I mean. He wanted to talk mostly hockey and baseball which was ok. He turned the conversation to politics and I unwisely gave him my opinion on one of his heros, Glenn Beck. I told him the best place for that guy (Beck) was a mental institution whereupon our friend became visibly upset, got loud and started kicking cases of soda on the floor. Said he couldn't believe I would say that about one of his heros. Wow, I was thinking next he's gonna pull out a gun and that's it. I quickly back tracked and got him back to sports without further incident although he was none too happy when I predicted no pennant for his beloved Yankees next year. Thankfully his anger and passion doesn't carry over from politics to sports in the same violent fashion. Lesson learned, never discuss politics down here. The whole time this was going on the girl who seemed to be in charge of the two person operation was trying to get the guy to do a bit of work. He would clean a table then return to our conversation. Might avoid that place in the future.

From the coffee shop it was off to a town called Tradition where Kathy has a favourite shoe store. She forgot her walking shoes at home and so she bought a new pair of New Balance. Maybe with these she will be able to keep up with Connie on their morning walks once back in NS.

By the way, no pics today. Have a new camera but it doesn't work unless you take it with you. Maybe tomorrow as I think we have figured out how to take a pic with it.

Up bright and early for our first official workout at the gym. Now remember I am on the LITE regime for a while as these old bones need time to adjust. I figure to be fully in tune at just about the time of our return to the Great White North. Anyway I dropped over 200 calories today. Kathy felt somewhat sluggish as perhaps she over did it yesterday trying to show me her superior conditioning.

Then we dined at Bob Evans in Vero Beach before heading to Best Buy around the corner for a new camera. We have a lovely Nikon aim and shoot for less than $200. I figure to be up and running in less than a couple of weeks as it will probably take that long to figure out how to take a pic. Or it may be tomorrow, who knows.

The afternoon was spent at South Beach and oh what a time. It was 26C and the water was beautiful. We played around like a couple of kids and had a great day. We wisely left the dogs home and saved Kathy the hard job of washing them. On the way home we stopped by a marina and watched the fishing boats return from the days activities. Some of them are just magnificent.

We had a light wrap for supper followed by a walk around the park with the dogs. A great day and I'm sure we will enjoy our sleep tonight.

It's been a few busy days trying to get set up and running. Washed half of the Big Sky, the other half is waiting for a day when there is nothing better to do. That may be a while.

Took the truck to the Ford doctor for a new air filter and on the way back stopped for the annual wash and wax. The black just sparkles and it's pretty hard on the eyes actually. She's a real black beauty.

This morning we headed to the local gym initially to get Kathy set up but before we got out of there I have a membership as well. We plan to head out first thing every morning and try to shed a few of the pounds these all you can eat buffets are adding to the waistline. The afternoon was spent at the beach. What a great swim we had today, the water was beautiful.

When we got home the front yard needed cleaning up. Tomorrow is the day they pick up the pine needles and lawn clippings so we had to get that stuff to the curb.

Tried tonight to load a few pics but they did not turn out well. Camera is acting up.