Day off - Road Trip

KT and I decided to do some two trecking Sunday on our day off.  We went deep into Tate's Hell (look it up on the net) and saw lots of cooll things.  We had to turn around when we reached a stream crossing the road.  No, I lack bravery when stuff looks scary.  The most interesting was the bee hive group out in the middle of nowwhere.  I saw the movie, Ule's Gold, which really had a lot of info about honey production.  Fascinating if it werent for the stingly little devils.

Bee Hives deep in Tate's Hell

Our next stop was in Appalachicola because I needed one of those cool teeshirts with the fish bones on it.   Got it!  Next stop was Piggly Wiggly's with a serving of spaghetti casserole from their deli.  Took it to the river's edge where it goes into the Gulf.  Couldn't eat all of it, so I reached over to KT and he got too excited and knocked it out of my hand.  As I grabbed for it, I kind of threw it all over him.  What a mess.  He has spots of spaghetti sauce all over him.  Really attracts a lot of attention.  

Beautiful spot for lunch.  Appalachicolo River flows into the Gulf.  (site of the spaghetti/dog fiasco)

Next stop was the beach at the east end of the bridge from Appalachicola.  

Beautiful spot, but KT didn't like it.  He had sandburs in his feet.   Ouch!

More two tekking in the forest.  Found the Ocholochnee River again and there was an abandoned railroad trestle.  Cool to see.  

Next stop was home with a fabulous campfire.  Leftover pizza, beer, and my beloved Kindle.  

Great end to a great day.  

Cool stuff

Ann and Jim visited for two gorgeous days.  The weather couldn't have been better.  Sunny, warm, and - best of all - no bugs.  We cooked hot dogs over the campfire and went out to dinner at Tropical Traders one night, then Hameknockers the next.  Mmmmm.   It was so much fun to have them visit and show them my beautiful, small, park.  It was a fun time and very meaningful to me.

Our beautiful little white deer.  I took a video of her from my car and chose this picture to save.  For some reason, I don't know if videos can be used on the blog.  Guess I need to do some homework.  

This is the little white deer's mother.  She just stood there and looked and King Tucker and I.  She was interested in us - I guess.

My favorite little Florida town

Sopchoppy, Florida, is a unique town with a very unusual festival - note the poster.   Well known for its worm/bait industry, it's a very quaint "old Florida" type town. Old style wooden floor general store, no stoplight, one restaurant, 2 gas stations, etc.  charming, laid back, one million dollar house on the river, lots of empty houses and businesses. Mostly low income families. Lots of subsistance hunting and fishing. Lots of trucks with cages for their deer dogs. I love it.  

The Blacklocks stopped by for a visit - how awesome. I was so happy to see them.  We had a beverage at my campsite and went for dinner at the Tropical Trader. Great food and wonderful conversation. I am discovering that I really miss my family and friends. I'm not as independent as I once was.  I don't know if that's a good or a bad thing.  I sure enjoyed the Shatneys and Blacklocks visiting me. Sure means a lot to me.   Next week Ann and Jim will be here. Pretty wonderful.