If I were in my beloved Virginia this ....

week-end, I would be at Rappahannock Cellers Winnery, in Huntly, Virginia, at their 10 year

Anniversary party. This year they have won the Gold Chardonnay award. Wine tastings are

so much fun. If you could look over the ridge ...you could see the Marriott Farm, in Hume, VA.

Rain and Heat

this week-end. We went for brunch. Bloody Mary's and Quiche. I really didn't feel

like going out. It was funny...I walked from the car to a store and got sun burnt, my

arms were very red in the evening. We ended up on the patio for some breZZes,

in the late afternoon, playing checkers and drinking some Mascato.

On Sunday ...

we went out for lunch, at the Lighthouse...in Ponce Inlet, FL. With tons of signs on the walls. The food is very good ! Like the best kept secret in Daytona Beach. Shrimp Baskets....Clam Baskets and the grouper Po~boy sandwich. French Fries and Onion Rings all home made.

this is the back of the building from the boat ramp...across from Disappearing Island. We have

docked there and walked around on the sand bar. Since we are in the rainy season here...it

did rain , and rain it did ! My main purpose was to take some shots of the Lighthouse....that

didn't happen.

Wil's at the lake...

maybe 10 feet long....since I am standing

on the first tee.

What big teeth you have Wil's !

A friend of mine took these photos in Paris, last week-end

What I love....

about the 4th of July, the back yard bbq's with friends and family. Always good food, playing
badminton. This year I am going to try grilled ribs. They might be a little primal. What I miss
abot the 4th of July, is the home town Parade....it was always grea8t fun.

Wil's in the Lake......in the back yard.

sunset....at Flager Pier

Gorgeous weather .....

there today. The sun shine is warm after a very cool night. The
temperture this week, should be in the 80's. Which normally should
be in the 90's...according to the weather people. The time has changed
so that mean that spring is on the way.
I spent the day at the spa yeaterday afternboon. Tanned and nails done
and yes...a hair cut...oh how I hate that...I always feel scalped !!!!
Go and get a trim and let it grow out again !!! A trim to me is less
than half of a match stick...no one ever understands that : (

Well, today is The Collings Wedding Anniversary ! We never celebrate.
Just another day to Rod. 29 years !

Boot Hill Saloon...

this morning early. I parked 6 minutes and when I got back I had a parking ticket on
the wind shield !!!!! Daytona Beach are so broke they are charging outragious tickets! And I am just helping them GET richer. $5.00 a minute !

Anyway, here is a photo of the Boot this morning.

November Cruise 2010

The Russian National Ballet...

preformed the Swan Lake Ballet on Sunday. I, have seen
it several times before...but enjoyed it this time as well.

March 3, 2011...

when traveling with me its packing lots of outfits
I never wear. Shoes and handbags just in case I need them.
I,also have to have breakfast. A small box of breads and muffins.
Assorted fruit and boiled eggs. And a To GO cup of cappuccino.
And last but not least my phone and now my e-reader. (I think
at Christmas when I bought the e-reader), I should have bought
the I-pad instead.

My last trip was aboard the ship, in November. I really had that
packed, but then I worked on that for 6 months. Althou, I was a
good sailor, my husband said. Since he has traveled on the BIG
SHIPS...this was a canoe to him. I got sick and turned very green
one evening at dinner. I learned then you can take more than one
sea sick pill. I enjoyed my sailing adventure..however I don't know
if I would want to do it again. It was fun to have friends aboard.

Books I'm Reading...

Unlike some books I read that get off to a
slow star. I have to read until I am committed
to the story.

In the case of the Millium series it seemed I
couldnot get into to it. I picked it up put it
down, so mny times. That was in July. Its now
February, and its cold and rainy. I read the
first book this week and read the second one.
Maybe its the new e-reader...but I now have my
Husband reading them too. "The Girl With the Dragon
Tattoo", was a dark read for me. But, after I got
into it it, I was hooked on ther series.

I read Cleapatra: A life, and enjoyed the read.

Valentines Day...

What surprise to receive a dozen red roses from Hubby !

Brrrr !

Ground Hog Day is February 2....and

just who is Punxsutawney Phil? He is a resident of
Punzsutawney, Pa. And if that is not enough, he comes
out of his hole and if he sees his shadow we will have
6 more weeks of Winter. What a delightful holiday...
in Winter to celebrate! The group all wear TuX and tall
stove top hats.

My Things to DO today...

read current events in the newspaper
listen to music
eat good food
create something

express gratitude for something
have a direct experience for life
drink coffee or tea

Touch the earth
love a pen~write in a journal about your thoughts
remember little things

This is the Light house in the harbour in Nassau...

January 20...

My house in Florida this morning was covered in fog and and a storm blowing in.
But it cleared by noon and today became a happy day for our family. Eric is home !
Which makes me very happy. I am delighted to hear from him. He has called me
3 times since 5:30 pm.

View of the Big Blue Water Highway....

Cold morning aboard the ship...about 7:00 am, from the Lido Deck.

January 17th 2011....

Its a sad thing to think I have not been keeping up with my blogging.
Oh so busy comes to mind...and that wouldn't be far from the truth.

I hope to do better in the new year. I have my fuzzE slippers on and
drinking Russian Tea. I, am happy to say I have heard from family members
today...and that makes me very happy...since we are scattered all over
the place at the moment.

I went on my first Cruise in November, 2010. And perhaps, I was expecting
a lot more from it. All and all it was pleasant, food not
so good. Shopping in the Bahamas was dull. I, did manage to get a Tee shirt
at the Harley shop for Randy. Which, he liked! My friend Ann woke me up at
4am two morning ! She couldnt sleep...we had tea in the LIDO Lounge. I did
take a few photos.