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Never in my life have I attempted to write poetry; however I am currently enjoying trying.

On The Road, Photos-Birds, Photos-Landscapes, Poetry

~What did I just catch?~

January 16, 2014 Sheila 17 Comments

Whoa, it is a fighter!
It was amusing when all of a sudden she jumped up and back.

While on a walk today we spotted this Egret out in the marsh. The distance was really too great for me to capture detailed photos, but I wanted to share these. I noticed it was trying to eat something! If you click on the photos you might get an idea of what she caught.

Bike Trail — Many miles of bike trails in the park. Not sure I would want to walk these trails. Last year we saw a four foot Diamondback snake

Bird Tree
My Scrub Jay, from yesterday, was sitting at the very top!

one lone Egret, fishing in a marsh

the big frog realized, it is pretty harsh

froggy grew quite big, must have lived awhile

guess this is the way, out in the wild

one has to eat, one has to die

in order to survive, you learn to be sly

On The Road, Photos-Birds, Photos-Landscapes, Poetry

~For awhile this is where we will be, my pack and me~

January 4, 2014 Sheila 12 Comments

Hobe Sound is where we will be,
Sunshine, birds and manatees we hope to see.

Long walks in the woods,
Always bring joyful moods.

Strolls in the sand along the sea,
Fills our hearts with pure glee.

We can hear the mighty roar,
Of pounding waves against the shore.

A step outside at night,
Offers mythical characters in plain sight.

A river in the sky with stars galore,
Reach up and touch Orion’s Sword.

Such a beautiful locality,
Cool breezes from ocean air offering vitality.

For awhile this is where we will be,
My pack and me.

Palm Trees and the Setting Sun
(photo taken from my brother-in-laws’ boat)

Golf Anyone?
(photo taken from the boat)

Red-breasted Merganser (female)
(photo taken from the boat)

Little Pink Flowers
(photo taken while on a hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park)

A Field of Palmettos
(photo taken while on a hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park)

Looking for the perfect RV site! White-faced Ibis (the brown and white one is 1st fall) — Looking for the perfect RV site!
White-faced Ibis (the brown and white one is 1st fall)
(photo taken from my Coach)

Never in my life have I seen so many swallows in one location! I believe these are Tree Swallows. — Driving in Jonathan Dickinson State Park we spotted these swallows. We stopped to watch them feed on bugs.
Never in my life have I seen so many swallows in one location!
I believe these are Tree Swallows.

Tree Swallows
There must have been a thousand of them!

Osprey contemplating the day. — Osprey contemplating her day.
(photo taken from the boat)

Even with cloudy skies, rain and cool temperatures we have enjoyed our first full week in Hobe Sound. The boat ride was taken on Thursday in the Intra-Coastal Waterway between Hobe Sound and Jupiter, Florida.

Enjoy the Journey!

On The Road, Photos-Landscapes, Poetry

~Lake Griffin State Park and the Live Oak Trees~

December 28, 2013 Sheila 12 Comments

the mighty Live Oak

favorite of so many

symbol of strength

One of the largest Oaks in the state, this several hundred year old tree is 10 feet in diameter, 83 feet high and has a spread of 131 feet.

Once sought after by ship builders these stately trees provide food and shelter for several animal species as well as a place of attachment for various air plants, moss and ferns.

Small, beautiful and quiet Lake Griffin State Park

You never know what you might see while hiking a trail!

A couple of weeks ago we spent four days at Lake Griffin State Park in Fruitland Park, Florida. It is an old state park; small, lovely and quiet. The ranger told me, “We are small, but we have a lot of pride”. She is right! We certainly enjoyed our stay there.

Lake Griffin State Park is nestled in a heavily forested area near the populated towns of Fruitland Park, Lady Lake, Leesburg and The Villages. After hours spent enjoying anyone of these towns, it is always nice to return to the peace of quite of the park.

If you ever plan to stay at this State Park be aware that some of the sites are hard to maneuver into, especially if you are 40 feet long. I would recumbent sites, 13, 17 and 19. We were in site 38, which is a large, pull through, but a little difficult to swing into. However, once you are in the site it is extremely easy to leave the park.

Enjoy the Journey!

On The Road, Photos-Flowers, Plants, Trees, Poetry

~Gems of the Lake~

December 25, 2013 Sheila 5 Comments

reaching for the sun

tethered gently in sand

gems of the lake

floating on the surface

artfully showcased

A peaceful, beautiful day at Lake Louisa State Park.

On The Road, Photos-Birds, Photos-Landscapes, Poetry

~Your Shadow Wants To Know~

December 19, 2013 Sheila 4 Comments

where are you going

little blue so determined

does your shadow know

Early Sunset on Lake Sminole — Early Sunset on Lake Seminole

Up the hill and bathed in sunlight - The Rambling Rose — Up the hill and bathed in sunlight – The Rambling Rose

My Pack on a walk at Eastbank Campground (US Army Corps of Engineer RV Park)

Great Egret making a perfect landing — Great Egret

We love to stop, for a few days, at Eastbank Campground as we travel east on I-10. Eastbank is a US Army Corps of Engineer Park located in Bainbridge, GA; however, the nearest town is Chattahoochee, Florida.

The park, with its heavily treed and hilly grounds with Lake Seminole as a back drop, is a picturesque and peaceful place.

One could sit for hours down by the lake and watch the hundreds of shorebirds feeding, or watch the forest birds hunting for bugs and berries, or just relax and marvel at the beauty of the setting sun.

We never know what the weather will be at Lake Seminole and this time, as we passed through, it was still winter. This place is so beautiful, no matter the weather, we still get out to enjoy hiking, birdwatching, photo taking and watching beautiful sunsets announce the end of joyful experiences.