Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Day 80 - Floating Dock


Day 80 - Floating Dock, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 78 - Solitary Place to Sit


Day 78 - Solitary Place to Sit, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 79 - Jaxx


Day 79 - Jaxx, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 77 - Snake-Bird


Day 77 - Snake-Bird, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 76 - Slow Speed


Day 76 - Slow Speed, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Slow Speed is the way I am taking the day. I am on Spring Break and vacationing at home. Living in a tourist destination it is easy to forget that fact until driving to the beach and being shocked by the traffic jam on a Wednesday morning. Spent the morning Kayaking on the Intercoastal waterway with a friend, enjoying the view, sunshine and company. Kayaking is a great way to spend a day of Spring Break. Our lives are so hectic, it is such a wonderful day when we can power down to SLOW SPEED and enjoy the beauty and friendship around.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Day 75 - Black Sapote


Day 75 - Black Sapote, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

It is so difficult to find these fruit on the tree the color is so green it looks just like the leaves at first glance. Black Sapote are large about the size of your fist yet they blend into the background of the canopy. They get their name from the color of the fruit. It looks rotten when ripe, very similar to chocolate pudding. Odd, interesting fruit. We only discovered the identity of this year. Years we wondered why this big beautiful fruit would rot, fall to the ground and never ripen. My husband finally started to research and discovered the treasure we have in our backyard.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Day 74 - Hercules


Day 74 - Hercules, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Hercules is such a sweet dog, just don't try to take his bone or pick him up. He loves his cinibones. He couldn't be a happier dog right at the moment I took the photo.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Day 73 - Orange Blossom


Day 73 - Orange Blossom, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Orange Blossoms in the rain. The aroma is overwhelming, visions of oranges dancing in my mind. Reminds me of the first year this tree finally blossomed. My youngest son comes running in the house saying, "Momma, I brought you flowers". I hugged him, placed them in water and thought what's one more year waiting for oranges. The tree is covered in orange blossoms more than enough to pick and bring to Momma. Alas, little boys grow up and teenagers don't pick flowers like 4 years.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Friday, March 26, 2010

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

DAY 69 - Tractor


DAY 69 - Tractor, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Whew!!! Finally caught up on this photo challenge. It is so difficult when you fall behind and get overwhelmed by the number of photos that add up EVERYDAY! I was determined to turn in all the photos due for each day and not meeting the challenge wasn't an option. I had to make sure I turned in all the photos. I apologize I may have posted some photos out of order but all of these photos were shot between now and January when I stopped uploading. Spring Break in two days, so I should be able to get back into the swing of posting a photo a day again.

Day 68 - Deep Fried Candy Bars


Day 68 - Deep Fried Candy Bars, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 67 - Watching the Sun Set


Day 67 - Watching the Sun Set, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 66 - Sunset on the Beach


Day 66 - Sunset on the Beach, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 65 - Football at Sunset


Day 65 - Football at Sunset, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 64 - Sunset Bradenton Beach, Fl

Day 63 - Sunset on Bradenton Beach, Fl

Day 62 - Sunset on Bradenton Beach, fl 3/23/10

Day 61 - Beware of Thorns


Day 61 - Beware of Thorns, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 60 - Happy Birthday Dad


Day 60 - Happy Birthday Dad, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

My Dear Husband's 55th Birthday Celebration.

Day 59 - Robinson Preserve


Day 59 - Robinson Preserve, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 59 - Robinson Preserve


Day 59 - Robinson Preserve, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 58 - Wetting a Line


Day 58 - Wetting a Line, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 57 - Delicate but Deadly


Day 57 - Delicate but Deadly, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 56 - Look-out Tower


Day 56 - Look-out Tower, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 55 - Bird Foraging


Day 55 - Bird Foraging, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 54 - Grey Bird


Day 54 - Grey Bird, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 53 - Driftwood


Day 53 - Driftwood, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 52 - Hubby


Day 52 - Hubby, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 51 - Eagle Nest


Day 51 - Eagle Nest, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 50 - Mangrove Path


Day 50 - Mangrove Path, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Beautiful path I love to follow in my Kayak.

Day 50 - Mangrove Path


Day 50 - Mangrove Path, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Beautiful path I love to follow in my Kayak.

Day 49 - Birds in Trees


Day 49 - Birds in Trees, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 48 - Miles 2 Go


Day 48 - Miles 2 Go, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 47 - Bird


Day 47 - Bird, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 46 - Eagle in Tree


Day 46 - Eagle in Tree, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 45 - Eagle Moon


Day 45 - Eagle Moon, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 44 - Visitor Center


Day 44 - Visitor Center, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 44 - Visitor Center


Day 44 - Visitor Center, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 43 - Valentine Roses


Day 43 - Valentine Roses, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 42 - Colorful Sunset


Day 42 - Colorful Sunset, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 41 - Walking the Dog


Day 41 - Walking the Dog, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 40 - Hercules


Day 40 - Hercules, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 39 - Crooked Path


Day 39 - Crooked Path, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 38 - Born 2 Ride


Day 38 - Born 2 Ride, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 37 - Dramatic Sky


Day 37 - Dramatic Sky, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 36 - Lamp a tCracker Barrel

Day 35 Pecan Waffles


Day 35 Pecan Waffles, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

Day 34 - Black Sapote


Day 34 - Black Sapote, originally uploaded by Brina1300.

These things have been littering our yard for years. We couldn't figure out why the fruit would turn black and drop from the tree without ever ripening. Well, my sharp husband did some research and discovered these areBlack Sapote and when ripe they turn black. Also know as Chocolate Pudding fruit it has a mild taste and is amazingly creamy smooth like chocolate pudding. The color is like a deep dark chocolate. Now we get to figure out many different recipes to enjoy this exotic fruit littering the kitchen sink.