Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Navette
















If you saw a Navette would you know what it was? We have a Navette next to us! Funny thing we saw the people when they came in on February 21. Then we didn't see them again. They were suppose to leave on the 22nd. We figured they were probably dead. Finally, they showed up today in a cab. Guess the 21st Ruth the lady woke up with a sharp pain in her right arm. They called 911, they came in took her to the hospital, they didn't do sirens but had their lights flashing! We didn't hear anything! Anyway, according to Paul, Ruth's husband that she did have a clot go through but it went through the heart without any problems and they say that the clot ended up in the right arm. Anyway, she is OK. They bought this 94 Navette. There were only 16 built and he has one!


This is the story:

Built on an Isuzu chassis, with a diesel engine, the Navette is a streamlined design that was admired for its sleek looks and excellent fuel economy. (Don't ask how you check the tire pressures.) The Navette Motorhome was first produced in 1990 by Bob Smith. By 1995 he had produced and sold 16 vehicles, including one special ordered by Kellogg Cereal. Unfortunately he had to close the company at that time due to severe illness. Smith listed the company for sale a few years ago and it still may be available. It is all fiberglass and hand built.

February 24 Parksdale in Plant City













Steve Barnett and Kathi came today for a visit. We took them to Lazy Days Cafe for lunch and then we rode out to Plant City to the famous Parksdale Strawberry Farm. For a small farm market it does very well! A very famous place, people from all over the world come here to enjoy their famous Jumbo Strawberry Shortcake! Today there was a line of people, probably took us 15 minutes to go through the line.

#2 is the Jumbo Strawberry Shortcake with ice cream and whipped topping.
#3 is the Strawberry Boat, it has strawberries, ice cream and whipped topping.

They have other choices, but these are the 2 that we used.

They also have fresh vegetables and fruit. I purchased some zucchini and cauliflower. I made the Zucchini Custard Bake (yummy) and steamed the cauliflower. I also bought a 1/2 flat of strawberries. I made a fast and easy strawberry pie. Amy and Carl enjoyed everything!

Our day was great, we had fun with an old friend.

Feb 23, 2009












Feb 23, 2009

Here we are in lot #119 with our parrot lights sparkling! Here is Happy Camper Sadie!

We are enjoying the fine life. We are so fortunate to be able to do this trip!

We sent our title down to my brother John and he is doing the paper work for the Tracker.
We will have our license tomorrow! Thank you John and Connie!

We will soon have wheels to run around!

Sunday, February 22, 2009

1993 Tracker






Here is our new "toad" that we purchased today! We are so excited to get this ready so that we can pull it behind the Bounder!

It is a 1993 White Tracker, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive.

We got it for a darn good price, and it is in good condition. Needs new tires and of course we will go through it when we get back to Michigan.

We cleaned it from top to bottom, the upholstery had some stains so I cleaned them today, that is what you see in the picture.

How do you like it?

Friday, February 20, 2009

Pictures of Half Marathon in January


I just ordered these pictures from
Disney. Here we are!










Mother and Daughter




February 20,2009

It was a very cool setting this morning. By noon the wind had died down and it became a very lovely day. Over abundance of sunshine.

I made some lasagna and Amy stopped for dinner and then went to her
softball game.

It is now getting cooler, expecting a high of 31 in the morning.

Got the ceramic heater going, we are very cozy here in this RV.

Looking at some Spring Training Schedules for the Tigers!

We didn't do much today, Carl is still under the weather a bit.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Calu's Condo in Key West




Bedroom for R.J. and Kayla


Living room and dining room

Looking from the living room
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Evidence of a Forest Fire on I- 75

We saw this fire on I-75 just outside of Punta Gorda.

It was really blazing!


Flames! Smoke in the distance.






Capt'n Con's on Pine Island













11 Years ago or so, Carl and I came here for their famous
Grouper Sandwich. We came back here but were
kind of disappointed that they sub white fish for
grouper! Well, we pretended it was grouper and
again the sandwich was very good!


Jimmy Buffett's Recording Studio on Key West





Jimmy Buffett has a recording studio at Shrimp Pier in Key West.

Carl is knocking on the door waiting for Jimmy to answer!

Don't think so Carl!

This was fun thing to do in Key West






Feb 10 Sally "Goin' Crazy on Caroline "



One of Jimmy's song is "A Woman Goin' Crazy on Caroline Street." I was very
fortunate to be on Caroline Street in Key West Florida on February 10, 2009.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Bob and Suzi's Birthdays












We didn't get a chance to celebrate Suzi's birthday on January 22, and Bob's birthday is coming up February 25, 2009.

They had this great place called Bob's Bunz in Islamorada to make this special cake for them! It was very good. It had a key lime layer and chocolate with delicious frosting! Yummy.

Happy Birthday to Suzi and Bob! Great friends! We had a great time with them in Key West.

Thank you Suzi and Bob.

Alligators - Feb 15, 2009

Alligators on Big Pine Key


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