Sanibel Sunday

Sanibel Sunday

by | Jan 11, 2015 | Florida

The last time we visited Sanibel Island, it was overcast and cool.  We didn’t have ideal beach or photo conditions.  So, this year I waited for the holiday crowds to thin out and for some ideal weather.  We got both this past Sunday.  With an early start we...

Scenes From Fort Myers Beach

by | Jan 5, 2015 | Florida

It’s rated as one of the top snowbird destinations.  Its casual and summery.  Its got plenty of beach side bars and eateries – places you can walk in with bare feet wearing just your swim suit.  Its got large public beach sections with nice facilities. ...

Living in a Small RV – My Florida Winter Plan

by | Dec 28, 2014 | RV Lifestyle

I’m about to try something new – staying put for an extended time living in my small RV.  Living in an RV is not something new or novel.  Lots of folks do it.  Full timers do it all the time.  I’ve done a fair amount of traveling in RV’s.  Over the past...
Siesta Key Revisited

Siesta Key Revisited

by | Dec 24, 2014 | Florida

After all the driving and two days of getting the RV serviced, we finally made it to Siesta Key.  Our short stay was at Turtle Beach Campground at the southern end of Siesta Key near Midnight Pass.  We’ve stayed at this small municipal campground before.  It has only...

My Snowbird Journey South

by | Dec 24, 2014 | Florida, RV Problems

This is the first time I’ve left for Florida in December. In prior years, I’ve always waited until after Christmas. But, last year the waiting around really got to us so we decided to bolt early this year. I’m so glad we did. Prior to leaving, we had...