Rally for Rally for the Cure!

We 'rallied' for Rally for the Cure, a Harbor Hills golf tournament to benefit a cure for breast cancer. We played with Lin & Terry McLeod in very cold weather! Our last three holes were in twenty-five mile an hour winds in under forty degrees. Okay - we're Floridians, so we FROZE!! But rally we did, and enjoyed an Italian buffet at the end of our round. Even though we didn't win the tourney, David won a raffle for two sleeves of golf balls. But Lin was the Big Winner, winning $50.00 from her lucky raffle ticket!! More photos can be seen here. Use your browser's back arrow to return to the blog.

Marion Marketplace

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Today was a visual treat. Friend and fellow photographer Neil Toulch, took the wheel and drove to Marion Marketplace. Walking through the booths brought back memories of Itaewon, Korea and Taipai, Taiwan. Odd novelties abound alongside a prolific produce section. Although there were many unusual faces, for the most part, we stuck to taking photos of inanimate objects. My 'macro' setting worked overtime, to help create some colorful images. A few can be found here. Use your browser's back button to return to the blog.

Release the Hounds!!!

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On Sunday, January 21, our friends the Ellis' invited us join them for a fox hunt! Actually, no animal is hunted. Instead, a bag with 'fox scent' is spread around the woods and then hidden. The bloodhounds lead the riders and their horses to find the bag. This is done three times during the hunt.

It was an amazing experience for us to take photos amidst the fifty riders and their stunning horses. Of course, when the hounds were released from their trailer, the excitement really began! We thanks the Ellis' so much for including us in this animal-lovers Dream Day!

Featured above is Bravo, one of the two Ellis horses. Bravo is twenty-two years old and has been hunting twice a week since he was very young. Click here to view additional photos. Don't forget the second page! To find out more about the hunt club, click here. Use your back button to return.

My Birthday Camera

Yes, another birthday is rolling around next week. My loving husband gave me my gift early - a new Nikon D40 camera! Today was my first official 'shoot' with two Harbor Hills friends, both accomplished photographers.

Here is a link to more of my shots from the local park. Special thanks to my friend Neil Toulch for sharing his expertise, time and creativity.

Better than Gold

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That's what good friends are, better than gold. Our friends Marga and Steve Montanino from PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, visited with us this weekend. This was Marga and Steve's first trip to our area. We showed off our new home and community. Steve and David enjoyed a round of golf at Harbor Hills on Friday moring. We all attended the Chris Botti concert in Orlando on Friday night. Saturday evening, we ate at Isabella's, our favorite restaurant, owned and operated by our Harbor Hills neighbors. A fine dining experience, we all agreed! What a delight to share our lives once again, with two lovely people who are more family than friends. They both deserve the best life has to offer...
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