Progress in Pinecraft

 This is one of the new houses in Pinecraft on Clarinda Street. For the longest time I wondered how these rocks will be put to use. Last week I biked pass here and they are put to use, good use. 

 It looks like Pinecraft is having more than one Garden of Eden. We probably have about half a dozen beautiful gardens or landscape. Pinecraft has gotten a face-lift the last few years.

 Nathan Overholt did the landscaping and Randall Shrock is the building contractor.

And on Hines Street we have solar panels. Naturally the Sunshine State is a good place for these panels.

Whatever You Eat or Drink

I don't know if this is a meat smoker or a barbecue grill but the sign on the side of the thing was put there for a good reason, don't overeat. 

Tim Miller was hauling this through Pinecraft to the park. But then he went to play shuffleboard instead of giving us a meal.

Journey Tours

 Journey Tours is owned and operated by Nealie & Malinda Miller out of Daviess County Indiana. Today was their first time to Sarasota Florida. For booking and reservations call 812-698-9686. 

  

 Nealie Miller

 The first passengers off the bus.

 And more passengers. Maybe it is southern hospitality but all or most of the male passengers shook Nealie's hand before parting.

Most likely more Daviess County people will be in Florida this winter being they finally have a bus run directly from their community. 

Volleyball Court

 This morning when I biked to the park, I saw these two piles of sand which reminded me of Pyramids in Egypt. 

 After waiting around a bit the front loader came and started spreading the sand.

And tonight when I returned to the park this is what I saw. The volleyball court is ready for anther season.

Casey Key

 Sometime after 4 pm I got a text message asking if I want to go for a convertible ride? Without hesitation I said, "Yes" and less than half an hour Lena Schlabach and their daughters picked me up and we were on our way. Here are a few of the pictures I took. 

 They fixed the back seat for me to sit up high, which fitted me perfectly to get some shots. Felicia gets shot through the mirror. 

The last of the setting sun. 

Yard Sale on Saturday

Tomorrow morning, starting at 7 am Omar and Laura Beiler are having a very good Yard Sale, on Kaufman Street. After you are finished shopping there is good eating at Big Olaf, Emma's Pizza and Yoder's Deli all within sight of this Yard Sale.

 Below are some of the things listed:

 Ice Cream freezer

 Kitchen Aid Mixed with two bowls

 Ice Cream maker and a two part cake pan to make pumpkin shaped cake.

 Spices, all kinds of spices, plus the woven baskets

 Copper kettle

 Clock

 Scales

Old window frames, good for wall decor

It is all very good stuff, plus much more than shown here.

Table, chairs etc.

Celebrating Marriage

 The first couple, Roy & Freda Miller from Berlin Ohio are here to celebrate their 20th year of marriage. They are young grandparents with two granddaughters. 

This couple from Indiana has celebrated their 10th year of marriage.  This is a Snow Bird couple and are always one of the first ones down here. 

Today's Shots

 Early afternoon it was low-tide and so I got to watch this turtle walking over the sandbars. 

 I never tire of watching Spanish Moss with the sunshine and shadows, with the birds picking out insects or seeds. 

 A view on Carter Street.

 I don't know what this flowering plant is but in my opinion it is beautiful and ugly at the same time.

 Sunset at the park

 And a slice of the moon.

Fry Street after dark. 

Animal Kingdom (or whatever)

 Tonight this squirrel had her tail gracefully curled up.

 One came flying in and one had to leave.

 The Great Blue Heron and his shadow.

 The dog was being claimed by a new owner, so it came down from Ohio to Florida.

 I kept my distance, but also if I leave them alone, they leave me alone. 

This lizard watched me take photos of the wasps.