SARASOTA FLORIDA

29th Anniversary celebration was held in Sarasota Florida this year..........



We were thinking about a cruise, but we thought we might get a case of the swine/bird flu, so we stayed close to home.



I always wanted to spend some time exploring this wonderful city. It is such a treat to be able to go on vacation and be an hour or so from home.





We did all the touristy things, and poor Bob, he had to do all the girl stuff with me. He shopped, he ate salads, went to museums, toured rose gardens and botanical gardens. We went for walks on the beach at Longboat Key. The whole time, I had my face in my camera. I took over 350 pictures there.


I never realized what a great place this is. It is really a well kept secret. We were so impressed with the Ringling Museums and mansion. I had no idea what John Ringling and his family were about. It is such an interesting and sad story.



This is a view from the water of his Mansion. I have many more pictures on my flickr page if you want to see more of the trip.



I haven't been very good about blogging lately, someone made me sign up on facebook. I like it, but there is only so much time in the day for the computer, we have to eat too! I have been on a diet!!!! Went to the gym today with Terri.

If that doesn't make me realize how old and out of shape I am! I did 30 mins on the bike and boy do I need a nap. It just started pouring here, so this is the perfect time to nap...zzzzzzzzzz

PEEPS IN PARADISE

Ok, so today I am all stressed out. I have to preview 6 condos, bake two desserts for tomorrow, go to the grocery store and what am I doing? I am taking pictures of peeps in paradise. It is terri's fault. She had time to read the paper today! She calls and tells me there is a contest and we just have to enter it. I thought to myself, ok, but this is going to be low on the priority list. The deadline is Tuesday, so put it in the back of your mind.

Well.....the brain starts thinking and obsessing and the next thing I know, I am ripping the cabinets apart looking for props, I know I have some of those little drink umbrellas somewhere!

I try to put it out of my mind while I go do other stuff,. I picked up Terri and Ruth, then they start with the ideas, next thing I know, we are at Walgreens buying peeps and little boats, then we go to Ruth's and start making strawberry daquiries, (props you know). Her husband was home and just shook his head and disappeared, never to be seen or heard from again.

We finally got three acceptable photos to submit. And since two of us are on diets we will probably win, the prize is $100 worth of Normal Love Chocolates. I guess this peeps thing is big, Ruth sent me this link so that we can really feel like inadequate amatures and I am sure there are more out there;

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2009/04/10/GA2009041001969.html