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Sunday, February 19, 2017

Still Alive!

Yes, I'm still alive and living the good life.  I just returned from a retreat, but there are no pictures, so you'll just have to take my word for it.  Perhaps when I unpack tomorrow . . . .

Before that, there was a nice long, refreshing trip to Florida.
We had quiet time on the beach, and time with family and friends.  Hi Di!  You can read about our visit with Di on her blog.  It appears that she has thawed out since our visit.   We saw amazing sunsets:


Sunset watching in the Keys in an important tradition each day.  At one beach, a group of friends gathers each evening and serenades the setting sun!

My Aunt took us to Black Point Wildlife Drive where we got some great photos of birds.







As we were leaving, we caught a glimpse of our only alligator for the trip.
Later in the day, we saw a gentleman leaving the beach with his fishing catch, and he was more than happy to pose for a photo.
We enjoyed our warm days in the sun.  Beach time. pool time, and even a short little ferry ride to Pigeon Key to fit in a little history lesson.  There was a day in Key West, and some shopping in Jacksonville.  And maybe just one quick trip to a Quilt shop.  Lots of good food, and the time with family and friends made it all a fantastic trip.  Looking forward to next year.

I came home from retreat sick, so tomorrow I'll try to take some photos of projects that I worked on, and door prizes and goody bag treats.

Until then, let someone know you care!    Sunny


20 comments:

  1. It sounds like an amazing trip. Yes....watching the sunrises and sunsets in the Keys is definitely something to celebrate. Feel better soon.

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  2. Just love your great photos of your trip..
    It's just gorgeous seeing the sun rise and set.. We have lovely ones here too.
    Hope you'er feeling better.

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  3. What a fabulous trip and stunning photographs! Christine x

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  4. Lucky you! Beautiful photos!! Hope you feel better!

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  5. Oh not good being sick - hope it doesn't hang around for long, Sunny.
    Glad you had a great time away... great pics as always x

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  6. I was getting worried about you--but hoped and figured you where on another Retreat!!!
    Love those vacation photos--you really do had a nice touch with the camera--hope you get to feeling better soon--rest and do some hand work--that should help!!
    enjoy the moments,di

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  7. Looks like you had a fabulous time - it looks so warm and sunny. Sorry to hear you got back from retreat sick - hope it didn't slow you down too much while you were there though! Beautiful photos :-)

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  8. Beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing your Florida adventure with us. Looks like you had a wonderful time. I hope you feel better soon!

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  9. I am glad lol! Beautiful photos Sunny. Glad you are enjoying your lovely time away xx

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  10. Wow those sunsets are spectacular aren't they. Great photos Sunny.

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  11. Looks just lovely - glad you are back in blogland...
    Hugz

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  12. Glad you had such a lovely trip. I love the bird pictures! I haven't been to FL in a number of years. Makes me want to return. How nice you were able to grab a visit with Di! Welcome home! XO

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  13. Welcome home! Looks like you had a great time away... take it easy and get well soon xx

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  14. You look to have had a lovely time away. And the retreat sounds good, too. What a shame you were not well at the end.
    Love that photo of the striped fish -zebras?

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  15. I've been wondering about you - so good to know you are enjoying life (except for being sick). Hopefully by now you are well. I love the bird pictures. You should send them into Birds and Bloom. They are so great. And the fish - WHAT? I've never seen fish like that! (I also don't fish so what do I know? Hahaha)

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  16. What a wonderful trip, Sunny! Beautiful photos! Sorry to hear you are unwell! Hope you had a great time at retreat. Looking forward to the photos!
    Barbara x

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  17. Hi Sunny,i am sorry ,thought i had commented on ythis post.
    Wow what an amazing trip you both had,omg look at the size of the fish,love the last pic of you and hubby.Hope you feel better now.

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  18. I have never been to the Keys, it's on my list - so glad you had a wonderful time, your pics are stunning and making me want to pack my bags, lol! Hope you're feeling better soon, hon!

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  19. Your pictures are gorgeous. I am loving Florida. Your trip looks like you really enjoyed it. Now that I have explored, there are a lot more places I would like to go back to. Key West is one of them. Your visit with Di sounded so fun.

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