Can You Guess Where We've Been and Are?

Have you guessed where we have been? Hint: City (Plant City) Yes, we had Strawberry Shortcake....AGAIN! Awesome shortcake loaded with sugared strawberries, topped with icecream and then whipped cream. Well, that was Tuesday and of course we had another couple with us, Mike's cousin and wife. Our first stop for the days outing was to Cobb Theatre where we watched "Frost/Nixon" then to Plant City.

Wednesday was moving day. We left Lakeland and drove back to Rally Park (just a 20 minutes drive) east of Tampa. We are parked here for nine days. Today, we took the RV Driving Class. Classroom instruction (2 Hrs) and then the driving time. Although we have been driving for several years, we sure did learn some very helpful tidbits.

Later today a storm front arrived and the downpour can only be sooo relaxing! Rain for 24 hours is the forecast. Maybe a little extra zzzz's for the morning!

Until then.....

Visit with Cousin

Today we drove 80 miles south to Avon Park (FL) and visited with Mike's cousin, Joann & Norman B for most of the day. They live in IN and we usually see each other once a year in FL. Of course, Mike was not only excited to visit with them, but Joann fixed a meal! Oh, my, you should have seen Mike dig into the Fried Chicken, home canned Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Slaw, homemade Yeast Rolls w/homemade Apple Butter. Dessert! Oh, yes...homemade Cherry Cheesecake! Well we just sort of "rolled" outside onto the patio and finished the day visiting with a nice gentle breeze blowing.

Did I make anyone hungary yet??!!

Until then.......

Sunday Worship

Today we visited Victory Church in Lakeland. Enjoyed the music and message. Pastor presented the Word that touched the soul. Quite a large church as you can see from the picture with a tremendous outreach ministry within the city and abroad.

Weather is much better. Temp was mid-70's as will be the rest of the week! Sorry that I have to share this with those of you in the north. But that's life!!

Until then.....

Downtown-Lakeland, FL

Here are some pictures of downtown Lakeland. Many lakes are in the area and this is Lake Parker. A beautiful lake sitting in the heart of downtown. A wedding was taking place across the lake when I took this. Also, in downtown are themed structures. The Swan was represented a few years ago. This is my favorite. Merchants purchased the swans and have them now located at their businesses. The swans have been replaced with wooden structures as you see in the next picture. Slabs of wood are used in building the themed structures. This picture is a man ready to climb a ladder. Each wooden structure is very unique.

Guess Where?....again!

If you guessed Plant City, you are RIGHT! Here you find the Andersons being introduced to the "FAMOUS STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE"! Doesn't the tray, showing our order, make your mouth water!! Ohhhh, so good!

John and Barbara are our neighbors as well as we being members of the Good Sam Chapter, TN Sunshine Travelers. It was a fun day, yesterday, with the Andersons. I believed we got them hooked on shortcake! They visited with us at our site in Lakeland and then we went to see Lazy Days/Rally Park. Of couse, we topped the evening with supper at Bob Evans.

Thanks Andersons for spending the day with us!

Until then......

Strawberry Shortcake Time

What else does one do on a beautiful, windy, low 70's day? You're right!! Head to Plant City where the action is.....Parksdale Farm-Famous Strawberry Shortcake, Sundae, or Milk Shake. Ohhhh, soooo delicious! The berries are sweet and fun to eat! If you have not been there, don't be fooled by the long line, it moves so quickly. Did you know that President Bush, Sr has eaten there?

Well, that's what TODAY IS ALL ABOUT!

Until then......

It's Sunday

Been a few days from last post...better do some catch up.

Been great staying at Tiki and having friends here. Friday night went to Auburndale to eat supper with the Felkers and Buchanans. The restaurant was inside of a golfing community and fish was the speciality...."all you can eat". Enjoyed the food and the fellowship. That night we gathered at the Buchanans and enjoyed more fellowship.

Saturday, Mike and I went to Wesley Chapel where we met up with Russ & Vivian at the Cobb Theatre. Watched Gran Torino starring Clint Eastwood. Enjoyed and laughed throughout movie. Ate supper at Outback and we departed ways and went home.

Today is Sunday. We attended church with the Felkers. Greatly enjoyed the music and what a sweet presence of the Lord.

Mike, more so, is settling into watching NFL. I will watch while doing some other things.

Until then....