Don and George's Birthday Celebration at The Lodge

I'm a little slow in getting these photos posted since Google has now stopped supporting Picasa photos. It has taken me time to figure out how to get photos to Blogger. Above is the great Mustang Birthday Cake...Don and George are both proud Mustang owners. 

Don and Glenda with Kent looking on...

Birthday boy, George, in the green shirt.

Friends and neighbors were there to celebrate another good year! 

Ted and Jan's Homemade Granola

Since we have started the Whole 30 diet we have made a real effort to eat healthier. Our granola recipe is a variation on one we found in the AARP magazine by Myra Goodman.

Above is a mixture of 5 Cups of rolled oats, 1 C of shelled sunflower seeds, 1 1/2 C chopped raw almonds, 1/2 C chopped pecans, 3 Tbsp cinnamon, 2 Tsp nutmeg, 1 C VT maple syrup, 1/3 C canola oil 

Bake at 325 degrees for 25 mins, stir then bake additional 25mins on a lined baking sheet

After baking add dried fruit of your choice and mix...we added dried apricots, raisins, craisins and dates (total of 2 cups)

Let the mixture cool completely and store in a gal zip lock bag. 

In the morning we have 1/3 C of granola with fruit like blueberries, strawberries, pineapple, raspberries,  banana and almond milk. What a great way to start your day. This is wonderful with yogurt, also.

Piesanos during Marie and Bruces' Visit

Marie, Jan, and Bruce waiting for our table at Piesanos Saturday night.

Our old friends, Bruce and Marie, stopped to visit for a few nights in Ocala and check out our 55+ community, On Top of the World.

Enjoyed the food and meeting, Alex, Piesanos Kitchen Manager...

Bruce digging into his Mediterranean Pizza...yes, he had leftovers.

April Spring Break Visit

Met Colby, Joe, Stella and Foster in Cocoa Beach for three days of fun in the sun. The weather here in FL was much nicer than VT.

Stella and Foster loved the salt water pool at the vacation rental house.

The weather at the beach was great. Cocoa Beach sand was just a five-minute walk from our rental.

Back in Ocala, the Bakers were joined by Uncle Cameron for a visit at our house.

Uncle Cameron entertaining his niece and nephew.

Ocala Petting Zoo was a big hit!

We enjoyed more rays at Nona and Grandpa's pool.

Stella enjoyed traveling with Nona in the golf cart...

Lunch at Red's with Jean and Gerry

Jean says Red's will be our go-to meeting place... we all had great meals!

Chef's Salad feed Jan for 3 meals...

"Kingston Trio Legacy Tour" at The Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala

Josh Reynolds, son of original founding member Nick Reynolds, has joined forces with two of Nick’s closest kindred spirits, Mike Marvin, Nick’s nephew and Tim Gorelangton, Mike’s musical brother.  Alongside Josh, Mike & Tim has re-captured that original Kingston Trio magic with their energy, humor, and crowd charming musical repertoire.

Tim Gorelangton is the Trio's musical director... and longtime friend of Josh Reynolds.

Mike Marvin grow up as part of the Nick Reynolds family. Mike learned his music ropes at the foot of  Nick Reynolds, his late “adopted father.” 

Jan with Josh Reynolds, Nick Reynolds son.  Nick was a founding member of the Kingston Trio, one of history’s top folk singing bands.

Promo clip of Kingston Trio Legacy Tour

Clip of the original Kingston Trio performing M.T.A. Groups music has over a 60-year tradition beginning in 1957

Parkesdale Market and Tampa Trip for Winnebago FL Family Reunion

Made a 5 night trip to Tampa last week for the FL State Winnebago Family reunion held at Lazy Days Campground just east of Tampa. A trip to Tampa this time of year (strawberry season) means we had to make a stop at Parkesdale Market in Plant City, FL for our strawberry fix. Thanks to our friends, Ned and Linda, for introducing us to this memorable spot several years ago.

We stood in line 45 mins for our strawberry delights...

The market was also busy processing oranges...

This is the walk-up order window and (below) the assembly line for strawberry shortcakes and milkshakes.

We each had strawberry shortcake and a milkshake...it was our lunch/dinner!

In Plant City, there are rows and rows of strawberries this time of year.

A scene from the Rally Center for the Winnebago Family Reunion. The Reunion had a good turn out of 200 rigs. Winnebagos almost filled the Lazy Days Campground.

 (below) what is left of the Reunion's ice cream social!

During our, Tampa stay we also got to meet our friends, Tina and Arnold, at Taste of Boston for lunch

Lobster rolls to remind us of New England...

"Staying Alive Canada" Bee Gees Group at Circle Square Cultural Center

The Circle Square Cultural Center was rocking Friday, Feb 16 with the sound of all our favorite Bee Gees tunes.

The World's #1 Tribute to the Bee Gees!

Joseph Janisse(Maurice Gibb)

Tony Mattina(Barry Gibb)

Todd Sharman(Robin Gibb)