What I did on my summer vacation...

All I wanted was a nice quiet beach vacation.  When I booked this room the reviews on TripAdvisor said August was the quiet off season.

Everyone else must have had the same idea.

And now I've slept in and  all the pool chairs are gone

I wish I had shopped longer - everyone else has on the same bathing suit as me!

Next time I'm going to avoid the Florida resident specials & book the gulf-front room.







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August 9, 2011


OMGosh!  I just realized today is my Blogabirthday.  I'm 1 year old today. I  hit post #102 a few days back.  I never doubted that I had something to say - I just wasn't sure I could make the journey from my head to the keyboard. So I'm sending out a whole lot of blogger love to all my followers.  Thank you for sharing your love of the beach & all that that implies with me.  The Lord bless you & keep you today & every day.

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  1. DellaAugust 9, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    You were in the right place at the right time! This is fantastic!

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  2. rjerdeeAugust 9, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Hilarious...fiddling with the crabs...fun video!!! And fun post, living as a crab :)

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  3. Suwannee RefugeeAugust 9, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Looks like you had a great time! Just a little jealous.

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  4. Suwannee RefugeeAugust 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    BTW-Could you change my link on your site to http://suwannerefugee.com Thanks for the link love!

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  5. Sand and ShellsAugust 9, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Fantastic fotos & a funny story, Karen!!

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  6. PCovi August 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    You funny girl!!!
    I see that crowded beach and all those locals in the same suit...
    Passionflower, you say? I wondered if that's what it was. SO pretty.
    Happy blogibirthday! Fun and cheap lil hobby, right?

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  7. SharlotteAugust 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    What a fun post...great video too! I've never seen anything like this, only in the movies!
    Sharlotte

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  8. NanaDianaAugust 9, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Cute post- I am one of your newer followers. Hmmm...Love the off season. The off-season in WI involves ice and snow and no way to warm up. I'll suffer through a crabby FL day instead! xo Diana

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  9. Kim@Snug HarborAugust 9, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Happy Blogabirthday my sweet friend. If you never started your blog, I would never have found you or met you or gotten to find out what a wonderful person you are. So thank God you started blogging. I am raising my glass to you and many more blog posts!! HUGS!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Congratulations on your one year blog anniversary! You are a fountain of information. For instance, I love learning about John Muir and his walkabout.
    I first learned of him when I visited Muir woods and had a chance to see the forest he loved and the giant tree rings.

    Hope all is well with your husband. Please give a giant hug to Rhonda the next time you see her.

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  11. Heaven's WalkAugust 11, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Congratulations, Karen! We all continue to love you and your blog!! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  12. Leo August 11, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Very cute post. And happy anniversary on your blog. It has been a pleasure and inspiration to get to know you and follow along. XOX

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  13. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 12, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Congrats on lots of fun blogging! I loved this post so much that I sent the link to my hubby this morning! He enjoyed it, too! We both looked down the page at your other posts....love them all! ♥

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