The Florida Aquarium

Hi! The Florida Aquarium was not on our list this past Tuesday. A trip around Tampa Bay was the schedule. Ernie did not go, due to a cough, congestion, my ears hurt feeling. We left him at home. Bruce, Beth, and I got to the NO. 2 Gate of the Tampa Port Authority all set to take a cruise. FREE. the rule is to have at least 20 or no go. there were 115 signed to go. One a bus of 100. the 15 of us were there. It was chilly and starting to be windy. The bus did not show up. So, since we could not go for the cruise, and the Coast Guard was telling them that the water was getting rough and expected to get worse, we were told we could have a FREE pass to the Aquarium. Who passes up free most anything, well when it comes to tours.


so of course, we did that.
That is Bruce and Beth outside the Aquarium. Past that fence is a water playground for the children and the path to the ship. It is also the Gate 2 for the BIG cruise ships.
We could touch the star fish, crustaceans, urchins, andmollusks at the S.C.U.M. tank, No Bone Zone. Two fingers only, for touching. Interesting. The water was cold, as that is the natural temperature for these Invertebrates, spineless creatures.
Nice big star fish.

Here is a good reason for stopping at Parksdale once a week. I mean, really, if it is such a good healthy thing to do, eating strawberries once a month, isn't every week even better? Especially when they top some ice cream? Besides, I have to stock up for when we are not in Florida near all those strawberries!

We are trying to get things cleaned up, groceries in, run the softener and fresh water on board. Monday, we leave for Brooksville for the SEA (South Eastern Area) rally of FMCA. Should be a good time. And it will probably be cold at least part of the time. That is a given for Brooksville. But we do get some sun shine also. a change of pace. Altho that means we are missing the Plant City Flea Market 2 weeks in a row. What treasures will we miss?

Between the dew in the morning and the rain we have had (4 inches of rain on Tuesday) there is a lot of stuff on the ground. (dried leaves or grass, what ever it is.) Ernie said something else, but I won't repeat that. Like coffee grounds, and it sticks to your shoes. Ernie is using the vacuum to try and get some of it. He is going over to see if Austin is awake from his nap in the sunshine. Only 65 today, but the sun is out and my sheets are dry and put away. I am using the washing machine in our coach now, and it is nice to do a load and then hang it out to dry. Saves 75 cents on the washer or dryer. I still take my towels over to the laundry mat here, to dry. And I better go get them.

So, have a good day. jkc