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She probably meant "tentacles!"

What a fine looking group!

Well, you've still got wheels!

GOTG was awesome...except I have a mega fear of heights, LOL. So I parked myself on a bench well back from the edge and hugged a tee as a safeguard. Had to close my eyes as some fool was sitting on the edge dangling their legs over. I finally worked up my nerve to use the binoculars and almost...

Welcome, Bill: Research temps out west...you may want to start far north and work your way south as the weather cools or at least aim for the elevated places to stay cool for summer. Has your cat been leash trained yet? Beware of coyotes and rattlers.

I hear the "grown kids can't be bothered with keeping in touch" story quite often, too. On the bright side, the parents then need not feel any guilt for hitting the road and not looking back ...plus they won't be expected to come running everytime Junior needs bailing out of a situation.

As long as he wasn't swimming with cement overshoes....

NL: You are rich in humor, writing and phoography skills. We are blessed that you share those with us.

One of my co-workers says she has to change car ins. companies every 2 to 3 years due to unexplained rate hikes. She cycles back to a previous one that is now lower than her current insurer.

Welcome back, NL....you are loved and missed. Thanks for the great pics and manatee stories. Heck, yeah, glad you applied for the van. Seek and you shall find; ask and you shall receive; knock and the door shall be opened to you....apply or you shall never know what might have been.

They did that 40% rate hike to my RAV 4 at the start of the pandemic. I could not get any explanation. Oh, and did I mention I am a GEICO employee?!! Now insured with State Farm.

NF is on my bucket list, so I am grateful for your pics. Did you stay at campgrounds and how much did the ferry ride cost?

Welcome, NiferFo: Baby steps are the way to go. Your current vehicle will suffice for practice runs in your local area. You can get a lot of experience before taking the final plunge. In this heat, I suggest practicing late at night or at dawn. Just go park somewhere safe and follow the same...

FL in summer is suicide. That said, I've survived 70 of them. If possible, flee north in spring and return in November.

Look in thrift shops for summer cotton pajamas. We used to wear those over our bathing suits in the Florida Keys to prevent sunburn...or at least slow it down some.