Category Archives: Local Photos

Fun Learning at Irby Elementary Vehicle Day

REMAX Balloon Pilot-Irby Elementary School

Sometimes you just need to get out of your office, and go have some fun in your community. Today was Vehicle Day at W W Irby Elementary in the City of Alachua.   I’d been asked to help set-up and take-down the RE/MAX Balloon, so I got there at 8am this morning. Things were hopping…

100 Degrees in The Shade

100 Degrees in The Shade

Being a girl raised in the true southern traditions, I have always remembered the southern slang terms, and southern-speak.   I’m sure you’ve seen movies like Driving Miss Daisy or Steel Magnolias.   So you know that us “southerners” love to just talk about the weather.   And complain about it too. The true southern definition of…

There Can Be Cranky Gators in Gainesville

Gator VS Deputy

Here is a great photo of a true Florida Gator! There was an article in our local paper today, THE GAINESVILLE SUN. A homeowner near Paynes Prairie called the Sherrif’s department tell them of a “big” gator prowling around the neighborhood. Here is what the deputy found! The gator was a bit cranky and took…

Google Maps Street View – A Very Cool Tool!

I just watched Chris Smith’s Tech Savvy broadcast – The Queue,  and learned how to embed the code for Google Maps Street View into a blog post. This is a great tool to use! It sure helps a potential BUYER “feel” the neighborhood online! All you have to do is put in the address for…

Wordless Wednesday: Make A Wish and Blow

Dandelion

This may be a childhood habit, but when I find a Dandelion in my yard – I will pick it. I will close my eyes and make a wish. Then I’ll open my eyes and blow….just to watch how it poofs-away in the wind. Life is Good!    I count my blessings every day.  …