Getting ready to throw net. I just noticed, it really looks like WINTER in this shot!! Pulling up the big ones! Water flows from behind,across the street into "our" waters. Lots of fish hang around the pipe for food!
This is a "macro" shot of a bait fish. Looks big but is only about 1 1/2 inches long.

Ken came over today and installed a new "instant hot water" in the kitchen. Old one leaked! Of course he threw the bait net a few times and put new fishing line on 2 poles. I'm ready to catch the big one now!

I really like using a tall, skinny bobber for bluegills!

Jan 17 Had breakfast (I had my famous hamburger) with the "girls" today from work. It was a good showing. They meet once a month at a restaurant. They will come to my home in Feb. Elizabeth had a Christmas get-together that was very nice. From l to rt.....Aurura,Jane,Harriet,Charlotte, Elizabeth,Diane,Judi

Jan. 15 We have been very busy ! Rock is tearing out a wall between kitchen and dining room area. We purchased a "hutch" that I will stain dark and it will go on the "old brick wall" (that will be changed). Just need to take out the 2X4's ! Will also purchase a solid, long wood table for dining area and finish that dark also. Will seat 8 easily! or more. It is amazing how much bigger the house looks this way! I LOVE "Wood You" store!!!

I think everyone in the C O L D right now can appreciate this pic. It has been beautiful here in Florida except for 2 nights when it froze. The petunias did not freeze....... We are eating lots of tomatoes .....as the vines froze (even covered with blankets). I LOVE Florida!!!

Keith and Rock checking crab traps. BIG BASS live in this corner next to our house just in front of the "pipe". Tried to get a good pic of fireworks, this is a "ground" one.
Keith left a line in water all night, pulled this one in next morning! There are many BIG bass in our waters, and mega mullet!!
Keith went home today. The "freeze" is coming tonight. Everything covered and the heat is on. THEN.......it will warm up again this week. Ahhh, Florida!

A few of the fireworks.........they were awsome! Part of family portrait! Oldest brother, Bruce, is in CA.
the MEN in my life!! I love them dearly!
Rock, Keith, Kelly, Ken

Every year I take a new photo of the three boys! (ah hem, MEN). This is one of the best ones yet.....as Ken has let his hair grow for 3 weeks! He has been shaving it bald and looking like "Howie"......so I call him that. It is really OLD looking. Kelly is in the middle, then Keith. Kathy is not here but she fits between Kelly and Keith.....all of them born within 5 yrs. Rock with a black, metal thingie. We will take it to the cabin in GA and hang it there. It is really pretty.
Keith showing off a blue crab. The weather has been fantastic and warm till this afternoon. Supposed to freeze tonight.....so covered garden/flowers.

Today is the first day of the rest of our lives!! Rock and I both with you all a wonderful and healthly new year.

Our yearly New Years Eve get-together was a hit, once again. No one stayed all night this time. Guess time and traditions move on. (or are we getting older?) My youngest brother, Brian and 2 children, Andrea and Perry, came with my sister, Alice(who lives in Tampa) Brian lives in Texas now. Suze/Jonathon here for 1st time. Ken/MJ, Kelly/Lisa/Paul, beautiful neighbors, Ester/Bob, #3 son, Keith from Pensacold. Was a great day/evening......with lots of good food.,,,GREAT FIREWORKS, and many pictures.