Monday, May 16, 2011

Not a Typical Sunday Drive

We enjoyed going to church yesterday and later in the day went for a drive.





Then we spy.........creepy reptile in the water.



I take a picture of Alligator Dundee taking a picture of a gator while another gator glides past.

The darker it got the scarier their eyes got.
I would NOT be out here tromping through the everglades.


Oh, and "HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOWIE! I WUB YOU!"
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28 comments:

  1. Serene is my name, not my life!May 16, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    You know, I think I've seen that gator before...
    I believe he was in the pond at the house I grew up in there.
    What did he name him again? Bob? :D

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  2. Kristina P.May 16, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Wow, you guys are much braver than I.

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  3. Furry BottomsMay 16, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    oooooh that would have terrified me!!!

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  4. KirstenMay 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    That was one of my favorite things to see down there! We also were graced with seeing a manatee. Now THAT'S an ugly creature!

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  5. Doran & JodyMay 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    But have a Happy Birthday...while you....er I mean, it lasts.

    Get. Back. In. Da. Car. or that will be your LAST birthday!!

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  6. Lisa @ Pulsipher PageMay 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    pretty sky pics!

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  7. Happy MomMay 16, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Hope your having a fab time and that your interaction with alligators is limited to visual contact.

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  8. MikkiMay 16, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I would have been high tailing it out of there! Very cool though! Happy birthday to your sweetie pie!

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  9. Julie HarwardMay 16, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    The only drawback to that place...and I would not be out taking pictures of them at night! Loved the other pic's though! And HB to your wubber! ;D

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  10. TisforTonyaMay 16, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    oh for crying out loud! We spent a week in Florida a few years ago and stopped at every danged pond in the state and never got more than a picture of a ripple... stupid reptiles...

    happy b'day to the man, glad you sacrificed to spend it with him :)

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  11. BarbalootMay 16, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    So glad you're having a good time!

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  12. RenéeMay 16, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Gator bait with a sunburn. You're having an adventure to always remember. Keep it up!

    Glad you were blessed after putting the Lord first...

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  13. gigiMay 16, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Now that's the real Florida! Or just one big part of it! Great capture with that mighty camera of yours!

    Birthday hugs and best wishes to Howard!

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  14. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Pretty photos until the gator! I remember the first time John took me to meet his parents in Venice FL and seeing the gators - ooooohhh! Spooky!

    Happy Birthday to Howard!

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  15. YvonneMay 16, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I'm not a fan of gators AT ALL. They really creep me out.

    Great shots.

    And Happy Birthday to your hubby.

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  16. KimMay 16, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Glad you're having such a great time. Oh yeah! Happy Birthday Howie!

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  17. Nutty Hamster ChickMay 16, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    My son has been serving in the Jacksonville mission for almost a year, but he has yet to see an alligator. At least that he has admitted to me. Keep your eyes out for him, but I don't suppose you are anywhere near Gainesville.

    Glad you are having such a wonderful time.

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  18. ConnieMay 16, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Ugh! Yeah, you won't be seeing gators in Idaho! What fun!

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  19. wendyMay 16, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I am soooo glad you Wub him.
    I hope you share a lot of Wub in Florida.
    I wouldn't even want to get out of my car with an alligator , gatoring around.

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  20. mCatMay 16, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Happy Birthday Tauna's HUBS!

    And those gators - well they are only good for one thing. I wear size 7.5

    Oh and while you are there, try the gator jerky. It's actually really good!

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  21. Lisa LooMay 17, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Ummmm...AAAHHHH!!!

    All that beauty was just canceled out in a flash with those gator pics. We lived in Louisiana for 18 months and those things are even creepier on land.

    Flee!! Flee now!!!

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  22. VernMay 17, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Cheers for the non-typical!

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  23. life in red shoesMay 17, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    You aren't in Idaho anymore!

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  24. Grandma Yellow HairMay 17, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Girlfriend what a brave pair you tow are because there is NO way on this earth would I be anywhere close enough to take a picture of these creatures. NOPE no way!
    Hope your having a wonderful week honey and stay away from those gators
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  25. EmmyMay 17, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Oh yes, tht would totally creep me out too! Love the cloud and sun shot. Glad you are enjoying your trip

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  26. Laura LynnMay 19, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Glad you had fun! The weather looks divine. Still raining here!

    Yes, they are creepy. I used to live on Hilton Head and saw them all over but never got used to them. My friends would tease me about being afraid of them.

    I wish they would not have made them a protected animal, that's how much I don't like them. They gave me nightmares when I lived there. But really, they were just unattractive and didn't bother anyone, except me of course!

    But now there are too many.
    Ooh, now I have the heebee jeebees just thinking of them...

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  27. Debby@Just BreatheMay 19, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    That creeps me out!

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  28. KimmieJune 8, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    More awesome photos!! That is definitely a Sunday drive you will never forget!!

    YAY and I'm still just thrilled that everything came together to be able to take a trip with Howie on one of his many business trips!!

    Happy times!

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