☺☺☺ It was a Wonderful Party ☺☺☺

Friday night my daughter Denise hosted a wonderful 62nd birthday party for me... It was a small party with family and a few friends which was fine with me. They had originally wanted to go out to eat but I said I just wanted something quiet & casual.

Denise & Grandson Wyatt

She cooked a lovely dinner:

Appetizers ~Baked Brie with apicot jam on top, assorted cheeses & fruits & bruchetta

Baked Ziti

Itialian Salad

Yummy bread

and of course a birthday cake

I got some really great gifts. My honey got me the Kindle3 (after all my looking at them ☺) and the first book I downloaded was Julia Childs "My Life in Paris". After the movie I just had to read it since I never realized she was such an interesting & fun women with a great sence of humor. I also want to read the book by writer Julie Powell "524 recipes in 365 days". Also my daughter bought me another charm for the Pandora bracelet she had given me at Christmas. It is a beautiful cameo Aquarius sign dangle charm... and a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Also the cutest little Miss Froggi for out front of Tassie from my brother & SIL. Then several bottles of Captain Morgan Rum from friends (what are they saying???).

Thank goodness there wasn't 62 candles....LOL

Lots of wine Bevy, My honey Ralph & SIL Kathy

After dinner the girls & kids all went int the family room to play Wii's Just Dance2 and what fun we had... It is a very good workout!!! The guys all sat around the table trying to solve all the worlds problems... they adventually joined us but not to dance just to watch & maybe laugh. After dancing we decided a few games of bowling would be fun too~~~ before we knew it it was 12:30... YIKES we have to get up early because we are heading over to Orlando to Universal. We are going into Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and dinner Saturday night at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville~~~YUMMO!

My twin Grandsons Dominick & Wyatt

Denise & my friend Sheila dancing with Wii's Just Dance


Have Fun, Travel Safe & Stay Healthy!!!

☺☺☺ Happy Birthday to me ☺☺☺

Today is my 62nd birthday and I finally will get Social Security... Not much but maybe enough to pay for the diesel & gas on our adventures.... What's up with the fuel cost anyways? Don't they know us Baby Boomers are out trying to enjoy life!

It's going to be a fun filled weekend celebration starting tonight with a party at my daughters house.... Friends & Family will gather to sing praise of me making it to the "BIG 62" She is making one of my favorite dinners Baked Ziti with a nice Italian salad, a lot little of vino and of course a Birthday Cake!



I will be staying overnight there and we will leave early in the morning to Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando... returning Sunday. We have annual passes for there and use them alot. It is suppost to be a lot cooler so at least we won't be roasting while walking the park and riding the rides. Too cool for the water rides.

Should be a great weekend!!!

Have Fun, Travel Safe & Stay Healthy!!!

~~~ I give in ~~~

Ok... I think I am finally going to give in and admit that maybe the E-Readers are the way to go. I love to read and often re-read some of my favorites. I have given away so many of my books and then when I want to re-read one it is gone! There is just not enough room in Tassie to store a bunch of books. I have in my mind that I need a book to hold onto and turn the pages for me to be happy BUT I could be wrong...

Now the question is which one do I want?

Please if you have one or know someone who has one ... let me know what you think of them and which one would you buy. They can be pretty pricey (which I don't mind if it is a good one) and I don't want to choose wrong.

Thanks for your HELP!!!

Have Fun, Travel Safe & Stay Healthy!!!

~~~ Julie & Julia ~~~

Finally last night, after many months of wanting to watch the movie Julie & Julia I did… It was based on the true story of Julia Child's start in the cooking profession and is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book. The culinary legend provides the frustrated office worker with a new recipe for life, the true stories of how Julia Child's life and cookbook inspired fledgling writer Julie Powell to whip up 524 recipes in 365 days. The movie was hilarious and kept me laughing pretty much throughout the movie. It also gave me a whole new vision of Julia Childs whom I already admired as the original food TV host.

I started watching alone since it is what we call a "chick flick', with my honey sitting close by on the computer… He was listening and glancing up every few minute because it had gotten his interest. After about 15 minutes into the movie he came to join me because the movie was so fun to watch! The actors did an excellent job portraying their roles... very believable. Meryl Streep & Stanley Tucci were incredible as Julia and Paul Childs!

We both enjoyed the movie and

if you haven’t seen it… do. It is a good one!

One of my very favorite lines in the movie is when Julia Childs and her husband

Paul are taking about what she likes to do as a hobby while having dinner... He ask her what she likes to do and she says "EAT' "I'm growing right in front of you"

Have Fun, Travel Safe & Stay Healthy!!!

~~~ Tampa RV Super Show ~~~

Today we got up early and in the cold (35') headed for the RV Super Show that is held at the Florida State Fairgrounds every year... We usually bring the RV and stay on site but this year we decided to just come over for the day... After paying the $5 dollar parking fee we parked a long ways from the entrance & we began with a good walk... The first place we entered was the RV showcase hall where they feature a lot of the high end RV's and other recreational vehicles.

There were hundreds of vendors showcasing everything from RV supplies, Cooking demo's, Jewelry, RV Parks & events from many of the popular tourist states, Satellite dishes and even food items.

Everywhere we turned there was some kind of entertainment... a fun day!

After about 5 hours walking around and checking everything out we decided it was time to go have a bite to eat... So a hike back to the car and we headed to Plant City just up the road to Buddy Freddy's... A great buffet specializing in southern cooking. If you have never been there then you need to go. It is really good!

Have Fun, Travel Safe & Stay Healthy!!!

~~~It's cold here in the Sunshine State~~~

I know it's not as cold here as it is around some areas of the country but when you are raised in the south 32' degrees is really cold... That is going to be the low here in the Tampabay area tonight. Those of you in snow keep warm & Stay safe!

There isn't to much going on around here since the Holidays are over... Trying to figure out what we don't need in Tassie so we can get rid of stuff but that is so hard to do. When you live full time in a motorhome it is having your stuff with you that makes it home. I am basically a pack rat anyways and have seperation issues!

We have some fun plans coming up soon so keep an eye out for our adventures
Have fun & Stay Warm

☺☺☺ Trip Planning in Progress ☺☺☺

Ok the first of the year has passed and I am starting my plans for our 2011 BIG Adventure... We are going to be traveling north on the east coast from our winter park in Florida all the way to New Brunswick & Nova Scotia... with many stops along the way up including a couple of weeks in Washington DC! Then return back to Florida via Upstate New York, Pennsylviania, West Virginia and North Carolina ...

2011 Adventure

The Blue stops are our way up and the Green is our return route... I would love any suggestions of great places to visit, things to do or good restaurants to eat at... Also if any of you are traveling on that route or live near it I would love to meet you!

♥♥♥Happy New Year♥♥♥

To all of my BOGGIN' friends... Tonight is the night to bring in a New Year! 2011... Have FUN, Stay SAFE & enjoy your evening.... I want to thank all of you who have signed my guestbook and left your comments... It means a lot to me!
Thank you so much for a great year of posting and friendship...

We will be busy this weekend bringing in the New Year with family & friends... Wishing you a year that brings good friends, good health, good luck, good things!

Happy New Year

Wishing you a great new year…
filled with peace ☮ love ♥ happiness ☺ good health and fun!
Travel Safe

♥♥♥Merry Christmas ♥♥♥

A belated Merry Christmas... Hope it was all you expected and more!!!

We had a wonderful weekend at my daughters house and the kids had so much fun enjoying all the gifts they recieved from Santa & Family...

Dinner was very casual and just way to good!

~~~One tired Memaw~~~