I couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas present this year– an unforgettable paddle trip with the family down Fisheating Creek! Actually, I did ask (beg) for it, and finally got my family (including my 83-year old grandfather) to reluctantly leave the comforts of home for the wilds of Florida. They were skeptical at first, but as soon as they layed eyes on the droopy cypress trees and hot pink spoonbills, they were smitten. They were so enraptured with the beautfy of the creek that having to portage kayaks, sneak by unhappy gators, and sacrifice iphones/cameras (next time my brother and his fiance will use a dry bag) didn’t phase them! It’s hard to explain how special it was to share my love for the great outdoors with my family, so I’ll let the pictures tell the story. Get out there!
Family With Ticks!
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[…] at Hillsborough River State Park. The last time I convinced them to do something outdoorsy was our canoeing trip down Fisheating Creek around New Years, so we were long overdue for an adventure. Since we are a very goal-oriented (aka […]
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Chicks With Ticks 
looks like fun for a younger person.
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her 80 something year old grandfather went….you might be right – younger people!! Get out there and stop making excuses!! There is a level of care dependent upon your experience but I think this is for everyone – GO ANYWHERE
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What a great surprise to come here and see this special post! I am so happy for you and the family – good job getting them out the Kristen!!! Now – I dare everyone else to do the same and write about it here!!
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Wow, adventure this time of year for me is usually sitting too close to the TV while I watch The Sound of Music. Amazing.
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Well, think of the little Von Trapp children before Maria came into their lives….maybe you should heed the deeper message in my favorite movie!! lol Get out there and enjoy something nature-ish – even if it’s a park walk or a garden show!!
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Wonderful photos.
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So much fun! I liked every bit of this except that part about the gators. (ha).
May the Lord bless you richly in this coming year!
-Frank
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We are blessed just to be here amongst the gators!!! Thanks for stopping in – keep coming back for more – we are always into something new and adventurous.
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I’ve nominated you for a Versatile Blogger award. You can read all about it on my blog for today. Looking forward to your photos and thoughts in 2012.
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Wow – we are so honored Pat! We love your stuff too….thanks for the kudos….can’t wait to post this.
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Being from the Hawaiian Islands…born and bred…I’m a little squeamish in the great outdoors here on the mainland. No matter that I’ve lived here for 35 years…wildlife is definitely not my cup of tea. We’re better off…never meeting. I’m happy if they stay where they are…and I’m sure they’d feel the same about me…if they ever witnessed the ruckus I could cause encountering one of their kind.
very happy to know there are “chicks” like you who thrive in the wilderness…i mean it! 🙂
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cool…Fisheating Creek…love the cypress, the spoonbills and always good to see the gators.
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