It's the eleventh month of the year already and there are lots of reasons to celebrate! Did you know that this month marks; Aviation History Month Banana Pudding Lovers Month Historic Bridge Awareness Month Link Manatee Awareness Month Lin National Pomegranate Month Link Picture Book Month There are lots of weeks incluing: *National Fig Week: 1-7 World Kindness Week: 12-18  Link    (Always has the 13th in it) American...
  Those who follow us know that in our travels we try to find eateries that are not chain operations We look for menus above and beyond normal restaurant fare and that have a fun and quirky atmosphere. We've found locating such places has been a challenge at times, but we have relied on locals and several travel blogs...
   In traveling, we try to be prepared for many eventualities. One is the dreaded car trouble.    Cars get increasingly technological and we are not mechanics. From time to time there may be minor repairs and modifications that need to be done. We want to be prepared Our Traveling Tool Kit    We carry a small toolbox under the seat. It...
    We discovered some great honey in Zolfo Springs. While traveling through scenic Hardee County we came across a roadside sign announcing "The Bee Barn." Those who follow us know we always are up for an adventure.    Intrigued, we decided to make a visit and found a true hidden gem. The sharp-eyed Mrs. Funmeister, who also serves as the...
   You see the ubiquitous multi-plug everywhere. Sometimes they are in a socket, sometimes at the end of an extension cord. There are simple multi-plugs and fancy power strips with surge protectors, fuses and even on/off switches of their own. You see them everywhere except when you need one - that's why we carry one with us whenever we...