tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post5097979705920230391..comments2023-10-28T09:14:14.359-04:00Comments on Choices R Mine: A Manatee Special Day!Indian Lake Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-51626015712688692392009-01-03T17:05:00.000-05:002009-01-03T17:05:00.000-05:00Beth - when I walk out to the driveway I sense you...Beth - when I walk out to the driveway I sense your presence - I really do. Papa weeps - that was a very special day and memories were made. Will be praying you have a safe trip home.<BR/><BR/>Michelle - we are all part of a great family.Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-8171524215689894232009-01-03T12:29:00.000-05:002009-01-03T12:29:00.000-05:00WOW. You've made some great friends and wonderful...WOW. You've made some great friends and wonderful memories. <BR/><BR/>What a blessed life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-84144709164346755942009-01-02T12:37:00.000-05:002009-01-02T12:37:00.000-05:00Papa,We finally got an internet connection--slow, ...Papa,<BR/>We finally got an internet connection--slow, so I can't send pics yet--will do that as soon as we're home. Our day with you will NEVER be forgotten. We all had so much fun with you and Mama. Yes, I admit, I was the teary-eyed one and they were shed even more as we left you. You are all a special part of our family. God has certainly blessed us with you and our time together.<BR/>Love you,<BR/>Beth (for all the Pearsons and Burtons)"A Small Gift, but Well-Timed"https://www.blogger.com/profile/03927078734604612596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-75560319089113999782008-12-30T17:36:00.000-05:002008-12-30T17:36:00.000-05:00Devoted - it was another great adventure w/blogger...Devoted - it was another great adventure w/bloggers. We had a great time with new friends.<BR/><BR/>Strider - I try to keep up with my blog roll each week. I feel like family.<BR/><BR/>Sharon - it was a blast with wonderful new friends!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-14998032439940387352008-12-30T17:30:00.000-05:002008-12-30T17:30:00.000-05:00Oh I am so jealous!! Last year while visiting in F...Oh I am so jealous!! Last year while visiting in Florida, my husband and I watch the manitee swimming around in the bay at Amelia Island. Beautiful, peaceful creatures!!!<BR/>Glad you and Mama are having such a good time!!Technonanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654136310714956586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-35322759312604357692008-12-30T17:11:00.000-05:002008-12-30T17:11:00.000-05:00Have a blessed New Year. Thanks for stoppig by my ...Have a blessed New Year. Thanks for stoppig by my site from time to time. StriderStriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809828176514703114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-46098848431434783702008-12-30T17:10:00.000-05:002008-12-30T17:10:00.000-05:00Sounds like another great adventure! I am just no...Sounds like another great adventure! I am just now getting around to catching up with my blogger buddies. Your post about the Christmas devotional was so inspiring. I pray you all have a wonderful rest of 2008. God bless you richly.Devotedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857357132404066036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-82858908344198442302008-12-30T10:10:00.000-05:002008-12-30T10:10:00.000-05:00Ha! Peter, I am afraid what mama might say in that...Ha! Peter, I am afraid what mama might say in that book! LOL She is my best friend - 43 years. Mama could still fit in that wedding dress - me, thats another story!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-57439784023363067552008-12-30T10:02:00.000-05:002008-12-30T10:02:00.000-05:00I love that wedding photo of you, you both look so...I love that wedding photo of you, you both look so happy! <BR/><BR/>Flordia is a good place to see animals.<BR/><BR/>Your wife should write a book, "The Adventures of Indian Lake Papa and Me".<BR/><BR/>Peter J. OlsonPeter Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527197022630274057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-20225730279752139842008-12-30T08:45:00.000-05:002008-12-30T08:45:00.000-05:00Denene - nice to have you drop by! We had a great ...Denene - nice to have you drop by! We had a great time - today will be boring w/out them. Jo is working today - make money for their trip!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-74515433579474749712008-12-30T08:42:00.000-05:002008-12-30T08:42:00.000-05:00Russ - didn't see any snakes! Several manatees and...Russ - didn't see any snakes! Several manatees and lots of fish. I love to tube float!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-2367107496415484202008-12-29T21:44:00.000-05:002008-12-29T21:44:00.000-05:00I'm so jealous you got to swim with manatees and m...I'm so jealous you got to swim with manatees and my friend Rox! How fun! I've been e-mailing back and forth with JoEllen. I'm getting so excited to folow their journey for their new princess. Anyway, we're feeling a bit cold up here in Indy and are heading out on Wednesday for a last minute excursion to see Mickey Mouse!!! Love, DeneneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-24062561629015422532008-12-29T20:41:00.000-05:002008-12-29T20:41:00.000-05:00I would love to swim with Manatees! We traveled do...I would love to swim with Manatees! We traveled down to the <A HREF="http://www.floridastateparks.org/ichetuckneesprings/default.cfm" REL="nofollow">Ichetucknee River</A> a few months ago and tubed and swam down it. It was so crystal clear and cold! No manatees though, only bass and snakes...but don't tell my wife about the snakes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-70886113958749107652008-12-29T19:44:00.000-05:002008-12-29T19:44:00.000-05:00We had a wonderful time Janis - it was a little co...We had a wonderful time Janis - it was a little cool in the morning - we all shudder when we got out of the water!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-42078080046998145302008-12-29T19:41:00.000-05:002008-12-29T19:41:00.000-05:00Sounds like everyone had a fun time. I did notice...Sounds like everyone had a fun time. I did notice mama wearing a jacket in the picture...I've never seen her without a sweater or jacket. If she ever gets warm let me know. I want to witness that!!!!<BR/><BR/>From the one who is usually always too warm!!!<BR/><BR/>JanisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-17603325699606906202008-12-29T18:15:00.000-05:002008-12-29T18:15:00.000-05:00Crossview - my daughter had better hush! This post...Crossview - my daughter had better hush! This post is about Manatee's - not papa's secrets! LOLIndian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-39776179572608640042008-12-29T18:08:00.000-05:002008-12-29T18:08:00.000-05:00JoEllen- Do tell! More! More! More! LOL!JoEllen- Do tell! <BR/>More! More! More! <BR/>LOL!CrossViewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14083392878830138266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-2496206662290016612008-12-29T17:51:00.000-05:002008-12-29T17:51:00.000-05:00ED - it was a blast! The baby manatee's were so cu...ED - it was a blast! The baby manatee's were so curious - but would stay close to mom. We had a great guide who worked with us well. I think I did confuse the manatee's as to who and what I was! LOL Welcome back!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-12101756579269484242008-12-29T17:47:00.000-05:002008-12-29T17:47:00.000-05:00Crossview - She sure did squeal! lol It startled h...Crossview - She sure did squeal! lol It startled her! no cow tipping today!!<BR/><BR/>Jo - hi !! My favorite daughter! :o)Love you!! Mama stayed on the boat - most of the time you had to 'float' so being a swimmer is a must. heh heh, nope, no demo's from papa today!! LOL Shhhhh - don't give up your papa's secrets!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-30173047034031457222008-12-29T17:41:00.000-05:002008-12-29T17:41:00.000-05:00Papa, It must have been a thrill to share the wate...Papa, It must have been a thrill to share the water with such gentle, and beautiful, creatures.<BR/><BR/>As long as they did not mistake you for one of their own I guess you don't need to go on a post Christmas diet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-23374092386798756152008-12-29T17:32:00.000-05:002008-12-29T17:32:00.000-05:00Maybe you could demonstrate to Charlotte like you ...Maybe you could demonstrate to Charlotte like you did to Blake how little ocean crabs pinchers do not hurt! I think there was blood involved with that one! :)JoEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401937109000191591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-53560904919139034442008-12-29T17:30:00.000-05:002008-12-29T17:30:00.000-05:00Now did Mama actually get in the water? :)Now did Mama actually get in the water? :)JoEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401937109000191591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-35328658864707988642008-12-29T17:25:00.000-05:002008-12-29T17:25:00.000-05:00Sounds like Miss Charlotte squealed like...a girl!...Sounds like Miss Charlotte squealed like...<BR/>a girl! =D<BR/><BR/>I remember when my k discovered that lizrds do indeed bite. And they have quite a grip! LOL!<BR/><BR/>You didn't do any (sea) cow tipping, did you??!! ;o)CrossViewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14083392878830138266noreply@blogger.com