Author Archives: Sparky
Karakahl Inn
I think I was remiss in not relating my experience at the Karakahl Inn in Mt Horeb, WI, my home for the two days I was there for Uncle Bob’s funeral. I ask you to click on the link to get another blogger’s perspective on the building and its history, along with a pretty accurate … Continue reading
Spring training
So, yes, I have popped my spring training cherry. Jett and I saw the Red Sox play the Orioles at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers last Sunday. It was a beautiful day and a good game. Mike Napoli (who gave me his autograph a week ago) his a home run and Dustin Pedroia (my other … Continue reading
Spring training prelude
Speaking of the Red Sox (yes, I did speak of them in the previous post), our first ever spring training game is Sunday, just 3 days from now. To get a jump start and to clean out the RV, we went down to JetBlue park yesterday to drop a few bags of clothes and other … Continue reading
Winter in Fort Myers
I can see why the Red Sox choose to come here for spring training… the weather is absolutely stunning! It is in the 80’s most days, and sunny. Yes, it does get chilly occasionally and, yes, it does rain occasionally, but 90% of the time it is just flat-out gorgeous. Case in point: Sunday, February … Continue reading
Eagle cam
I rode my bicycle this week, for the first time in a long time. It wasn’t a very interesting ride, but I did take the opportunity to stop by the local eagle aerie and got a glimpse of daddy bald eagle and his 50-something (days) offspring with the inspired name “E4”. I have never seen … Continue reading
Uncle Bob
My uncle Bob passed away just over a week ago. He was 86, so it is hard to say he died before his time, but he was in good health and his death was a shock, particularly since his wife, my aunt Marion, had died just 10 weeks before. It was particularly shocking to my … Continue reading
Boston in winter
I just returned from 4 weeks in frigid Boston. I had the pleasure(?) of being reminded what 0-degree temperatures and wind-driven sleet feel like. Can’t say that I am eager to return for another winter. However, I must admit that the cold nights and white landscapes can produce some beautiful scenery. Here is a shot … Continue reading
“Warming into the teens”
I am in Wisconsin this morning, having made a 1-day detour to attend my uncle’s funeral. I will be back in Florida tomorrow where the temperature will be 80. Here? It is currently -9 degrees. But, as the weather forecaster says so cheerfully, “it will be warming into the teens.” Hard to believe that I … Continue reading
Marco Island
If there is such a thing as a bucket B list, Marco Island would have been on mine – a place that has always been intriguing to me, but I could have died happy having never seen it. Fortunately, I don’t have to face that possibility as I have now seen it. Jett, I and … Continue reading
The robins are gone
A week ago the RV park was overrun with robins. But for the past four days… none at all. The “glass is half full” people will take this as a sign that the birds have seen winter coming to an end and are heading north. The rest of you – the ones who are convinced … Continue reading »