Showing posts with label Spring 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring 2014. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Signs of Spring

So many of you have suffered through such nasty weather this winter that I just wanted to share a few shots of Spring here in FL as a reminder that your sunshine and warm temps are not too far away. Hang in there!

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I usually refrain from buying too many plants and flowers since they will most likely die in my care, but I couldn't resist bringing home this tulip plant. And surprise - it's not only still alive but blooming, with more buds about to open!

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Baseball's Spring Training is in full force around Florida. I actually like going to these games better than regular season ones. The Port Charlotte field where the Tampa Bay Rays play is so open and fun and fan-friendly. Look how close we are to the players! So many of them - Ben Zobrist, above - take the time to stop and sign autographs for fans.

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We have some Sandhill Cranes that live in our development and every March they have their babies. Don't they look like ducklings?

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And the tortoises love the warmer weather because it means they get to dine al fresco. Here they are feasting on some fresh parsley.

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Have you seen signs of spring in your neck of the woods yet? What are you most looking forward to as the warmer weather arrives?