My Mobile Adventures *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com Have Signal, Will Blog! Mobile/photo blogging the Florida lifestyle and vacations Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:25:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/mymobileadventures/aydWhttp://feedburner.google.com Cheering squad of one http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/hjYmyGH3I8s/cheering-squad-of-one http://mymobileadventures.com/2012/02/cheering-squad-of-one#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:02:27 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19297

Cheering squad of one, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

He gave a shout as I ran past, so I went back and played paparazzi.




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2012/02/cheering-squad-of-one/feed 1 http://mymobileadventures.com/2012/02/cheering-squad-of-one Abandoned http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/olTzfowKYoM/abandoned http://mymobileadventures.com/2012/02/abandoned#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:36:28 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19295

Abandoned, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

Weird thing to find a rake abandoned alongside the lake, until you realize that this park is maintained by a dedicate band of community volunteers. Then, you simply wonder what made him drop it and run…




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World inverted, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

Running in Lakes Regional park (Fort Myers, Florida) this morning, the world suddenly turned upside down!




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2012/02/world-inverted/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2012/02/world-inverted Pre-snow sunset http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/9ySsNEYZo1o/pre-snow-sunset http://mymobileadventures.com/2012/01/pre-snow-sunset#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:42:29 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19291

Pre-snow sunset, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

Working hard this month, flying hither and yon to do it. Here’s the sun setting on a portion of the Charles River just outside Boston last Thursday. It snowed overnight and in the morning when it was time to leave for the airport, I first had the privilege of clearing several inches of powder off the rental car. Was very grateful to get back to Fort Myers again!

Although I no longer appreciate weather as cold as Boston’s, I cannot deny the beauty of the place in winter.




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2012/01/pre-snow-sunset/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2012/01/pre-snow-sunset Osprey Cam on Sanibel Island at Ocean’s Reach http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/DJxvsirPsoY/osprey-cam-on-sanibel-island-at-oceans-reach http://mymobileadventures.com/2012/01/osprey-cam-on-sanibel-island-at-oceans-reach#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:10:34 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19286 IMG_3854-Sanibel-Lighthouse-Beach-OspreyHere’s a very cool thing – Ocean’s Reach on Sanibel Island has set up an osprey-cam! Mama Osprey laid three eggs just around Christmas. She’s been sitting on them ever since, but I just got to see the eggs – guess mama’s got to have a break sometime. Her mate is now hovering over them, watching the skies for her return.

I can’t wait to see the hatchlings – this is going to be fun :) You can check out the cam at this link -

Osprey Cam on Sanibel Island at Ocean’s Reach.




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Magic at the Barnes & Noble, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

A Mickey in the Wild encounter whe browsing the after-Christmas sales. He always makes me smile :)




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Carolina willow, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

This plant is also known as the coastal plain willow. Fun fact: fire will turn it from a tree to a shrub




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/carolina-willow/feed 2 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/carolina-willow Probing for his lunch http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/PpmPCVKldFE/probing-for-his-lunch http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/probing-for-his-lunch#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:26:53 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19248

Probing for his lunch, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

A male (full red cap) red belly woodpecker seeks a snack on the edge of the cypress forest




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/probing-for-his-lunch/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/probing-for-his-lunch Horseshoe Marsh http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/iRAVqeMfBQc/horseshoe-marsh http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/horseshoe-marsh#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:05:40 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19246

Horseshoe Marsh, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

The forest is trying to reclaim the marsh – who will win the battle?




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/horseshoe-marsh/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/horseshoe-marsh Observation point – emerging from the swamp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/iAY3kPtmZZE/observation-point-emerging-from-the-swamp http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/observation-point-emerging-from-the-swamp#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:31 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19244

Observation point – emerging from the swamp, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

We are progressing at a good clip now, and should have his hike completed soon




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/observation-point-emerging-from-the-swamp/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/observation-point-emerging-from-the-swamp Lichens on the fence http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/C3L4MOCSEtk/lichens-on-the-fence http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/lichens-on-the-fence#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:40:07 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19242

Lichens on the fence, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

No, the railing isn’t painted – that’t a pink lichen hat grows on wood surfaces. We are at the "south lake" part of the swamp.




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/lichens-on-the-fence/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/lichens-on-the-fence Alligator flags still in bloom http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/efeN4xmjGkM/alligator-flags-still-on-bloom http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/alligator-flags-still-on-bloom#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:30:38 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19240

Alligator flags still in bloom, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

These are a very pretty color and are probably providing cover for some baby alligators.




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/alligator-flags-still-on-bloom/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/alligator-flags-still-on-bloom Sagittaria – aka duck potato http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/PKbafmDlUC4/sagittarius-aka-duck-potato http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/sagittarius-aka-duck-potato#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:19:58 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19238

Sagittaria – aka duck potato, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

Native American women would feel with their toes at the base of these swamp plants to find and harvest the roots, thus saving their backs from a little wear and tear. Pretty clever, huh?




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/sagittarius-aka-duck-potato/feed 1 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/sagittarius-aka-duck-potato High water mark http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/IagLFPvF8ls/high-water-mark http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/high-water-mark#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:31:57 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19236

High water mark, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

You can see the coloration on the bottom of this cypress tree, which shows the high water mark. Currently we are at the beginning of dry season; not expecting significant rain until April or May




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/high-water-mark/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/high-water-mark Shaggy side of the wet prairie http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/85_gsLm3xp8/shaggy-side-of-the-wet-prairie http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/shaggy-side-of-the-wet-prairie#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:17:17 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19234

Shaggy side of the wet prairie, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

Sand cord grass will dominate if burn is not frequent enough. We are headed into that line of cypress now




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The wet prairie at Corkscrew Swamp, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

It has been burned recently (2 years ago) – the other side is shaggier




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Coming through the pine flatwood, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

Blue sky day :)




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/coming-through-the-pine-flatwood/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/coming-through-the-pine-flatwood Hiking in Corkscrew Swamp today http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/DD1iVLo0_3M/hiking-in-corkscrew-swamp-today http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/hiking-in-corkscrew-swamp-today#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:29:30 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/?p=19228

Hiking in Corkscrew Swamp today, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

I received a "reunion" invite from one of my Florida Master Naturalist instructors, so here I am. Hope to see some interesting critters today!




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/hiking-in-corkscrew-swamp-today/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/hiking-in-corkscrew-swamp-today See ya real soon, Mickey! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/sPFuFKgnoSQ/see-ya-real-soon-mickey http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/see-ya-real-soon-mickey#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:12:42 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/see-ya-real-soon-mickey

See ya real soon, Mickey!, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/see-ya-real-soon-mickey/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/see-ya-real-soon-mickey Dinner before the long drive home http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/0pPF2JzTg2I/dinner-before-the-long-drive-home http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/dinner-before-the-long-drive-home#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:42:02 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/dinner-before-the-long-drive-home

Dinner before the long drive home, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

I am getting the holiday turkey sandwich – and one for the freezer :)




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Santa! The End, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/santa-the-end/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/santa-the-end Shrek-sized ornament http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/uoWz8sr7-nA/shrek-sized-ornament http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/shrek-sized-ornament#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:04:47 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/shrek-sized-ornament

Shrek-sized ornament, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/shrek-sized-ornament/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/shrek-sized-ornament Tis the season http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/w9bQr7IELGc/tis-the-season http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/tis-the-season#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:56:31 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/tis-the-season

Tis the season, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

To throw around a pig skin




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/tis-the-season/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/tis-the-season Uncle Sam floats by http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/Izgui9dnULE/uncle-sam-floats-by http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/uncle-sam-floats-by#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:53:17 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/uncle-sam-floats-by

Uncle Sam floats by, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/uncle-sam-floats-by/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/uncle-sam-floats-by Weird juxtaposition for a Macy’s parade http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/4HHqegAZlCY/weird-juxtaposition-for-a-macys-parade http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/weird-juxtaposition-for-a-macys-parade#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:52:59 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/weird-juxtaposition-for-a-macys-parade

Weird juxtaposition for a Macy’s parade, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

Tin soldier and palm tree lol




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/weird-juxtaposition-for-a-macys-parade/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/weird-juxtaposition-for-a-macys-parade Not a South Park kid http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/4fmr4rH5f0U/not-a-south-park-kid http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/not-a-south-park-kid#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:47:04 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/not-a-south-park-kid

Not a South Park kid, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.

Although, from far away, he sorta looked like one




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/not-a-south-park-kid/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/not-a-south-park-kid Mother Goose float in Universal parade http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/6S9i_vxFSSM/mother-goose-float-on-universal-parade http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/mother-goose-float-on-universal-parade#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:46:14 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/mother-goose-float-on-universal-parade

Mother Goose float on Universal parade, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/mother-goose-float-on-universal-parade/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/mother-goose-float-on-universal-parade In case there was any doubt as to the sponsor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/YiDQqKGBAaA/in-case-there-was-any-doubt-as-to-the-sponsor http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/in-case-there-was-any-doubt-as-to-the-sponsor#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:44:43 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/in-case-there-was-any-doubt-as-to-the-sponsor

In case there was any doubt as to the sponsor, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/in-case-there-was-any-doubt-as-to-the-sponsor/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/in-case-there-was-any-doubt-as-to-the-sponsor Polar bear float at Universal http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/Bm463YScQUE/polar-bear-float-at-universal http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/polar-bear-float-at-universal#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:43:38 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/polar-bear-float-at-universal

Polar bear float at Universal, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.




]]> http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/polar-bear-float-at-universal/feed 0 http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/polar-bear-float-at-universal Santa float, Macy’s parade at Universal Orlando http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mymobileadventures/aydW/~3/37lS7EcWh0s/santa-float-macys-parade-at-universal-orlanso http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/santa-float-macys-parade-at-universal-orlanso#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:43:07 +0000 Erin *~*~* http://mymobileadventures.com/2011/12/santa-float-macys-parade-at-universal-orlanso

Santa float, Macy’s parade at Universal Orlanso, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*.




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