After a two year hiatus, the much anticipated Wednesday Night Dinner has finally been resurrected for a one night only special event. For years, Barb hosted a potluck / block party / gathering of loved ones that quickly became a midweek staple and, dare I say, crutch for the Daytona area crème de la crème. The scene was always a… Read more →
This weekend, Barb asked me to help clean out the attic… I came across this little gem A 30s or 40s keystone A-81 projector that still worked! It was a ton of fun to figure out and play with… We even watched an old silent news reel That is, until the half-millennium old drive belt stretched beyond its grip point…. Read more →
It was a weekend of festivals on the eastern shores of central Florida. First was an East Indian festival. While it wasn’t huge, it was really nice…. I was completely ready for the food, but was surprised by entertainment, many vendors, a super friendly environment, and an air filled gauntlet course! Next up was an Italian fest at one of… Read more →
Sunset at Smyrna Dunes… Hard to find the sunset on the east side, but this is a nice spot if you’re up for a walk…
Easter was quiet this year. No big family gatherings, no expectation to be here or there… Just a nice walk on the beach with Angela Then we got all dressed up for a drink at the top of Daytona And then had a beautiful sunset meal beach-side Buona Pasqua.
After a few months of looking, thinking, and trying to decide how to set up the hammock without two trees, I finally decided on a method…. One tree! With the help of a freshly harvested piece of bamboo, a few two-half hitches, a couple of bowlines, a harness built with three alpine butterflies, and three 10 inch anchors (thanks the… Read more →
From the moment I landed in Daytona, the city has been arumble with the sound of Bike Week. There are bikes everywhere with people of all shapes, sizes, and sexes aboard them… About 1/5 of them are on the side of the road, illuminated be by a blanket of red and blue light as well… But I’m sure they were… Read more →
See you soon, Founders… Google says we’ll be there at 1pm… We’ll see how smart the magical Google machine is. 1140 miles to go.
When in Daytona, you’ll undoubtedly want to find a decent, local place to grab a fresh fish sandwich… I’ve got just the spot… Right under the Dunlawton bridge, beachside, is Our Deck Down Under With a big deck on the intercoastal, a full bar, and accessible seafood fare, it’s a great spot to stop for lunch and watch the water…. Read more →
The gem of Daytona Florida, is without a doubt, the flea market! I think I’ve decided that all commerce should be done this way. Tons of people sitting around chatting about their craft, which range from apples to tires… This place is amazing. A weekend only thing, Jeremy and I wait impatiently for Saturday to arrive so we can do… Read more →