Today, we were heading out around town, and we just happened to drive by this public auction. They were selling a whole bunch of stuff, including ... cars, boats, a house, motorcycles, and a bunch of other personal belongings.
We got out and strolled around the auction, and I grabbed a little bit of footage of a few of the items. I thought I'd share it with you.
Talk soon!
Al
Saturday
Brrrrr ... It's freezing around here
Amazingly enough ... Florida does actually get down into the 30 degree temperature range. Even, in fact, into the 20's.
We just hit the upper 20's here the other day. And I think we were in the mid-30's this morning. Unbelievably, we were actually colder than Alaska one day this last week.
Let me tell you ... it is ABSOLUTELY refreshing!
It's like you just want to be cozy and snuggly - finally - after months and months of heat and sweat. And you're finally able to sleep under more than just your sheets. I mean, we actually got out a flannel blanket this week. How cool is that?
It's truly an amazing experience. I have been loving it.
Apparently, it comes around just once a year, so I have to enjoy it while I can.
Hopefully you're doing well? And not too much freezing going on. I just wanted to let you know that life isn't all roses and oranges and citrus fruit here in Florida. 3 days out of the year, we actually have to put on sweaters. It's rough! Well, I mean, you only need to warm up from 6 AM to 8:30 AM, but hey ... it's still cold.
Anyhow ... stay toasty! And we'll talk with you soon.
Al
We just hit the upper 20's here the other day. And I think we were in the mid-30's this morning. Unbelievably, we were actually colder than Alaska one day this last week.
Let me tell you ... it is ABSOLUTELY refreshing!
It's like you just want to be cozy and snuggly - finally - after months and months of heat and sweat. And you're finally able to sleep under more than just your sheets. I mean, we actually got out a flannel blanket this week. How cool is that?
It's truly an amazing experience. I have been loving it.
Apparently, it comes around just once a year, so I have to enjoy it while I can.
Hopefully you're doing well? And not too much freezing going on. I just wanted to let you know that life isn't all roses and oranges and citrus fruit here in Florida. 3 days out of the year, we actually have to put on sweaters. It's rough! Well, I mean, you only need to warm up from 6 AM to 8:30 AM, but hey ... it's still cold.
Anyhow ... stay toasty! And we'll talk with you soon.
Al
Friday
Teaching - How it really looks
So, I spent about 4 and half months as a substitute teacher this year. It's a very interesting experience, and one that was a real eye opener for me.
I am SO glad I did it! If not, I would have always wondering ... what if?
What if I would have been a great teacher?
What if that was my life's calling?
What if ... ?
However, now that I've gone through it ... I can always look back on that experience, and know that I gave it a shot.
Although I'm no longer doing it, I think I would have been a pretty good teacher. Even in my short time with some of those kids, I connected with a couple of them. Some were good connections, and others were not so good.
Christy and I recently caught a very real depiction of teaching as a career. It comes from a movie called 'Chalk'. If you've ever wanted to get an inside peak into the life of teaching, this show portrays what I saw pretty accurately.
Especially, watch the apathetic looks on all of the kids. Yep - that's absolutely accurate. The silence of the kids wasn't something I experienced very often though.
But, overall, I think this movie gives a clear vision of what teaching was like for me. Especially notice the feeling of very little redemption in the end of the movie. That pretty much summed it up for me too. I think it would have gotten better with more experience, but is it really worth it? I'm not sure?
For me, I think my passions are better suited with other things. So I opted to go elsewhere.
Alright, that's enough rhetoric from me. You can check it out yourself here.
Talk soon!
Al
I am SO glad I did it! If not, I would have always wondering ... what if?
What if I would have been a great teacher?
What if that was my life's calling?
What if ... ?
However, now that I've gone through it ... I can always look back on that experience, and know that I gave it a shot.
Although I'm no longer doing it, I think I would have been a pretty good teacher. Even in my short time with some of those kids, I connected with a couple of them. Some were good connections, and others were not so good.
Christy and I recently caught a very real depiction of teaching as a career. It comes from a movie called 'Chalk'. If you've ever wanted to get an inside peak into the life of teaching, this show portrays what I saw pretty accurately. Especially, watch the apathetic looks on all of the kids. Yep - that's absolutely accurate. The silence of the kids wasn't something I experienced very often though.
But, overall, I think this movie gives a clear vision of what teaching was like for me. Especially notice the feeling of very little redemption in the end of the movie. That pretty much summed it up for me too. I think it would have gotten better with more experience, but is it really worth it? I'm not sure?
For me, I think my passions are better suited with other things. So I opted to go elsewhere.
Alright, that's enough rhetoric from me. You can check it out yourself here.
Talk soon!
Al
Sunday
Got my eyes on this Inflatable Kayak
Hi,
One of our plans, when we moved down here ... was to be able to go boating more often. And so far, we've been able to go out a few times. But when I saw this boat, I instantly thought how cool something like this would be down here in Florida. There are SO MANY great spots where you could us a kayak like this. We could have used this on several of our local trips around Central Florida.
Anyhow, I thought you might like to see it.
I haven't bought it yet, and I may not. But ... ever since I saw it, I've been slightly droolish.
And the price isn't that high, as compared to some of the other canoes we've looked at. I think the ease of transporting it, and the fact that each one fits 2 people + plus has room for more storage in the back could work well.
My biggest concern is the quality and durability of it. And how long it would last if you build it and tear it down time, and time, and time again.
So, yeah ... I'm thinking about it.
If you think that's cool? Check out this boat:
It's a little bit pricier - about three times more - but I think the folks at See Through Canoe have something to be impressed with. It inspires me a little bit anyhow.
Al
One of our plans, when we moved down here ... was to be able to go boating more often. And so far, we've been able to go out a few times. But when I saw this boat, I instantly thought how cool something like this would be down here in Florida. There are SO MANY great spots where you could us a kayak like this. We could have used this on several of our local trips around Central Florida.
Anyhow, I thought you might like to see it.
I haven't bought it yet, and I may not. But ... ever since I saw it, I've been slightly droolish.
And the price isn't that high, as compared to some of the other canoes we've looked at. I think the ease of transporting it, and the fact that each one fits 2 people + plus has room for more storage in the back could work well.
My biggest concern is the quality and durability of it. And how long it would last if you build it and tear it down time, and time, and time again.
So, yeah ... I'm thinking about it.
If you think that's cool? Check out this boat:
It's a little bit pricier - about three times more - but I think the folks at See Through Canoe have something to be impressed with. It inspires me a little bit anyhow.
Al
Saturday
Special Christmas Gift for Kaitlyn
I know ... I know ...
Christmas has come and gone. However, I wanted to share a neat gift Kaitlyn picked up on her own. And the picture comes from her partner in crime - Keeley.
Kait received a bit of money from her Grandma. And almost instantly, she knew exactly what she wanted to get with it ...
Not a Webkinz toy.
Not a Barbie.
Not a Tinker Bell Fairy.
Not any of those normal, girlie kid things.
What she wanted most was this super soft, micro-fiber bath robe from Target.
So, there you have it ... some practicality in a family full of dreamers.
The picture is Kait, giving a big hug for the sweet gift.
With Love ... Al and the girls!
Christmas has come and gone. However, I wanted to share a neat gift Kaitlyn picked up on her own. And the picture comes from her partner in crime - Keeley.
Kait received a bit of money from her Grandma. And almost instantly, she knew exactly what she wanted to get with it ...
Not a Webkinz toy.
Not a Barbie.
Not a Tinker Bell Fairy.
Not any of those normal, girlie kid things.
What she wanted most was this super soft, micro-fiber bath robe from Target.
So, there you have it ... some practicality in a family full of dreamers.
The picture is Kait, giving a big hug for the sweet gift.
With Love ... Al and the girls!
A 25 foot World War II Icon
This just happens to be one of my favorite videos.
As part of our continuing Florida travel saga, we traveled down to Sarasota last weekend. It is a very neat town, with all kinds of great beach access, and a nice vibe to it. If I were to move here again, that is definitely an area I would explore more fully.
Anyhow, an iconic World War II picture has been embodied in this 25 foot statue. And the amazing statue is on display in the public park, by the marina, until March of 2009. We had to stop and take some pics, and get a few moments of video.
I hope you like it. And I hope the veterans out there really get a kick out of seeing this great, great image.
All the best!
Al
As part of our continuing Florida travel saga, we traveled down to Sarasota last weekend. It is a very neat town, with all kinds of great beach access, and a nice vibe to it. If I were to move here again, that is definitely an area I would explore more fully.
Anyhow, an iconic World War II picture has been embodied in this 25 foot statue. And the amazing statue is on display in the public park, by the marina, until March of 2009. We had to stop and take some pics, and get a few moments of video.
I hope you like it. And I hope the veterans out there really get a kick out of seeing this great, great image.
All the best!
Al
Friday
I've lost my motivation - More Florida Beach Video
It seems like ... every time I get free time to do something, I lose my motivation to do ANYTHING.
It really bites!
Thankfully, when I don't seem to have the time, I do actually get some things done. I guess it all doesn't really balance out in the end ... but at least a little bit of something gets done.
Anyhow, here's the next video.
This one is another part of the beach you saw in the last video. This one has a little more historic context to it.
I have 2 more vids I'll be posting, but I can't reveal my entire hand all at once.
By the way - if anyone has an inclination to proof-read my latest website product rough draft, please let me know. You can post a comment, and I'll see about getting you a rough draft copy.
I am looking for some help proof-reading, if you feel so inclined.
It pertains to a topic called ... 'ezines' ... also known as auto-responders. I need to know you (personally or as an acquaintance), in order for you to read it though - please. It's a 60+ page digital book.
It's not quite done yet, but getting very very close.
Talk soon!
Al
It really bites!
Thankfully, when I don't seem to have the time, I do actually get some things done. I guess it all doesn't really balance out in the end ... but at least a little bit of something gets done.
Anyhow, here's the next video.
This one is another part of the beach you saw in the last video. This one has a little more historic context to it.
I have 2 more vids I'll be posting, but I can't reveal my entire hand all at once.
By the way - if anyone has an inclination to proof-read my latest website product rough draft, please let me know. You can post a comment, and I'll see about getting you a rough draft copy.
I am looking for some help proof-reading, if you feel so inclined.
It pertains to a topic called ... 'ezines' ... also known as auto-responders. I need to know you (personally or as an acquaintance), in order for you to read it though - please. It's a 60+ page digital book.
It's not quite done yet, but getting very very close.
Talk soon!
Al
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