Adventure Logan

Visit to Largo

We headed to Largo (north about 120km) to visit two Nova Scotia couples who just happened to buy places in the same park. Ross and Victoria Bruce bought last winter as did Joe and Patty Arseneau. So it was very easy to visit each of them and to see their new winter homes. Although we bought our place 15 years ago, we remember well the excitement of moving in and making it ours. These lucky friends are just beginning the experience! Both couples have great new “winter homes” and are currently busy working hard on them. The weather cooperated again today as it was a clear and sunny drive.

Ross and Victoria Bruce

Patty and Joe Arseneau

On the way home I spotted these power lines with what appeared to be many starlings. Just another fun sighting in this interesting state. Not so interesting was the slow trip home which was 30 minutes longer than it should have been.

November 2022

Coming back to Paradise is always a thrill but this time arriving after a hurricane was different. Although over a month had passed, we were worried about what we would find. There was lots of damage in the area and our park suffered quite a bit of it. Several trailers were total losses. Roofs are gone on several, carports on many, various awnings and lanais and assorted overhangs etc. Since getting here we have also discovered quite a few people have had major water damage. So that said we are more than blessed to have only lost four one foot carport panels. Dave ordered new ones ($260) but they won’t be here until at least 4 months. One of the challenges for everyone here is the lack of materials and lack of skilled people to do work.

We have cleaned, purged and generally have gotten everything up and running. While here until the 16th of December (going to Nova Scotia for Christmas), we plan on visiting a few of our favourite restaurants and places. So far we have had the lobster at the Burgundy Café and ribs for Dave and salmon for Carol at the Gold Rush. The movie theater here had a major remodel and we were quite pleased to discover the reclining leather chairs and tons of space between rows.

On Thursday we enjoyed the annual Christmas Stroll downtown

Last night (Saturday) we headed to the intercoastal waterway to see the annual Venice Boat parade. I actually didn’t get pics but the city and a few friends got great shots which are shared below.

There were over 40 boats.

Some were small craft.

Some were medium sized.

Some were playful.

Some were cute.

Some were elegant.

Some were tall but the bridge was up!

Some were colourful.

Then there was candy.

And there was patriotic.

There were Santas and trees.

And even palm trees.