Oceans of Hope Event

Oceans of Hope is a wonderful organization that is dedicated to giving those with limited mobility an opportunity to get on the beach and in the water. Check out their website here.

Fox Firestone Bicycles

I finally decided to get my bike fixed, it has been sitting in the garage with two flat tires for oh, about 2 years. It is actually my son's bike, but you know that story, they get a car and bye bye bike.

So I loaded it up in the truck and took it to Fox Firestone Bicycles on Monday. They gave it a look and said inner tubes, a little oil and it will be ready on Wednesday. I added a basket for the front so I can look like this.

They called me to tell me it was ready and I went over and got it yesterday. I chatted for a few minutes with them about all sorts of things. Super nice people (they also own Volusia Motorsports 2 doors down). So great fast service, nice people. Reasonable prices too, I spent well under $100.00 for the repair and the basket. Just call me Miss Gulch.


Fox Firestone Bicycles is located at 1609 Canal Street in NSB.

Goodbye to a Hero

Yesterday a true American Hero passed away. Ed Safford was a Veteran of World War II. You can read about his exploits here.  Ed was also a very sweet man. He lived in Edgewater for many years, his wife passed away a long time ago and he had no children. My daughter used to go and help him with his computer. He was a very good friend of my Dad's. They used to go to Peggy's Country Kitchen on Monday nights for goulash and a couple times a week to C's Waffles for breakfast.

Ed had not been in good health in recent months and it was a surprise to all of us when my Dad passed away before he did. Although it took great effort Ed made it to my Dad's funeral and proudly sat in the the front row and honored his friend. So Ed, I am sharing your story again, so that we can honor you too. A veteran, a good man and a great friend. I am sure you and my Dad are whooping it up eating goulash and baked beans. Rest In Peace.




Read Ed's Story. http://www.newsmyrnabeachmom.com/2013/05/timeless-memories.html

Sea Turtle Nests

This is a Sea Turtle Nest. It is nesting season so there are a ton of them all over the beach right now. They are clearly marked with cones with cute little turtles on them. They also have signs explaining what they are and not to disturb them. Sea Turtles are protected and the local wildlife, turtle tracker people make great efforts in keeping track of and keeping these babies safe. 

 The nests are labeled with numbers. If you look closely this one is B23 and the dates for laying and expected hatching are on the post. If you have never seen a hatching it is up on the list of very coolest things ever!

This is what it looks like when the Turtles come in and go back to the water when they lay their eggs. Turtle Tracks!

Have an excellent day!

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