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Sightseeing on Saturday

 

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Sarasota Bay on a clear, fall day.

 

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White egret

 

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Blue heron.

 

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A modest cottage,

 

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and the next door neighbor.

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  1. MuffieOctober 13, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Oh wow, I'll take the neighbor house! Your recognition of bird species amazes me -- those two look alike to me, other than the color! And -- they both resemble storks! I really need to study up.
    Peace,
    Muff

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  2. JuneOctober 13, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    See the little garden shed to the left of the modest cottage? I'd be happy to stay there.

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  3. SextantOctober 13, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Ahhh, the circumstance that some people have to live under! That poor family is probably several million shy of being able to afford the Gulfsteam. Maybe November will bring some good news in that direction.

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  4. Muffy's MarksOctober 13, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Contrasts!!! Thought provoking blog you wrote!!!

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  5. BarbOctober 13, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    My husband's father and a couple of his sisters live in Sarasota. I recognize some of our photos. Looks like a pretty day for a visit.

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  6. Susan AdcoxOctober 13, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Lovely pics. Personally, I'll take the the more modest house. It's better to own things than to be owned by them.

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  7. marciamayoOctober 14, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    I like the modest cottage better, although I'm pretty sure the cost to buy it wouldn't be modest in that neighborhood. Beautiful pictures.

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  8. Linda MyersOctober 14, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Love those birds! Blue herons are so beautiful they feel like they ought to be rare.

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  9. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteOctober 14, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    How nice that you were out and about. It must be quite pleasant where you are now.

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  10. Grandma KcOctober 14, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Beautiful pictures! I've never been to Sarasota so thanks for sharing!

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