Day 33

The Carter Tract was operated as a popular fishing ranch by its owner, Mr. Fitzhugh Carter, in the 1960's and 1970's.  During drought conditions, some of the old cypress boats Mr. Carter built and rented to anglers can be seen exposed on pond banks throughout the area.  The tract was later leased as a private hunting area.  The primary objective of the Carter Tract is the preservation and restoration of the wetlands and surrounding uplands on the property.  This is one of my FAVORITE places to go, when I am in Panama City Beach, Florida.  There is no charge for using the row boats on the lakes and the natural environment is pristine.  A peaceful day, drifting in a boat on the lakes, soaking up the sun with a fishing line in the water makes for an AMAZING experience.

Day 32

Charlie with one of his "finds", a plastic bow that he happily carried with him on his walk, tossing it into the air and catching it, and then bringing it up with him to the condo.  He is such a HAPPY CAMPER!  Charlie greets me in the morning by "knocking" on my bedroom door, to see if I am awake, and then he SLATHERS me with kisses when I sit down with him and my cup of coffee in the AM.  Charlie is a charmer!

Day 31

Just had am AMAZING adventure at the Seacrest Wolf Preserve in Florida.  Above is a photo of the wolf named Spirit who's story brought tears to my eyes as well as many of the other visitors who came to the center to learn about wolves.  These wolves are not wild in that they are imprinted to humans.  They do live in a pack environment, in large, natural fenced areas.  There is only one strain of wolves that is "native" to the Florida area, the Red Wolf.  There are no pure Red Wolfs left, according to our tour guild, as they cross bred with Coyotes as their population dwindled.  This was a great trip and a unique opportunity to get to know more about this beautiful species.

Day 30

Today dawned cooler in Panama Beach.  That being said, a cold day in Florida is better than winter in Wisconsin!  Today gave me some much needed time to work on my web page.  I am ALMOST ready to publish it, and I am really excited to move into the next stage of developing my path towards realizing my DREAMS!!!  Sometimes you have to let go of things in order to grab hold of the future, and that is where I am headed. 

Day 29



Listening to the Earth Breath  When I left Wisconsin, on my Florida adventure, I was at a pretty low point.  The weather has been challenging with snow, after snow, after snow.  My frustration with my leadership team was palpable.  I may have, inadvertently traded one rut for another.  Saying that I was DEPRESSED would be pretty accurate.  Sooooooooooooo, here I sit, listening to the sounds of the ocean, and the wind; in my shorts, barefoot, JUST BEING.  I'm in the process of healing from a number of gut punches I have taken lately and thinking about what a life that TRULY HONORS, my gifts and talents without COSTING me, might feel and look like. 

Day 28

Sitting on the balcony porch of the condo, listening to the earth breath.  In...Out...In...Out...
Nice!!!!

Day 27

 

One of my BESTEST FRIENDS, Sally, crashed on her chair with her dog Charlie after a hectic day of beach, and shopping, and catching up.  We'll start again tomorrow with a walk on the beach, some time in the pool and a GREAT Sunday meal!!!  This is the life!!!