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We are currently camped at Key West Naval Air Station at the Sigsbee Island RV Park. We will be dry camping (no water, electric, or sewer hookups) until March 10, 2022.
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Category Archives: Florida
Exploring Florida’s Space Coast, Oct-Dec 2021
Manatee Cove RV Park at Patrick Space Force Base is a nice location. The park itself is right on the shore of the Banana River and a short bike ride away from the Atlantic Ocean. On a clear day (or … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Fulltime RV, Military RV Parks
Tagged Florida Space Coast, Kayaking, Patrick Air Force Base, Wickham Park
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Home to Michigan and Our “Sprint” to Florida – October 2021
We love going back to Michigan for several reasons. Not only do we enjoy Michigan as a pleasant place to stay, but a lot of our family and many of our friends are still here. We also maintain our doctors, … Continue reading
Moving Day in Panama City – March 2021
We had thought of visiting the RV park at Tyndall Air Force Base a few years back, but in 2018 Hurricane Michael changed that. When Michael came ashore with 155 mph winds and a 9 foot storm surge, it leveled … Continue reading
Tampa and Homosassa – with Family and Friends – March 2021
From Recreation Plantation we made the short drive to Port Richey in the Tampa area. Pat’s brother and sister and their spouses had rented a house in New Port Richey, we have a niece that lives in nearby Oldsmar, and … Continue reading
Posted in Florida
Tagged Kayaking, Manatee, Rock Crusher RV Resort, Sundance Lake RV Resort
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Recreating at Recreation Plantation – Jan-Mar 2021
Throughout our stay at Recreation Plantation COVID-19 was always a factor in our planning and decision-making. We formed an informal “bubble” with our friends. On occasion, we did participate in community events, but did our best to be friendly and … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Florida
Tagged Recreation Plantation, Silver Springs, The Villages
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Knee Surgery as a Full-Time RVer – Again, December 2020
In 2018 I underwent surgery to have partial knee replacements on both knees. A lifetime of running and parachute jumps had finally caught up to me. On my left knee I remember my doctor telling me that the knee would … Continue reading
Welcome to the Recreation Plantation, November-December 2020
The Coronavirus Pandemic has caused many changes to our normal routine. While for most people that means wearing masks and maintaining social distancing, in our case it affects where we live. We normally spend our winters in Key West, but … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Fulltime RV, Holidays
Tagged Christmas in Florida, Recreation Plantation, SCUBA diving
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Just Another Day in Paradise – Jan-Mar 2020
This was our seventh winter of the last nine years in Key West. We have never found a nicer place to spend the winter. I don’t think you can get any farther south in the Continental US. As we have … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Fulltime RV, Michigan Traveler, Military RV Parks
Tagged Coast Guard Cutter Ingham, Key West NAS, Sigsbee Island
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The islands of the “Haves” and “Have Nots”
We have been winter residents (snow birds) of Key West for years, staying at the Naval Air Station Sigsbee Island RV Park. One of the more popular nighttime spots is Mallory Square where you can watch street performers and listen … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Michigan Traveler
Tagged Christmas Tree Island, Mallory Square, Sunset Key, Wisteria Island
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Good Times on Florida’s Space Coast, Oct-Dec 2019
After more than a week of short stops and lots of driving we were ready to settle down for awhile. We arrived at the Manatee Cove RV Park on Patrick AFB (near Cocoa Beach, FL) on October 24th. When we … Continue reading
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