My Adventures – 2014 Pensacola Interstate Fair

Posted on October 26, 2014 by fundinmental

I went to the Pensacola Interstate Fair,

People, critters and the Gator Boys were there.

Pizza, candy apples and ice cold beer,

Don’t you wish you were here?

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My Adventures #15 – Thunder on the Gulf

Posted on August 24, 2014 by fundinmental

The weather has been beautiful, but very hot here on the Gulf. That does not stop us from enjoying outdoor activities.

There is always something going on here in our little piece of paradise:

Where thousands live like millions wish they could!!!

This weekend, Flora-Bama is sponsoring the 2014 Thunder Run Superboat Grand Prix.

The Gulf Coast Powerboat Association has put together the inaugural dual race format.

There are two races, in two cities, in two states – Orange Beach, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida.

Mr Wonderful and I went to downtown Pensacola, where the event was being held for day three of the Flora-Bama Shootout.

These are some of the fastest and biggest power boats in the world.

There are many classes of boats, but the main styles are Vee Bottom Boats and Catamarans.

The air is thick with moisture, making it hard to breath and we are immediately dripping wet. It is the cheapest sauna I have ever been in. LOL

We take our time as we walk through downtown and checking out all the action.

I love boats and I love speed. These amazing power boats put on a performance that had my heart pounding and my body vibrating with the roar of the engines. To watch the rooster tails shoot out of the water as the boats thunder by makes me wonder what it would be like riding along on race day.

Even though it was only practice, they put on a great show.

We wandered through Race Village, able to check out the boats up close and personal.

Music was playing and a good time was had by all.

Mr Wonderful freelances as a producer/director for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, our minor league baseball team. They delayed the game today, Sunday, due to Thunder on the Gulf. He will be going back to the races, then working the ballgame, so I chose not to go. That’s why I am sitting in my recliner, watching football (yeah, it is finally football season, lol) and blogging to you.

What did you do this weekend?

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My Adventures #9 – Outdoor Fun

Posted on February 17, 2014 by fundinmental

Mr F and I were out playing golf with some friends, just having a little fun.

The day started out in the 40s and ended in the 70s.

I played pretty well, but even a bad day on the golf course is better than a good day at work!

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Sunny Florida turns into a Winter Wonderland – My Adventures #7

Posted on January 29, 2014 by fundinmental

I would like to welcome you to my world, the Sunshine State of Florida.

I looked out my window this morning, hoping for some sunshine and…..

So Mr Wonderful and I went out to shoot the Ice Storm of 2014.

I thought Michigan was the Winter Wonderland, but I guess Mother Nature wants to keep us on our toes.

I don’t think we we will be sailing any time soon.

The flamingo below was relocated to Florida via Cape Cod, Mass and Rochester, New York. She is not a stranger to cold weather, but I don’t think she ever expected this.

The birds won’t be bathing today, but come back tomorrow and it will be in the 40s with sunshine.

The plants don’t know whether it is spring, fall or winter. One day a bloom, the next……

We took a lot more, but I think you get the DRIFT.

Thank you for visiting the Fundins.

Y’all come back now.

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My Adventures #6 – Go Daddy Mardi Gras Parade

Posted on January 12, 2014 by fundinmental

Welcome to the Gulf Coast.

The Go Daddy Bowl football game was held in Mobile, Alabama this past week. The teams:

Arkansas State 23 vs Ball State 20

A Mardi Gras Parade was held in their honor.

Boston Red Sox pitcher, Jake Peavy, also put in an appearance and rode in the lead car.

Mr Wonderful, my hubby, is an avid Red Sox fan, so had to arrive early enough to catch Jake Peavy before the parade began.

He was super excited to meet Jake, who signed a couple balls for him and posed for some photos.

It was a little chilly, but who can resist a parade?

There were trains, mermaids and dragons.

Mardi Gras began in Mobile, Alabama in 1703 and is the oldest United States carnival. Mardi Gras season is just around the corner, so come on back. I have a lot more to show you.

Mardi Gras is the biggest party I have ever been to. How about you? What’s the biggest party you ever attended?

I have been to a lot of parades and balls, with plans to be there for many more. I even posed with a dragon once, but that is a story for another day.

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My Adventures – A Winter Wonderland – Niagara Falls

Posted on December 31, 2013 by fundinmental

I am a sun lover, so when I lived in Rochester, New York for ten years, I had to come up with something that would get me outside.

My love of photography came to my rescue.

It didn’t make me forget about the cold, but it did give me the incentive to venture out. Especially, when there are scenes like the ones below to capture my love of nature.

Niagara Falls in Winter (c) Sherry Fundin

The ice and snow covers everything in a beautiful white blanket and the world around me seems silent.

The power of the water is mesmerizing.

I feel alone, as if the moment was created just for me.

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Holiday Greetings

Posted on December 25, 2013 by fundinmental

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

My Adventures – Cruisin’ to New Orleans

Posted on December 20, 2013 by fundinmental

ROAD TRIP – headin’ to the Big Easy – that’s Nawlins for the uninitiated.

I have been here many times and still marvel at the uniqueness that is New Orleans.

What a great time of year to visit. Christmas decorations light up the streets, making me twist and turn my head, so I don’t miss anything. My camera finger is flicking away, taking photographs as quickly as the camera can cycle through.

I located my hotel, then parked the car. Starting my walk at the French Market, I ogle the goodies that are displayed. How about a little window shopping?

I can smell the beignets and hot chocolate at Cafe du Monde calling to me. While enjoying my snack and taking a break from walking, I watch the street musicans playing some Jazz and the street performers entertaining the crowd. I love to people watch, and this is a perfect place to do so.

Of course, we have to cross the street and pet the donkeys, all the while taking photographs as we pass Jackson Square. These are two signatures of New Orleans that you don’t want to miss.

We went to City Park – visited the New Orleans Museum of Art and stopped to enjoy the Cajun Christmas light display at Christmas in the Oaks. There is a train you can ride, but I chose to walk so I could take my time on the things that I enjoyed the most, like this magical creature.

I had a great dinner/breakfast at Daisy Dukes, where the food abounds and the Bloody Mary’s are bottomless.

I stayed at The Ambassador. My room had huge wooden beams, with a glass door and windows that open to the hallways of the hotel. It says The French Quarter to me. I enjoyed their delicious breakfast, before I set out on day two. The Ambassador is in close proximity to many New Orleans features, making it possible to walk the area.

On the way home, I felt the need to stretch my legs. What better place than Margaritaville for a couple of cocktails and some lunch. Of course, I had to pull a slot lever or two and try my luck. It’s always nice if someone else picks up my trip tab.

A beautiful sunset capped off a great couple of days.

I love road trips. I throw some stuff in the car and hit the road. Stay tuned for more of my fun adventures.

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BOO!! The Fundin’s Happy Halloween 2013

Posted on October 31, 2013 by fundinmental

Happy Halloween to Everyone!!!

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My Adventures – Living Life 110%

Posted on September 18, 2013 by fundinmental

Living life 110% is our motto.

I invite you to come along on my adventures and I would love to hear about yours.

The weekend was chockful of wonderful things to do, but it wasn’t hard for us to choose what events we wanted to attend. The beach is one of our favorite places to go. People watching is a fun past-time and there are always some interesting characters wandering around. But this weekend had some added bonuses, like the Corvette Car Show and A Taste of Pensacola with Andrew Zimmer.

I jumped at the chance to see all these speed machines at the Corvette show. I am a lover of muscle cars and it seemed like every Corvette – from vintage to current – was in attendance. The roar of the engines vibrated through the air, making me want to jump in one and go for a joy ride.

Corvette Beach Show (c) Sherry Fundin

A Taste of Pensacola with Andrew Zimmer took place at the Pensacola Beach pavilion. I waited for him to wade into the Gulf and come out with some kind of freaky food, but he stayed with a traditional Gulf staple – Shrimp.

Taste of Pensacola with Andrew Zimmer (c) Sherry Fundin

Andrew Zimmer did some stirring and a little sampling along the way. We visited the Hooter girls and had a couple of Bloody Marys to quench our thirst.

Andrew Zimmer (c) Sherry Fundin

Just look at those beautiful shrimps. Makes your mouth water, doesn’t it?

Andrew Zimmer Cooking (c) Sherry Fundin

The presentation was appetizing and corn bread is a southern mainstay not to be missed. Andrew Zimmer was very entertaining and hospitable, taking time for a meet and greet after the show.

Andrew Zimmer’s Dish (c) Sherry Fundin

On to Captain Fun’s for the Alabama football game. Captain Fun’s is the place to go on the Boardwalk to get your football fix with some diehard Crimson Tide fans. Alabama did not let us down. The game was a roller coaster ride of emotions, keeping us watching until the final whistle was blown.

Number 1 Alabama still rules and The Tide beat Texas A & M – 49 to 42.