Dunedin, Florida: Real Estate: Pretty Green Home

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I wonder... can you still call it Real Estate if the home is not for sale?

Dunedin has numerous neighborhoods full of beautiful homes like this one. I love these homes. I'd love to get a chance to see what that third floor looks like. What a cool looking place.
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Dunedin, Florida: Autumnal Equinox 2010 - It's That Time Of Year: FALL

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Yes, the Autumnal Equinox has come again. It's that time of year. It's Fall. Wahoo! Time for cool dry air and the changing of the color of leaves. Time to get ready for the holidays that make this time of year so very special. It's a virtual trifecta of celebration!

Let's count them down... First comes Halloween. The night of terror. No, not really... it's the night of fun and candy and cool costumes. I always look forward to Halloween because, to me, it marks the first holiday of the cool season, and I always want it to be crisply cool for trick or treating. I suspect this is a childhood thing, as I grew up in Virgina and remember that trick or treating was often delightfully chilly and the air was all about Fall and hinting of Winter and the rest of the holiday season.

Then comes Thanksgiving, the wonderful family holiday that inspires reflection and gratitude for all the wonderful things in our lives that we take for granted all year. Turkey Day also marks the next step toward Christmas, and usually promises even cooler temperatures than Halloween. Not to mention, as an adult, I appreciate that Thanksgiving is the first of the three winter holidays that actually comes with TIME OFF! That's right, now we are talking about paid holiday time from work. Yippeeeee!

Finally, we get to Christmas. Now we are solidly into cooler weather (in Florida) and more paid time off to enjoy family and the holiday season. It's that time of year when so many of us become practically giddy with the spirit of giving and the joy of the celebration of Christmas. It's wonderful.

And then, in case you might have forgotten, we actually get ONE MORE holiday... NEW YEAR'S EVE!!! Yup, after all that good fun, we get a little more time off and another excuse to cut loose. Time to celebrate the successes, or survival, of the year just ended, and time to celebrate our optimism about the new year just starting. Perfect!

R & M Autumn Leaf 7 Piece Cookie Cutter Set
6ft Autumn Leaf Garland Decorations
Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic
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Dunedin, Florida: Dog Mural Painting: Skip's Bar & Grill: Anna Hamilton

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I took a photo stroll around Delightful Downtown Dunedin the other day, during my lunch break from my day job. It's always nice to get a chance to catch up with Downtown and see what's new. That's when I came across this woman painting dogs on the side wall of Skip's Bar and Grill. Interesting, I thought, and headed over for a closer look. That's when I met Anna Hamilton, mural painter.

It turns out that a neat idea for a wall mural turned into a local phenomenon, complete with support for the local Dunedin Doggie Rescue organization. Click these links to check out a St. Petersburg Times article or a video on VodPod, featuring an interview with the artist, Anna Hamilton. If all of this puts you in the mood to commission a mural for your home or business, Anna can be reached at 727-204-5515.

And be sure to check out We Love Dog Pictures.

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Dunedin, Florida: Inviting Garden Swing Under A Shade Tree

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No, it's not a terribly elaborate garden, but I find it very inviting just the same. The bench swing, the plants, the cool shade. All framed under and within the welcoming arms of a beautiful shade tree. When you are walking around in the hot summer heat, that we all love so much, it's nice to feast your eyes on an oasis of cool like this one.

This is not my garden I'm afraid, nor is this garden owned and created by any friend of mine. I spotted it while on walking photo safari in Dunedin, and thought you may enjoy it like I did... from a distance, but with joy just the same. And as for the swing itself, I found two free plans, and one for sale, in just a few minutes online. The two free plans were from Build Eazy and Black & Decker, and the one for sale was from WoodCraftPlans.com. Check them out if you like, these are not affiliate links, and I can give no assurances as to suitability or safety of the finished products. :) There are lots more out there I'm sure, these are just some I found easily, so I thought I'd pass along the links.
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Dunedin, Florida: Father & Son Enjoy The Pinellas Trail With Bike & Trailer

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I was taking my lunch break to get out of the office and shoot some fresh color in Delightful Downtown Dunedin today. I hadn't thought to bring cool clothes to change into, so I was wearing my 'Dockers uniform'. It was HOT. That didn't stop me from enjoying my walking photo safari, but it didn't add a lot of fun to it.

So I was pretty psyched for this man and his son when I saw them lounging in the shade, just off the Pinellas Trail. What an AWESOME way to spend some quality time together. I can imagine the memories that little kid will grow up with. Nice! Even better, the father was okay with me taking a picture of the two of them. So if you know this man, tell him I said thanks again. And tell him you saw him on Dunedin Daily Photo!

Meanwhile, next time you are trying to think of something fun to do with your children or other family member, don't forget the Pinellas Trail that runs right through Downtown Dunedin. It's a great trail to enjoy, whether walking, skating or bicycling, with great places to stop and eat or shop along the way. And yes, it comes DANGEROUSLY close to Strachan's Ice Cream shop!
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