The lighthouse at Lake Sumter Landing

Most of our shots of this lighthouse have been taken from across the lake. It looks a bit different up close. You may also recall that the lighthouse building also includes a very popular restaurant which we have yet to patronize.

For some reason, this photo will increase in size if you go "click" on it.

We are very busy selling our house and moving to another part of town. If the past couple days are indicative of what lies ahead, I'll probably be able to only post and comment sporadically for the next few weeks. But I will do the best I can because I hate to miss all the great photos of our CDP friends!

Golf cars at Lake Sumter Landing

Golf cars are the main mode of transportation in The Villages. As you can see, they are versatile - you can park 'em head first or you can back 'em in. This photo was treated with a Triqui colored sketch effect. And it will enlarge if you click on it.

Backing out of Thai Ruby

Although we haven't eaten at Thai Ruby's (Lake Sumter Landing) yet, we hear the food is very good. So, we'll visit soon. I think this gentleman ate his full, and is backing out his golf car to return to his home in the Lake Sumter Landing area.

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Waiting for fish at Lake Sumter Landing

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Dance lessons at Lake Sumter Landing

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Be American?

"Stand up for America!! Be American!!" Hmmm. Wonder what that means? Since I live in the U.S., does that count? If I see George and/or Lois, I'll ask them.

Just to be picky, it should read "Stand up for the USA. Be a USA-an." Still sounds a little defensive.

I mean, Canadians are "Americans" (North Americans). Mexicans are "Americans" (Central Americans). Brazilians are "Americans" (South Americans).

Cody's in Lake Sumter Landing

Until recently, this was a fish place. Now it's a Cody's Roadhouse, just like the Cody's Roadhouse we have in Ocala. Cody's is a fun place, where you can drink beer, eat peanuts and toss the shells on the floor. The food isn't bad, either.

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BMW in Lake Sumter Landing

I may be wrong, but I think this car may belong to Safe Leif from Eagan, Minnesota! He didn't tell me he was coming, though. Perhaps he wanted to surprise me. Nah, it couldn't be his; there's no rust spots from the salt used to melt the ice up there.

Nice car, though. I smoothed things over a little bit.

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We shall be gone for a few days and I may not be able to post or comment until we get back. But we will be back.

On the vine at Lake Sumter Landing

I do not know the name of this bird. And he wouldn't tell me. But I took his picture anyway.

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Main Street at night - Spanish Springs

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A great way to end the day in Spanish Springs

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Small creek in Spanish Springs (Original)

It seems some folks out there in photo blogging land were not too enthusiastic about my Triqui paint effect (posted yesterday) and suggested they would like to see the original.

Their wish is my command. This is the original. No paint effect.

So whaddaya like best, my friends? :-))

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Small creek in Spanish Springs

Located in downtown Spanish Springs, this small creek was processed with the Triqui paint effect.

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Which one would you choose?

A golf car scene at Lake Sumter Landing. Click to embiggen.

Evening in downtown Spanish Springs

Photo by Lois Anne. Click to embiggen.