I hate it when you’re hiking through the Florida forest and things get all ‘frosty’. (I’m kidding!!! I put snow on these photos using Picmonkey!)
And you’re wearing shorts! heehee!
(earlier hiking post HERE)
I saw the biggest pine cones I’ve ever seen in the Ross Prairie Forest.
About a men’s size 12 I think…
or at least a ladies size 7! haha!
And they are ‘FROSTY’ with a little help from Picmonkey!
We saw a Gopher Tortoise and got close enough for some amazing photos. He scurried off right after his photo shoot. Maybe he thought I would take him to Picmonkey and ‘frost’ him!
I’m joining Beautiful Sunday,
and Amaze me Monday!
No animals or people were harmed while taking these photos.
(or even got cold!)
It’s NOT COLD here!!!
I was just kidding with this post!
It will be 80 degrees here today!
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49 comments:
A tortoise in the wild warms my heart no end!Thanks for sharing...but ,my friend,you can keep the frost!!
Jane x
How wonderful that you saw the Gopher, especially since it's so cold!! they usually go into a mini hibernate stage when it dips down!! I love the gophers - sadly - too many people (locals) like him in gopher stew better!!
Hide Gopher Hide!!
Those are some HUGE pine cones! And I like the Tortoise. Cute little fellow.
When I was in Georgia once, I picked up some of those huge pine cones. I still use them on the mantle at Christmas. The tortoise picture is nice. You really do well hiking around to get some good photos. Hope you don't see any frost in Florida. xoxo,Susie
Aren't those pine cones wonderful! I have some on my Thanksgiving mantle, but they aren't nearly as grand as yours. Rumor has it, snow flakes will be in the air in West MI tomorrow.
Cool looking pine cones, they remind me of the huge pine cones off of the redwood trees out west. Neat sighting of the turtle, it is cute. Great shots, have a happy week!
I love pine cones. Those large ones would be perfect for some cool craft projects.
Silly girl! And those are BIG pine cones!
the tortoise is so cute!
A wild turtle, that is so amazing!! Thank you for sharing!
I'd say funny but I remember flying for the first time to Florida (McDill AFB) in February 1980...and finding 28 degrees F. and orange growers devastated...I had been told it would be VERY warm, had no coat or gloves...British Airways gave me a blanket for our baby daughter to bundle her...Br...
Have a nice Sunday Diane,
Thunderstorms and tornado warnings here today. Love the tortoise.
I would love some of those huge pinecones for Christmas displays :) It's pouring of rain here today and about 10 Celsius (50 F)
And I announced to all who could hear that you had frost...in FLORIDA! Got me good, Diane!
What a nice walk through the forest. You enjoy that warm weather, you here.... 'cause if you come north you are going frost yourself.
I love those big pine cones. And Mr. Turtle sure is handsome. It's 50 here this afternoon which is about 7 degrees above normal for us and tomorrow it will be 62 with rain. At least it's not snow!!
So cute! We love the tortoise population here!
I had to look twice at your header title, there is a elementary school named that near where I used to live.
Love the shots of the animals..and the huge pine cones.
Jen
I would love some of those giant pine cones! And what an amazing tortoise!
Jenna
wow, how lucky to see something like that for real
Mollyxxx
Hello Diane
No frost here either at Indian Rocks Beach. I love the gopher turtle. He is wise to not want to be frosted!!! Hee Hee
Helenx
We would have to make our own snow here too. You could make a cool wreath with those enormous pine cones Diane. xo, olive
Hi there name mate! Sorry if I failed to provide the link up this Sunday. There are just things that keep me occupied and sad lately.
Your posts never fail to put a smile on my face. Thank you. Maybe I need to return to jogging again. I need endorphins or happy hormones :)
The pine cones there are humongous. I never saw one that big in my lifetime.
Have a great week namemate. Thanks again.
Diane..I got tickled at you frosting everything! It's been a tiny bit cooler here..but not enough to become excited about. :) I must check out pic monkey. I am so scared of my own shadow on the computer. Always afraid I am going to delete my blog or some other dread thing! :)
Getting Fall all put away now because we are having Thanksgiving at my daughters home. Christmas is going to be going up just a wee early if I can.
Take good care and sending you a hug!
Mona
What a cute little fellow! I have always loved turtles. those pinecones are huge? Are you collecting a few to decorate your home with?
How neat to see the tortoise and those are really big pinecones. Thanks for sharing your outing in "frosty" Florida. :)
So you've been playing in the Picmonkey frost? I guess that's the only way you're going to get it out there in sunny Florida:-)
The tortoise is amazing.
We too are experiencing heat. I was so hot on our walk today because I wore a down vest and had to carry it.
What a cute turtle!! We saw a large one last year down in Tennessee and he was just walking across someone's front yard.
hugs,
Cindy
You are SUCH a brat, Diane. Here we are scraping frost off our cars in the morning and you are adding it with Pic Monkey. lol Just you wait- I am sending a dump truck of snow to you this winter and having them dump it rihgt in front of your garage doors! Let's see you use PicMonkey to get rid of THAT! lol xo Diana
The turtle photo is lovely!
Monday greetings, RW & SK
Those are really giant pine cones and the turtle was pretty big, too! The special effects really do look like frost ;}
Beautiful place .. Greetings from Canary Islands
Aww so cute..sweet fellow..
Big hugs and kisses.
This looks like a lovely hike! I like the Picmonkey snow effect! I will have to try that out.
Sherry
Hi Diane,
Love your photos of the tortoise! Just fabulous!
I cannot believe the size of the pine cones. I have only seen that size before in Norther CA.
Enjoy your day,
Barb
that was funny...frost...in Florida...enjoy...
Some mighty big pinecones there, girl. I like pinecones. 80 degrees, huh? come to Colorado. Lucky to hit 50 these days. No snow so far. Nice touch with picmonkey.
Wow...I would love to find some of those huge pine cones. Well enjoy your weather...it is starting to get very chilly here and snow is on its way. Hugs.
Looks like a fun outing and then more fun at home on the computer frosting pinecones! Haha!
I love your frosty pinecones.
Many years ago we did have snow flurries here in South Florida. Even tho they only lasted a minute or so it was exciting to see :)
You just CRACK ME UP!!! :)
Fake Florida Frosty Cones/ lol!
LOL, you had me going their for a minute Diane! Love the tortoise photos, he's too cute and those pine cones are huge! Deb
We had a wild painted turtle for a pet when we were kids and he came and went as he wanted to and we just loved him. Thanks for showing the turtle!
Hugs,Lynnie
We lived in Jacksonville Florida during our last tour of duty in the Marines. Pat retired on 20 and we returned to Californa even though all of Pat's relatives were mostly in Florida.
Diane..it got to 18 degree's there. I had to drive the children to the bus stop and keep the car running to keep them warm. Probably warmer in Southern Florida. But they can sure have some cold winters there.
It sounds like you are having some California weather there right now..OR we are having Florida weather. :) What a nice post today. Wonderful reminders to be grateful and to count our blessings.
Big hugs to you!
Mona
Hi Diane, it's hard to imagine a forest in Florida. I always picture the beach! Haha. It is so cold here in NY and how I wish I was in the warm weather right now. Last week we had snow but it didn't stick. Take care and enjoy the weather and your nice walks. Julie
Oh my goodness 80 degrees!! That sounds wonderful!
Oh my, that is warm! And wow, love those pine cones, that is big. I like to tip them with gold or silver paint around the edges and use them for Christmas decorations. One that size, would make a unique, albeit small tree. ;<)
Happy Weekend Diane
Wish it was that warm here! Love turtles, what a treat to see them up close!!!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
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