Hi All,
On November 18, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge had their Pioneer Days Celebration. We drove up to enjoy the festivities and met up with our first, and one of our best, Volunteer Coordinators, Gracie Gooch
It was hard to believe that we first volunteered there 11 years ago. In the intervening years, several wildfires have effected the Refuge, one destroyed the boardwalk. Here's the new one photographed from the new observation tower.
The following weekend there was a wonderful Arts & Craft Festival in Deland. This costumed stilt walker kept Carl occupied while Sandy shopped.
Our kids and grandkids went on a cruise for thanksgiving so we drove over to Palm Harbor, near Tampa, to enjoy Thanksgiving with Elissa, Phil, Phil's parents and sister and Alan & Barbara. It was a great weekend with much to be thankful for.
While in the area we stumbled upon the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary, a non-profit primate rescue center with about 150 animals. We put some food in the cup and this little monkey found it easily.
Check out the face on this orangutan.
Back in Deland for the local Audubon Society chapter meeting, we enjoyed a presentation with three live raptors including this American Kestrel.
The Christmas Traditions programs have begun at Barberville and once again we get to be Santa and Mrs Claus. Great fun.
Love,
Sandy & Carl
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