Submarine Base or Airport, you decide

This is the new airport Kris is working at here in Panama City, FL.
As you can see there is a problem with drainage. The airport was built on a swamp and as they drain the water, the water drains into a park which is close by. The residents are not to happy.
The airport is slated to open on May 23rd this year. This is not a FAA facility even though the FAA has equipment there. So there in lies the problem.

Formation Flying

This was taken with Kris's Droid out in the bay here in Panama City.
You can't enjoy this kind of view with just any boat. The boat picture was taken in
Key West.

A Little Guest

You know those constant little noises you hear all night long in the summer time. Well all that racket comes out of this little rascal; a Tree Frog. In case you have never seen one this is what they look like. Our little guest was hanging out on our glider.

A tree frog is any frog that spends a major portion of its lifespan in trees, known as an arboreal state.

The back color of tree frogs is typically a vivid green, uniformly so in many species, subtly patterned in others, altogether giving an excellent camouflage depending on the particular kind of vegetation they inhabit and the predators they hide from. Many tree frogs can change their color to a remarkable extent; when resting on bark they are usually bright brownish gray.

Covered Bridge

We took a picture of this while in West Va. Thought it would be of interest.

In 1852 Lemuel Chenoweth, a well-known Appalachian architect and carpenter, built a covered bridge in Philippi to provide a link on the turnpike running between Beverly and Fairmont. The Philippi Covered Bridge continues to be the town's prominent landmark.
Philippi was the scene of the first land battle of the American Civil War, on June 3, 1861. The battle was later lampooned as the "Philippi Races" because of the hurried retreat by the Confederate troops encamped in the town. The battle is reenacted every June during the town's 'Blue and Gray Reunion.'

Pic of the town as well.

Reindeer Moss

This is the first time I have seen Reindeer Moss. It is used as food for reindeer. It may take decades to returned once trampled, overgrazed,or destroyed.

The lichen is used as a traditional remedy for removal of kidney stones by the Monpa in the alpine regions of the West Kameng district of Eastern Himalaya.[9] The Inland Dena'ina used reindeer lichen for food by crushing the dry plant and then boiling it or soaking it in hot water until it becomes soft.

Osprey nest 4-2010

Kris,Lucy & I were out on the water and spotted an Osprey nest high on a electric pole.
As you compare the other pole without the nest you can see how deep the nest actually is.
Even though we were way down in the water the mother was flying overhead and not happy with us being there.

Horseshoe Crab

Kris,Lucy and I were taking our usual walk this morning down by the water. Right there in front of us was a horseshoe crab. We could not get a good picture of it since we are in overcast skies and the water was to dark. Instead we are putting this link in so the grand kids can see what a real horseshoe crab looks like.