Yesterday we took a drive to see Lakewood Ranch, a maze of homes that sprawls across the
next county.
It’s one of those artificial towns like the massive Villages in central Florida. Google just informed me that Lakewood Ranch has 31,000 acres, 150 miles of “pristine hiking trails and sparkling lake.”
It’s one of those artificial towns like the massive Villages in central Florida. Google just informed me that Lakewood Ranch has 31,000 acres, 150 miles of “pristine hiking trails and sparkling lake.”
Our
goal was town center, where no end of trendy restaurants sit, one after
another, after another, on pedestrian-friendly streets lined with BMWs and Lexi,
and snooty looking teenagers and their well-coiffed parents sport designer
wear.
There were also plenty of us ordinary folk, enjoying the fantasy that
sure, brunching with a mimosa in our hand under shady palms is just part of our
routine.
It was
a lovely day, though, and we’d brought Mamie along for the ride.
The salmon from my Caesar salad met with her approval and a few new friends stopped by.
Had
to share this from my trip to the WC.
I
liked this picture, but it was kind of disconcerting to be sitting on loo
looking at someone looking at me sitting on the loo while they’re sitting on
the loo.
Mamie is quite adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou should see her in person - it's ridiculous. We're hopelessly smitten.
DeleteNice artwork and those Stepford communities are certainly intriguing if a bit off-putting.
ReplyDeleteMamie looks very happy in that picture. And I agree with you that the picture of the Lady of the Loo would be rather disconcerting. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like an excellent day.
ReplyDeleteSmiling in complete agreement at your last photo and commentary.
Nice pictures. Like the one with the glass table shadow.
ReplyDeleteSheer luck, not any skill on my part.
DeleteThat's kind of funny in the WC.
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