Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, United States) on 30 January 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
Switching to daytime, in Apalachicola, FL (on the Panhandle) one of the really fun places to stay is the old, historic Gibson Inn. For those who do not know, Apalachicola is one of the great old fishing towns in NW Florida; they are noted for their fishing, nearby beaches, and especially their fresh oysters.
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Bella Update: 07/23/08. Wednesday. Another good Bella morning, she is in good spirits, even with they mysterious disappearance of our normally numerous and active neighborhood squirrel population. Maybe "Sheriff Bella" has cleaned out Dodge and sent all those tree-climbing hoodlums packing. Heh.
Bella and I appreciate each of you for caring and praying. Please understand this miracle being prayed for, because although it is day by day, it also may take a bit of time for completion: Bella's battle for life, wellness, and a healed heart isn't a sprint but a long-distance run.
What we have right now are daily blessings: I am prayerfully thankful that her good days may be God's bit by bit miracle that is slowly unfolding.
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Nice shot. It looks like a cozy place.
30 Jan 2008 12:57am
@Stunner: It is. Thanks.
I love the name of the town. And the inn looks so inviting and interesting. Super shot.
30 Jan 2008 1:57am
What a beautiful place. I agree with Stunner, it looks like such a nice place to relax.
30 Jan 2008 2:01am
i could stay a few weeks there. mmmmmmm eating lobster, oysters and other deliciousness right out of the salt water. Those chairs are comfortable too.
30 Jan 2008 3:52am
@the lightwriter: And truly, there is all sorts of deliciousness out of the salt water right there. Just two blocks from here is the river and on the river there is a restraurant called "Caroline's" and they have the greatest seafood breakfasts -- one of my favorites is shrimp grits (sounds nasty, but oooh! so good).
Looks nice there
30 Jan 2008 5:36am
A very nice sense of Holiday right here Vf :)
30 Jan 2008 6:51am
@Lorraine: Let's see if I can delete this one too... heh. Really, this is a very nice place -- like a B&B/hotel in one. Vintage furniture, shiny hardwood floors, a very nice restaurant and bar in the lobby. It's a fun getaway from the ordinary run of the mill hotel/motel scene. And Apalachicola is a fun place to take old Florida panhandle days in, a restful day at a time.
This looks like an idylic place for a restful holiday. A beautiful shot VF.
30 Jan 2008 8:05am
@MaryB: Like a step back in time.
very cool , this reminds me of fantasy island ...... "boss boss de plane de plane ! "
30 Jan 2008 8:45am
@From My Perspective: Lol.
Ah I can picture me on that chair on the porch and sipping a margarita......sweet!!!
30 Jan 2008 9:12am
Looks like a great place to stay! Good capture of this old place!
30 Jan 2008 9:17am
I'd like the reserve that chair in the sun PLEASE!!!!! I'll bring the book and a cold drink! Great shot...very warm and so inviting!
30 Jan 2008 9:34am
Apalachicola, FL is also known for the two nearby State Parks, St George Island and St Joseph Peninsula, that have some of the best real beach camping in the US. They are still on my to do list...
30 Jan 2008 9:43am
@Wolfgang Prigge: Yes, you do know the place. But there is nothing like being there!
Yes, I can see myself sitting there chillaxing with a book, my camera, and a nice cold drink... Nicely done, VF!! You've got us all salivating LOL!!
30 Jan 2008 10:13am
That looks great. My brother lives over in Melbourne, so I'm going to have to get out that way and make a grand circuit of the state. Close as I have come to that area was a week on Dauphin Island, AL before hurricane Frederick blew it away years ago.
Can Orlando be somehow bypassed? :)
30 Jan 2008 10:55am
@MontereyJohn: Lol. To bypass Orlando, always hug the coastline.
You really have me wishing I was sitting on the porch with the breeze blowing....Nice peaceful image....
30 Jan 2008 11:13am
Sounds like a place where I would certainly feel right at home... ;)
30 Jan 2008 11:14am
The adirondack chairs are very inviting in the sun. Nice composition.
30 Jan 2008 11:54am
What a great place to sit in the evening with a glass of wine and chat.
30 Jan 2008 12:13pm
It look slike such an warm and inviting place VF!! Awesome capture ~ the lighting is superb.
30 Jan 2008 12:33pm
nice image..very home like..
30 Jan 2008 2:56pm
Need to be somewhere similar. I like the angle, it totally fits the way you consider horizon...;) You did best in these cold days...
30 Jan 2008 4:32pm
@Forouz: Ha-ha! Horizon and hotel, both laid back and easy-going here in "Paradise."
Looks very comfortable, would like to be there!
30 Jan 2008 4:50pm
Caught at the perfect time of day!
30 Jan 2008 10:37pm
Wow.........you've put this on the map for us, VF! Next trip north, this will be our first stop!!!
1 Feb 2008 1:58am
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