Lysa's Central Florida Happenings

Way back in September I wrote Bikers Descend Onto Pelican Bay, the post was about how we were filming a commercial for our Annual Bikes and Blues Bike and Golf Event for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We got the first DVD in October, however we had to add a little something else to it so ...

 My favorite "snowbird" is the Northern Atlantic Right Whale, and they have already started to arrive here in Florida! I receive Right Whale Sighting Update emails from Joy Hampp, Project Coordinator of the Marineland Right Whale Project here in Marineland, FL. (1-888-97-WHALE)  I recently asked ...

Last Christmas Eve TLW and I kept track of Santa as he traveled the world via NORAD's Official Tracking website. Thru my post about NORAD's Santa Tracker is how I met TLW! We had the best time that day. Remember, Christmas Eve was on a Sunday last year, I was allowed to goof off! I'm so glad you ...

On December 8th of 2006 I "activated my profile" here on Active Rain. On December 13th I wrote my first (really bad) post. On December 14th I posted and commented! Ok, I did cheat and commented on a co-workers post. I still had stage fright. On December 17th I stepped out of my comfort zone and f...

Have you heard of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra? Last year Dad sent us tickets to go see them in Jacksonville. Steve had never heard of them, he had no clue what he was in for. When the violinist stepped on stage and began to play he was on the edge of his seat and never sat back for the rest of t...

I was brought up believing in Santa Claus, a jolly happy elf. He wore a red suit, red cap, black boots and when he laughed it came out "HO HO HO!" and his "his belly shook like a bowl full of jelly." Now, in Australia, Santa has been banned from saying "Ho Ho Ho" because it may be offensive to wo...

I used to live in the small village of Ballston Spa in Upstate NY, most of you know I do miss it, specially this time of year. I'm still in touch with a couple people up there and on occasion get emails about events and feel good stories from one of my favorite areas of our great country. Yesterd...

Last summer I wrote about Florida's Other Snow-Bird~The Northern Atlantic Right Whales...I told you about how they come visit us for 2 to 3 months in the winter season, have their babies then head back to Nova Scotia. I gave you backgroud information on why they are so endangered and what is bein...

Straight No Chaser is a Mens A Cappella group and this video is from 1998. It is Incredibile! I won't tell you anymore, go ahead, watch and listen first..   Well? What did you think? Pretty awesome?If you want to hear more you can go to this website and get the Indiana Straight No Chaser Live @ T...

Saturday was a busy day at the Iron Horse in Ormond BeachBesides having Big Engine rocking a great crowdAnd part two of Pee Wee's Poker Run (the raffle)There was also a small presentation ceremony! Pam Hobbs, Development Officer for The Children's Advocacy Center was on hand to personally thank b...