Category: Island Time

Happy Friday 33-degrees

orlando weather app
Almost frozen.

One degree shy of a January, Orlando freeze.

Had to go outside and warm the car for a chilly, 7:15 AM departure to downtown Orlando.

Dressed in layers. Started car 10 minutes early. Wore gloves to drive.

Without winter cloths, i use a growth-mindset to creatively solve for this challenge.

Ps. Did i mention it’s Friday? And, still basking in the glow from completing my Social Security application yesterday.

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Captiva Day 4, mind

Santa sleigh on the top of a roof on a palm tree laden island
Santa and the Noels are heading to Walt Disney World. Photo: From last night’s dinner location, The Crow’s Nest.

We will beat Santa to Walt Disney World.

It’s not a race.

But if it was, we’d win.

A four-hour drive “the back way” to help keep me a more engaged driver. Interstate driving in Florida is tedious for me after 20 minutes.

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Captiva Day 3, mind

stars at a beach
5am, Dec 23, 2025. 100 meters from the beach.
Bird tracks in beach sand
New Day. New start. New trails to follow.
23-second video: Steps from our room.

The gift of another day.

Never gets old.

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Captiva Day 2, mind

Honeymoon couple at beach resort at Christmas
Looking straight up the Florida State Tree, on Captiva Island.
Honeymoon couple at beach resort at Christmas
Merry almost Christmas.
Florida beach resort at Christmas
Location context.
Honeymoon couple at beach resort at Christmas
Happy present moment, anytime Santa’s on the Island.

It feels wonderful to be back.

Feels surreal, also, to finally stay on Captiva since fist visiting Sanibel-Captiva in 1988.

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Captiva Day 1, mind

Christmas gift baskets
Cheryl got a second basket yesterday and off they go to Walt Disney World’s great Cast Members.

Goal today is to depart home by 10:00 AM for Captiva Island.

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