All alone!

I'm not sure what this is - some kind of child's toy. It was sitting all alone on a low beat-up wood rail between two old buildings in downtown Ocala. Why it was there and who put it there, I have no idea.

A local horse breeding/training operation

A reflection of downtown

Some people wear their heart on the car

What happens when you don't clean your bathtub

Rooftop dining - downtown Ocala

Tijuana Flats - Managed by Justin

Tijuana Flats is a Tex-Mex chain, begun in 1995 by a young man, Brian Wheeler, while he was a student at the University of Central Florida. He opened his first restaurant in Winter Park, Florida. Since then, the chain has taken off, and now counts something like 60 restaurants in several states (most are in Florida, however.) It is noted for its hot sauces (700 of them!) and colorful decor.

Justin, the manager of Ocala's Tijuana Flats, is an upbeat young man who greeted us enthusiastically, assisted in our menu selection and continued to ensure that the food was prepared to our satisfaction.

We'll be back!

The ivied walls of downtown Ocala

Verbena - Nested Treasures

In downtown Ocala, this small but delightful shop offers a plethora of goodies, most of which are handmade by the proprietress, Laura V. DellaPorta. Laura graciously posed for our photo although she was very busy arranging her beautiful and delicate wares.

Thank you, Laura, and we wish you the very best in the future! May Verbena grow and prosper!

On Silver Springs Boulevard

House for sale

This beautiful home is located in the east side of Ocala. It is quite large and has been for sale for several months. One problem might be that it is located right next to huge power lines (just out of the photo to the right).

Car on fire - downtown Ocala

Regina

We met Regina on Saturday afternoon in downtown Ocala...she had just stepped outside of the En Ve beauty salon for a breath of fresh air. Regina was very sweet and agreed to let us take her photo. While I didn't ask, methinks she was getting all spiffed up for her husband. And, of course, for Easter Sunday.

Like a gnat, the little plane keeps buzzing around!

Reaching for the sky in anticipation of spring