Topic: Work Kamping at Camp Brinck (Read 653 times)

Jim Dick · « **on:** December 30, 2009, 11:33:24 PM »

As usual, we have been spending Christmas with the Brincks. Paul & linda DeMars are also here. Pat said we had to stay through New Years this time. Since we have so much time on our hands Gary decided to put Paul and I to work. First we trimmed several tree branches (three loads to the dump) and then we proceeded to dismantel an old well pump house. Not wanting to make an extra trip to the dump we built a small fireplace and created a campground atmosphere. Attached are some photos.

Wendy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2009, 11:41:12 PM »

It's always nice when you can create your own fun

ArdraF · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2009, 12:02:04 AM »

Very good job! It's good to see Gary putting you guys to work!

ArdraF

Jim Dick · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2009, 12:03:25 AM »

Hi Ardra,

He is a task master!! Notice the two pound sledge in the first photo. That can hurt!!

RLSharp · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2009, 01:00:30 AM »

Quote from: Jim Dick on December 30, 2009, 11:33:24 PM

Not wanting to make an extra trip to the dump we built a small fireplace and created a campground atmosphere.

Gary,

I hope you guys don't burn down the entire Ocala National Forest.

Jim Dick · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:36:39 AM »

Hi Richard,

Not to worry. We kept a close eye on it.

RV Roamer · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2009, 09:52:15 AM »

Here's a few more photos...

It wasn't all work. On Wednesday we took the boat for a cruise on the lower Ocklawaha River and Jim shot a bunch of pics. I'll let him post a few of those if he likes, but #1 below is one I took of our cameraman.

Then we have Nancy in her new, post-cancer-chemo hair do and Linda DeMArs & Pat Dick sampling a cocktail.

jim and di · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2009, 10:13:14 AM »

Gary, Jim and Paul,
All the best for next year. Thank you for all the help last year. I have had a great first year with the motor home thanks to this forum and RV friends everywhere.
Jim

Jim Dick · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2009, 10:43:50 AM »

Hi Jim & Di,

Thanks and the same to you!!!

Jim Dick · « **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2009, 10:48:53 AM »

The cruise down the Ocklawaha was a real pleasure. It was a beautiful warm day and there were very few boats on the water. Very surprising considering the number of boat trailers in the parking lot.

On our way back, Paul spotted an unusual bird. We turned around but it flew across the river. I finally got a shot of it but it was too far away. I cropped it and it appears to be a Black Crowned Night Heron. None of us had ever seen one before even though they claim it is the most prevalent heron.

I've attached a few photos including the two of the heron.

Tom · « **Reply #10 on:** December 31, 2009, 10:53:31 AM »

Thanks for the photos Jim. I need to get some of those lightweight life preservers

Jim Dick · « **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2009, 01:17:29 PM »

Tom,

They're hard to find.

carson · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2009, 01:29:02 PM »

re Heron... looks like mutated chicken to me. Just kidding

carson FL 76.6° F

Jim Dick · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2009, 01:49:45 PM »

Carson,

It certainly is different.

carson · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2009, 01:58:27 PM »

Maybe it is one of these (chickens) Great Blue Heron... click>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Great_blue_heron02_-_natures_pics.jpg

Don't take my word on this...

carson FL

Wendy · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2009, 03:37:19 PM »

Definitely a Black-crowned Night Heron. We used to see them all the time in the Everglades, usually looked like grey footballs sitting up in trees.

Wendy

aka Porky · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2009, 03:48:18 PM »

I wanna know, did ya see any of them Cotton Mouth Water Rattlers that Bill Cosby says used to scare him as a kid?

Jim Dick · « **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2009, 04:37:13 PM »

Hi Carson,

Nope, it definitely wasn't a Great Blue. We saw several of them. Here's one that kept trying to get away but flew in the same direction we were traveling.

Jim Dick · « **Reply #18 on:** December 31, 2009, 04:40:22 PM »

Wendy,

Yes, they do look like footballs when hunched up.

It's strange that this is the first time I've ever seen one and we live on a huge migratory path for most of these birds! In fact, the Titusville Birding Festival should be next month and it draws people from all over the world. They just completed the annual bird count this month.

Jackliz · « **Reply #19 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:41:45 PM »

Beautiful pictures, Jim. Thank you.

Happy New Year,
Jack and Liz

Jim Dick · « **Reply #20 on:** January 01, 2010, 12:34:05 AM »

Jack & Liz,

Thank you and the same to you.

ArdraF · « **Reply #21 on:** January 01, 2010, 12:49:04 AM »

Great reflections! Are those mangrove trunks like the manatees hide around? They look quite unusual. The bird is certainly interesting. I know almost nothing about birds except to enjoy them, but its head doesn't look much like a herons. The Great Blue coming in for a landing is neat too.

ArdraF

Jim Dick · « **Reply #22 on:** January 01, 2010, 01:42:58 AM »

Hi Ardra,

Thanks. Those are actually cypress trees. Mangroves are much smaller, more like a large bush. The small knobs are called cypress knees.

The Green Heron is very similar to the Black Crowned Night Heron in looks. Many people are only familiar with the Great Blue Heron so are surprised when they see another type that is not quite as large.

RV Roamer · « **Reply #23 on:** January 01, 2010, 10:11:06 AM »

There are plenty of cottonmouths in this sort of swampy Florida river, but we didn't see any this day. The upper reaches of the river have more - maybe the gators and the huge turtles keep the population down in this area. Turtles eat baby snakes - and baby gators too! We didn't photograph any turtles, but there were a few as big as serving platters sunning themselves on the logs.

Tim Lassen · « **Reply #24 on:** January 09, 2010, 11:11:00 AM »

Jim,

great pictures of your work kamp experience with the Brincks..if you are out our way we have lots of fun projects lined up. Might even toss in a trip to the sierra's and some mighty fine redwoods..tim

Jim Dick · « **Reply #25 on:** January 09, 2010, 12:15:16 PM »

Hi Tim,

Thanks for the job offer but we have one for the summer.

Would love to do the Sierra's and see the Redwoods again. Maybe someday....

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