January 19, 2011 "Fun with Dallas!"

It started off rainy and foggy as I headed off the Estero Island for my first pickup this morning. We had an Express Everglades Adventure scheduled for 5 people and I am certain they were a little concerned with what they woke up to and wondered if we were gonna be able to pull it off.



However, like it happens most of the time here in southwest Florida, the rain and fog moved through quite quickly and the day ended up being beautiful.



The rain was greatly needed, but as the cloudy sky broke open and let the blue sky and sun shine through, all of the wildlife began to wake up too. The birds were out in all their glory and we saw many alligators in the 'glades sunning themselves in the warm, bright sun.



Captain Robbie successfully slid my crew through the shallow waters of the marsh and showed them the wonders of the Everglades on the back of his airboat and actually was able to get them all back to the dock! I really don't like it when he loses people! My boss makes me fill out all kinds of paperwork so it is always a better day when they all come back. Especially since I don't charge them until AFTER the boat ride.



The highlight of the day (no offense to all of my other guests) was Dallas! He was the only one on the van that I could really relate to 'cause he was the only other kid there! I loved his smile and I loved the way he wrestled "Buster" in the alligator pen and then how he held little "Gertie" the baby gator. Captain Kim was there with him and made sure there were no mishaps during the event and I got some good pics and even a short little video of him enjoying the critters.



I ended up the day watching the sunset on our wonderful beach at the Outrigger, our local hangout, and who should I see there but my new friend Dallas and his family! What a fitting end to a super day! So I'm sharing last night's sunset with you too in the final picture here on the blog.



Thank you all for joining us for this adventure and I hope you do enjoy the pictures. Have a wonderful winter where ever you head to and be safe!



Gator D is heading back to the Everglades today so I got to get rolling!

Eagles and Gators! April 21, 2010 Everglades Adventure!

Another day in paradise! Yeah, I know, I seem to have that kind of thing going on here in my South Florida Adventures and I am the first to admit I am spoiled! Well, somebody has to do these jobs! RIGHT?

I guess I'm just lucky!

Today was a great day in the glades and we saw tons of gators around and even heard the big 12 footer "bellowing" and messing around with a little 7 foot lady gator. It is mating time and he, the big ole boy, is in the mood if you know what I am talking about.

We also saw two Bald Eagles while out on our airboat ride and boy were they pretty. We got a good look at the young one who had not yet gotten his mature white head and tail. These guys are huge and can grow almost 4 feet tall. Now that is a bird!

Still not a whole lot of birds around, too much water has fallen in the off season and the bait is not "pooling" up in the shallows like it must. We will be seeing some of the migratorial birds return real soon now that it is getting warmer.

I think you will enjoy the photos of your day and hope you share them with others. I had a good time as always and I am happy to have gotten to know you folks more.

Enjoy!

Well there you have it folks! More memories and more info for you to share with others. I'm glad you stuck with all of my talk today! See, I TOLD you I talk a lot!

For now, Gator D is gonna sign off and prepare himself for another South Florida Adventure tomorrow! You never know where your safari will take you so good preperation is required!