We've been dealing with 90+ temperatures that feel like the high 90's and even the 100's. So far we're managing... along with the help of the new Twistee Treat Ice Cream stand that opened up just down 192 from Lake Magic! Yummy! We've already taste tested their soft-serve (3 times).
In fact, just as I was leaving the Twistee Treat, this is what was headed due east over Rt. 192.
Turning onto Rt 192 you can see the Rt. 27 over pass is just barely visible as the rain headed my way.
Then its on you!
Heading north on Rt. 27.
The grass is green and growing leaps and bounds. That also means I can turn off the lawn sprinklers until we head north!
I'm working the middle of the week and Pat works on the weekends. This past weekend Pat was not scheduled on Sunday and we headed to Renningers Farm and Flea Market http://renningers.com/ in Mt. Dora.
Renningers Promotions is a fairly large company and has four venues listed on their website; two in PA and two in FL.
They typically have entertainment etc. to go along with their markets.
We checked out all the flea market had to offer, a little of the farmers market but decided not to bother with the Antique Market a short distance from the main venue.
Among all the typical flea stuff offered, the first vendor we noticed sells horse tack and saddles. This little beauty caught our attention because of its size. (That's Pat's hand touching it.) They told us there is actually one they sell that is smaller. Cool!
Then, another "little" object drew us in. This cute Singer sewing machine, and it works!
But, I have to say this little guy drew a great deal of attention.
This "Pygmy Pig" was a hit with the crowd.
Hey, Darlene and Buzz, I bet this little guy would get along just fine with Winston!
As we headed for home, we stopped off in Mt. Dora to check out the stores in the Historic District. Folks, it was beginning to look a bit rough and a victim of the economy. Many store fronts were empty. The Icelandic Restaurant is gone, "The Garden Gate Tea Room" is closed. It was kind of depressing to see this happening.
We hope this may only be a part of the summer exodus and this eclectic town can return to its vibrant old self. Perhaps the returning "snowbirds" will wake up this charming town
