Saturday, December 22, 2012

Saturday Trip Around the Park

 A cool morning greeted us this morning as we got out of bed but a few minutes with the furnace had us comfortable. It has cooled down but it is nice sunny weather so its a good time for a bike drive and the following pictures show some of our travels, within our gorgeous park.


A small grove of palms next to the golf course.
 We have a lot of palm trees here at The Glades RV Resort many of them in groups of a dozen or more. Behind the palms above is the 5th hole of the golf course and beyond that part of the RV park.


The Caloosahatchee River
 The North boundary of the park is the Caloosahatchee River which is part of a waterway that goes from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico using a combination of lakes canals and rivers.


The Marina
 The marina is a man made inlet from the river and was the home of a nice gator until yesterday when they trapped  and removed him, he was getting a little too close to some of the boats. I am sure that he will soon be replaced.

The marina again


A pair of owls
When I got back home Elaine was busy making Oreo snowballs of course I had to sample to make sure they were OK to share!

Finished product on the right.
Sunsets here looking out across the golf course gives you the feeling you are on the Serengeti Plain and although they are not across water they have a beauty all their own.
The end of another sunny day.

Another good day in South Central Florida...have a wonderful Christmas Eve Eve tomorrow folks..
"remember the reason for the season"

 Rick
(Elaine tucker and lilly)

PS : adding this recipe for those who requested it: enjoy

OREO SNOWBALLS:
1 pkg (18 oz I used 14oz) oreo cookies with white filling-finely crushed 
1-8 oz pkg philly cream cheese softened
1-lb white chocolate (Melted)

I crushed the cookies in a large zip lock bag with a rolling pin first. Then added it to the cream cheese and hand stirred with a fork to mix well (I chopped up the philly into little pieces first)..I then blended on low with my beaters until well mixed. I left the batter/dough in the bowl and put in fridge for an hr. Then made approx 1" balls. Onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and back into the fridge for another hour. Then just melted the white chocolate in the microwave and dipped the balls..back onto a cookie sheet and into the fridge to set..after setting I popped them into a tupperware container in the fridge. Very rich...but good...
Posted by at

28 comments:

  1. GoneRvingDecember 22, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    The Glades looks wonderful. We had temps close to freezing overnight. Did you? The day was warm, but the wind bit right through our sweaters in the shade.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 22, 2012 at 7:53 PM

      no we didn't get to freezing I think our lowest was mid to upper 40s...the day was warm today but a bit windy we did need a hoodie..

      Delete
  2. where's weaverDecember 22, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Looking at all this warmth is making me sick...hehe.

    Oreo snowballs...YUMMMMMY! I think I need that recipe.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 22, 2012 at 9:01 PM

      OREO SNOWBALLS:
      1 pkg (18 oz I used 14oz) oreo cookies with white filling-finely crushed
      1-8 oz pkg philly cream cheese softened
      1-lb white chocolate (Melted)

      I crushed the cookies in a large zip lock bag with a rolling pin first. Then added it to the cream cheese and hand stirred with a fork to mix well (I chopped up the philly into little pieces first)..I then blended on low with my beaters until well mixed. I left the batter/dough in the bowl and put in fridge for an hr. Then made approx 1" balls. Onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and back into the fridge for another hour. Then just melted the white chocolate in the microwave and dipped the balls..back onto a cookie sheet and into the fridge to set..after setting I popped them into a tupperware container in the fridge. Very rich...but good...

      Delete
  3. ElaineDecember 22, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Good job on the blog Rick...your pushing me out I think :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. UnknownDecember 22, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    That looks like a very beautiful campground. Wish I was somewhere sunny and warm!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 22, 2012 at 9:19 PM

      ah but someone has to be the 'bingo caller' Jill :)

      Delete
  5. A couple of newer paintings 2019December 22, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Snowballs look yummy, wish I could eat them! Lovely park. I could use some sunny warm weather after our snowstorm.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM

      wish you were here too Sandra...and wish you could eat the snowballs too...

      Delete
  6. Gail HouleDecember 22, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Thanks for the snowball recipe. It looks really good. Nice that Rick is giving you a break from blogging, Elaine. Sure wish my Rick would do that once in awhile :) I'm not holding my breath!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 23, 2012 at 10:29 AM

      I think we're both now in competition as to who can bang out the blog before the other..maybe now we'll stay updated on here lol-enjoy the recipe

      Delete
  7. Paul and Marti DahlDecember 22, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Now, now Elaine, Rick had to step up while you were making those Oreo snowballs. That is much more important!

    ReplyDelete
  8. The HollingersDecember 22, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Probably won't take long for another gator to move in! We had a cooler day here today in Winter Haven, but it is looking up as we head to Christmas! Which, I hope is a Merry one for you all!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 23, 2012 at 10:28 AM

      I'm sure there will be another in a matter of days..its warming up nicely today

      Delete
  9. owensontheroadDecember 23, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Yum! I love oreos, that recipe sounds great.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 23, 2012 at 10:28 AM

      easy to make...they don't taste good with beer tho..lol

      Delete
  10. RickDecember 23, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Beautiful looking park.

    I'll see if I can get the chief cook to rustle up a few of those oreo snowballs.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM

      you won't be sorry :) they are pretty rich tho..but you sound like my Rick who is a cookie monster so you may not find them too rich..

      Delete
  11. Karen and AlDecember 23, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    I always feel bad for the gators when they "remove" them, as it doesn't end well for them. Too many people feed gators, which is against the law, and they lose their fear of man and have to be removed.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 23, 2012 at 10:26 AM

      I do too...I don't think anyone feeds him here..but he was sunning himself in someones rubber raft boat that was tied up beside their big one...

      Delete
  12. where's weaverDecember 23, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Elaine...Thanks so much for the recipe. This is way sooooo easy. I think I can actually make them...hehe. I want to give it a try when we get to Mission, TX. What a wonderful little gift this will make.

    If you get a chance and don't mind, please send me your email address. So many times I wanted to send you a comment to a comment you have left on our blog but don't have your email address. If you don't feel comfortable giving it out, that is fine too. Please just know, we really appreciate your comments.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 23, 2012 at 10:25 AM

      Sent you an email Marsha :) and theres also an email button here on the blog..the big blue envelope at the top left :)

      Delete
  13. our awesome travelsDecember 23, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Such a beautiful area there. And those snowballs sound awesome! Thanks for the recipe.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 23, 2012 at 2:32 PM

      they are pretty awesome..rich tho-yes we love our park

      Delete
  14. René and Jeanette GenereuxDecember 23, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful photos of your RV park. The golf course sure looks inviting.

    Hmmm, Oreo snowballs? Have to get my kitchen chef to add this recipe to her arsenal.

    Merry Christmas!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ElaineDecember 23, 2012 at 2:32 PM

      it is a beautiful resort...we have yet to try out the course maybe first of the year...good luck getting your chef to make the snowballs..:)

      Delete
  15. AnonymousDecember 23, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Hi,
    Stumbled across your blog through some other RV/travel blogs. I've had those cookies before, but didn't know what they were called. Thanks for the recipe - Will be making up some little plates tomorrow for the 20-something boys (or should I say young men) in the family who are hard to buy for!
    Laurie

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)