Thursday, December 13, 2012

Almost Christmas

A clever artist painted these crab pot markers and hung them in a mossy clad oak tree in downtown Dunedin.  Too bad they weren't this brightly colored when we came across the Gulf ! 
 
 
 
 
The spirit of the season surrounds us here in Dunedin . . . . . .
 
. . . . .as various organizations & businesses get creative decorating the downtown lamposts.
 
 
 
 
The B&B behind this lampost is just as fancy as their elegant decorations. . . . .
 
. . . . . but this Christmas cactus enticed us to indulge in an authentic Mexican meal.
 
 
 
 
Linda decided to have a martini at a local watering hole . . . . .
 
. . . . . before continuing on to the North Pole!
 
 
 
 
Of course Mr. & Mrs. Claus were in town . . . . .
 
. . . . .and brought along their reindeer powered sleigh!
 
 
 
 
Dunedin stays true to its Scottish heritage by including a bagpipe band . . . . .
 
 
. . . . . or two. . . . .
 
. . . . . or three in their Christmas Parade !!!
 
 
 
 
Clowns . . . . .
 
. . . . . were . . . .
 
. . . . . always . . . .
 
. . . . . making us smile !!!
 
 
 
 
Arrrrrrggh!  A pirate ship's crew throws Christmas "booty" to the crowd!
 
 
 
 
Some people just know how to capture everyone's attention!
 
 
 
 
 
Santa throws special treats to the good girls and boys . . . . .
 
. . . . . who look a lot like this!
 
 
 
 
 
The real reason for the season is not forgotten, even in this fun parade.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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