Christmas lingers on

Still Christmas around here.  These are shots from across the street, and this isn't even one tenth of her decorations.  But you see how people abuse their cactus.

The styrofoam cups are there to prevent damage to the tops of the cactus during our cold (about 35 degree) evenings.  Not that the snowman has been disposing of his hot chocolate cups.

 

Golf Cart problem

One of our neighbors, about three blocks away, had a major fire a few weeks ago.

From what I've heard, the entire garage burned due to the golf cart catching on fire.  I have no idea how it happened, but you don't usually see something like this in the compound.  So naturally we had to take a walk to investigate it.

Our first Cardinal spotting of this season.  I have to be better about replenishing the bird feeders.  

This fellow and his mate were only on the ground briefly, getting seeds.  We still love seeing these birds whenever we can.  I wish they would nest in our backyard.

 

Golf Cart Parade

This is the first time we've been able to watch the parade of golf carts.  There were probably 40 carts that were all decked out for the parade.  It was very festive and fun to walk amongst the carts as they lined up and prepared to make their journey around the compound.

We were even treated to Christmas songs ala accordians.

A view of the well lit clubhouse.