Suddenly Swampy, Pasco Pete, Zuber, Trilby, Alva and Bunny were well watered by a sudden rain! You can learn more about Rain Day here: http://www.raindayfestival.com/ #RainDay Save
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Trilby first thinks the horseradish ice cream has made his head explode. But it’s actually Pasco Pete roaring a hearty tune with his bagpipes recognizing Bagpipe Appreciation Day. You can learn more about Bagpipe Appreciation Day by clicking here: http://www.actionwobble.com/printisnotdead/?p=39[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida says Happy John D. MacDonald’s 100th Birthday! Swampy, the Swamp Ape, celebrates the 100th birthday of author John D. MacDonald remembering the tales of Travis McGee. It was today in 1916 that the great Florida author[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Trilby finds a picnic he can join! Bunny gathers a few of her teddy bears for a picnic with imaginary food and tea. #TeddyBearPicnicDay Save
Swampy’s gang celebrates little children everywhere, including Bunny! Children’s Day began the second Sunday of June in 1856 by the Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Redeemer in Chelsea, Mass. Dr. Leonard christened the day,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Trilby enjoys his jerky until he is made aware the jerky is Alligator Bob’s jerky. Alligator Bob is a native gator trapper who has turned a lifelong passion into a very successful business. You can find Alligator Bob’s jerky all[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Trilby tries to convince Penney that it is her duty to get into the barbecue grill to properly celebrate Barbecue Month. Penney suggests instead to barbecue cotton candy. You can learn more about National Barbecue Month by clicking here: http://www.hpba.org/consumers/barbecue/national-barbecue-month-2011-summertime-and-the-grilln-is-easy[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This froggy is bouncing and irritating this turtle to celebrate the writing of Mark Twain’s ‘“The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”. You can learn more about Frog Jumping Day here: http://www.frogtown.org/#!frog-jump/cz6x #FrogJumpingDay #NationalFrogJumpingDay Save
Legendary American music composer, Irving Berlin was known to take some time off in Florida and along the way crafted tunes that well portrayed our state. For the play and then film of the Marx Brother’s ‘The Cocoanuts’, Berlin wrote[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s an advertisement for Ford brought to you by two Pinellas County dealerships back in 1963. Interesting is the addition of Charlie Brown and Linus. This ad is from the May 10th, 1963 edition of the St. Petersburg Times.
Trilby’s tomato juggling ability does not impress Alva, the mouse. The Florida Tomato Committee can keep you informed about these tasty red vegetables. Click here to learn more about Florida tomatoes: http://www.floridatomatoes.org/ #NationalFloridaTomatoMonth #FloridaTomatoMonth
Trilby wanted to celebrate Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Licorice Day, so Zuber obliged by cooking a unique sandwich only a baby alligator would try. #GrilledCheeseSandwichDay #LicoriceDay