Local Yokels

 

Hi everyone, it’s been a while!  I can’t wait to share our awesome weekend with you. 

After our 6 mile run yesterday morning, Mike and I waited to hear what our group had in store for the weekend. We spent yesterday and today celebrating our friends Jenny and Jason’s birthdays and took in all that the outskirts of Orlando had to offer.  We loved enjoying all of these hidden gems!

We kicked it all of yesterday afternoon at a local winery in Clermont, about 35 minutes north of Orlando. 

Lakeridge Winery is located on a beautiful plot of land and has many outdoor weekend events that are either free admission or require a small donation.  We took advantage of the Winter Music Series and their complimentary wine tasting.

 

 

 

As far as the wine was concerned, the Reserve Cuvee Noir was our group favorite. After purchasing a few bottles we set up shop outside for the next couple of hours.  Music, wine and beautiful weather made for a perfect afternoon with friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next stop:  Dinner at the Tiki Bar!

The Tiki bar is only about 10 minutes away from the winery and was so much fun.  Waterside dining, a beautiful sunset and TATER TOTS!

 

 

 

 

After refueling on burgers, wings, and tots (this was not the most figure friendly weekend) we headed back to Orlando for some more late night fun. 

On our journey back we found a hidden karaoke bar, The Golden Cue and Pub, in which Jenny was the star – they gave her her own microphone for the night. 

Not only were we belting out hits like Shoop, Dixieland Delight, Rocky Top and The Thunder Rolls, but they also had hula hoops available – so fun!

 

 

 

After a flat tire (ugh) upon returning to Orlando, we headed out for the last stop of the night with more singing and dancing at the new country bar downtown, The Staggger Inn.  Great music and a tailgate sticking out of the wall; priceless.

 

 

We turned in (a bit) early because we had a 7:15am wake up call this morning to head to DeLeon Springs for a make your own pancake extravaganza (you may remember this post) to put an exclamation point on our weekend.

 

 

 

Pancakes for everybody, all the toppings and orders of eggs and bacon.  The perfect morning after breakfast, complete with butter…lots of butter!

 

 

 

The JD2 creation.

 

My favorite toppings in the 5 grain batter.

 

The winner of “Pancake Wars” – JD and Mickey Mouse.

 

It’s official:  Stick a fork in us – we’re done!