Yesterday morning found me with my friend, Joyce, at our library downtown.  The Friends of the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge kicked off their new program for 2007-2008.  Jim Dunbar, state archeologist, presented a program on the ancient mysteries of how human life was affected by Florida's changing shoreline and inland water table.

I found all of it very interesting as Jim showed slides to accompany his commentary.  He described how as the glaciers retreated, Florida's environment and landscape changed dramatically affecting Paleo-Indian cultures dating back some 14,500 years before Europeans arrived.  He explained that while Cedar Key doesn't have the nice beaches that you find in Clearwater or St. Pete, some of the richest environment can be found in this area.  The sea level has come up from 20,000 years ago and these conditions are what attracted prehistoric populations to the coastal area of Cedar Key. 

All of what he explained was very informative and while I always enjoy learning something new, I have to admit I also enjoy seeing everyone else that's attending and taking time to do some socializing.  And later in the day, I made my way down to Dock Street and look what I found.......

For those of  you familiar with Cedar Key, you'll know we lost our Big Dock four years ago when it was damaged by a storm.  Fishing from that dock was a popular past-time for both locals and tourists.  And it's been sorely missed.  But on November 12 this eighty-five foot barge arrived in Cedar Key, signaling the start of rebuilding our damaged dock.  After years and months of delays, it looks like things might be moving along.  Finally.  I'll keep you posted.

And that's it for today from my little corner of the globe.  Come back and visit tomorrow when I tell you about a great enterprise that might be coming to our island.  (wink)  See you then........