Williston

Ocala, Florida

Weather: low 75 degrees, high 97 degrees, partly cloudy skies

The early part of the day was spent watching the British Open golf tournament on television, as the best golfers in the world got kicked around the course by a wicked wind. I haven't played golf in some time, but I still enjoy watching some of the tournaments, especially the four major ones.

We took another trip down memory lane today, taking a ride over to Williston, a little town of about 2,500 people. Williston is located about 20 miles northwest of Ocala on US 27. I would like to be able to write that it was a meaningful trip, but there seems to have been little change in this town over the years. Except for the highway through town being made into a four lane road. So, is the fact that there has been little change in 30 years good or bad? I guess it depends on your viewpoint. With all the growth in Ocala and Marion County, I thought there would be more change in Williston. After all, the two towns are only about 20 miles apart.

We enjoyed the drive over to Williston along US 27. It took us through the heart of the horse country, and it is just as beautiful as we remember. Beautiful old moss draped oak trees, green pastures that look like lawns and parks, and homes that look like old plantation places. Then there's the horses. These animals are world class thoroughbreds, and there are a lot of foals and colts in the fields right now.

One thing we saw on the way home was a little bar-b-que shack named Frog's that we visited often when we lived here before. If I hadn't been on this restricted sodium diet, I would have stopped and gotten some pulled pork sandwiches. They were so good back in the day! We were surprised that they were still in business.

More later, be safe.

Today's Town - Williston, Florida: Gateway To The Nature Coast

Not all who wander are lost.