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About W&W Mudd

Re-retired again, Wendy and Warren publish as they adventure into the far reaches of their New World.

Hog Wild

Posted on June 14, 2025 by W&W Mudd

Florida is a rich kaleidoscope of wildlife. Some, like the invasive pythons in our Everglades, are unique to our state; the rest are mostly just more abundant than in other states. Deer are everywhere, as are rabbits. Squirrels and wild … Continue reading →

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Pura Vida Trés: Manuél Antoñio

Posted on May 14, 2025 by W&W Mudd

Arrival to the hotel was fun. We had to drive through Quepos to get to Manuél Antoñio. Quepos is an old fishing town, built in the flat land surrounding the harbor, with not surprisingly narrow roads, many of which have … Continue reading →

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Pura Vida Dos: Volcan Arenal

Posted on May 13, 2025 by W&W Mudd

Arenal Springs Resort & Spa is a fortress. As Costa Rica, so far, seems to be a very peaceful and low-crime country, especially in the tourist areas, it feels like it is intended not so much to keep bad guys … Continue reading →

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Pura Vida Uno! Costa Rica in 3 Parts: San Jose

Posted on May 13, 2025 by W&W Mudd

Everywhere you go in Costa Rica you are acknowledged with the expression “Pura Vida!” A concierge helps you with your luggage and you offer “Thank You” (or perhaps “gracias”). “Pura vida” is as often the response as “de nada” (you’re … Continue reading →

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HAIKU TO A POWER POLE

Posted on June 11, 2023 by W&W Mudd

It’s been a while since we posted anything about the progress of the new Mudd Abode, the house we are building in Palm Coast. This isn’t by design, it’s more by laziness + lots of other stuff going on + … Continue reading →

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IMMORTALITY, PHOOEY!

Posted on May 10, 2023 by W&W Mudd

No travel this time, not on this shift. Today is a muse on immortality, something you are not guaranteed, even if you go camping every weekend. We camp a lot (especially lately!) and it provides us plenty of fresh air, … Continue reading →

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THIS OLD HOUSE

Posted on January 18, 2023 by W&W Mudd

We went from being “homeless”, as in we-didn’t-own-a-home, to owning 2 homes within a few months after our transplant to Florida. The first, a new home under construction, was by design, and a result of our decision to retire to … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: HOUSE PASSES ANOTHER INSPECTION

Posted on November 2, 2022 by W&W Mudd

It’s time for another House Build Update! We have hit a milestone on our build, called “Being Vertical”. This refers to the perimeter walls of the structure finally being put in place to give a third dimension to what was … Continue reading →

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HURRICANE IAN

Posted on October 2, 2022 by W&W Mudd

There are very few in Florida who weren’t affected by Hurricane Ian, one of “the most powerful hurricanes to hit Florida in history”, either directly or indirectly. We sincerely hope that those affected are getting all the help they deserve … Continue reading →

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FLATLANDERS

Posted on August 31, 2022 by W&W Mudd

We honestly haven’t been twiddling our thumbs all this time! We did spend almost 3 weeks back in the Northwest, which will get sufficient posting all on its own soon. But there has been progress on the “home” front, and … Continue reading →

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