The following are some sites we have found to be of interest (considering our diverse interests):
Music
http://jpfolks.com/home.html Just Plain Folks, a free organization for songwriters and professional supporters
http://www.harmony-central.com/ Harmony Central, good source for musicians
http://www.foff.org/ Friends Of Florida Folk, Florida organization of folk musicians and supporters
Energy
http://www.homepower.com/ Home Power Magazine site. Has lots of info on saving and generating your own power
http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/ Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) -- Lots of info on solar and other alternative power sources, especially for Florida
http://www.sandia.gov/pv/ Sandia Labs. US government source for serious solar power info
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energuide/ Canadian site for energy efficient appliances
http://www.energystar.gov/products/ US site for energy efficient appliances
http://afdc.nrel.gov/ US government source for info on alternative fuels
http://www.eere.energy.gov/aro/hydrogen.html US government site for hydrogen power info
http://www.energy.gov/ US government general energy info site
http://lightbulbsi.com Everything Light Bulbs, from 25 Watt Halogen Bulb T4 to Wholesale Light Bulbs.
Outdoor Activities
http://www.flsportpaddlers.com Florida Sport Paddling Club. Canoeing, kayaking, camping, and eating
http://www.wilderness-trekkers.org/ Wilderness Trekkers Outdoor Club - Florida hiking, paddling, and biking club.
http://www.hostelshoppe.com/ The Hostel Shoppe. Has lots of information on recumbent bicycles.
http://www.ransbikes.com/ Maker of recumbent bicycles and ultralight aircraft (Cindy has a RANS V-Rex).
http://www.weather.com/ Weather site. You care about the weather if you're outdoors a lot.
http://www.co-ops.nos.noaa.gov/tpred2.html Information on tides.
Other
http://www.hoverclubofamerica.org/ Info on hovercraft, particularly homebuilt.
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