My journal of big words and pretty pictures
All week I was looking forward to a kayaking outing a friend and I planned a while back. She is the taskmaster I trained with for our Gate to Gate walk. We haven't been able to get out again since then because of my dodgy foot. I suggested kayaking. One: because it was good exercise; … Continue reading On the bayou
I had all these wonderful plans for Saturday. First I had a lovely lunch with my girl crush Angie, then set out for my weekly photo hike. I even packed a change of clothes and shoes to make the slog thru the Florida heat and humidity (lung-collapsing since the rains have held off) more comfortable. … Continue reading St. Michael’s
The Mister wasn't feeling good the day I usually take my photo hike, so being the dutiful wife that I am, I still went.... but, I did stay close to home just in case he needed me to fetch him a glass of water or some saltines. Instead of venturing out early in the morning, … Continue reading Ambience
Woke up Saturday morning to the news a tropical depression>storm>likely hurricane was developing in the Gulf... oh joy. If it is going to build into a full-fledged hurricane, forecasts say it should happen within the next 48 hours. Shit... I've already started my to-do list for final house prep should that become necessary, but hoping … Continue reading Storm prep
This is probably the first time I have not gone on a dedicated weekend photo hike in... I actually don't remember the last time. I've been on the Disabled List for a few weeks with a bum foot, but it didn't stop my hikes, only slowed me down. I finally gave in and started physical … Continue reading Disabled list
From early March through Labor Day, the population around here probably doubles, maybe even triples on long, holiday weekends. Two years after the BP oil spill, and the tourist business has returned to pre-spill numbers. That means, if I want to photo hike at the beach, sans bodies mucking up the scene, I have to … Continue reading Dodging the rain
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