My tote and I haven’t done much traveling this summer, we have mostly been relaxing on the coast and enjoying views from the porch…
Mother Nature provides an endless show
This week has been mostly rain from remnants of Hurricane Harvey
When it rains here, it rains buckets and you are literally “rained in” until the storms pass
Sunrise is worth getting up early for
Fog can make the closest sights disappear
Most days are clear and bright
The other day I captured these cotton candy clouds
You can see small storms pop up over the Gulf where the boats use radar to dodge the rain pockets
Rainbows are often double
Morning reflections before the world wakes up and the water is still as glass
This is my happy place, my little corner of the porch where I paint, draw, and read
Our “pet” blue heron, Freddy is fun to watch
He does some wacky things!
I wonder what he’s looking at?
He strolls the pier like he owns the place
And flies off with a squawk if you disturb him
He prowls the shoreline looking for a snack
He makes himself right at home sitting on the porch railings
He will land on top of the arbor to survey the area
If it’s all clear, he’ll fly down to the deck
And sneak a drink from the pool
“What, who me?”
Miss Coquille loves to go on the boat
It’s a beautiful day to head out through the Pass
The Perdido Pass bridge spans the coastal key islands and is the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico from Alabama Point
The kiddos are always looking to spot a dolphin
There are lots of bays and inland waterways to explore if the Gulf is rough
Tacky Jack’s is a local hot spot, famous for it’s Bushwacker cocktails and Garbage Nachos which are served on a galvanized tray like a trashcan lid
Condos, private homes, and marinas all share the waterside
Holiday weekends can be busy, boats anchor at a small undeveloped island known as Party Island
Our pier is popular with the junior fishermen
And can be a very busy place
A lesson on throwing the cast net
Checking the bait bucket
Planes, kites, parasails, and every kind of vessel you can imagine goes by
Not only do people and Mother Nature provide a full day’s worth of entertainment
She’s ends it with a grand finale!
Sigh…
Be sure to visit all the Traveling Tote Gals
Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths
Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch
Jenna with Miss Coquille @ The Painted Apron
Katie with Miss Daisy @ Preppy Empty Nester
Linda G with Miss Rosie @ More Fun Less Laundry
Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda
Patti with Miss Kenzie and Miss Taylor @ “Pandora’s Box”
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul
Stop by our hostess Linda’s at More Fun Less Laundry to leave a comment to enter the giveaway
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Rustic and Refined, Between Naps on the Porch, Gardens Galore Make it Pretty Monday
Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, The Scoop, A Stroll Thru Life
Celebrate and Decorate, Lori’s Culinary Creations, Moonlight and Mason Jars
Full Plate Thursday Foodie Friday & Everything Else Thursday Favorite Things
Share it One More Time Delicious Dishes Recipe Party
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