As summer winds down, I want to share some of the things I saw from the porch
The back porch at the beach house is my favorite spot, it sits on a coastal waterway that parallels the Gulf of Mexico
I love to sit there and read, draw, paint, and just enjoy the view…
Sometimes other artists join me
The waterway is a no wake zone, boats must use idle speed and slowly pass by on their way to and fro
Depending on the way the wind is blowing or not blowing, sometimes you can even hear people talking on boats that aren’t even that close by
You will hear all kinds of music playing and see colorful flags flying
When the weather is nice, I can sit here all day and be entertained not only by boats,
but by Mother Nature herself, there is always something to see!
I zoomed in on a parasail that was floating on the rainbow
Here’s another parasailing group that looked like they were about to land on a large US Coast Guard ship
It was hazy that day…
One of our neighbors just got this big red boat, wow,…he must be a Bama fan!
My jaw did drop when I saw the name on this one
I hope it means “We’re Total Fishermen!” 😂
Dolphin cruises are frequent in these waters, and we see dolphin gracefully swimming through the waters
How about this crazy boat
It causes a lot of double takes!
Our adopted {he adopted us} blue heron, Freddy, is usually around somewhere
When it’s quiet he will sneak a drink from the pool
This sailor had to make some adjustments before he could go under the bridge
He pulled over to the shore and lowered his mast, isn’t that handy!
We often get a private air show from the Blue Angels
They are based in nearby Pensacola and fly right over our house when they are practicing
It is a breath taking sight
It’s beautiful to watch the charter fishing boats heading out into the Gulf in the mornings
And this of course, is a favorite view
Ready-Set-Go!
Do you have plans for Labor Day weekend?
My sister in law and all her children and grandchildren will be joining us, 11 children and 12 adults, but for once I’m not cooking! I’m going to sit back and enjoy the chaos!
Thanks so much for stopping by…
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday