Since my last post...

In the past week, I have learned how to do more park ranger stuff.  I have cleaned bathrooms & campsites, painted, trimmed weeds, used a drill, hammered down nails, checked for loose boards, got rid of cobwebs, organized stuff, took down strings of lights, talked with the Chamber of Commerce, presented interpretive programs, attached new beach flags to poles, dug up a turtle nest,  helped pressure wash sidewalks and walls, and put skirting on a house.  Lynda, I am sure I have left off some other jobs we did.  Yet, despite all the long hours and getting very, very dirty, l laughed alot and had loads of fun.  Sorry I have no pix or videos of all these things...we were a tad busy.

I do have some pix of just how beautiful it is here in October...

 awesome sunsets

sanderling at sunset

sunrise on the gulf

juvenile Herring gull on its way south for the winter

crystal clear turquoise water to relax and enjoy!

Stay tuned for more posts...they are coming!

There's a little bit of fall in the air

HAPPY FALL

FROM

HOLIDAY ON A STICK!

Down at Destin Harbor

We went down to the harbor to the Destin Seafood Festival.  Thought you might like to see some of the sights!

This is Destin harbor, with a much smaller way in & out thanks to T.S. Lee dumping sand on Norriego Point.

We shopped, I looked at the artwork for sale, and Bob, looked at million dollar boats...

Perhaps for his birthday!?

We also checked out the new weigh station for the Destin Fishing Rodeo.  Its cool, with floats and old motors hanging off it.  It is in the same place, right behind A.J.'s. 

While all the seafood looked and smelled good, it was Dave's Dogs that won for our lunch choice. I think the bun is the best part.



This little guy was enjoying the sights and sounds too!





Who would actually rent this limo?

This limo was parked at a hotel nearby.  I've never seen a zebra-striped limo!

Maybe it belongs to Jack Hanna!

Remembering Tropical Storm Lee- September 2011

Over Labor Day weekend, Tropical Storm Lee hit Destin with rain and wind, causing high surf.  We couldn't resist hitting the beach!

Check out our new slickers, from Bass Pro Shop.  Perfect for storm chasing.

It was definitely red flag conditions!

my honey bunny

We couldn't get out on the beach, the surf was too high, and there were squalls with lightning!

After the storm, the ghost crabs and birds could come out and reclaim their beach.

Those are ghost crabs holes all over the beach.

The birds could actually wade in the water and fly.

And T.S. Lee is just a memory...

Ha, and you thought I wouldn't get another post in before Sept was over!

Today was a play day for me.  I was off so, with the Geo's top open for maximum sunshine, I went exploring and shopping. I can spend more time in Goodwill, just looking.  My "honey bunny" goes in and does a quick pass thru' and is ready to move on.  Me, I go up and down each aisle, just checking things out, wondering "Can I use this?" or "This is perfect for ____".  I found a pair of white pants from Chico's.  And yes, I will be wearing them after Labor Day! So there Fashion Police!!!  
    

Sorry for the delay between posts, but I do have an excuse!

By now most of you are not impressed with my blogging...I tend to procrastinate and do everything else but blog.  I must admit I am also addicted to Spider Solitare.  When I sit down at the computer, the little spider icon just taunts me, until I touch it and then I have to play the new cards I have been dealt!  Once I win, I, of course play again, and my winning streak is on the line.  So...it is a vicious web of Spider solitare that I get caught in.  So today, after only 2 games of solitare, here I am writing.  Yeah, you have a new post to read. Please check back soon, as I am really (yes, really) going to try to post on a much more regular basis than once a month.