Once in a Lifetime

 

 

 

Our bromeliad plant finally bloomed. We got it as a housewarming gift over four years ago and we have patiently waited since then to see what its flower would look like. Bromeliads and pineapples are part of the same plant family and they only bloom once in their lifetime. Our bromeliad came in a pot with three others and within a couple of weeks of this bloom, the plant next to it also bloomed. I'll definitely be sad when the other two plants have given up their blooms, but hey, there's a pineapple plant sitting not far away and it's still got a once in a lifetime ahead of it.

It's Blooming November

 

 

It's well into November now and the cooler temps and shorter days are quite the downer. However, I'm pretty sure there are folks in some parts of this country that would pretty much do whatever to be dwelling in our upper 70's climate right now. This is that funny time of year around here when hibiscus are blooming beneath autumn colored crepe myrtle leaves and people can be spotted in board shorts, hoodies and flip flops.

OOH-RAH!

 

Today we celebrate the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Without the Marines we would all be speaking a different language and sleeping with one eye open. They keep the big bad guys at bay. So thank a Devil Dog today.
Semper Fi!

November

 

 

 

 

 

It's been four long months since I've updated our little blog. Not even sure anyone still checks in on it..... We spent the remainder of Summer and the beginning of Autumn completely consumed with friends, neighbors, wods, home improvement projects (the friends and neighbors constantly interrupt these), BBQs, tubing trips, and pool time. I decided to get back at this with some photos of one our most favorite spots- Navarre Park.

Drift Away

 

"The light was leaving
in the west it was blue
The children's laughter sang
and skipping just like the stones they threw
the voices echoed across the way
its getting late

It was just another night
with the sun set
and the moon rise not so far behind
to give us just enough light
to lay down underneath the stars
listen to translations
of the stories across the sky
we drew our own constellations"
~Jack Johnson

Step On It

 

 

 

Navarre Nature Walk is a program of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Bricks on the pathway are available for purchase, can be personalized and are only fifty dollars apiece. The proceeds contribute to improvements in the park. It's a great way to become a permanent part of the waterfront walkway.

Blue Angels

 

 

 

 

We just wrapped up Red, White and Blues weekend here. It was a great three days at the beach and we can't imagine missing it. The Blues are a locals and tourist favorite and as usual, they did not disappoint.

Sunday, Soundside

 

 

We spent a recent Sunday at Paradise Bar & Grill enjoying shrimp, beer and another stunning sunset. Paradise has a regular rotation of live bands and a delicious seafood menu. It's an excellent place to meet up with friends and watch the day turn into night.

Paradise in Pink

 

 

The sunsets here are always beautiful. However, on this particular evening, it was especially stunning. Everything and everyone was suddenly drenched in a watermelon color. It didn't last very long, but it was a wonderful end to that day.

Tourist Factory

 

The clouds in this photo remind me of the smoke stacks above industrial buildings.

It's Not Easy

 

 

"It's not that easy being green
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
When I think it could be nicer being red, or yellow or gold
Or something much more colorful like that

It's not easy being green
It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things
And people tend to pass you over 'cause you're
Not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water
Or stars in the sky

But green's the color of Spring
And green can be cool and friendly-like
And green can be big like an ocean, or important
Like a mountain, or tall like a tree

When green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder why, but why wonder why
Wonder, I am green and it'll do fine, it's beautiful
And I think it's what I want to be"
~Kermit the Frog

Time Well Spent

 

Margaritas don't make you fat, they make you lean....
Against bars, tables, chairs, and poles.

Empty Nest

 

 

A mockingbird bravely built a nest on the side of one of our palm trees. We wondered how safe the hatchlings would be on such a precarious perch and sure enough, it wasn't long before one of them was on the ground. He seems to be quite close to taking flight and it was difficult to take his photo because his mother remains nearby at all times, feeding him and attacking anyone who dares to approach him. I can't imagine trying to 'rescue' him. We'll just continue to feed her so she won't have to leave his side and hopefully he'll be able to take to the skies on his own very soon.

A Little is Better Than None

 

And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.
Gilbert K. Chesterton

Some Like It Hot

 

 

 

 

We're fortunate to have a backyard that is full of tropical plants and flowers. They are thriving in this heat and humidity and even though we water them regularly, I'm sure they would love some rain. Hopefully, we'll get a little or if we're lucky, alot of it soon.

Shoo Fly

 

It's been hotter than I don't what out lately so most of our outdoor time has been in the evenings. The days have been pretty unbearable unless you're actually up to your neck in the water. However, the nights have been great for firing up the citronella torches and the grill and just chilling on the patio with a cool glass of wine. One of the best things about Summer in Florida is the dark blue night skies and the warm breezes that last until morning.