Cash Cow

 

Living in one of the most beautiful places on the planet definitely has its advantages. We never have to worry about where to go for Spring Break; we already live there. There is always something to do; the beach is right there. We're the first people in the country to sport a rockin tan every year. Locals always have their favorite spots to hang out at the beach..and it's usually not too far away from the tourists. It's always interesting to watch them enjoying the beach, some for the first time, with their brand new umbrellas, buckets and swimsuits. And of course, we all love their money. When your hometown thrives on tourism and is dealt a devastating blow such as what happened here last year, it's absolutely awesome to see the tourists coming back the way they have this year. We can't possibly thank them enough.

Crikey!

 

Lizards and frogs have invaded our backyard. They're all over the palm trees, the patio and much to our Tuxedo Man's delight, the windows.

"I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it." ~ Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter

Pinch Me

 

While dozing on and off at the beach recently, we noticed this not so small sand crab working on a new cave for himself. He was able to haul quite a bit of sand at a time. It took a while to get this shot because if he saw any movement at all, he would quickly retreat into his hole in the sand. Wonder if he knows our friend from last Thursday in the park.

Green Flag Day

 

 

"It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears.
We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea--whether it is to sail or to watch it--we are going back from whence we came." ~ John F. Kennedy

Theme Music

 

 

 

Last night was another great one in the park. Chronic Jester plays alot of reggae and rock/blues. Their music, mixed with the salt air and wine, made for a great evening hanging out with friends and family. Skye even found a wayward crustacean to join our group. If you get the chance, go to a Thursday evening in the park. You won't regret it.

Summer Springs Up

 

Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into. ~Henry Beecher

It's been too long...

 

 

We finally got a new camera and I finally found some time to get back at this blog. I've really missed it and with Memorial Day already behind us, it's definitely a perfect chance to get back at it. I took these two photos at bands in the park a couple of weeks ago. We see views like this every day, yet they never get old.