Thursday is for a little something personal.
If you read my Bio you know, I live on an island in the Gulf of Mexico. It is a barrier island off the South Texas coast. The island is about fifteen miles long and has almost four thousand full-time residents. During the summer, this number grows to ten times the population, so there aren’t too many familiar faces around town.
What I thought I would do is give you a taste of what I find to be a fascinating view of the Gulf of Mexico. My wife and I are always amazed by the daily changes we see on a morning walk. (caption under the picture) Also, this post is being simu-published on Traci Sanders site at http://awordwithtraci.com/. Give her a hello from me.
The view above is what we see at sunrise. This shot is to the right of the sun (mama said not to look directly into the sun) and is over the water.
Here is an average day. The Gulf usually has a nice wave action
Of course in life, a little rain must fall.
Then the sun comes back (thank heavens).
All good things must come to an end. The sun sets in the West but casts a glow in the East as well.
I hope you enjoyed this little tour of my environment.
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Great view. Must be nice to wander and clear your mind.
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Yes but not today. Forty degrees with winds at thirty miles an hour.
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I’ll take it over the snow right now. Ever notice how often humans compare crappy weather? We never do that with good weather.
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We never do that with good anything.
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True. Such negative creatures we be.
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Thanks for the tour. It looks very peaceful.
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Usually is. Of course, spring break is upon us.
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“Get off of my lawn”
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LOL 😄
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Gorgeous photos, John! I can’t recall if you ever wrote about how you came to retire there. You’ve lived in lots of different places, yes?
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I Have lived in California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Connecticut, and Texas. I lived in 15 homes and 12 cities. We retired here in 2012 after building the house in 2007 and commuting on weekends.
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Wow. That be a lot of packing and unpacking 🙂
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We became experts.
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I feel a little ‘location envy’! From chilly Canada. Beautiful photos.
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Today is forty degrees with thirty mile an hour winds. Makes it feel like low thirty’s. Think being out side in shorts. Brrrrr
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I wish it were that warm here! This morning it feels like -26c or -14f. bbbrrrrr!!!
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So beautiful, the seashore. Sand in your skivvies…not so much fun.
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Always wear a suit. (Bathing that is)
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Looks a lot like heaven. Lucky you two. 🙂
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Thanks
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Sigh. 😮
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An interesting look inside the life of a most interesting man. Thanks Boss.
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Thanks Pilgrim
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Really lovely photos, John. I especially like the last one.
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These Western sun rises and sets are hard to beat. Thanks for the visit. I know how short on time you are and I appreciate you.
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Beautiful pictures of your area, John! Looks incredibly peaceful (unless it is Spring break!!)
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So true
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I may have very similar photos… 🙂 I enjoyed seeing your version. Thanks for sharing.
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As neighbors I would guess so
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Howdy Neighbor
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Howdy
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The variety of colors is amazing, John. What a great view to suit any mood.
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We like to say every day is different
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