Holidays Are For Family And Friends
Greetings from the island everyone. I hope all of you are doing well and settling into the early beginnings of South Texas winter, which officially arrives next week. Last Friday morning was a reminder that it is right around the corner, with the island temps dipping to 42 degrees and wind chill of 34 that morning. Of course I don’t get the lower readings out here across the water like on the mainland, but I certainly get more wind, which makes it feel much colder. Oh well, such is island life, just grin and bare it and throw on another quilt at night.
I’m hoping that everyone had a most wonderful Thanksgiving a few weeks ago. This time of year is certainly for family and friends to get together and give thanks and celebrate. On the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving, Corky and I ventured across the bay and I attended church services at Assembly of God in Seadrift with my mom. It was a special day for her as she had all five of her kids with her at church, including my younger sister, Darla, who had made the drive from California. We had a great meal afterwards that Pastor Tim Smith and his congregation had prepared.
On Thanksgiving day, I had the honor of enjoying a wonderful get together and meal with great friends in Port O’Connor at Susan and Britt’s house, along with Lori, Don, Leo, Brenda, Earl (aka Santa), Carla and many others. We ended the night by sitting around a cozy fire pit. . . it was a very enjoyable day. I’ve come to realize over the past few years that there truly are great people out there, and they can become wonderful friends. I’m looking forward to many years of their company.
A few nights later, on Saturday, we all enjoyed another beautiful beach bonfire under the stars, and celebrated several birthdays of close friends. Some Seguin friends, Cricket and Jim, joined us and are now officially hooked on the night beach bonfires. I mean seriously, how can anyone not love such a peaceful setting such as that. As long as there is wood on the beach, there shall be bonfires.
I was without a boat on the island for about two weeks, as my motor developed some issues and had to be towed in for repairs. Just a minor hiccup in island life living. Thanks to Bubba and Chuckie for helping me out during that stranded time. Once again, good friends are invaluable.
This is the time of the year that I’ve gotta stay stocked up on supplies, especially propane and gasoline and canned goods. The nasty weather and extremely low tides will prohibit me from making my regular supply runs into the mainland. I also have to keep extra plumbing, electrical and miscellaneous parts on hand for repairs. Right now I’m having an issue with my water well not supplying me with my outside water, so I’m troubleshooting what could be wrong. Again, just part of island life.
Well that’s it from the island for now, everyone take care and have a most wonderful and Merry Christmas!
