Thankful For Cooler Temps
A happy and sunny Fall morning from the island, everyone. Actually, as a rare occurrence, I’m in Seadrift this early morning, having ventured across the bay a few days ago to visit with my California sister, Darla, and her husband, David, who drove down to attend the 2nd birthday of my great-niece, Grace. I also want to wish a very heartfelt HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a wonderful and special lady, Elizabeth. . . I hope you had a phenomenal day!! I’ll head back to the island this afternoon, before a strong blowing norther arrives later tonight.
Thank the Lord, the island finally received some much needed rain the past few weeks. It hasn’t been any great amounts, but the 2-3” that has fallen is a very welcome sight and helps out tremendously. It’s amazing the difference in the landscape and overall feel that a good rain has on the outdoors. Nature just seems to spring back to life, flowers begin to bloom and the mornings are cooler and fresher. The fresh water ponds that the cows rely on for drinking water also fill up, and the underground water supply for the water wells are replenished. No matter where you are, fresh water is simply a must-have part of life.
The tides in the bay and along the Gulf beach have been extremely high lately, I’m guessing mainly because of the strong east winds that we had for several weeks. I know that a full moon, as well as other factors, play a part in the high and low level of tides along the coast. Along the beach, the Gulf water was nearly to the dunes several days in a row, making it impossible to drive the beach and look for treasures. Of course with winter approaching, the tides will begin to stay much lower with the north winds. Mother Nature is always in complete control of the weather and all related matters, and we simply have to follow her lead and plan accordingly.
I believe that the brutal temperatures that we all endured this past summer are well behind us now, as the northers are beginning to filter down, bringing much needed cooler and pleasant temps. I love sitting out on the porch during the early morning hours when the temps are in the 50’s and 60’s, enjoying my coffee and not having to deal with the sultry humidity and heat. I’m a plus size guy, so my robust manly body doesn’t appreciate or take kindly to the sweltering heat. Give me daytime temps in the 60’s and I’m a happy man!
With winter arriving in a few months, the white pelicans will begin making their migration to the coastal waters. I enjoy seeing the shoreline waters covered with them, especially when they make their way into the lagoon in front of the cabin, feeding on the baitfish. The brown pelicans stay in our local waters year-round, but the white ones only arrive for the colder winter months.
Well, that’s it from the island for now, everyone take care and have a wonderful day, and enjoy these cooler temps. Please remember to always say a kind word to those special to you. . . a “thinking of you” or “how was your day”, can be priceless words to hear.
