Perfect Beach Bonfire Weather

Greetings from the island everyone; hope all of you are doing well and enjoyed a nice Halloween and then Veterans Day weekend. I enjoy seeing the posted pictures of all the kids dressed up in their various costumes and outfits to go trick-or-treating.

The weather is starting to feel great out here on the island, nice cool mornings and late evenings and nights. This type of Fall weather has been wonderful for several beach bonfires that I have had with good friends lately. Just being on the beach itself is good for the soul, I am a true believer in that, and then add a cozy night bonfire while sitting around it and talking and dancing with friends, it simply does not get much better than that. I just have to keep plenty of Aleve on hand, to help with the soreness after constructing these towers of beach wood to burn. But it’s all good, plus I need the exercise.

We all occasionally go through rough and trying times, so I enjoy helping out friends that might be treading water during these instances, in an effort to bring them happiness. . and the beach and bonfires are a sure way to do just that. True good friends are hard to come by, and I am honored to have those that I do.
Well, the chickens only have another few weeks of island life, then they are off to other places. Approaching three years old, their egg productivity has dwindled way down, to the point I’m spending more on feed than the eggs that I sell bring in. So two separate islanders will take them to their mainland properties and enjoy them with getting the occasional eggs they might lay. In April I will begin again, ordering more baby chicks to continue with my chickens. So it will be a while before anyone gets island fresh eggs, including myself.

I’m happy to see through Facebook that the local communities of POC, Seadrift and Port Lavaca are playing the “decorated rock” game. Small rocks are painted with different sayings and drawings, and then hid around town to be found by others. The finder should then take a picture of the found rock, post the pic on Facebook indicating where it was found, and then re-hide it themselves. It’s a great way for community and small town involvement, and is one of the many reasons we should all be thankful to live in these wonderful small towns, or the island. And yes, I have found a painted rock on the island, and have re-hid one. So start looking for those rocks!

My Fall tomato plants look absolutely wonderful, nice and lush and green, but the blossoms simply will not set tomatoes. I believe it’s too cool of weather, having gotten a late start was a negative thing for me. Oh well, the chickens will enjoy eating the plants.

Corky is adapting very well to the island; that dog loves the beach and water. I can see that not even five months old yet, he is going to be a big boxer. And I also found out that he discovered there could possibly be discarded food in the outside trash can, and he will pull out every single article contained therein until he finds it! So guess who had to invest in a new trash can with a very securable lid. This dog is a handful.

I want to wish my mom, Leona, a very happy belated birthday. Having just turned 24, with the responsibility of raising five young kids those years ago, had to be a nearly impossible task. You did a wonderful job and you are an amazing woman. I love you, Mom.

Well. that’s it from the island for now, everyone take care and have a great day.