Verde and Her Friends

Verde continues to grow. We can now pass her on the sidewalk and she is no longer inclined to hop in the  pond.

Mailbox Monday:Not-So-Skinny Dipper

For the most part, the sculpture on this mailbox was painted metal but there were also pieces of glass fitted in to catch the sunlight.

Falcon in a Tree

I did not take this picture and do not know who did; it may even be Photoshopped, but it is interesting.

Our family's first new car in the early 60s, was a baby blue Ford Falcon. It resembled this one.

Florida Gulf Fishing

When we visited family at Grayton Beach in the Florida panhandle, the scenery was just beautiful.

The number of fisherman was noticeable. Some had their lines and rods set up onshore. Others enjoyed wading in the clear water.

Some hired a charter company to pick them up right on the beach.

A different charter company loaded the boats on land while they were still on the trailer,  and then put in. 

I'd be willing to bet that even if they didn't catch a single fish, they had a good time.

Minding Your Peas and Carrots

We will be enjoying lots of carrots and a few dinners of peas from our garden.

Mailbox Monday: Catfish

Black-bellied Plover

These pictures are not of good quality, but they are all I was able to get of a black-bellied plover down at the lighthouse. It was alone and is not a common bird here. These striking birds are shorebirds and, as their name suggests, are found along the coasts.