Huey on the Courthouse Square

In Monticello, Florida on Veteran's Day.

Blackbird, Swinging in the Dead of Night

B noticed something moving in this utility tower in downtown Monticello, Florida. With binoculars, we could see that they were dead buzzards (or possibly crows ) strung and swinging. We had seen this once before in a pecan grove. Apparently, it is an old practice to use dead birds as scarecrows.

Where Cicadas Go to Molt

On Saturday, we had the joy of joining our toddler grandson and his parents on a hike through woods that are just beginning to look like fall. The fall colors are spotty, but nice when you can find them. 

We found a pine that had no fewer than thirteen cicada shells on its lower trunk and around the base of the tree.

See, Grandmama?

 What fun to go exploring together!

Santa Rosa Island

On our way back from Pensacola, we drove out to and along Santa Rosa Island. Because it was a cold morning, few others had thoughts of going to the beach. The water was perfectly gorgeous, as was the beach and sky. 

We only stayed a few minutes, as we needed to find lunch and continue our long trip home but the beauty of this place soothed my soul and refreshed my weary spirit.  

Thank you, Lord, for this gift!

I want to go back!

Pensacola's Plaza De Luna

Right down by the port in Pensacola, Palafox street ends in a circle. It was a cold Sunday morning when we took a look around. We were intrigued by the large pole near the center of this picture. Our guess is that it can be used to hold large fish for photographs and perhaps weighing.

Mailbox Monday: Mailbox For the Pensacola Lighthouse

In the shade of this large oak on the left, stands the mailbox for the lighthouse.

Antiquing and Uniquing in Pensacola

There are dozens of antique shops and malls in Pensacola. We wandered through about a dozen, some of which were quite large.

In one nice shop, we came upon this unique mirror.

Yes, those are BOTTLE CAPS!