Took a few photos on the way back. Most driveways were full of water when we got back.
Showing posts with label Sanibel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sanibel. Show all posts
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Another Cool Rainy Day
My youngest daughter has been here visiting for 2 weeks. Early this morning we had to take her to the airport in pouring rain. It rained all the way there and back. It was also pretty cool today, in the 50's again.
Took a few photos on the way back. Most driveways were full of water when we got back.
Took a few photos on the way back. Most driveways were full of water when we got back.
Saturday, January 26, 2019
A Cool Rainy Day
Temps in the 50's here today and a little rain off and on. It quit for a while and we decided to check the beach to see if there were any shells. By the time we walked out Resident Beach Access #2, it had started raining again. Luckily I had an umbrella, so we continued on. There were only a couple people in either direction.
At first I only saw a lot of broken shell pieces, but then we spied an area with shells. I only picked up a handful to carry home in my pocket, but they are cute little shells. :)
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Happy Valentine Day
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HAPPY VALENTINE DAY
EVERYONE!
Yes, I'm still alive. :)
Thanks to all of you who sent emails, comments, etc.
I've just been resting up from all the holiday preparations and then guests for Thanksgiving; more preparing and visitors for 3 weeks during Christmas and New Year's Eve.
It was a wonderful time!
It was a wonderful time!
After the holidays I was busy putting the house back in order. Then a couple weeks after that, I got sick.
Now, we are excited because we have more visitors coming in a couple of weeks. The first group for 10 days and the same day they leave, two more will be coming for 10 days. We are excited and can hardly wait!
Now you know why I haven't been blogging. It may be a
little longer before I get back to it, but I do plan on it.
little longer before I get back to it, but I do plan on it.
I hope all of you are doing well, and have some fun plans for Spring Break.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Sunday Evening on West Gulf
It has been a beautiful day here on Sanibel Island. The island itself seems to be on vacation from tourists. There are hardly any cars on the streets or in parking lots. It has to be hard for the businesses to survive through the slower months. Several of them are taking advantage of this slow time by doing some remodeling and needed repairs. Bailey's Hardware is one place that is closed for remodeling now. The Tween Waters' Crow's Nest on Captiva, was just reopened after remodeling their dinning room. I've seen it and it looks very nice. The style of it matches the bar area that was remodeled last year. Pointe Santo has been getting re-piping done, and Compass Point is rebuilding their balconies.
This evening there was a nice tropical breeze blowing over the water. Walking out on the beach at access 7, a short while before sunset, it was very quiet and peaceful.
There were not many people on the beach; a few sitting in lounge chairs, another small group farther west with a little boy splashing and walking in the water and a larger group east, in front of Mitchell's. A couple passed as they walked their three dogs. Each of us was watching the sunset and it was spectacular, once again. The moon was already up high and waiting to take over.
The sea gulls and Terns were flying about and diving into the water, now and then. A couple of baby ones, were so cute as they flitted around and dove into the water like little darts.
The small waves were lapping onto the shore, pulling shells in and then pulling some back out again. It's such a relaxing sound, listening to the water splash and the shells tinkling as they roll onto the sand. It was so quiet, that it made me wonder if this was the calm before the storm. Hopefully Ike will head over to the middle of the Gulf and disapear before it reaches land again.
I left the beach with a handful of shells and totally relaxed. Life is good.
Sorry, this video is a little wobbly in the beginning. :-)But, I hope you can listen to the waves and hear the shells jingle; as you lean back and imagine yourself sitting at the edge of the water in your lounger.
Relax as you watch the sunset....
This evening there was a nice tropical breeze blowing over the water. Walking out on the beach at access 7, a short while before sunset, it was very quiet and peaceful.
There were not many people on the beach; a few sitting in lounge chairs, another small group farther west with a little boy splashing and walking in the water and a larger group east, in front of Mitchell's. A couple passed as they walked their three dogs. Each of us was watching the sunset and it was spectacular, once again. The moon was already up high and waiting to take over.
The sea gulls and Terns were flying about and diving into the water, now and then. A couple of baby ones, were so cute as they flitted around and dove into the water like little darts.
The small waves were lapping onto the shore, pulling shells in and then pulling some back out again. It's such a relaxing sound, listening to the water splash and the shells tinkling as they roll onto the sand. It was so quiet, that it made me wonder if this was the calm before the storm. Hopefully Ike will head over to the middle of the Gulf and disapear before it reaches land again.
I left the beach with a handful of shells and totally relaxed. Life is good.
Sorry, this video is a little wobbly in the beginning. :-)But, I hope you can listen to the waves and hear the shells jingle; as you lean back and imagine yourself sitting at the edge of the water in your lounger.
Relax as you watch the sunset....
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Tuesday Evening Shelling
This evening at access #4, it was a pleasant sight to walk out onto the beach and see shells. The tide was going out, and had left shells scattered about, and also a few areas where the shells were about 3" deep.
There was cool wind blowing and the sun was hiding behind clouds some of the time, so it was very pleasant for the most part. But, when the sun wasn't covered by clouds, it got pretty hot. Someone's beach umbrella went flying down the beach, doing flips, just as we got there. A fisherman came wading in from the water, to go chasing after it.
During the rough surf and extra high tide, the water had gone up to the middle of the volleyball area at Mitchell's. There were several places where the surf had made trenches in the sand. In those, you could see layers of shells and sand exposed. I walked though one area like that and found two tiny juvenile horse conch shells, but that was all.
I only walked along side of the larger areas of shells. I didn't dig through any of them or look too closely. I would guess that nine out of ten times I bent over to check a shell, only to find it broken.
There were not many footprints in the sand, so I doubt the shells had been picked through much, if any, since the tide had started going out. There was only one person on the beach in front of Mitchell's, four or five people in front of the Blue Dolphin, and one young couple walking; during the time we were there.
In one area there was a tidal pool and I found a couple shells there. I found a nice sharks eye that was nearly hidden in the wet sand while I was walking.
After walking from access 4 to access 7, I found the largest amount of shells between 5 and 7. There are many nice shells waiting for someone to pick them up. There are especially, a lot of nice scallops. I have so many that I only pick up a shell now that is different from any I have or looks special to me for some reason. I pick up some shells because I know someone who uses that particular type for crafts. Everyone has their own idea of what is beautiful and special.
I took plenty of pictures for you cyber shellers. :-) I also took a quick picture of the shells carried home today, before I dropped them in a bleach bath. I haven't rinsed the shells from the Blind Pass adventure yet.
There were a couple of comments to a recent post, about the resident beach accesses, and if anyone could use them. The answer is yes, anyone can use them, but only residents who purchase a resident parking pass or have a disabled tag, can park there. You can walk or ride a bike; there are bicycle racks at some of them. These accesses are on West Gulf Drive after you pass Rabit Road. You could also stay at one of the properties located in that area to take advantage of the beach there.
There was also a question concerning the possibility of digging and incubating the turtle eggs: From what I have read there is some controversy surrounding relocation of turtle nests. Some think it is best to leave things to nature. Also, moving the nests removes the nutrients from the original dunes nesting areas. In some places they prefer to try moving the nests to a higher area.
Moving turtle eggs, can only be safely done within a few hours after nesting. After that time, the membrane attaches to the inside of the egg shell, if an egg is moved, it could cause the membrane to become detached and stop the egg from developing, so it would have to be done with extreme care.
The damage to our nests from the high surf is severe, in that the nests have been washed over by the sea water and has also left a deep covering of sand on many nests. Some of the nests still have the stakes etc, in tact, so there is still a glimmer of hope that some of the tiny turtles might make their way out.
There was cool wind blowing and the sun was hiding behind clouds some of the time, so it was very pleasant for the most part. But, when the sun wasn't covered by clouds, it got pretty hot. Someone's beach umbrella went flying down the beach, doing flips, just as we got there. A fisherman came wading in from the water, to go chasing after it.
During the rough surf and extra high tide, the water had gone up to the middle of the volleyball area at Mitchell's. There were several places where the surf had made trenches in the sand. In those, you could see layers of shells and sand exposed. I walked though one area like that and found two tiny juvenile horse conch shells, but that was all.
I only walked along side of the larger areas of shells. I didn't dig through any of them or look too closely. I would guess that nine out of ten times I bent over to check a shell, only to find it broken.
There were not many footprints in the sand, so I doubt the shells had been picked through much, if any, since the tide had started going out. There was only one person on the beach in front of Mitchell's, four or five people in front of the Blue Dolphin, and one young couple walking; during the time we were there.
In one area there was a tidal pool and I found a couple shells there. I found a nice sharks eye that was nearly hidden in the wet sand while I was walking.
After walking from access 4 to access 7, I found the largest amount of shells between 5 and 7. There are many nice shells waiting for someone to pick them up. There are especially, a lot of nice scallops. I have so many that I only pick up a shell now that is different from any I have or looks special to me for some reason. I pick up some shells because I know someone who uses that particular type for crafts. Everyone has their own idea of what is beautiful and special.
I took plenty of pictures for you cyber shellers. :-) I also took a quick picture of the shells carried home today, before I dropped them in a bleach bath. I haven't rinsed the shells from the Blind Pass adventure yet.
There were a couple of comments to a recent post, about the resident beach accesses, and if anyone could use them. The answer is yes, anyone can use them, but only residents who purchase a resident parking pass or have a disabled tag, can park there. You can walk or ride a bike; there are bicycle racks at some of them. These accesses are on West Gulf Drive after you pass Rabit Road. You could also stay at one of the properties located in that area to take advantage of the beach there.
There was also a question concerning the possibility of digging and incubating the turtle eggs: From what I have read there is some controversy surrounding relocation of turtle nests. Some think it is best to leave things to nature. Also, moving the nests removes the nutrients from the original dunes nesting areas. In some places they prefer to try moving the nests to a higher area.
Moving turtle eggs, can only be safely done within a few hours after nesting. After that time, the membrane attaches to the inside of the egg shell, if an egg is moved, it could cause the membrane to become detached and stop the egg from developing, so it would have to be done with extreme care.
The damage to our nests from the high surf is severe, in that the nests have been washed over by the sea water and has also left a deep covering of sand on many nests. Some of the nests still have the stakes etc, in tact, so there is still a glimmer of hope that some of the tiny turtles might make their way out.
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