Monday, December 29, 2014

Year End Special



Don't let this year end without telling someone special how much you love them.  
Tell them even one way they changed your life. 
Share a silly childhood memory.
Thank them for the a time they came to your rescue.
Let them know how proud you are of them.


Open your heart and say all of those things we never take time or are afraid to say. 

We always think there is going to be a tomorrow and sometimes there just isn't.



Sunday, December 21, 2014

Witch Test


If you spend time on Winter Solstice shaking each grain of sand from sea shells collected during the summer and saving them in a crystal bottle, does that mean you are a witch?

Ah, I thought so.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Beachcombing Bonanza

Wandering down the beach yesterday after the big storm, we saw broken shells, plastic debris and even part of a dock washed ashore.  Then, in a remote part of the beach, we happened upon this...


A nice 20-foot fishing boat complete with a depth finder.  The hull is smooth and clean outside, as all of the barnacles and sand are on the inside. There were no bodies or other creepy things aboard. If a little crime scene tape doesn't bother you, it could be yours for the taking.  That is, if the high tide doesn't beat you to it.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Storm Watch 2014




We are expecting a real humdinger of a storm today and already there is no view of the bay through the rainy window pane.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Force Wind Advisory and we are expecting winds of over 70 knots to come ashore here in Netarts.  They have included the following bit of information along with the warning... 

"A HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 64 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. ALL VESSELS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE...UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE."

As advised, my vessel will remain in port until further notice.  Preferably with a warm fire and toasty adult beverage.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Winter Blues


The coldest of winter days are often the most striking.  
The rewards of leaving the fireplace and bundling up should never be underestimated.