THE DOLPHINS!

We walked along the beach in Naples, enjoying the day. Sun blazing, breeze blowing, and the fabulous ocean smell. Suddenly, Sharon said 'look, out there' and sure enough there were dolphins!!

They were CLOSE! Really close! Like I thought too close, I didn't want them to be 'beached'. They were so cute! Playing and poking their heads out of the water.

I didn't have my camera, and running back just wasn't an option, so you'll have to visualize. I've been to the beach a zillion times in my life, but NEVER had dolphins that close.

However, the downside of this is I've had the Flipper song playing over and over and over in my head ever since.....

'they call him Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightening....'

remember????

I'M REMISS....

I know you've all wondered if I'd fallen in the ocean, been eaten by a great white, or just am too lazy to post.

None of the above.

My husband and I left my father in law's and went down to our friend's condo for a few days and she doesn't have internet. Yep, in today's world- what can I say? But we are back at my father in laws, and with modern technology!

She and I have been friends since we were little bitty girls; in fact her dad and my mom have been friends since they were little. Anyway, she and I talk periodically on the phone, and always pick back up where we left off. We call it 'catching up'!

She is a decorator, lives in a gorgeous condo ON THE BEACH. Pretty much paradise. We ate too much, sunned too much, drank too much, and laughed A LOT. I realize how much she means to me when I see her. Old friends are so precious. So, enjoy some views of paradise.

and, my Sharona..... and me!!!







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I'M TOTALLY LOSING IT.....

So last Thursday night, I thought my house smelled a little old house (ish) so I lit a candle on the stove. And promptly forgot about it. Forgot about it until the NEXT morning, when I got up and noticed it. If you are new around here, I live in an old, old house. One made of old dry wood, which would burn like crazy given the chance. Fortunately it was not given the chance and it didn't burn. Thank you Jesus.

On to my next dippy thing...

So, today, I went to the beach. I am in Florida visiting my father in law and later in the week an old friend. My husband and I settled in at the beach with all our snacks, drinks, sunscreen, books, towels, chairs and of course my camera. I took some great photos to post here.... some of the beach, my husband swimming, some seagulls, boats, you get the idea. It will remain just an idea because I didn't have the CF card in my camera.

I'm losing it, I tell you.....

TRICK OR TREAT...

Okay, I can't say it was something that came to me in a vision. Well it was VISUAL...I saw it in a magazine. But,not an original idea....anyway.... how fun are my topiary pumpkins?

I love Halloween, and decided I needed to adorn my urns. I have another, full of pumpkins, casually stacked at my garden gate on the side too. I LOVE FALL!!! Don't you??

YES, IT'S OVER....

The boat is in it's winter storage spot. Well, sort of. We sailed it up today. The SUN was out and it was fairly tolerable, overall, however, the wind was kinda sluggish. It took MUCH longer than it should have. But, it was nice to hang out all day with just my husband on the boat.

I'm kind of glum, I really enjoyed sailing and the lovely city of Chicago... not that I can't go into Chicago anytime I want, but probably won't do so every weekend. I've grown accustom to the hustle and bustle of the city and the beautiful views and seeing my daughter often. I really hate to see it be over... for the year. And I really hate to see what I know is coming.... winter....

Here's some excerpts from today.....just my husband, our boat and me- good stuff I tell you, good stuff!





of course, we needed to visit our vacation property!



so long Chicago....


coming into the harbor for storage....

TOMORROW'S THE DAY......

Tomorrow we sail the boat up to it's winter storage spot. I'm so not ready for the season to be over. And even more, I'm not ready for the cold. We went in today with the thought that we might make the trip. But, since it was raining way out on the lake that just didn't seem like the best idea, so we just sailed around a little. It was gusty and rough, but the sun poked it's head in and out and when it was out, it was pretty nice.

Anyway, I so get off track, don't I? Tomorrow's the day- wish us luck and throw in a little warmth could ya?

gonna brag a little here......

My kids are all talented in their own ways, today, I am featuring my middle daughter. Check out her website. Click on iamscarlett.com and check out her work

Isn't she talented? And, while we are bragging things up, her website was designed by her boyfriend, and you can check out his stuff at talliandesigns.com

Now, in case you didn't put two and two together, I'll spell it out for you... if you are in need of some art work, talk to my daughter, if you are in need of a website, or some graphic work, talk to her beau.