Happy Hour

Life is great being retired. It almost feels like a dream vacation. Each day we awake refreshed. We have a "good breakfast" and set off for our walk. Some days it may start with a walk to the Post Office, others with a walk for the newspaper. The route may take us around a water reservoir with walking bridges, or along Manatee Pocket and the piers and businesses along the way. Three times this week the weather was perfect to do our walking on the beach. We pack a lunch and drinks and picnic at the Stuart Beach. The red flag has been flying which indicates high/rough surf. One day it was accompanied by a purple flag which indicated Dangerous Marine Life, in this case jelly fish. We did see a few clear jellies on the edges of the surf/water line. Another day the yellow flag was flying/ cautioning us against rough surf/rip tides. We did a little body surfing and were quickly tired out. We did not go far out into the surf. I try to find (just one) sea shell of the day to bring home and set in the garden. At the end of the season I will be able to count the number of shells which will equal the number of beach days we enjoyed! Everyday has a Happy Hour. There is a nice breeze usually from the east (over the ocean) and the temperature has been low 80's to 70's today. We enjoy sitting outside in the evening breeze and watch the sky begin to color (sunset). We had our appetizers and corona's in hand and seats set up when Bob noticed 6 egrets perched in a tree in the neighbors yard. I was able to slip into the house to retrieve my camera and snap a few shots. The top bird bobbed and wiggled in the breeze but hung on for at least 15 minutes while the 5 others blended in and looked much more comfortable. I now have a better appreciation of "birds eye view" as these birds checked out our happy hour.

Tonight was dinner at Lola's Stuart Fl. Twin Maine Lobster tails, sweet yummie cole slaw, bottle neck fries (large steak fry size with crispy edges and creamy centers) and fried sea scallops. Tomorrow is the Stuart Seafood Festival.