Hi! Good news, my doctor has stopped my physical therapy for now and instead he is in favor of daily short walks. I was so thrilled and of course all I heard was ''walking is a good plan'' and off I went to the beach. I had not been to the beach since late April, maybe the longest no-beach period in my life since I moved here. It wasn't the most beautiful day, quiet and grey, but oooh, the air! All my cares, worries, aches and pains just roll off my shoulders, I can feel myself relaxing, as I walk.
I was careful, did not go far. The beach is huge right now and I didn't go all the way to the water's edge. It's probably a little more than a half mile from my house to the low tide line, I think.
Let's look, anything new and interesting?
Some smart person has marked the dune path entrance. In the winter it can be hard to find from the beach side.
Boardwalk looks good! It is being taken up though now, to save it from winter storms.
The dunes are high and covered with rolling green and amber grasses.
The goldenrod is just starting to bloom.
The dark line in the sand is the high tide mark from last week's flood tides. [No treasure!]
The summer shorebirds are gone except for the gulls,
and the tiny footprints left in the sand.
Back home I put out a couple of my favvorite Autumn quilts. Just to, you know--get things started.
And yes today, my hip joints hurt, but not terribly! So worth it.
love
lizzy
gone to the beach...
a small PS about the Oystercatchers: It seems they fly south to Florida and the Caribbean. I hope my birds safely weather H Matthew as they fly south.
And remember I mentioned that they seem to live in birdie ménages à trois? This is from the Audubon webpage. See I don't make this stuff up! LOL.
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| my threesome that nest to the west edge of my beach. they've been coming for maybe 10 years? |
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| still courting each spring |
Nesting/ American Oystercatcher
First breeds at age of 3-4 years. Sometimes may mate for life. In areas with high populations, may form trios, with one male and two females attending one nest or two nearby nests.
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So happy the doc gave you the go ahead. Its amazing how much a little walking and a lot of fresh air can help you feel better. I hope you are over the hump!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so lad you out to get out and walk a little...I know what it's like to miss getting out each day! Everything is beautiful as ever..and I learnt something new about the boardwalks! Very interesting!,
ReplyDeleteBlessings and good health,
Gert
So glad you made it to the beach - and didn't suffer for it later! It seems quick to be taking up the boardwalk but I guess summer beach season is over for most people.
ReplyDeleteI know bringing some fall color to your house will make you feel better, too
How funny about the oystercatchers! I didn't know birds did that!
Yay! Double yay on your walk. That is so great to hear. I love your pics and the info on the "sexy" birds...LOL Don't do too much! Kit
ReplyDeleteYay for you! Adios PT!
ReplyDeleteWell, even though it was a grey day, it sure made for beautiful pictures! Really nice. How can there have been no treasures? What a jip. Is that how you spell that word? Is it a word? Lol.
I've gotta say, birds are pretty cool.
Kel
PS Californians tend to live in denial regarding earthquakes. Let's hope we dodge this bullet.
Yeah! Woo Hoo! So happy to hear about your progress. Love and blessings, Sue
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