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Not really SAD, but

A lot of people are affected with Seasonal Affective Disorder in Wisconsin.  We have many, many days without sun during the winter months.  This year, we've had a string of days with heavy fog and unseasonably warm temperatures in the 30's and 40's.   Personally, I can't claim that I've ever really felt the effects of SAD, but this year, knowing that we are likely moving west later next year, I've been very impatient and annoyed with Wisconsin weather.   Sun trying to fight through the clouds It hasn't helped that my daily routine involves looking at the weather in Fort Collins and Tucson.  Their weather has been spectacularly sunny and more pleasant this time of year.   So, I haven't been blogging much because not much is going on. I've substituted indoor pickleball for hiking. The trails have been muddy and not much fun. For Christmas, we had my mother, Julia's brother and Allie here.  I went and retrieved my mother from Cedar Rapids a...

Flowers Need the Rain

With the weather turning wet today, pickleball in Port Aransas was not an option.  Instead, after our morning walk on the beach to the fishing pier, we drove in the other direction to Padre Island National Seashore.

After paying for entry (more on that later), we warmed up with a quick stroll down the paved nature trail.  Julia discovered Indian Blanket flowers.

We drove on to Malaquite Campground to see how busy it was on a Saturday in January.  The campground was nearly full at 11 a.m., and the two remaining spots were getting filled.  One of the new arrivals was an Earth Roamer--my first viewing of one.

Then it was on to the Visitors' Center and the beach.  The red flags were flying with high winds and a churned-up surf.  

Dog access permitted on this trail

 


It looks like I'm waving, but I'm just trying to keep my balance on the log with the wind blowing.

I've been to this beach half a dozen times during my life.  What's different about this time is that I walked away with something valuable after paying the entry fee.

Recent birthday:  Lifetime Pass eligible


Comments

greg said…
Yee-ha!

A card-carrying geezer now!
John said…
My plan is to wear that card out, starting this spring.

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