Blue Angels

Blue Angels soaring-

High loops and tight formations

Against clear bright sky.

Our private viewing dune - after a 30 minute walk down Johnson Beach.

Vista Del Mar

Matzek Time

Orange Beach Matzek time

Loving the surf and the sand

And dolphin rides, too.

Morning Beach Walk

Sun rising

Fog lifting

Fishermen fishing

Bait catchers casting

Seagull soaring

Pelican floating

Dolphins diving

Willet feeding

I, walking and watching.

Fishing again

Redfish bends the pole

Fighting for freedom and life

Landed then released

Gaftopsail catfish

Ladyfish - fun to catch and good for redfish bait

Redfish 39 inches, 25 pounds

What a difference a day makes

Sun and waves and beach

Slowly recovering their

Normal demeanor

Hurricane Nate Oct 7-8

Friday morning, we took the boat out of the water. After David and family left, we took the boat to George & Deborah Clifford's barn near Foley. We appreciate George's time and help in securing the boat. Saturday, all day, we watched the weather channel and waited around for something to happen. At 5 pm we left the condo to spend the night at the Cliffords, mainly out of concern for storm surge.  Fortunately, the night was uneventful - no worse than a thunderstorm at their location. We woke early to high water but only minor flooding.  We were back at the condo by 9 am. Sunday is breezy. Surf is very high. The dunes did their job and kept the waves off the buildings and road. The surf line came up to the edge of the dunes and in places washed over low spots. The last step of the boardwalk from our building which was about a foot above the sand yesterday is even with the sand today. The beach has added a foot or more of sand. Better than taking it away! Waves are still very high. Sun is peeking through occasionally.