YEP, IT'S JULY

Remember a few days ago when I mentioned how seaweed seems to like to come in July? 

Well, it's here!

We've had afternoon showers almost every day, but our mornings have been beautiful.  Today we had a good old storm and it brought in the seaweed.

I took these photos tonight before sunset.  You can see "islands" of seaweed heading into the beach.  That's okay, it's nature's way of building up/strengthening the beach and it won't last.  At least it's not the slimy yucky kind. 

I sure planned to post different photos tonight.  My Mom and Sherry arrived on Thursday and planned to spend a week.  We've been having lots of fun doing our usual....playing games, cooking, eating and enjoying wine...but I didn't take a single photo.  I thought we had plenty of time.  But... 

Sherry got a call early this morning from the police letting her know her home security alarm was going off.  Her house was broken in....again!  So she and Mom had to quickly pack up and rush back.  I'm so disappointed they had to leave.  And even sadder because the thieves got away with her computer and two jewelry boxes.  Grrrrrr!

 

Hugs from the beach,

Kat

"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."

I'M A SOUTHERN GIRL FOR SURE

I love books.  All kinds of books.  

During the summer, I love reading something fun and easy.
  

Have you read Anne George's southern sister mysteries?  I love the titles - 

1. Murder on A Girls' Night Out (1996)
2. Murder on A Bad Hair Day (1996)
3. Murder Runs in the Family (1997)
4. Murder Makes Waves (1997)
5. Murder Gets A Life (1998)
6. Murder Shoots the Bull (1999)
7. Murder Carries A Torch (2000)
8. Murder Boogies with Elvis (2001)

Oh.my.word are they fun!  I first read them ten years or so ago and loved them.  I was so saddened when I learned that Anne George died and there would be no more adventures with Mouse and Sister.  They are silly books, but fun!  These books literally make me loud out loud.  I'm re-reading Murder Boogies With Elvis (it's the only one I could quickly find the other day when I was headed to the beach) and I can't wait to go back and re-read the others.

I laughed out loud yesterday when I read this:

"I brushed my teeth, combed my hair, and slapped on some lipstick, the minimum I figured I could get away with if I were hit by a truck on the way to Philip's house.  Every woman in the world knows you have to wear clean underwear in case you are hit by a truck, but lipstick may be a Southern thing.  You want to look pretty when the firemen unhinge your door with the jaws of life, and the paramedics rush you to the waiting helicopter for the trip to Carraway or University Hospital.  The condition of your underwear might be questionable by that time but, by damn, your lips would be Shimmering Coral, and there's something to be said for that."

This is so me!!!

I wear lipstick from the time I get dressed in the morning until I wash my face at night.

A girl has got to be ready for anything, right?

 

Hugs from the beach,

Kat

"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."

JULY HAS MADE A LIAR OUT OF ME

July has always been my least favorite month living on the beach. It's usually HOT...really HOT. And there's a good chance of seaweed. The water usually isn't the best.  And it's crowded...the roads, the restaurants, the beach. 

But this year....July has made me eat my words!

Oh.my.word! Can you say beautiful?! 

George and I keep saying to each other "Can you believe this?!" 

Here's just a few photos (in no particular order) that I've taken on "our" beach in the last day or so. 

This is EXACTLY why I love being JUSTABEACHKAT!

 

The Emerald Coast indeed!

We saw several of these beautiful blue herons on our walk down to the jetty tonight.

Have I told you lately how much I love living on the beach?!

I do!

 

Hugs from the beach,

Kat

"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."

A HAPPY SILLY GOOSE

I'm here in Mississippi spending time with this sweet boy.  I.can.not believe he will be 9 months old in just a few days!  He think his Goose is silly...and I am.

Hugs from the beach,

Kat aka "Goose"

"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES

 

Tonight I had some girlfriends over for a light dinner on the balcony...chicken salad, shrimp salad, fruit salad.

 

We were chatting away and I looked up and saw a rainbow out over the water.  I had to hop up and take a photo.

What a difference a day makes.  Yesterday Tropical Storm Debby made me question whether or not I should cancel my plans for tonight.  I'm so glad I didn't.  We had such a good time.  And...we were treated to a beautiful sunset and a rainbow!

Thank you God for time with friends.

Hugs from the beach,

Kat

"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."

OUR NEW DIGS

Here's our new home.  It's a small ten unit condo right on the beach.  Five floors with two units on each floor.  Sunrise units on the left and sunset units on the right.  Each floor shares a lobby once you step out of the elevator.  We are on the top floor on the sunset side :-)

Our friends and family call it Fort Kn*x since you need a code (or clicker) to get in the gate.  Another code to enter the lobby.  And...yet another code to make the elevator start.  Oh, and another code to get on the boardwalk to go to the beach and to return.

 My backyard...just steps off the boardwalk .

 

From the beach, we're the top floor on the left.

 No tall building to block our view.  I love seeing the lights at night.

 

Most of our meals are eaten right here and this is where we begin our day with a cup of coffee ;-)

Our friend Vladimir painted the mural of coconut palm trees for us.  Love 'em!

Photos of the inside soon.

BTW...today (and probably this whole week) won't be good beach days.  Tropical Storm Debby is throwing us lots of rain and wind, but that's okay.  Even a stormy rainy day is gorgeous on the beach.

 

Hugs from the beach,

Kat

"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."

JUST A BEACH KAT

I'M JUST A KAT LIVING ON THE BEACH AND LOVING IT! 

The water has been just gorgeous!

We can walk down to the jetty in about 20 minutes.

Everyone loves to climb up on the rocks...including me!

Gorgeous view of the bridge and sometimes there is dolphins.  Not today though :-(

I'm still unpacking the last boxes.  And I keep moving things around until I find just the right spot.  It's fun.

I've taken photos of the condo and will share over the new few posts.

Hugs from the beach,

Kat

"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."

I'M BACK!

Well, I'm happy to say I'M BACK!

We're all moved in and pretty much settled.  Just a few more boxes to unpack.  It's been a long, tiring experience, but soooo worth it.  The above photo was taken from my balcony and shows my new "back yard".

I'll take photos of the condo soon and will share. 

I'm a very happy girl!

I've missed you all and can't wait to see what you've been up to.

 

Hugs from the beach,

Kat

"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."