Are We There Yet

We arrived, and the sign read

“Only Permitted Vehicles allowed”

Asilomar

 Only Wind

 Where’s the storm

The Explorer

 Those who brave the rugged coast of Big Sur

 Will enjoy the thrill of the crashing surf

 Onto and through the rocks

 The colorful stone and sand

 Only a few will find

 If you dare to explore

 The rugged California coast

Turkey Creek Surprise

   At the end of the trail busy working to capture the beauty of the forest.

Along came a sudden stinging sensation on the side of my leg.

It quickly went away so I returned to  the task at hand.

A few minutes later another sting.

Now this, is starting to get my attention.

I reached for the bug spray in my bag

and sprayed my exposed skin.

It only worked a few minutes when another sting.

Another spray on the skin now that should due the trick. Not to be outdone by a few insects,

I continued to paint.

Yet another sting this time I had to pay attention to

this small insect.

Just a small long black fly and I swatted it away.

Oh, It would not be received as I had intended.

More troops arrived I was surrounded.

What now, this is my last resort.

I started spraying the bugs instead of me.

Well, What can I say, it was my last resort.

I quickly finished and escaped to the car.

Coming Home

 Share with family and friends. A time to be thankful for your blessings.

Last Hurricane Destin

In the distance you can see the hurricane transforming the skyline over Destin. Painted high above a dune lake in Sandestin. Shielded by the building and safe from the storm. All sound is drowned by the wind. Waves crashing against the shore high above the dunes. Gulf water breaking free to find a path into the lake.