Checking In....

For some odd reason I can't seem to post from my computers, so....even when it's convenient - it's not. IYKWIM

We're still on DI and I gotta say, I'm falling in love with this place. I don't think there is a strip of land along the gulf coast that isn't lovable in it's own way. DI is extremely laid back - extremely laid back - and that works for me. I haven't found it to be the best shelling beach and there are oil rigs lined up in the Gulf in the distance - at night, when they're lit up, they look like other islands or lit palm trees. Kind of nice if you can forget the danger lurking on and under each and every one. But....let's not get started on things like oil spills.

On our weekend trips down to the island and then on our way home we pass through Bayou La Batre. For some reason I love that! I've always enjoyed their sea food but never thought I'd get to become so familiar with the place itself. I catch myself looking for Forrest, but haven't yet found him. ;)

The neatest thing happened today. The house we're renting is across the street from the Gulf and there's a small public access area. I was reading (Kindle-ing) on the front porch this morning when a compact car pulled into the little parking area. I probably wouldn't have noticed it until I heard some commotion from the people as they got out of the car - and a lot of people exited that little car! It appeared to be a car full of young adults and judging from their reactions, it must have been their first beach trip. As they crested the small sand dune and saw the Gulf, they started hoopin' and hollerin'. I heard things like - "that's amazing! Look at it! Oh my! oh my! on MY!" I couldn't help smiling. From what I could hear, they were from Colorado and were headed to FL. It's such a priviledge to experience others making good memories.