Monthly Archives: March 2011

Rain, Etc.

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

Intermittent showers overnight, then a lull at dawn during which we were able to get in a beach walk under dark, rolling clouds.  Substantial rain began as we ascended the dune walkover.  Garden and St Francis quite pleased.  Everything is … Continue reading →

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An Old Friend

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

An old dear friend came to visit with us in the little house on Skinny Island last night.  We have known him for 50 years, but haven’t seen him for 25.  He has been living out in the mountain west … Continue reading →

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The Prankster (Feral) Poet

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

We didn’t see the Feral Poet this week, but he did send in some work for his Sunday page.  A brief note attached indicated he was out of town to escape the hub-bub of Bike Week, but that he was … Continue reading →

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Bikes and the Three day Blow

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

Third straight day of on-shore winds and the Atlantic is pitching a fit.  High tide at about seven-thirty this morning, and it was breaking 8-10 feet outside the last sand bar.  Three distinct breaks, with lots of white water mush … Continue reading →

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Settling In

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

Very strange and beautiful sky this morning. This lasted maybe thirty seconds in these colors, then faded out, and the unusual rolls and bundles in the clouds were no longer discernible. Coffee, then a brisk two-mile walk along the road, … Continue reading →

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Shuffleboard, etc.

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

Big, heaving ocean this morning after all night northeast wind.  This is March; it might stay relatively warm, but it’s going to rough us up a little in the process.  A little light rain before dawn this morning as front … Continue reading →

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Smokin’

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

I’m sitting here smoking a big ole Padron Cigar, and lovin’ every second of it.  Padron is a Nicaraguan brand.  The family left Cuba in the 60s, took what they knew, and a bunch of seed, and set up shop … Continue reading →

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