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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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So Long, February!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

Almost too good to be true today; clear skies, the ocean blue-green, Trade-like southwest winds over long fetch bringing Caribbean warmth and humidity.  We’re due to hold like this for the next few days, then cool off a little, but … Continue reading →

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Feral Zen

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

The Feral Poet likes to say, “If you meet the Buddha on the beach, watch your surfboard.”  We are not sure what he means by that, but it is typical of his enigmatic, “can’t pin me down” nature.  He showed … Continue reading →

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Power Outage

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

There was an unexpected power outage at the offices if the Post yesterday, resulting in a temporary suspension of publication, for which, if noticed, we apologize.  An inordinate number of Grackles descended and began eating and expelling Bay Berries, short-circuiting … Continue reading →

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Moving Parts

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

Wonderfully eerie bike ride on beach in morning fog, visibility 200 feet, birds the only grounding influence.  Many more waders have returned to take up territory left by departing gulls and skimmers.  Cycle, cycle.  Saw a small group of ducks … Continue reading →

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Farmer Papa

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

Just weeding and prep work today, but at last we are underway with the spring garden.  After morning ocean fog, a balmy 72 degrees by 10 a.m., light winds from the northeast.  Sun not yet fully on the plot in … Continue reading →

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