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Old readers of The Post will recall that it was a daily at one time, then a sporadic journal about life on our barrier island, and finally something of a trip log.  We are continuing that designation with this account … Continue reading →

Although the front yard understandably warrants most of our attention here in the Little Hacienda, The Outback, our little seaside hammock behind the house, is pretty unique for these parts.  Everybody on A1A can look out and see the ocean, … Continue reading →

Stimulated by our many happy experiences with craft beers in the mountain west, we have decided to brew our own here on Skinny Island.  It is to be called “Palmetto Pale Ale” and, true to our policy of full disclosure … Continue reading →

When the spirit moves us, or more to the point, when the spirit is inclined to move us by events here on Skinny Island, we pack up a few things and head across state to the west coast offices of … Continue reading →

It’s been a week of weather extremes and visual delights here on Skinny Island since we last checked in.  On Monday we used the fireplace in the Little Hacienda for the first time in a year, thanks to a dip … Continue reading →

After an unusually mild December and January, and half of February, winter finally sagged onto Skinny Island from the north early today.  It was preceded by much-needed rain Friday night, an hours long soaker that replenished our rain barrels, and … Continue reading →

We apologize for the lengthy absence of The Skinny Island Post.  We took a long walk and are just now getting back. It’s been an unusually mild winter here on Skinny Island.  If memory serves we’ve only had a couple … Continue reading →

Last breakfast with the wonderful gang we traveled with.  Sat at table with couple from Vancouver who are on their way from here to Barcelona to catch a cruise ship which will take them down the Med, past Gibraltar, and … Continue reading →

Nothing with group until afternoon, so after breakfast we hoofed up to the Metro station in cool, clear weather for easy, one change trip to old city center.  Scoped out Madrid Opera House, then went looking for the Convent de … Continue reading →