It's already the end of August which usually brings us weather from the tropics. That's part of the joy of living at a sub-tropical boundary. There's palmetto plants in the woods that don't grow very far north of here as well as trees that stay green year around such as hollies and we have palmetto bugs as well. The palmetto bug is something that the realtor usually hesitates to disclose. Just think giant flying roach-like critter. They are attracted to moist, humid, warm climates. Aren't we so lucky? Hurricanes & water-bugs. UGH!
This is also the time of year where we survey our yards and clean up or clear out anything that might blow or float away. If we don't do it beforehand then there's a chance a storm might do it for us. After Hurricane Irene's effects, I just as soon skip this years tropical welcome.
^^ The picture above is taken at the lighthouse/jetties that are at the original lighthouse site. It's taken a few weeks after hurricane irene of 2011. Not much beach there at that time. It recedes and grows with each shifting tide & wind. Every year, Nature unleashes it's cleansing powers to reshape not only the island but our attitudes & consciousness. As the main tourist season grows to a summer time close, the locals cast a weary & wary glance at the tropical outlook and know it's not over yet.
As I write this Hurricane Isaac is making its way across the tropics. We already have been having tropical rain showers which make the vegetation lush and the mosquitos hatch. The small ants are climbing out of their ant holes seeking dry ground so be sure to not leave anything out that might attract them. It happens everywhere. It's just another trade off for not shoveling much snow in the winter time.
So if you happen to be a guest at the cottage while a storm is moving up the coast, let me assure you that this is NOT a place you want to be stuck at. Last years storm cut some holes in our highway which made it nearly impossible to travel. You can see the new temporary bridge the state installed. Let's hope it makes it thru these next years without any trouble. So if you are urged to evacuate, please do. There's no sense in having regrets later. Peace.
This is also the time of year where we survey our yards and clean up or clear out anything that might blow or float away. If we don't do it beforehand then there's a chance a storm might do it for us. After Hurricane Irene's effects, I just as soon skip this years tropical welcome.
^^ The picture above is taken at the lighthouse/jetties that are at the original lighthouse site. It's taken a few weeks after hurricane irene of 2011. Not much beach there at that time. It recedes and grows with each shifting tide & wind. Every year, Nature unleashes it's cleansing powers to reshape not only the island but our attitudes & consciousness. As the main tourist season grows to a summer time close, the locals cast a weary & wary glance at the tropical outlook and know it's not over yet.
As I write this Hurricane Isaac is making its way across the tropics. We already have been having tropical rain showers which make the vegetation lush and the mosquitos hatch. The small ants are climbing out of their ant holes seeking dry ground so be sure to not leave anything out that might attract them. It happens everywhere. It's just another trade off for not shoveling much snow in the winter time.
So if you happen to be a guest at the cottage while a storm is moving up the coast, let me assure you that this is NOT a place you want to be stuck at. Last years storm cut some holes in our highway which made it nearly impossible to travel. You can see the new temporary bridge the state installed. Let's hope it makes it thru these next years without any trouble. So if you are urged to evacuate, please do. There's no sense in having regrets later. Peace.