The photo above is from last year on the Fourth. We, along with a group of friends called in, picked up around a thousand pounds of beer cans, bottles, clothing and other litter. After that debacle there was a lot of media attention about littering here. Signs were posted and marine patrol stepped up their work on the beach and water near the island.
We weren't sure what this year would bring in terms of littering, but somehow I didn't think it would be a problem.
And the photo above is from this year. There were a few cans and some cigarette butts. But the wild frat party atmosphere did not happen.
And this sums up what we both feel today: peaceful, relaxed and happy. It has been a nice day and the great thing is that it isn't over yet.
We had a fabulous sunset and a great walk on the beach. Now it's time to cook dinner and do some reading before bedtime. Troubles may come tomorrow, but today is truly serene.
nice. glad you did not have all the clean up and got to relax a bit today...have a wonderful evening....
ReplyDeleteSweet, Nick. Very sweet. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteLooks so serene... ahhhh, soak it all in Syd!
ReplyDeleteYour lab? It looks like the Canadian bred sort of one...bit more of a blockhead. We are fostering a choc. lab...he's 7 wks., name Dennis...has the Canadian bred blockhead look...love him.
ReplyDeleteYour dog looks so happy!
ReplyDeleteLets hope that next year the partyers will remember to clean up after themselves again. I'm glad that you and others were not strapped with the responsibility. Today was a great day. I'm glad to share your serenity too.
ReplyDeleteTroubles are not a "must" for tomorrow--of course you know that, Syd.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear the littering improved this year and that your day was peaceful, sounds wonderful to me. I always love hearing about your boating adventures and seeing the pictures.
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect day....
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that this year brought a more peaceful holiday to many people. I'd like to think that we are becoming more aware of our impact on this earth...it's about time.
ReplyDelete♥namaste♥
:) Altogether an Independence Day to be enjoyed and remembered fondly!
ReplyDeleteSweet!
ReplyDeleteWonderful to have a day like that. So glad this year's festivities were nothing like the clean up mess of last year.
ReplyDeleteAhhh I ! love the doggie pic :) How laid back are doggies? awesome!
ReplyDeleteGlad it was a good holiday, Syd.
ReplyDeleteMaybe those frat Peeps from last year sobered up!
ReplyDeleteNick????
Life is good.....
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely. I'm very happy for you.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, peaceful scene. Glad you had such a pleasant 4th of July.
ReplyDeleteI had a delightful meal on the "Riverwalk" in San Antonio for my celebration.
The city of San Antonio and the entire county have a ban on fireworks so we had to pass on that part, but it was all good nonetheless.
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glad things were better this year, the environment needs a break!
ReplyDeletebeautiful dog. =)
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