Saturday, March 24, 2012

Muchness

We came out to the anchorage yesterday morning. It was a beautiful day with enough breeze to keep the biting flies away. Collecting shark's teeth as we walked a couple of miles on the beach, we marveled at the beauty of the island that seems so isolated, yet is still close enough to the city that the church steeples are visible.

We stayed on the beach for several hours. Both of us got a little too much sun, and Amelia decided that the solution would be to lie in some small tide pools.

The previous owners of our boat stopped by to visit. They rafted alongside and came aboard to exclaim over how great the boat looks. It made me feel happy that they know she is in good hands. They asked if we wanted a beer a few times. This used to bother me, but I don't worry about that with my wife anymore. She has her program and is steady with it.

Last night, we feasted on salad, corn on the cob and snow crab. It was a sumptuous dinner after all day in the salt air. The mosquitoes made their assault later. Big, hungry marsh mosquitoes looking for blood drove us to spray insect repellent and turn on the fans.

This morning I awoke to muscle spasms in my lower back. I was fixing breakfast and was just about brought to my knees by the pain. So now I am eating ibuprofen and taking it easy. I got a good back massage from C. earlier which helped some.

It is supposed to storm later today. We are snug and comfortable as the boat rides gently at anchor. I am grateful for all the muchness in my life today.

19 comments:

  1. That dog is the sweetest.

    Syd, I am realising I need to pay more attention to how I stretch, bend and kneel, especially while gardening because my back does give me trouble at times. I hope your muscles ease -- it sounds like a great weekend.

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  2. jealous of the crab legs....i hope the back spasms ease...ugh man...

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  3. I have been living with big fat mosquitos in my bedroom at night. I awoke this morning with giant whelps on my arms.

    I can't see them but I can hear them. I think I am going to fog my house today.

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  4. MUCHNESS...Who could ask for more?
    Blessings!

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  5. That all sounds wonderful, Syd. Love the doggy looking so content. Hope the back feels better soon, take it easy :)

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  6. I enjoy your photographs alows me to have a wider glimpse into your life.
    Thanks for sharing

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  7. Sounds,like you had a good time.not one asks me any more if i want a beer,and if I am askes I politely say I'll pass on that pleasure,thank you.

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  8. The slightest move can sometimes cause back pain. Sorry you are having to endure that horrible pain when your time on the boat was ideal. Your life sounds so wonderful and the environment you live in so peaceful.

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  9. Sometimes laying down with your legs elevated helps. Massages are good, for sure:)

    I like the pics of the dog and boat!

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  10. The storm hit as we were finishing our beach walk this afternoon. It dumped a lot of water quickly. We made it to the parking lot as it turned from drizzle to downpour. It was bad enough driving in it, I'm grateful it didn't dump while we were walking back. Try one of those foam tubes to stretch your back and leg muscles. They really help.

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  11. Love 'muchness,' Syd!

    Hugs,
    Anonymous #1

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  12. The beauty of the island . . . Too much sun . . . Beach walks . . . Sumptious feasts . . . A day in the salt air . . . Comfortable and snug. Muchness indeed :-)

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  13. Your dog looks delightful. We had a yellow lab that we lost just last August.
    Sorry to hear of your back pain. That can be quite horrible. If you have a name of one, from someone you know, good chiropractor can work miracles. There are also some simple stretching exercises that really prevent future lower back pain incidents. I've been through it & those 2 things have worked for me. Feel better soon !

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  14. Ah. You DO live in paradise. Now take care of that back. Ice?
    And I don't know about where you are, but the mosquitoes are the fiercest I've seen in years here. They are HUNGRY! and we are the snow crabs.

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  15. "Muchness", indeed! I love it.

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  16. Sounds like a little bit of paradise, except for the back pain. Hope you feel better soon.

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  17. I love collecting beach trinkets, I haven't seen many sharks teeth where I go, but i don't get out to the islands where there aren't huge houses and lots of people. :)

    Simple food a great day full of sun and salt air!

    YAY for muchness!

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  18. Beautiful pictures. Hope you feel better.

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  19. Amelia is adorable!

    Glad you are taking it easy and resting. Hope you feel better soon!

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