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Yesterday mom and I went to Jekyll Island. One of the great things about living in Waycross (other than the fact that I bought a house so cheaply) is that we’re an hour from the beach. This means that we’re out of the way of hurricane catastrophes, but can still enjoy a nice day by the water. Apparently this was not my first trip to Jekyll Island; however, as the last time I was there I was two or three years old or something, it may as well have been my first visit. Let me just say that I was quite impressed; Jekyll Island is gorgeous, and has many different things to do to fit any price range. Mom and I only went for part of the day, although I think one could easily spend a week there without running out of things to do. (There’s a 20 mile bike trail which loops the island, going through some incredible scenery. There are plenty of beaches, different picnic areas, horseback riding, kayaking, historic mansions to tour, shopping, a water park, hiking trails, and camping, cheap hotels, resorts and the ultra-high-brow Jekyll Island Club Hotel and Resort. And the gorgeous scenery of the island is not impacted in any way by all the things just listed!) Anyhow, as we weren’t there too long we certainly didn’t partake in all of the things the island has to offer. We drove around the entire perimeter of the island, stopping to explore the ruins of the original plantation house of the island and the nearby cemetery, as well as to stroll along the beach before heading for SeaJay’s Cafe for a delicious lunch. Afterwards we visited the historical museum, stopped in a few shops where I bought a crazy orange hat, and then set out for the beach. I’m not really that much of a beach person. I don’t understand the appeal of laying out in the sun all day in order to acquire skin cancer, and while I can tolerate being pummeled by waves for a while, I’m not that big of a fan. Let’s just say that the beach at Jekyll was wonderful: the water was the perfect temperature, and the waves were at the perfect height and strength for simply floating and bobbing around (Melissa: remember “run, swim, stand, Bryan!”? These waves were perfect for Bryaning!) Mom and I floated around in these wondrous waters for quite a while. A wonderful day!
One of the beaches on Jekyll Island
Me, Jekyll Island
Mom, Jekyll Island
Crabbies!!!
A view through the trees and into the marshlands
The Horton House (former plantation house) built 1736
The DuBignon Cottage
Jekyll Island Club and Resort Hotel
Jekyll Island Club and Resort Hotel
(note the croquet lawn!)
Mom at the beach
me at the beach
View towards the intracoastal waterway
Me, along the intracoastal waterway
(South-west end of the island)
A few days ago someone abandoned a Chihuahua in my mom’s neighborhood. The people who live next door to her had been feeding it, but as they’re going away on vacation at the end of the week, they decided to take it to the pound. Yes, you can see where this is heading. I, a confessed cat-woman, am now the proud (er…) owner of a rather annoying, hyperactive Chihuahua that I’ve decided to call Elphie (as in the main character of Wicked). This dog is an unbelievably needy animal. It has already managed to displace 20lb Isis from her accustomed sleeping place on the pillow next to my head (why Isis simply doesn’t threaten to sit on her is beyond me) and the damn thing has a really annoying habit of peeing. On my new carpet (stain-resistant, luckily!), on my bed, and even on me when I picked her up. What the hell am I going to do with this rat? I must say, however, that it did hold off on pooping until it got over to my mother’s yard this morning. My mom’s cat Ruffy is one of the neediest animals I have ever met - and Ruffy and Elphie are quite a match, playing with each other and vying for my attention.
It's hard to get a decent picture of her
because she rarely holds still!
Elphie and Ruffy on my lap
Going somewhere?
4 comments:
Rat terrier!!!
You must have the patience of a saint. animals that pee in my house are audi 5000.
cute pic of him driving though...
Great pictures of mom! But does she need another animal?
I'm actually thinking of taking her to Korea with me, assuming I can work that out!
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