Dottie's birthday journey

My mom hiked to the big rock today to celebrate her 79th birthday (really Feb. 29). Not too shabby. I bet Elizabeth Taylor (who is the same age) never could have made it. No seals today but two cute rock climbers instead.

My Big, Fat Gray Seal

Spotted four seals today over by the big rock at very low tide, around 1 p.m. They have very good eye sight because even though I was disguising myself as a large piece of sea weed, they still saw me.

wow it's windy

I have a lot to say today. First of all, there was more damage to the shore from the high winds and high tides. More trees have been uprooted and the wind and water have taken yet another bite out of the Smithtown Bay shoreline. This will surely be known as the winter that changed the geography of the shore. I keep hoping that a treasure will be revealed in the sand next time. The wind was phenomenal. It almost pushed you off your feet. I am posting my first video here today to show the wind. Let me know how it all works out. The wind was working magic on the water and forming amazing geometric designs at low tide. I visited a special spot on the hill that I go to sometimes because it gives a great view of the whole bay. It's like a watch tower. I thought about last May when I made the wonderful discovery of a wild lilac bush that was blooming just for me. I look forward to spring.

I love Fridays

Here are my two best buddies braving the cold night air. That was my birthday campfire. The other photos were taken Saturday. I was walking along the deserted beach, singing enthusiastically (Billy Joel) when I felt like I was being watched. I looked up and there was a herd of deer staring at me like they were either amazed or deeply offended. I tried getting their photo but by the time I took my gloves off, dug into my pocket for the camera, removed the cover...you get the idea. They were a half mile away.