Sunny Sunday!

Mornin'! Notice a much brighter morning? That is...sun was up when sleep ended and that's something to get used to. I had that "I'm late" feeling. Hope you turned the clocks...if not...you can't say I didn't remind you. It's currently 39 degrees in WW. Brrrrr. You can hear the ocean roaring today. And that's from six blocks away. Robe, fuzzy slippers, sunday paper, mug of kona coffee, fireplace roaring all happening this cold, sunny, Sunday morning. There will be plenty of sun in WW today and we'll heat up again into the 50's. A beautiful autumn day on the island for sure. Breezes will be there too out of the N-NW at 15-20mph. High tide:7:43a.m.; Low tide: 2:10p.m.; Ocean temp: 59 degrees. Sunset: 4:53p.m. something else to get used to.

Time to turn your clocks back an hour

Mornin'! As I'm typing "the end of daylight savings time" I feel a bit verklempt. Countdown is on until I'm typing "daylight savings time". Darkness will abound while leaving work or preparing dinner. Evening walks will have a different feel to them. I look at it this way...45 more days and we turn it all around as the days begin to grow a bit longer as 12/21 will be the shortest day of the year. Somehow have to look on the bright side. Whew, very winded today as I'm getting carried away with this shorter day thing. On to today's weather...it's currently sunny and 47 degrees in WW. Theres a light breeze blowing and it's chilly but the sun will be out most of the day (partly sunny they say) and we're heading to the mid-upper 50's. Breezes will be out of the NW at 10-20mph. Definitely sweater/jacket/sweatshirt weather. A great day for a beach walk or bike ride. High tide:7:56a.m.; Low tide:2:20p.m.; Ocean Temp:59 degrees. Haven't written that number for the ocean temperature in a long time. The island's beginning to lose its insulator as that badboy keeps us warm and frostfree. It's up to you now...don't forget the clocks!

P.S. just thought of this...but if you click on the 1st clock, then zoom in, you'll see a neat perspective of WW.

Drab Friday

Mornin'! Dull, dreary, gloomy, bleak, murky Friday up ahead. How's that to set the mood this morning? Oh...it'll be alright...the weekend's coming and so is the Sun. It's currently 51 degrees in WW. There's not much of a breeze on this fragrant, misty, dark, chilly, damp morning but the breezes will be here later today out of the WNW at 10-15mph. It'll be drizzly and gray and damp right up until a gradual clearing begins late this afternoon/early evening when clouds begin to clear out and give us some peeks of sun and stars to gaze at tonight. For now...clouds and drizzles abound. Temps will hit the mid-upper 50's today. Oh...did I mention flooding...there will be flooding during high tide so take heed and don't drive through flood waters as it's salt water and will do damage to the underside of your vehicle. I had to do a u-turn twice yesterday to get to the office...ahh...island living! High tide: 7:05a.m. AND 7:30p.m.; Low tide: 1:27p.m.; Ocean temp: 60 degrees. Weekend's looking good. Long range is looking even better! Now...where did I put my book?

New Moon Drearies

Mornin'! It's a New Moon today and I'm not talking about the book by Stephenie Meyer although that was a good read. But New Moon in WW means flooding...it's right up there with Full Moon. Add rain all day in the mix...you're talking flooding during the high tides. It's currently 54 degrees and raining. At the moment it's just drizzling, but the experts are predicting periods of steady rainfall all throughout the day today. It's the dark and drearies today. Winds will be blowing in from the NE at 10-20mph. Temps will be in the 60's. High tide:6:39p.m.; Low tide:12:42p.m.; Ocean temp: 60 degrees. It's sounding more and more like a perfect day to curl up with a good book!

Wednesday

Mornin'! It's 42 degrees in WW with clear star-lit skies before the sun hits that horizon. No breeze to speak of either so it's not feeling that cold outside. The sun will bring warmth as temps go into the 50's. Breezes later from the SE at 10mph. High tide:5:46p.m.; Low tide:10:40a.m.; Ocean temp: 60 degrees. If you haven't switched the clothes yet...it's time. It's sweater weather and a good day for a beach walk or bike ride! Get out there...rains are coming tomorrow and I could be stoking the ol' fireplace to warm the ol' bones.

Happy All Souls Day and Election Day!

Mornin'! It's time to celebrate the ending of the vindictive political television commercials and vote for your favorite political officials. Also, don't forget to take time today to celebrate your favorite Souls on their feastday!!! "Celebrate the Soul" I say. It's currently get this...39 degrees in WW!!! You read that right...39 degrees. That's what my trusty outside porch thermometer says, although the weather forecasters are saying it's 41. I'm going with 39 and I can't believe that it's that freezing cold. But, it is. The air feels almost frosty. I'm serious. I was checking out my herb garden of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme while shivering and it's still green and looking okay, but if these temperatures continue, it'll be a blessing if they keep until the Thanksgiving stuffing is made. It'll be sunny all day and that will surely help to warm things back up. Sunny blue skies in WW along with temps in the 50's. Winds from the N-NE at 5-10 mph. High tide:4:49p.m.; Low tide:10:40a.m.; Ocean temp: 61 degrees...and beginning to get cold but still keeping this island warmly insulated unlike the mainland. For now...staying focused...it's still Autumn. Today's blog is in honor of all the Souls...this one's for you! Bless you all!

"Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark. That’s where the most important things come from, where you yourself came from, and where you will go." (-Rebecca Solnit)

Happy November!

Mornin'! Halloween weekend was a blast and I can't believe it's already in the past! I also can't believe I'm writing "NOVEMBER". It just seems wrong for some reason. It also seems like December and January aren't that far off; or that I was just excitedly typing "happy Memorial weekend". Keeping focused...you certainly can't get more "autumn" than November and autumn is such a beautiful month and time of year. Indian summer days are tossed in the mix too making November even better. Thinking positive is key. For today...it's currently 43 chilly degrees (heater's not on yet though) and will warm into the mid-upper 50's today. The sun's on its way and will make it feel warmer and a very pleasant Fall day in WW. Breezes are practically none for now but will be here out of the N-NW by later this morning at 10-15mph. High tide:2:42p.m.; Low tide:8:24a.m.; Ocean temp: 62 degrees.