I have no idea who Lori Stiefel is but she sure knows how to paint. This is actually a mailbox I passed on West Indies Drive on Ramrod. The whole thing was painted (I didn't check underneath) and for all it was a mailbox it was a canvas.
I also saw a limestone and coral rock wall held together with daubs of cement. I couldn't make my mind up if the cement added to or detracted from the rocky look. I guess building dry stone walls is a lost art these days.
These are summer views across the water, flat and serene waiting for a rainstorm or two to darken the horizon and bring misty slashing rain. We've had almost none so far this "rainy" season.
I was amused by this improvised bird feeder. However a bloody great pigeon had taken the lead spot and was picking off the best of the food for himself. The small native birds, sparrow-like and diffident were forced to stand around and wait their turn. It seems there are bullies in all walks of life.
Evidence of the drought is everywhere, leafless trees are interspersed with yellow leafed bushes and lots of fallen leaves everywhere. 
The salt ponds across from my house would normally be full of life, restored by rain. No crabs and fish swimming in these mud flats means no birds wading and looking for them.
No rain in the forecast either.
I also saw a limestone and coral rock wall held together with daubs of cement. I couldn't make my mind up if the cement added to or detracted from the rocky look. I guess building dry stone walls is a lost art these days.
These are summer views across the water, flat and serene waiting for a rainstorm or two to darken the horizon and bring misty slashing rain. We've had almost none so far this "rainy" season.
I was amused by this improvised bird feeder. However a bloody great pigeon had taken the lead spot and was picking off the best of the food for himself. The small native birds, sparrow-like and diffident were forced to stand around and wait their turn. It seems there are bullies in all walks of life.
Evidence of the drought is everywhere, leafless trees are interspersed with yellow leafed bushes and lots of fallen leaves everywhere. 
The salt ponds across from my house would normally be full of life, restored by rain. No crabs and fish swimming in these mud flats means no birds wading and looking for them.
No rain in the forecast either. 
4 comments:
Mr Conchscooter:
right now we are having torrential rains. It is supposed to stop soon, but more rain on the weekend.
I got your message, but there are reasons for everything. This is the first time I have had such a long "lull". Normally I create 3 posts every two weeks. It's not for lack of material, it's more about mobility, or lack thereof . . .
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
I used to live in Key West and loved it. I also miss the crew I used to work with at Sloppys. Love the blog and come on here every once in a while to reminisce. I really enjoy reading your post and seeing your pictures. Keep up the good work and hope to visit once again
Dear Mr. Beattie:
I generally regard the painted mailbox as a bit much, but the canvas-covered one that leads off this blog post is certainly worth mentioning. Wa the canvas preserved in any way?
I gather a drought in Key West at this time of year is a bit odd. Will it affect the quantity of drinking water available to residents in the Keys? Will there be a ban n wayering lawns and gardens?
Fondest regards,
Jack • reep • Toad
Twisted Roads
It was a metaphorical canvas. the paintingh was a cut above regular mailboxes. Mine has tropical scenes on it b ut not like this.
there are watering restrictions in effect- I think. My cistern has gone dry for the fiorst time in 3.5 years and i am keeping a little water in the 12,000 gallon tank in case of emergencies. I use the aqueduct water and apparently the aquifer on the mainl;and is running low too. Climate change is a myth they say. Really?
This blog, despite carping criticism will be here for a while to come. I'm at 1750 posts wioth lots more to come.
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