Saturday, February 16, 2013

Sea Lions in Margaritaville!


I was just waking from a nap when I heard the woosh of breath and a gentle splash. A different sound from the immense splash of a diving pelican. Sea lions!

I went downstairs and told my mom, and we went out to the patio to watch them. The pelicans continued to soar and dive, and I found myself wondering if there had ever been a tragic pelican-sea lion collision.






And then there was a sort of "explosion" near the dock across the way where the sea lions were swimming under water. Dozens of small silver fish flew out of the water. Sea gulls descended. I pinched myself to see if I was awake. Fish exploding out of the water. Sea lions. Seagulls. Pelicans. In my back yard.

Oh, what a wonderful world.
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4 comments:

  1. ElizabethFebruary 16, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    It IS time for a visit! I just need to get through February. Lots going on and even a short drive north would not be possible!

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  2. Ms. MoonFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    And this is why you moved to where you are now. How glorious!

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  3. SuzFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    ahhhh it's going to be a good year!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. JulesFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    a sign of good fortune and "rightness" in your world
    Well done you!

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It's a weird way to have a conversation. But go ahead. Then I'll find your blog (if you have one) and comment about something there. We probably won't be talking about the same thing--but I've had conversations like that, haven't you?