Flooding at Cranes Roost Park

Just going through some old photos and found some of Cranes Roost Park when it flooded in summer of 2008 due to a very bad tropical storm (not even a hurricane!)

The water level is up the first flight of stairs at the entrance to the park.

The walkway cannot even be seen under the white sail rooftop across the water.

Anyone care for a dip?

 The stage stayed above water, but the walkway in front was not so fortunate.

The top of the hand railing can be seen along the front.

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Steven loves life, apparently. :-) This was "graffiti" written on the flooded steps in front of the stage. 

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More "graffiti" written on the flooded steps in front of the stage.

I think it says "Peace, Seize the Mom(?) or maybe Moon?

Also, Beto loves himself. Isn't that wonderful?

Someone else is drowning...

Who can resist leaving their footie prints behind?

Looks like Fido may have also left some footie prints behind.

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The flooding came up to about the 3rd step of the seating area in front of the stage.

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*Sigh* More flooding...but...

 It wasn't all bad. The hibiscus flowers were still lovely, and for this bee it was business as usual. Two years later the park is back to normal, and hopefully updated with a better system for draining water.

Up, Up and Away!

Just reliving my first (and only, so far) hot air balloon flight. Can't wait to go again! It is such an amazing and spiritual experience!

Here we are all loaded up and ready for lift-off! We enjoyed a lovely one hour flight, followed by a champagne toast and the balloonist's prayer:

The winds have welcomed you with softness,

The sun has blessed you with his warm hands

You have flown so high and so free,

That God has joined you in laughter, 

And set you gently again,

Into the loving arms of mother earth.

 More in another post on another day... (ha-ha!) No, I actually need time to recollect some memories from the experience.

Green Thumb

Since I am eating more veggies in my diet now, I thought I would try my hand at growing some food on my own. I'm starting out with one of my favorite herbs, cilantro, and sweet bell peppers.

 Here's the cilantro just starting out. It's a little more robust now, but still far from being mature enough to harvest.

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...and here are the sweet bell peppers...or, at least they will be one day. :-) I did cheat a bit and buy this plant already started, but it's in my care now. 

Bonsai!

I purchased this little bonsai plant recently to add some greenery and zen to my life. Haven't pruned or trimmed it as yet. I'm terrified of scalping it, so I'm choosing instead to let it be and then prune as I feel guided to do so.

My latest jewelry creations

Have gotten into beading and jewelry making of late. One of my many interests as a scanner. Hope you enjoy!

Still need to work on the clasp for this one, but it's done otherwise.

My most complicated piece to date. :-)

Love the colors in this one! Turquoise is one of my absolute favorite colors!

It was fun to put together, too!