Back to normal

De Anne has had a summer of recovery from her fall and subsequent broken neck. She is now back to normal as evidenced by riding her bike to Longboat pass and kayaking in the same day. The only picture she has authorized of her in the neck brace is the one below where she is in the background with 3 dogs at center stage.

This summer our marina has been over run with manatees. We get up to six for several hours a day. Note the face only a mother could love.

When Henry, our Great Blue Heron, is called away else where on business, Charlie the egret is number 2 in the marina. A few weeks ago he snatched a sandwich away from our neighbor who may not dine alfresco again for a while.