Tidepooling, Anyone?
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Does anyone want to get up early and go tidepooling on Saturday? There's a nice low tide, and we're going to head down to either Fitzgerald Marine Reserve or Pillar Point (these are really the same stretch of coast, just different parking lots.)
The low tide is at 8:48am, and after that the tide starts coming in. If you're thinking of joining us, wear waterproof boots with grippy treads.
I went tidepooling in Tuesday, because I was so nervous about our bid on the house, and needed to distract myself. For some reason, Robb opted not to leave the house with me at 6am. I'm on vacation this week, and so I'm getting up even earlier than I have to when I go to work. Go figure. He missed out on seeing a wild octopus. (My first!)
My vacation has been pretty un-exciting. I've been hauling unwanted possessions to the Goodwill, and giving my dust allergies a good work-out. There's still a lot of official stuff to do before we can close on the house, and I'm trying to decide if I should start packing yet or not.
Reasons to start -- I have all sorts of packing issues, going back to the cockamamie joint-custody arrangement my parents devised when they divorced. If I start now, I can get ahead of my procrastinating tendencies. Robb isn't going to be able to help much, and I might as well use some of my free time to get this process started.
Reasons to delay -- I don't want to live in an apartment full of boxes. Out place is messy enough, without tearing everything off the shelves.
I think, for now, I'll concentrate on sifting though our stuff, and getting rid of the excess.
Does anyone want to get up early and go tidepooling on Saturday? There's a nice low tide, and we're going to head down to either Fitzgerald Marine Reserve or Pillar Point (these are really the same stretch of coast, just different parking lots.)
The low tide is at 8:48am, and after that the tide starts coming in. If you're thinking of joining us, wear waterproof boots with grippy treads.
I went tidepooling in Tuesday, because I was so nervous about our bid on the house, and needed to distract myself. For some reason, Robb opted not to leave the house with me at 6am. I'm on vacation this week, and so I'm getting up even earlier than I have to when I go to work. Go figure. He missed out on seeing a wild octopus. (My first!)
My vacation has been pretty un-exciting. I've been hauling unwanted possessions to the Goodwill, and giving my dust allergies a good work-out. There's still a lot of official stuff to do before we can close on the house, and I'm trying to decide if I should start packing yet or not.
Reasons to start -- I have all sorts of packing issues, going back to the cockamamie joint-custody arrangement my parents devised when they divorced. If I start now, I can get ahead of my procrastinating tendencies. Robb isn't going to be able to help much, and I might as well use some of my free time to get this process started.
Reasons to delay -- I don't want to live in an apartment full of boxes. Out place is messy enough, without tearing everything off the shelves.
I think, for now, I'll concentrate on sifting though our stuff, and getting rid of the excess.
Comments
Whenever we went tide-pooling on the Chesapeake we were treated to puddles of barnacle-coated garbage, feisty juvenile blue crabs, and sludge. After about ten minutes it loses its appeal. I'd love to go tide-pooling with you...but alas, even if I left now I doubt I'd get there in time. I'll have to just grin and bear my region's pathetic lack of biodiversity.
Annalisa
-wassamatta_u
Exploring tidepools' rocky banks
And the treasures that they hide
Anemones and nudibranchs,
Cockles, crabs, and wisps of kelp
Starfish, urchins, tiny fish.
Nature's wonders always help
To lift my spirits; and I wish
That all of you could share with me
These peaceful mornings at the shore,
To worship Nature's mystery,
And her glories to explore.
Grumpy
Packing...ugh. I'm aiming to never move again now that we're in a house and neighborhood we like!
Stacey
WyndRyders #1
I vote for enjoying your time off. Packing always seems to get done on time no matter when you start, so enjoy your vacation.