Saturday, September 26 – We spent another day chilling out in 90+ temperatures at the beach today. A little reading, walking on the beach and relaxing. The waves were really HUGE here at Hobe Sound, Florida.
There were numerous fisherman trying to hook a Tarpon or some Blue Fish. We saw one guy get a Tarpon on line, and man was it jumping out of the water. It appeared to be 4-5' long. The fisherman was hootin' & howlerin' buy unfortunately lost it. He didn't seemed too upset. He just enjoyed the thrill for a few minutes.
Lots of fishermen this morning.
Lots of paddle boarders.
After a pretty long walk on the beach, Paul decided to head into the water to cool off. As mentioned above the waves were really pounding ashore. He was careful not to go out too far, but before he knew it a big wave knocked him on his fanny, and the undertow wanted him to head deeper. YIKES!
Can you see Paul’s head?
To make things worse, Paul reported that when the huge wave hit him it nearly took his swimming trunks off. Before he could try to stand up he had to get himself presentable.
Here he is trying to stand up. Good grief. Marsha thought
she was going to have to go out and haul him in.
Fortunately, things worked out and Paul survived. He walked out of the ocean huffing & puffing but no worse for wear. He really wasn't in any real trouble, but he wasn't going back in those waves. After returning to his chair, we noticed there were no other swimmers in the water except several surfers. Guess that's what that red flag and purple flags flying at the beach headquarters meant. :-)
We had a great time at the beach but four hours in the heat was enough for us. Again, the weather has been great but temperatures in the 90's coupled with very high humidity force you to seek out air conditioning eventually.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. have a great day!
I am not a fan of ocean swimming. Now I know why!
ReplyDeleteWatch out for all the sharks!!!
ReplyDeleteNot that what I call a beach day, sounds awesome !
ReplyDeleteGiggle, giggle, giggle.
ReplyDeleteI love the ocean and love the pictures of the surf. You've certainly done a great job with those pictures! The 90's are a little hot for us but with the ocean right there you can cool down quicker than with an air conditioner.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Paul was all right! That red flag means dangerous surf and currents and the purple is for marine life. Guess Paul should have stayed in his chair:) I can just imagine what would have happened if he lost his suit! Now that would be the blog for the ages!!! Looks like you have the beach to yourself. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYou make me Home Sick. Now that Mom passed future plans to move back are in my mind. Funny you Braved Miami. Lived in Pompano Beach Margate. My office was in Miami. Will you head south to the Keys? West Coast has lots to see and Do. Everglades state park a must! Enjoy riding along with you. Flying out to Eugene My sister and I will drive out to Moms Place to pick up things. The house will be on the Market. Safe Travels. We became Az. residents felt funny putting a Az. Plates on our car.
ReplyDeleteI was going to suggest that stand-up paddle boarding might be your next adventure, but if Paul can't stand up for long near shore, perhaps that will have to wait for another day. ;)
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