Shepard's Park, Stuart, Florida

Launch of Atlantis

 Launch of space shuttle Atlantis!

These photos were taken from 12 miles north of the launch pad along the Indian River Lagoon.

Don't forget to click for a bigger view.

An amazing tower of vapor lasted several minutes after lift off. What a sight!

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If you haven't been to the Cape to check one out for yourself, the 2010 shuttle missions are February 4 at 5:52 a.m., March 18 - 1:34 p.m., May 14 - 2:28 p.m., July 29 - 7:51 a.m., September 16 - 11:57 a.m. .

Signs of Autumn in south Florida... Bird Migration

A male Scarlet Tanager in non-breeding plumage appeared yesterday, in our own backyard.

(on his way from North America to South America)

So did this male Black-Throated Blue Warbler.

(on his way to the Caribbean)

Here's and unidentified warbler tipping over for beautyberries...

 (warbler section of the bird id book is overwhelming for a new birder)

Seems they enjoyed  every last berry!

and, yes, I know, the pics aren't as clear as I would like them...

but it was so intriguing to catch these birds passing through,

I couldn't resist.

Hope your signs of autumn are showing, too.

Cat Island Sunset

Clouds come floating into my life,

no longer to carry rain or usher storm,

but to add color to my sunset sky.

Rabindranath Tagore

Check out other fiery skies and skies of all kinds at SkyWatch Friday!!

September Sunset

and now...

Our part to make the world a better place this past weekend was to adopt a Boxer dog in need of rescue.

Seems he likes the idea of hanging out with us.

You have GOT to click on the pic below and

check out the lips on this guy...

We haven't come up with a new name for him yet...

suggestions welcome!

After a trip to the beach the dogs were ready to chill in our own yard.

Our "old lady" Marley (on the left and blind in that left eye of hers) has really done a swell job of accepting her adopted brother.

And yes, I worked really hard to get them to pose together. ;)

Columbus Point, Long Island, Bahamas

Blue skies of Long Island, Bahamas...

This spot is known as Columbus Point.

Christopher Columbus recorded passing through this area in 1492.

Of course, there are so many theories as to exactly which route Columbus too that first voyage.

Here's a neat place on the web where you can read and then decide for yourself!

And be absolutely sure you vist SKYWATCH FRIDAY for other sky views.

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

Last Spring we took a trip "up north"

to Daytona Beach and enjoyed the Ponce Inlet lighthouse.

The lighthouse was completed in 1887.

It is the second tallest masonry lighthouse in the Nation.

203 steps to 175 feet, I knew I wasn't going up there...
and the kids & Papa didn't bring the camera to the top.

So you'll have to go and check out the view for yourself someday! ;)

Rumor has it's breathtaking...

Parasailing in Key West, Florida

Up, up and away...

Getting wet!!






Delaney & Alec's perspective:

Island Sunrise

A red sunrise greeted us each morning in July 2009 on the island of Grand Cay, Bahamas.


Where is Grand Cay??

N27.13.22.89
W 78.19.12.41
Here's a link to Google Maps.

And here's a link to take you to other awesome SKYWATCH FRIDAY posts around the world.