What a Sight!

@DianneN (246834)
United States
March 19, 2019 10:04am CST
When we returned from the gym and breakfast, this is the sight we discovered from one of our windows! High tide, pelting rain, waves splashing into the parking area (there is a depression for the water to return to the Intracoastal), dark sky, huge breezes, and the pier almost covered with water. Wow! What a sight to see! This being Florida, the sun is shining again. What a perfect way to usher out winter in our part of the world. I’ll be doing 3 loads of laundry. What’s cookin’ with you today?
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Mar 19
The water does look choppy there.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
It's low tide now and choppy, but it sounds terrific! Not a boat in sight either.
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@JWMILLER (3280)
• Westmoreland, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
Yes, but unless a real storm passes by, the weather will be nice later, as the report says.
@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
19 Mar 19
Our lake looks like that when we have windy, gray weather. Luckily it is sunshine and blue skies today!
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
Enjoy your sunshine and blue skies!
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
19 Mar 19
@DianneN You know it!
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
19 Mar 19
I'm impressed you'd gone out in such weather.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
19 Mar 19
@DianneN I'm sure you do! Stay dry
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
It didn't rain until we returned home. It's raining again, but we're staying put for the day. I do have some adorable raingear when needed, however.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
19 Mar 19
Lovely! I came down with some kind of headcold so I've been spending the past couple days indoor mostly, though when I looked outside today I noticed that a lot of snow had melted. Goodbye to winter from both of us lol
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
So sorry to hear you have a head cold. You are wise to stay in and rest and not contaminate others either. I do hope you feel better soon. The funny think about Florida is that it is springlike every single day. Some days are a bit cooler and others a bit more hot, but a lovely place to be all winter and for me, most of the spring for me now.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
@FayeHazel That's exactly what I do. Just get well soon. I was only in Florida once in the summer and got horrible sun poisoning. The year rounders here say it's wonderful living on the water in the summer due to the breeze. One week of stillness isn't too bad. I'm sure it's a lot better than CT in the summer.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
19 Mar 19
@DianneN Thanks. It sucks... I try to be considerate and if people feel that I should be out and about I just tell 'em that I don't wanna share my cold with them Florida does sound lovely yearly round
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@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
19 Mar 19
I do not like rain.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
@Nevena83 You know me too well!
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
I don't mind it. It's so rare here, and I did buy fantastic rain gear!
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@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
19 Mar 19
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
19 Mar 19
Even when it's a bad weather, the view is wonderful
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
Thanks and I have to agree. We love our view!
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
19 Mar 19
@DianneN I certainly love and rain
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
@LowRiderX It's raining again, but we are both indoors and enjoying our day. I love a good rainy day, and boy, this is a good one!
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
19 Mar 19
today in this part of the state, it's weirder then usual. cold again and raining a lot. quite yuck.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
19 Mar 19
@DianneN i believe that. yes it's rained off and on today and did rain most of last night
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
@bunnybon7 It is a crazy weather day, but it will get beautiful again soon. We really needed the water for those beautiful flowers, trees, lawns, and fresh fruits/vegetables!
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
It's 70 right now with a low tonight of 67. It rained, got sunny, rained, got sunny, and now it's cloudy. The wind is blowing away. It's a great day to stay indoors. When I opened the window to take this photo, my iPad and I got soaked.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Mar 19
Woh - that's a very different scenery from the photos we usually see from you! Although I actually do love it when it's gray out and raining. I am continuing the clean up efforts - just trying to get rid of stuff. (Shhhh, but I won't say that I got some fun new plates this morning - yah, brought in more "stuff" ). Kids get out early today so we'll be hittin' the library - then taekwondo tonight. 1 load of laundry to do later.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Mar 19
@DianneN We had a few days of almost summer warmth, but today we are gray and getting some good rain now! I love the sound of water and we've finally got plenty of it this season! I need to put some good food on the plate so it makes sense to show in a photo . My daughter is testing for 3rd degree black belt on Friday!
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
21 Mar 19
@much2say When you feel better from your cold, you can cook up a storm and showcase it on your plates. Don't forget a sprig of parsley! How exciting for your daughter. I wish her the best of luck, but I have a feeling she will earn her 3rd degree black belt without my good wishes. Let me know how she makes out!!!!!
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
I love days like this. We've only had a couple of them, but they are cozy and unlike the rain we get up north. And the sound of the water is fantastic!!!!! Getting new stuff is always exciting! You should post a photo of your new plates!!! Have a great rest of the day, and glad the kids are still doing taekwondo!!!!
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@rebelann (111177)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Mar 19
Wow, what a shot. It actually looks a wee bit scary. Hmmm, speaking of cooking I need to get started. I'm goofing off on mylot while a load of laundry is spinning round. After I get it hung I'm determined to try to add another line so I can hang more that just a few items.
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@rebelann (111177)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Mar 19
I hope to get my dryer fixed sometime in fall @DianneN for now hanging them outside doesn't bother me too much. Of course it'll take longer to get the winter (as if we get one here, right?) blankets to dry so I'll wait until it's really hot to do those.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
@rebelann We have no choice. Clotheslines are not allowed her or in our town up north. I do have a little one in my laundry room for hand washables.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
My third load is in the dryer now. My brother and friend called, so that cut into my myLot time. I do have a folding rack for clothes that can't go into the dryer, which helps a lot.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Mar 19
Have you ever been at your place in Florida when a king tide hits? It's crazy how high those tides will get!
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Mar 19
@DianneN Oh wow, did it cause a lot of flooding? I was spending a weekend in St. Augustine one year when a king tide hit. I had never heard of king tides and I thought a water main had broken in the downtown area, because all the streets were flooded. And then I went to drive along the Matanzas inlet and saw all the sea water pouring over the sea walls and pushing all that water toward the downtown area.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
25 Mar 19
@moffittjc No, just a little coming over the seawall, but it drained back into the Intracostal. One car in the parking lot had water around it. I guess we were lucky.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
22 Mar 19
We are having one right now!
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@just4him (306239)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Mar 19
It does look a bit choppy. The best way to usher out winter would be with a blizzard. Just saying. Happy Spring.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
Spring won't arrive until tomorrow, so I will spend the last day of winter enjoying the sound of the waves and whipping of the palm trees. Poor Orville had a heck of a time fishing in the rain and wind.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
22 Mar 19
@just4him He has to eat, poor boy, but it's nice and calm once again.
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@just4him (306239)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Mar 19
@DianneN I'm sure he did. I hope it's calmed down and he's able to do his fishing without fighting the wind and waves.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
20 Mar 19
@DianneN Today is Wednesday and I am fasting before Purim. This year again Purim will be on Friday.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
21 Mar 19
@Hannihar That's great! Enjoy the holiday.
@DianneN (246834)
• United States
21 Mar 19
Happy Purim!
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
21 Mar 19
@DianneN Thank you and same to you. I did my chores today so can read Sophie the Megilla tomorrow and enjoy Purim with her,
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@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
19 Mar 19
It doesn't look like florida I will do the laundry tomorrow.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
No, it doesn't, but they have such exciting storms. The sun came out, then it rained again, and now it's sunny. Go figure. Have fun tonight!
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
20 Mar 19
@nela13 How was Father's Day???
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@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
20 Mar 19
@DianneN Glad that it is sunny and the rain stopped. Hope you have lots of fun tonight!
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@Nana49 (3402)
• United States
19 Mar 19
That is a great picture and i think would be a lovely view..
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
Thanks, Nana. It's more beautiful on sunny days, but we love days like this.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
20 Mar 19
@Nana49 It's been my dream since I was a little girl. I still can't believe we are here.
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@Nana49 (3402)
• United States
20 Mar 19
@DianneN i would move to florida in a minute lol
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
20 Mar 19
We are in the low 80s today which is very unusual for the Seattle area. I was planning on going to church tonight for Bible study but now have a horrible headache so going to eat a Salad and go to sleep early if the headache does not quit.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
23 Mar 19
@DianneN It's been an interesting yr with our weather and waiting for results from some of the doctors apt I have been too to see more prognosis on my health.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
22 Mar 19
That is very warm! I hope you feel better soon.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
25 Mar 19
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 Mar 19
Bodies of water never fails to fascinate people. Just watching them will be calming. Of course, not when the waves are so big in beaches. It scares us.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 Mar 19
@DianneN Wow, really. That is just so nice.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 Mar 19
@kepweng Oh, no! There are lots of beautiful and famous beach resorts here in the Philippines. El Nido , Coron , Balesin Islands and beaches from the Bicol reqion are so beautiful beaches.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
22 Mar 19
Last night at high tide the waves came over the wall into the parking lot. But there is a gully, so the water flows back where it belongs. I love listening to the waves and watching the birds and boats.
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@cherigucchi (14879)
• Philippines
20 Mar 19
Love the sea! Enjoy doing the laundry
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@cherigucchi (14879)
• Philippines
21 Mar 19
@DianneN Same goes with me
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@cherigucchi (14879)
• Philippines
21 Mar 19
@KlyliePot I actually dont!
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
21 Mar 19
I never enjoy laundry until it's done.
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@wolfgirl569 (95190)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Mar 19
Does look rough in that picture. We just got home from running around town.
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@wolfgirl569 (95190)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Mar 19
@DianneN At least the water isnt as high now. Yes it was a good day all the way.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
20 Mar 19
@wolfgirl569 . It got high again when the tide came in, but all is well now.
@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
Now it's low tide and still rough. I believe the strong winds are to blame, but it does sound wonderful. I saw that you had a successful and nice day out!
@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
20 Mar 19
It was around 40 today. Warmer more seasonal temps are coming soon. I envy you. We would love to move to the Keys. Maybe I'll write about that! Winters up here suck! I have a dentist appointment tomorrow. That's what's shakin' up here!
@DianneN (246834)
• United States
22 Mar 19
@LindaOHio Good. We have to take care of our teeth.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
22 Mar 19
Oops! Missed this and so many others. Yes, winters do suck up north. That's why we made the move. Hope your dental appointment went well.
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@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
22 Mar 19
@DianneN It was just a cleaning. I have an appt. in a couple of months to have some fillings redone.
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 19
It's a great view. My day has been productive and over now. I just finished with my shopping list. A lot of shopping tomorrow for the festival on Thursday.
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@DianneN (246834)
• United States
19 Mar 19
Thanks. It's a very gray view on rainy days, but I do love them when we have them. I'm sure you are very excited about your festival.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
21 Mar 19
@KlyliePot All women love it.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
21 Mar 19
@DianneN Yes I shopped a lot and am having a good time with the festival.
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