I drove down to Treasure Island this afternoon, later than normal because of getting the furniture in from the garage. I stopped off at Panera, and had lunch. I really appreciate the one near me, as my bowl of soup wasn’t even half full.
Then to Aldi, and bought lots of good food, and snacks. My old neighbor Ann was going to come down tomorrow, and stay a couple of nights, but was having sinus problems, so backed out.
I am so pleased that she did. I am not complaining, because we are not going through a hurricane, but I walked on the beach around 5 p.m. There were no dead fish, so I started walking, and the wind, and surf were really high. This was from the hurricane coming up the gulf. I had the Red Tide cough, then my eyes started closing, and finally my nose wouldn’t stop running. I walked back with closed eyes, praying that I wouldn’t walk into anything, or anyone, and couldn’t wait to get off the beach.
Once in the apartment I splashed water into my eyes. Dabbed my closed eyes. When they were like a squint, I managed to get eye drops in them. Finally they are half open.
Donna was coming down for a day, so I have just sent her a text, and told her that if it stays like this, then I will probably go home Tuesday or Wednesday. I only come here to walk the beach, in the water’s edge.
I will try the boardwalk tomorrow but it’s not the same. Also I will enjoy a couple of my favorite restaurants.
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Hope the storm does not come to your area!
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Hope it doesn’t come near where you’re ❤️
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No, churning up the gulf waters, which brings the red tide in
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No, just impossible to walk the beach, and I booked 7 nights/8 days
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Oh no. So are you going to still stay?
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Probably stay until Tuesday or Wednesday, and if it’s still here then I will leave. My church is here, so I plan on going tomorrow
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Well, then make the most of it and enjoy ❤️😊
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OMG. I had no idea what red tide was.
Red tide is a phenomenon caused by algal blooms (Wikipedia definition) during which algae become so numerous that they discolor coastal waters (hence the name “red tide”). The algal bloom may also deplete oxygen in the waters and/or release toxins that may cause illness in humans and other animals.
Please don’t walk on the beach❣️
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Hope you get to enjoy the week.
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The red tide sounds pretty awful to give you such a reaction. Hope it clears up soon so you can enjoy your visit there. 🙂
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Thankful the main event of Ida will miss you. Take care Susie.
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You too
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Today it was the cough, but I was careful and only walked twice for around 45 minutes each time.
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An improvement today, so hopefully by Tuesday I will be able to do more walking
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Over 30 years of coming here, I have seen it many times. Yesterday was the worst I have known. Today there was improvement, just the cough. Thank you for your concern 👌
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I plan on it.
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🥰
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Good😊
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Good news
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For sure
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