Refuge,Spring Break, Moon Dog, Snoopy's, and Scoopy's pics

Alligator at the Refuge

The Happenings the last couple of weeks, have been a visit to the Wildlife Refuge. Going Crazy and visiting the beach not once but, twice during Spring Break. We went early and left mid afternoon to beat the rush. It worked out very well!!

The "Furry Kids" new sun shelter

A Gal and her dog!!

Mandi and Logan checking out the beach

Spring Break Beach (Busy!!!!)

And of course we had to hit a few restaurants!!
 

Moon Dog -Good Eats




Sitting and Eating at Snoopy's (Another Good Eats)



Scoopy's-of course we had to have dessert!

Later-M

Oyster faces!!

Oyster boat coming in to unload.

When Jeff and Barb came down, we started them off right. We went to a restaurant down by the Oysterfest, and the waitress brought them a "slider" or oyster on the half shelf to sample.  Barb put plenty of cocktail sauce on hers.  They slide them down and kept them down.  Their facial expressions are precious!

Barb preparing the oysters!

Look at those faces!!!

Oysters on the half shell, ready to go at the Oysterfest.

We drove over to see the "Big Tree" and then caught a glimpse of some more Whooping Cranes.  We also saw alot of dolphins in the bay on the way over.  Then on the way back we saw quite a few Roseatte Spoonbills.  I think we hit the animal jackpot that day!!

More Whooping Cranes

Roseatte Spoonbills

At the beach-feeding seagulls

We had to show them the beach we like to go to. Barb, Jeff and Vel stopped and fed the seagulls. We stopped at a new restaurant in town and then headed back to the beach to fly our trick kites. It was a fun day!  Unfortunatly it was a short trip for them, but we really enjoyed seeing them and showing them around.
You can defiantly tell Spring is coming , the Winter Texans are slowly leaving and the Spring Breakers are arriving in the park. Things are really greening up down here! -M

Hello

We have a goat that wanders into the campground every now and then. The story is that the county has tag and released about 3 of them. The idea is that they will keep some of the grasses down. Our neighbor calls it a doat, because the hind end looks like a deer.

The neighborhood goat

We missed the Lamardigras parade, but went to the festivities that were in the big tent. They had a few crafts, food, donation card games, silent auction, raffles, a few bands, and interesting people walking around. It was quite entertaining!!

Interesting people



Whooping Cranes



Tanker passing by

We saw 3 Whooping Cranes in the field not too far from the Lamardigras. Then a few days later we went to the beach again. As we were on the ferry we had to dodge the Big Tanker that went through.

Dog Day at the Beach

Back at the Ranch, Mandi had fun with the Water Sprinkler.

Water dog Mandi



Beautiful Kites

We were driving, and had to stop to watch the kites, very cool!!! All on one string!
Our friends from Minnesota, that are staying in the Hill Country, came down to get a Beach Fix. We had a nice get together with them at one of our favorite Fish and Chips restaurant. Then we walk the beach with them for a while. There was tons of seaweed that had washed up on shore. But a week later when we were at the beach it was mostly gone. I'm not sure if it was washed back to the Gulf or if it was removed by machine. Spring Break time is here, so it's good that it is gone!
Last weekend our friends Barb and Jeff came down. If they give me permission, I will post a picture of them eating an oyster on the half shell!! Funnnnnnnyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!-Later-M