The sounds of water

This was taken Nov 19th. Just listen... so peaceful....

Turkey Row

We strutted across a horizontal plank like a rafter

 (of hen turkey's) on their way to a corn eatin' contest.

 It was so nice not to have a death grip on the railing as you descended to the dock. 

With many hands it is easy pump out the boat, move the extra oars and to get going 

even if you are dressed like a kid in a snowsuit. 

Which by the way thick layers were pealed off before we left the dock 

because the fog had risen and the sun started to shine as if on cue! 

The day was calm. The tide and the wind were harmoniously calm.

 It was an absolutely beautiful day. 

Out there, we saw at least two harbor seals and several bumps 

which we presumed to be sea lions. They could be heard barking on the far shore so we think, unless of course, it was your hard smoking Uncle Burt here for the holidays? 

A seagull came in close - that was exciting.

 It dashed between oars to pick up a morsel of something (mind you - nothing we shared!)

It was a bit like a scene out of the Alfred Hitchcock movie Birds. 

The bird swirled in fluttering so near it made some of us startle.

Funny to think a movie could leave such an strong impression one reacts instantly

without there being a real need. 

The still water created such lovely reflections. 

Hopefully after it rains the rest of the week we will have nice weather for next Monday's row.