We've fallen into a state of torpor, all three of us.
We seem stuck in our site, sitting in the sun, watching the birds and the boats. We find ourselves dozing in the sun, reading, watching the Casino ferry go back and forth, back and forth, and eating. That's all.
We have a very nosy and personable Road Runner that cruises by our Second Cup chairs each morning, slowly making eye contact with each of us as he passes.
We watch several large groups of quail noisily poking and hustling along, lots of Albert's Towhee and Great-tailed Grackles checking out everyone's fire rings and a little Kestrel sitting in one of the lakeside trees, waiting. Osprey fly over the shore, looking down, Say's Phoebes and Blue Gray Gnatcatchers dart out from the shrubbery, grab their prey mid air and then retreat to the bushes until the next bug flies by. Egret's stroll the beach, Seagulls congregate for a snooze on the beach in front of us and Coots, Goldeneye, Bufflehead, Loon, Mallard, Lesser Scaup and Western Grebe's dive for their lunch just off shore.
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We were delighted to be able to watch a huge Christmas boat parade last Saturday. The traditional, sponsored Parade was Covid cancelled so we were super surprised to discover that the citizens had gotten together and organized their own holiday Parade. I think there were more participants in this parade than in the original one. We stopped counting at number 55! They were colorful and loud and wonderful. Best of all they slowly passed right by Beluga so we had front row seats!
We've been to the grocery store but quickly returned to our quiet site, shocked by the number of unbelievably rude and crude political signs plastered all over large pick up trucks and huge, flapping flags. It's almost more than I can stand. Calgon, take me away!
We did spend a little time putting up our Christmas tree. Lewis supervised from his post on the bed.
Early next week we move into California and a 14 day quarantine for the holidays. Joy to the World.
you're giving up that beautiful site and your torpor (I had to look that up!) to join the SoCal Lockdown??? ... The local boat parades will not happen this year :(
ReplyDeleteThis is a State Park and, unfortunately, our time limit is up. We have to move on Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteWith your perfect site and nice warm weather, I don't blame you for just relaxing and enjoying the water view with all your feathered friends. Some people are really slow to accepting the inevitable.
ReplyDeleteI guess it's the vicious nature of these displays that is upsetting to me.
DeleteI’m sure the lazy days and warm sunshine will be missed. Sounds so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYes, we'll miss this site, but more lazy days are ahead with a 14 day quarantine! Hopefully it will be sunny and warm at least....
DeleteIf you have to Quarantine for Fourteen Days you'll miss most of the Lockdown.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures from your site. Too bad you can't stay longer.
Be Safe and Enjoy the solitude.
It's about time.
I think the big "lockdown" will end just in time for Christmas so I have to wonder what things will be like after all the holiday parties! Another Lockdown perhaps?
DeleteGood news: Depending where you're headed in CA, you'll probably need a lot less Calgon. At least in the places we've been visiting, it's been wonderfully non-political and there are no debates over public health measures. Bad news: I don't think this lockdown is gonna be over in two weeks. My guess is they will extend it into early January. (The rule is that there will be a lockdown for AT LEAST 3 weeks when ICU capacity for the region drops below 15%. Cases are still rising in all these places so I don't expect hospitalizations are going to start dropping real soon.). Back to the good news: this lockdown is much less onerous than the spring one. Parks and beaches are open and the government is actively encouraging people to go outside for exercise. That makes a world of difference, at least for us. Safe travels!
ReplyDeleteI guess I don't really mind the Lockdown. Keeps "others" off the streets and we don't really go anywhere that this order would affect so, it's just another day! Unless....we won't be able to play golf in Borrego Springs.
DeleteIt all looks so peaceful and relaxing...except for the stupid political signs. Here's hoping that craziness will soon be in our collective rear view mirror.
ReplyDeleteYour bird sightings are wonderful. And that lovely Christmas tree, and beautiful sunset.
I've never heard our "flat Stanley" Christmas tree called lovely before! One sunset is more beautiful than the next here lately....
DeleteNot surprised at your description of the political signage etc, Lake Havasu is, shall we say "one of the more conservative" parts of AZ.........
ReplyDeleteWell, free speech and all that, right? I'll take the birds, thank you.
DeleteTorpor sounds delightful, as does your current location.
ReplyDeleteAs long as we keep facing the water....
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that is the best ever site to have and I think it is so super cool to see that citizens when ahead and did the boat parade - we need some fun joy right now and if you are all on your boats is it really a problem. I don't blame you guys for just getting into a zone there.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good place to chill....just don't go into "town" if you want to keep your sanity right now! Most of the boats had lots of people on them and I have to wonder if they all kept the party going after the parade.....ah well, we all need to find joy, right?
DeleteA glorious spot to while away the days in the sun. Glad you found a sweet oasis in an area that is more ugly than most and gives Arizona a bad image. Fortunately we have more grown ups down here :-) The lighted boats are so cute, fun that you had a front row seat! Our bird population has gone way down and our Quail are huge LOL. Safe travels to California.
ReplyDeleteYes, this spot is a very pleasant oasis.
DeleteI think we all too often ignore that we're mammals, and we're supposed to slow down and eat more in the winter. That's my reasoning anyhow! I love a good nature show, and a boat parade with jazzy lights is a close second. I hope SoCal finds you in a similar state of peaceful relaxation. Merry Happy Healthy Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you...slow down and eat! Merry Christmas and a much better New Year!
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