new computer .....missed a week

Last week I was switching lap-tops and hence I missed a week. Derek's Laptop died and so I gave him mine and bought a new one. In the turmoil of getting everything put on the new one and backing up data I was distracted.

News on my Hip---- all is well. Apparently the pain was from a bursitis and was just a short term inflammation the X-ray looked fine. Most of all I have free and full use of my hip without ANY pain. In fact last week while at the beach over Labor Day I was able to play several hours of Beach volleyball with no discomfort

We were able to go camping last weekend at Anastasia State Park in St Augustine
 The weather was great all weekend. and as you can see the surf was  high  due to Hurricane Hannah passing by ---well out to sea.

We had a blast int he 4 - 5 foot seas on Boogie boards and just swimming. You did have to be cautious about the currents as they were VERY strong.

We enjoy watching the people the clouds the water and the sea gulls. Those things are pretty intelligent if you observe them for a few minutes. I find it amazing how they will congregate at the very indication of food.  Then again that is what Derek does.

The beach had suffered a lot of erosion from Hurricane Fay which was not a real bad storm but it sat off the coast for hours producing heavy rain in some places and very high surf.  

I liked this picture at is reminded me that we are not alone as we walk through life.  We face many things in life but all of them pass to us through the hand of God. I find that to be a very real comfort as I seek Him to figure out what to do.  

This world has a few too many twists and turns to try to face them alone. It is good to be able to seek the face of God and rely on His guidance.

We had Mike and Cayce spend the weekend with us. It is neat to see their young marriage growing and to see them enjoy each others company.
 They were able to go see the Gators play Hawaii  then head over for the balance of the weekend.  

Yesterday they were at the Gators victory over Miami.  Michael and some friends roasted a full size pig for their tail-gating festivities. 

If you wonder why no pics of Derek..... He was there all weekend but spends all his time down the beach with his buddy playing beach volleyball.  They play for hours.

We were able to meet some friends -- The Cooks while there. We have camped with them for several years now on Labor day and Memorial Day.   His daughter is not really as scared as she looked.  She was probably hoping they were not going back to a Pop up trailer since they recently upgraded to a huge 36' Motor Coach.  The thing is very nice .....maybe over the top ---It has 4 flat screen TV's (one outside) if that gives you an idea. Maybe their Eyes are like that from the TVs (just kidding Bob)