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We don’t seem to be experiencing a calima (Saharan sand) anymore but the surf at the shoreline is still a different color. On my walk the other day, I noticed a big hose draining the muddy water out of the deep trench in the road. As I continued my walk however, I noticed more dirty water along the shoreline and, given the tides, I knew it wasn’t coming from the same source. Then I hit another project. The City has been hauling in dirt (not sand, dirt) to raise the profile of the beach near a long retaining wall. I’m not clear on the plan, because they haul it in, build it up, and it then gets washed into the sea. They just hauled more. I suppose they know what they’re doing, but so far all they’ve done is create a muddy beach and more muddy water.
Speaking of a big hose: So far the diuretics have been no help. My swelling comes and goes (but mostly comes). My body feels heavy. I pay for the few walks I take with more swelling and discomfort. I have an abdominal ultrasound Tuesday of next week. The following week, argh, I see my doctor again. Maybe I’ll know something. Meanwhile, I was back at the surgeon yesterday to check on my foot. All is well!
Today’s first two photos got me out of bed this morning. The light in the bedroom was magnificent. The first orchid is still so happy. The second orchid now has a long flower stem. Those flowers are entirely different and I haven’t seen them in years.
NOTE:
The final words of the song “America the Beautiful” are “from sea to shining sea.” Hence, today’s title.
Parece que ya no estamos experimentando una calima (arena del Sahara), pero el oleaje en la costa sigue siendo de un color diferente. Mientras caminaba el otro día, noté una gran manguera que drenaba el agua fangosa de la profunda zanja del camino. Sin embargo, mientras continuaba mi caminata, noté más agua sucia a lo largo de la costa y, dadas las mareas, supe que no provenía de la misma fuente. Luego me encontré con otro proyecto. La ciudad ha estado acarreando tierra (no arena, sino tierra) para elevar el perfil de la playa cerca de un largo muro de contención. No tengo claro el plan, porque lo arrastran, lo construyen y luego lo arrastran al mar. Simplemente transportaron más. Supongo que saben lo que están haciendo, pero hasta ahora lo único que han hecho es crear una playa fangosa y más agua fangosa.
Hablando de una manguera grande: hasta ahora los diuréticos no han ayudado. Mi hinchazón va y viene (pero sobre todo aparece). Mi cuerpo se siente pesado. Los pocos paseos que doy los pago con más hinchazón y malestar. Tengo una ecografía abdominal el martes de la próxima semana. La semana siguiente, argh, veo a mi médico. Quizás sepa algo. Mientras tanto, ayer volví al cirujano para revisar mi pie. ¡Todo está bien!
Las dos primeras fotos de hoy me sacaron de la cama esta mañana. La luz del dormitorio era magnífica. La primera orquídea sigue muy feliz. La segunda orquídea tiene ahora un tallo floral largo. Esas flores son completamente diferentes y no las he visto en años.
NOTA:
La última letra de la canción “America the Beautiful” [América la hermosa] es “de mar a mar brillante”. De ahí el título de hoy.
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May Tuesday come quickly
bohisattvaintraining:
And then there’s the wait until the following week for my doctor. I’m hoping to be able to get that rescheduled sooner.
I hope you can get an earlier appointment too x
Beautiful flowers. Beach rebuilding is common, renourishment is what the coast guard calls it. I hope you are feeling better soon.
David:
Yeah, beach rebuilding is very common, but I’ve never seen it done with dirt and mud.
Hope your health issues improve soon. Having an ocean nearby – I envy you. When we were kids, our elders would tell us, if we had a cut or a sore, “Go in the water…Salt water will cure it.” (Don’t hold me responsible if that doesn’t work.)
Anon:
I always thought sea water helped minor wounds heel. I do believe it can be the case — if you’re lucky enough to not get an infection from bacteria in the sea water. It never stopped me when I was a kid.
Well damn – your foot is better, but your lower half is not cooperating! Hard to deal with when walking is your emotional therapy! You have my full understanding because I am having to stay off my feet at least until my Monday appt with the orthopedist. Hopefully we will both have answers next week. Good answers! Hugs.
Wilma:
Thanks for the hugs!
I wish you were getting in sooner to get the ultrasound and see the doctor. I know that beyond the discomfort you are experiencing, you are probably quite anxious for an explanation. Although you are a new acquaintance of mine, I already feel concern for you.
On a less serious note- I’ve lived by beaches my entire life and I don’t think I’ve ever seen dirt being added to them for any reason. Of course our beaches are not the same as yours so what do I know?
Not much, would be the answer.
Now take care and be gentle with yourself. As I have so often said- I am not your mother but I am a mother.
Ms. Moon
MsMoon:
I’m hoping the doctor might be able to fit me in after the ultrasound Tuesday.
The sand on our beaches is not the most beautiful, but it is at least sand. I also have never seen dirt hauled in to rebuild a beach. Over the years, we’ve seen truckloads of sand being dropped off. Thanks for being so maternal!
I can’t help it. I’m sorry.
Boud here. Sorry about your continuing water woes, what with your body and the ocean! Beach replenishment is a kind of hopeless endeavor. The sea will win.
Here in NJ some beach towns with reduced beach area after winter storms are banning tents and awnings on the beach because they take up too much space in the precious reduced area.
Boud:
Although people here comment on how crowded the beaches get in summer, they’re nothing compared to what I grew up with in Coney Island, where it was wall-to-wall blankets and towels. So, here there are tents and awnings and whole villages!
There are multiple reasons for swelling and many of those are not serious. I hope you get all this sorted out soon. Y’all deserve a break! Meanwhile, think positively.
Kelly:
Thanks for the wise words. I stopped reading about swelling because I was making myself crazy.
As Roseann Rosannadanna used to say, “It’s always something.”
But here’s hoping the something goes away and all is right with The Mitchell.
Between the orchid and the view of the sea, I don’t know which is more beautiful.
Bob:
I like to hang out on the terrace admiring the desert roses with the view of the sea behind them.
So sorry you are still dealing with some health issues. I know that can cause a lot of worry. I hope you get some answers next week. Take care, Michael
Michael:
Thanks. I wish I could just turn off the worry switch. It’ll probably end up being something embarrassingly simple!
I have a hard time turning off the worry switch myself. I inherited it from both of my parents.
Michael:
Mine is a loose toggle switch! Much of the time, I can put off the worry. At the moment, I’m OK. Last night, I downloaded my blood work results and had a nervous breakdown. But I’m not a doctor and have no idea how to interpret anything other than just read the numbers. So I turned off the switch again. More to come.
In the first photo, is that wonderful framed drawing on the wall done by you? If so — details of who and when, please!
Debra:
The artist’s name is Mercedes Paz. We bought it in Sevilla just a month after we arrived in Spain. I don’t even know if it’s original or if she copied it, but we love it. Check out the original blog post if you’ve got time: https://mitchellismoving.blogspot.com/2011/08/oh-how-i-wish-that-it-would-rain.html
Debra:
Check out the link share by Jon (doloresdellargo) of the original photographer! https://doloresdelargotowers.blogspot.com/2019/02/counting-down-to-our-holiday.html
I love that sketch! Ruven Afanador, I believe…
Only a few more weeks, and we’ll be sat staring at the Med again (mud beach or no mud beach)! Sigh. Jx
Jon:
Thanks for the link! I knew I had seen the photos at some point but had o idea where.
The Saharan sand travelled ‘North’ again. It’s all over our balcony. It’s on the To Do list tomorrow. Our neighbour washed his off two days ago…. we lets our lie. We’re lazy…… We had 2 days of orange vistas.
Karen:
We weren’t as orange as we’ve been in the past. But so glad we have the glass curtain to keep the worst of the dust outside.
By the time I got to the end of the post I had forgot what I wanted to say. But I love the picture of the larger lady dancing!!!!! ole!!!
Mistress Borghese:
Isn’t she great. Jon provided a link to what she copied from: https://doloresdelargotowers.blogspot.com/2019/02/counting-down-to-our-holiday.html
One beautiful orchid!
Still a lot of mud around I see that has to find its way to the ocean.
Jim:
And it appears to be mud of our creation, not from the Sahara. What a shame.
Those are beautiful orchids. My favorite flower, but not because it’s from the Greek word for testicle. That’s just a funny bonus
Adam:
Didn’t you once share that info in your blogging? I think that’s the reason I know it. Can’t wait to see the other flowers. I remember them being pale yellow with rosy colored stripes.
Maybe the dirt is there to detract the water from the sand. I don’t know what the hell I’m talking about. I do hope you’re able to put all these health issues behind you, and soon. Lastly, I did enjoy that picture of that young man catching some rays.
Kirk:
Hee hee! I love the dirt theory which doesn’t make any sense once you think about it. Glad to provide some enjoyment.
Watch out… there might be a hoochie coochie man on the beach!
Walt the Fourth:
You know I’m him. Everybody knows I’m him.
Sorry the swelling is still happening. Fingers crossed you get answers soon.
I think some of these so-called “beach nourishment” projects are rather misguided, particularly with rising sea levels. One of the cities where I used to live in Florida spent a ton of money adding sand to its beaches, to dubious long-term effect.
Hello Mr. Cute Sunbather!
Steve:
When we first arrived on the beach, the City would haul in sand and “nourish” large parts areas. They haven’t done that in a long time. I have a local friend who refuses to live down here (she has a house in the foothills) because she says we’re soon going to be underwater.
Tut! People are constantly trying to contain and make beach to their wants and it never works out as they are living constantly changing entities.
Urspo:
I remember reading about a beach in England that was completely wash away one year. Then, a few years later, it was completely washed back.