Once again, we come to the Holiday Season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes, in his own way, by going to the mall of his choice. Dave Barry



No Black Friday shopping for me today. I opted for a walk on the beach instead of the mall.
 I saw these black skimmers swirling in the sky off Boca Grande today.
(probably to stay warm - it was chilly for Florida).

After warming up with a thermos full of steaming hot citrus green tea, my friend and I finished off yesterday's leftovers with a turkey, stuffing & Hellman's mayo sandwich.  No good meal would be complete without dessert - pecan & pumpkin pie.  Nice to have a table with a view.






I picked up a rainbow of calico scallops.
Check out more of my beachy fotos on Instagram.

                                                                    

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  1. JoyfulNovember 23, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Lovely. I avoid the malls esp. at this time of year. I already have my small gifts for Christmas. I don't give much but this year will give something sentimental to each family member. I hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving weekend. Hugs. xx

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  2. beachcomberNovember 24, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    love the quote & your photos!
    x

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  3. Kim@Snug HarborNovember 24, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Last night I had a turkey, stuffing, mayo and homemade cranberry sandwich - yum!! Love how you have bare feet. We are bundled up with boots and socks in KY. The cold weather is finally moving in.

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  4. jmacNovember 24, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    ditto for me...turkey,dressing,mayo AND slices of cranberry on my sammich!!
    Beautiful shot of flying birds over water!!

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