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Mum's The Word

2/16/2016

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"The history of the Sebastian Inlet area goes back to the end of the last ice age. The barrier islands were formed as sandbars off the coast of the mainland. As vegetation took hold on the sandbars, animals moved in, followed by the first human inhabitants, the Paleo hunters." (Credit: McLarty Treasure Museum)

Tomorrow marks two weeks since I've returned to my favorite spot on the Florida coast & whether I stay longer remains to be seen! While the town of Sebastian sits along the river; the majority of Sebastian that's ocean side is state park and wildlife preserve. Hence, why I love it here. 

The barrier island has a number of small towns, but to the north (15 miles) is Melbourne Beach and to the south (9 miles) is Vero Beach. When I head to do errands or need a library, I head north as I don't have to cross a causeway for amenities. While this area continues to grow, there is enough preservation in place to keep its natural beauty somewhat intact! 

On sunny days, I rise early to perhaps see the sun come up over the ocean, while I never miss a sunset on the riverfront. On cold or rainy days, there's still much to do, and in fact, this is my third winter here and I still have a few spots to explore. 

All the while I'm trying to find a seasonal job which my purse needs but my spirit certainly does not!  
13 Comments
Claudette
2/16/2016 04:14:22 pm

Sounds wonderful. I won't tell and spoil it.

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Judy
2/17/2016 10:59:04 am

I have it in print!

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Barb
2/16/2016 08:57:40 pm

Hi Judy... behind on my blog reading but just now catching up...love the that the big FR is just about everywhere and was pulled in by the Brockton NY signage reference but I am thinking it must be Brocton, NY. Your tent looks lonely w/out the scouts. Sebastian and Tampa look lovely. Today in upstate NY: 18 inches of snow!

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Judy
2/17/2016 10:58:42 am

Barb,
Totally confused about the Brocton, NY reference & where that is! Yes, you can have winter; I am over it completely. MUST be outdoors & in fresh air at all times! On the camp site, there's usually 3 or 4 of us here during the week and it's congenial and quiet and lovely! Weekends, all 10 sites are taken with tourists or inlanders and they bring their whole lives with them and I get away to the beach etc until they're gone 36 hours later!

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Barb
2/21/2016 01:00:17 am

"Brockton" is referenced in the "Ryckman House" signage in your photo slide in this blog post. So I love to read these!!!! Even in photos. I saw the NY reference and wondered where it was, bc oddly, I have driven through Brocton NY. So I am thinking the Ryckman House narrative must be referencing Brocton vs Brockton .. or Brockton MA. Reading too closely and clear signal that I. Must. Get. A. Life. But glad you and your tent are not all alone.

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Judy
2/21/2016 05:48:00 pm

Hey...so glad you're paying attention! Did you see my reply to Anne? Beaujean settled from western NY so indeed your assumption must be accurate!

Eileen
2/18/2016 08:22:38 am

Luckily you are a Marine Biologist! Great photos once again, a woman of so many talents.

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Judy
2/18/2016 06:49:19 pm

SO glad I get to make Seinfeldisms and they are caught!

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Anne-Marie
2/19/2016 10:03:02 am

Lovely, idyllic spot. Have you met the grouches? Do you know from where the Beaujean family originally came? Aren't you glad that the tourists flock to Disney?

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Judy
2/19/2016 05:45:46 pm

Have not met grouches! Yes, I am so glad that "Delray is the it place" and people love Disney and Key West! I had to research but:

Rufus Beaujean was a carpenter, a boat builder, a photographer, and an all-round man of many trades. He came from Mayville, Chautauqua County, Western New York. His roots go deep there, and one still finds family in the area.

All kinds of info at: http://www.melbournebeachfl.org/Pages/MelbourneBeachFL_WebDocs/rufusdiaries

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Barb
2/21/2016 08:20:14 pm

So it is Chautauqua and Brocton, NY. And yes, definitely paying attention :)

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Lois hamilton
3/1/2016 10:23:24 pm

Fun seeing your campsite! No wonder you're hanging in there, it's a little piece of heaven--

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Judy
3/2/2016 09:02:24 pm

Lo ... stayed 3 weeks at this glorious spot! I would've stayed longer if there was any employment in Florida! Now in Austin! Will write soon!

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