Saturday, September 6, 2008

Why we live here


I'd say we're pretty lucky. This is the new Robinson Preserve in Bradenton. Can't beat a walk out here, even if it means a little sweat. Spoonbills, wood storks, fruit on the sea grapes, bridges through still salt marshes, grasses with long shadows in the quiet afternoon sun that hide marsh rabbits--it's hard to beat.

Next time Gropius is coming on his gilded leash. The walkie talkies will be left at home.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

such gorgeous photos!

how do we get there?

maybe we'll go out next sunday with my sister tracy...wanna meet us there?

ruthi

Anonymous said...

Is this where Bradenton County raises its mosquitos?
~b

Mixed Reflections said...

Ruthi,
Give me the time, date & I'm there. Can your dad come too? What a cute man! I need a Great Depression/ Stock Market crash update.

Anonymous said...

i think i prefer "bradenton county" to "bradentucky" if your hometown needs a put-down. same goes for your process & its recess. please tell me that wasn't becca & she doesn't actually think that's the name of the county.
- tituba

Anonymous said...

Tituba,
I believe it was Jojuba who posted that comment. "Bradenton County" does make for an interesting conversation. Refer to her previous blog comment posted: "How about a nice can of kiss my ass." Delicious!

Kellie Bonifield said...

Hey, are these pictures taken from the park area across from coquina beach? Gorgeous! Haven't been there for years, but will have to take the fam out for a walk.

Love your blog, by the way. Just found you the long way around via Uncommon blonde, hannah wallace, and srq magazine.

Mixed Reflections said...

kellie,
these photos are from robinson preserve in manatee county...just off of manatee ave, near 75th. highly recommend it! thanks for reading gropius.