Thursday, March 15, 2018

Thankful Thursday

Happy Thursday, wishing everyone a great day! 

Slowly making my way back into blogland. 
I am sharing our trip to the Delaware and Maryland beaches on Feb 13-15. I have some photos of the beach and bridge at the Indian River Inlet State Park in Delaware. 








A distant photo with a  few Common Loons hanging around the beach and inlet.



A Loon and a female Merganser.



I hope you enjoyed my sky photos and the birds seen at the shore.



I am thankful for having our power turned back on after a windstorm. It was out from the morning of March 2nd to the evening of March 6th.
Thanks to all the linemen and power company workers. 
I am thankful for all your visits and comments. 


Thank you Michelle for hosting. Thankful Thursday
Thank you to the hosts of   Skywatch Friday


Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!

60 comments:

Tom said...

...a lovely area, the bridge is a big WOW!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I am looking forward to loons returning here. Won’t be long now.

Giga said...

Hello. A beautiful beach with wonderful sand. Walk around it and watch the birds, it is certainly a great relax. Regards.

Little Wandering Wren said...

I am so glad your power is back on Eileen that would have been very trying... I love the bridge photo with all the lines against the sky backdrop:)
Wren x

Christine said...

Such picturesque beach scenes, Eileen and great shots of the merganser!
That was a long time to be without power so I'm sure you are really grateful that it has been restored!
Have a lovely day!

Jeevan said...

Beautiful and peaceful beach front and pretty sky views! Nice bird watching and I enjoyed the last photo.

Good that you’re back to normal with turned power and the storm seems to be heaver to last long

Take care

Anonymous said...

Good Morning, Eileen. Beautiful photos. It is miserable to be without power. I, too, am thankful for those who brave the elements to restore power. Have a good day.

chica said...

Beleza de fotos e lugar e adorei a foto do casal em sombras, na primeira foto! bjs, tudo de bom,chica

diane b said...

Great beach scenes. Love the one of your shadows.

Caroline Gill said...

We got as far as Penn's Landing, Eileen, when we were in Philadelphia some years ago. I guess these wonderful beaches may not have been too far away...

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful beach pics.
Greetings.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
I am loving that bridge shot... loving them all - but especially that bridge shot! YAM xx

Debbie said...

beautiful captures that remind me of my home. love the bridge, that is a gorgeous picture!!

i am glad your power is restored, living off a generator is not fun!!!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

ahhhhhhh, loved this visit. I'm ready to pack up and head for the Gulf.

Anonymous said...

Looks like that merganser is having a bad-hair day. LOL

Glad you got your power back on.

DIMI said...

Hello Eileen!
Lovely pictures of the beach and the blue skies!
Great capture of the bridge!So impressive!
Great shots of those preety birds!
Have a happy day !
Dimi...

Uppal said...

Love your captures especially the ist one!

BumbleVee said...

Mergansers always look like they are having a "cute" hair day....hahhaha.... love the look of them.

Marit said...

Hello,

Wonderful photos! I love the beach and the beautiful bridge. Glad you are back in blogland again.
Happy Thursday!

A Bit of the Blarney said...

How very peaceful on the beach! Nice to have such a quiet time on the beach! Thank you!

Jeanie said...

You must be very thankful for blue skies! Glad your power is back. That sounded grim.

MadSnapper said...

Having the power back on after that long would be at the very top of my thankful list and I'm thankful that you've got yours back. It had to be awful. The longest period of time I've ever been without power is 3 days

Jo said...

oh wow, Eileen, what a treat to see you here. And what beautiful beach images; the shadow one and the bridge. In fact, every single photo is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Jo

Lady Fi said...

What blue-tiful skies! Lovely.

Nancy J said...

Power, these days everything uses it and we are lost without it. The bridge photo, how about entering it in a competition? A winner by a mile or more.

Country Gal said...

Lovely photos . Glad you have your power back on . Thanks for sharing , Have a good weekend !

italiafinlandia said...

Hello Eileen, good that your electricity is back...it was away long enough.
Thanks for sharing these views, I like to follow.
Have a serene weekend!

Tanya Breese said...

beautiful pictures eileen! i am so happy you got your power back!!

Cloudia said...

Always a good feeling being here with you, E

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

Lovely shots at the beach - loons, bridge and all.

HappyK said...

Wonderful photos. That is an awesome looking bridge.

William Kendall said...

Those skies are amazing!

RedPat said...

Love that bridge, Eileen! And it is always a thrill to hear a loon so I hope they were calling a bit!

Ranten said...

Lovely pictures! Happy weekend!

Irene said...

Great captures! Happy weekend ahead!

Irene :)

Anonymous said...

A nice "warm" collection...it is very chilly here...STILL!...:)JP

Jim said...

Great shots.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Your shadow shots always make me smile!! That style of bridge is so photogenic. Beautiful shot!

Michelle said...

That bridge is exceptional! Glad you have power back on. We have had that situation before and you never realize how much you rely on electricity, until you don't have it. Thanks for linking up today!

Sondra said...

Love the bridge photo...really a great shot. Nice to see the beach and the birds, and I know you are happy to have electric back on, it's hard to do without! Have a great weekend!

ellen b. said...

Looks like a great trip, Eileen. Lovely photos.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

You two are so tall ;>)!! I'm glad you got that beautiful beach trip in before the nasty March weather hit! It was really lovely there back then. There's nothing so good for the spirit as walking on a beach!
But what a nasty storm March brought -- I kept reading the news and thinking of all my blog friends 'up North' -- that was a long time for your electricity to be off! I'm glad it is back on and you had no lasting ill effects. And I'm glad you're back getting comments again, so I can tell you that !!

krishna said...

Beautiful pictures.. Love the picture of the bridge..

Lynne said...

Happy you are back with power . . .
Liked the little loon, wonder where the partner was . . .

Jean | DelightfulRepast.com said...

Eileen, I lovelovelove your sky photos! I don't think anyone enjoys beautiful skies any more than I do - I was commenting on it just today!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Beautiful shots, It has been decades since I have walked a beach in the winter and I miss it.

Amy said...

That's a lovely beach, hard to believe the bridge comes out onto the sand.

Small City Scenes said...

I enjoyed your beachy pics. We often have Mergansers visit our pond for a day or two and then off they go. Awesome bridge
MB

carol l mckenna said...

All beautiful photos from your trip ~ love the bridge one!

Happy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Suzanne said...

Love your beach pictures and the ocean, and what a magnificent bridge! I hope you are getting back to normal from your electrical outage, and Spring is in the air for you. Love your ducks, Eileen. Have a great weekend!

Lois said...

Pretty photos Eileen! Love the shadow selfie.

Bob Bushell said...

I am pleased that you are back in blogland. Beautiful imames Eileen.

Lowcarb team member said...

Your power was off for a few days!
So pleased you are now back into blog-land.

Lovely post, I always enjoy seeing your photographs.

Have a lovely weekend.

All the best Jan

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

LOVE your first shadow shot :) FUN :)

This N That said...

Wow..that's a long time without power..glad it's back..Great birdie shots..cool bridge..Enjoy your weekend..

Angie said...

That is a long time to be without power, but I think you had your generator available to help you out?

I like the shot with you in shadow ... kinda symbolic of being without power!

Pietro Brosio said...

Wonderful scenes, very nice the picture of the bridge.
Happy weekend!

Joyful said...

Nice to see you. The beach and sky are beautiful.

Jenn Jilks said...

I love those winter loons! I am looking forward to seeing them and hearing them fly over!

Pat Tillett said...

Hi Eileen!
Beautiful photos of that amazing scenery.

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