Water, water everywhere

When Mark and I go to Norfolk we like to slip away from everything and find a place on a long pier to sit, have a beverage and take in the bay.

On the Ocean View end of Norfolk, close to where Mark lived as a teen, is a pier that he use to slip off to in the middle of the night to fish. 

This pier has been repaired a time or two when a storm has seen fit to wash it away.

There is a bit of a walk out to the middle where you can buy bait, beer and some food or, just enjoy looking at the water.

There are some steps, up to the top deck, where you can find a tall chair and just sit.

And, stare.

And, have a drink.

We took some time while the granddaughter was napping to just take this in.

What is it about water that is so healing?

I hope when you see this picture you know why the pond on the farm is so much a part of our lives. We both spent the better part of our youth around the rivers, bays and ocean of the Tidewater area.

 There is another part of Norfolk called Ghent that tugs at my heart strings.

I love walking around the old neighborhood where I lived when I was a teen.

Also, this is where we lived when we first married.

The first morning we were there it had rained cats and dogs from about 3 am until mid-morning.

When it finally stopped, we had  just enough time to grab a walk through the streets before heading off to the birthday party.

taking a right from my mother's house.

Look at all the green and red cars.

heading back.

Norfolk has a tendency to flood when there is rain and we found ourselves taking some detours in order to keep our feet dry.

If you are ever in Norfolk spend some time in the Ghent area it is a wonderful walking neighborhood.

It also has great shops and some decently good food. We both still miss some of the old bars, where everyone knew your name, but time moves on.

When we got home yesterday we discovered it had rained a few cats and dogs here while we were gone.

Mark checked the studio and found it had flooded and there was still water standing inside.

Ugh.

He used the shop vacuum to suck out the water and today, we are using the dehumidifier to dry out the places that are still wet.

Makes me think of the quote:

Water, water, every where,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, every where,
Nor any drop to drink.

There is some sun out there now and I am ready to get some of the daily wetness gone.

Everything has that sticky feeling to it that you get with great amounts of rain.

Note: check for mold behind your ears.

We fired a bisque today and took stock of pots left to make for the upcoming firing.

It seems we are short on the stock of big pots for the top or crown shelves.

This puts us back on the wheels tomorrow.

just one more...

Cheers,

M