sandy feet's south padre island photo album

sandy feet's south padre island photo album - May/June, 2005

5/1 The Emerald Hummers Return

Well, maybe they have been here for a while and I am just now noticing them. This photo is a bit blurry, but the hummingbirds are definitely back in my garden and enjoying the honeysuckle that continues to bloom in spite fo the fact that we haven't had any real rain in months.

Beautiful Sunrise # 51,465

I check your site often. We own condo in Aquarius bldg. and go to your site for latest island info.

My family and I want to be permanent island residents but don't think there is enough work down there for us to support two boys 9 & 12. Tell me I'm wrong...

I took this pic off our balcony on the 22nd of April. Maybe you could use it on your site.

-Mark, Patty, Casey, and Lucas
Prior Lake, MN

The Hippy, the Biker & the Professor

Palm Street Pier is offering up some fairly unique live music these days. Check out the Three-Piano Band on the waterfront Fridays and Sundays - early evening. Lots of boogie-woogie and standards we all know and love...

Highly recommended by your humble webwiz!

Turtle Release Scheduled

Sea Turtle Release To Celebrate “World Ocean Day,” June 8th

Residents and visitors of South Padre Island will have the opportunity to learn about World Ocean Day, by joining in the release of "Slash," a rehabilitated, young Green sea turtle that had been injured by a fishing hook. Slash was taken to the Gladys Porter Zoo for treatment by Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, D.V.M., and the Animal Health staff and spent time at the Herpetarium at the zoo before coming to Sea Turtle, Inc. for final rehabilitation, evaluation and release.

The release of “Slash” will take place June 8, during the Sea Ranch Dolphin Watch and Sunset Cruise, leaving from Sea Ranch Marina at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 761-4243.

6/3/05 - My First Book-Signing Party

Many many thanks to Karen and Danielle and Nancy and all the swell folks at Kelly's Irish Pub for helping me find new homes for 47 copies of my new sandcastle book last Friday.

Don't despair if you missed what will hopefully prove to be your first but not your last chance to pick up lots of autographed copies before the Christmas rush ....

But in the meantime, please be sure to swing over to Kelly's sometime soon and tell the bartender over a beer how much you appreciate the Pub's support of local artists -- thanks.

(photo by Fred)