Rainy Sunday

6/29/2014 - Rainy Sunday

We were able to sleep in this morning. We enjoyed some of my mom's biscuits with grape strawberry jelly for breakfast. The crew got dressed and headed to St. James Methodist Church for the 11:00 A.M. Sunday service. Vernon Malone was present and preached the sermon. If you have not had an opportunity to visit St. James on Elbow Cay, I would highly recommend attending a Sunday service (9:30 Family Service, 11:00 A.M. Traditional). The views from the pew out to the glorious blue waters of the Atlantic are majestic.

Moore ladies ready for church at St. James

As soon as the service concluded, we were met with boisterous thunder and an incoming storm. We ran to our golf cart parked at the post office dock and drove through the torrential rain to our house. By the time we arrived, we were already soaked through. Such is life on the island. And we don't mind!

As we understand it, there is a tropical disturbance to our north that caused the storms we encountered today. We napped all afternoon long. It was one of those great naps, nestled in bed with the thunder and rain playing in harmony outside our bedroom window. All was not lost.

As things began to dry up, we made a quick trip to North Beach. There, we went shelling up and down the beach. A friendly stingray, given the name Larry by my five year old, kept us company for quite a while. We have come to the conclusion that late afternoon/early evening is one of the most underrated times to experience the beach. Everything is calm, slow, peaceful.

We made supper back at the house. Brownie's for dessert. Now, it is lightning off in the distance as another tropical wave emerges. Looks like there is plenty of opportunity this evening for Phase 10 with the family. All is well as we hope for a break in the rain so we can get out and enjoy the beach tomorrow.

Fleeting thoughts...

• We have gone through margarine, coffee creamer, and bread like they are water and oxygen. We will head back to the store tomorrow to restock. 
• Speaking of grocery shopping on the island, it is widely known that many products are double in price compared to what you would pay in the states. Had to chuckle as I purchased a gallon of milk for $10.00 at LVA. 
• It's nice to have a house on the island with a washer and dryer. We don't pack many clothes with us so having washer/dryer is helpful.