@Ava: Yes, the Keys are islands, connected by really long bridges. There are other "keys" up and down the coast too, as well as inter- and intra-coastal barrier-type islands, etc. There's a lot of beaches! :3

Your job definitely sounds interesting! So, there's like a "parent company" that hires out to do this? Do they take a percentage of your art sale too, for example, should you sell something to an independent buyer? It seems like you're doing pretty well, given that you just started, but it's smart to want multiple income streams :3 I'm sure you'll get there. Soooo interesting... and to me, soooo weird on some levels!!



@Koah: Thank you. I'd share the beach with you if I could... actually maybe I can (but not right now because I'm also trying to cook dinner) -- remind me to upload a picture or two :3 How are you doing?

@Koah: You sound stressed - understandably so! I'm sorry to hear about both situations. Is the employee who works with your husband actually sick? What are the likely real ramifications for you guys? And I hope your family emergency isn't completely terrible! No wonder you want to go to the beach! :3 I ended up not coming back to the computer after dinner last night, but I will post a couple photos for you soon.


@Ava: That sounds like a bizarre set up, tbh, but also pretty cool! And good for you - congrats on doing so well, so soon! :3

A lot of times it's a mix of people living on the islands and beach areas mixed with tourist-centric areas. Most of the areas around here aren't "islands" the way you probably think of islands being... there are causeways and bridges everywhere, and most everything is connected pretty seamlessly. It can be hard to tell whether you're on the mainland or an island area sometimes because there's water everywhere - the Gulf, but also different briny waterways, and Bays, etc.


Good morning, btw!

@Wildfire: My husband's coworker went home last week and tested positive for covid. They work closely together. Plus- they went to college together for this job. Naturally, they're friends. The guy drives me nuts. I do hope he recovers well though. e.e" He spread it to 2 other employees so far in the workplace. My husband is sliding by not being sent home.. yet.
Our family emergency is making my husband and I antsy, weirdly enough, it's good all this craziness is happening at work. Keeps him distracted. :T
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OH wow! That beach looks emptyyyy and so nice! . Those pictures make me think of those romance movies where One person finally realizes their in love so they run off to the beach to think about their emotions. XD

@Wildfire: I forgot how many beaches Florida has. I decided if I need another vacation, I'll try for Florida instead of Hawaii lol! The flight time wouldn't be that different. XD
I am totally ready for some beach time. Sunday is supposed to be really hot. I'm debating if that's a lake/beach day or a garden day. I got a feeling our local lakes are going to be pretty crowded. It's a 4-hour drive to the coast.
I'm good today. My health feels like it's finally leveling out. My brain feels less foggy. I do need to drink more water. >.>

@Wildfire: My yard is a full acre of a once very beautiful garden. it's been untamed for at least 2 years. =o
The previous owners really loved flowers. So every time I start somewhere small, I find a massive collection of flower bulbs. Or roots entangled into each other. e.e' I never saw the yard in its' full glory, which bums me out a little.
I'm going to slowly turn the yard into a big grass lawn and use a few of the raised beds for food plants. I've got a small greenhouse going with seeds.
I just biked my youngest husky against the wind, up a hill. and now I feel more exhausted than my dog.
We just bought a small lake boat, but we're not ready to take it out for a bit. needs a little bit of work before it hits the water.

@Another Movie Addict: oh my gawd. >=C It's so horrible when people take their anger out on employees. DX

Good morning everyone.
How are you today so far?
Does anyone have any plans for the day?

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That sounds like a reasonable reaction.

So how are you doing?

Getting paid is good. Who are you closing the store with tonight? I thought you said the Incompetent One was no longer working with you??

Well, I guess you'll find out later today by either asking her or working with her at closing (or both)! But you've closed before and you've done it alone too, haven't you? So whether or not she has closed before shouldn't make that much of an impact, should it?