Beach Tent and Seawall Update

Mi Miguel bought me a Kamp Rite beach tent for Valentine's Day/Anniversary. As soon as he got home we packed it up and took it to the beach for the first time. 

We had no clue how to set it up and it was very windy yesterday. 

Here let me try. Just kidding, this was nothing more than a pose for a photo. I know nothing about tents.

Mi Miguel used his critical thinking skills and pitched the tent perfectly.

Or so we thought, until I climbed in and it collapsed. Which made for a terrific laugh.

The sun fell closer and closer to the horizon. We weren't sure if we'd ever get it right. But we did and I can't tell you the attention that it drew. Everyone wanted the 800 number off of the side of it so they could get one. 

Here's what you need to know before you buy a beach tent. It weighs about 40 pounds. If you have to carry it very far it is cumbersome. It comfortably holds two adults. It stands up to moderate winds. It has screens on all sides or you can completely open or completely shut all sides. Also, the one we got will convert to a seating position. You should definitely do a dry run of pitching it at home before you head to the beach. We didn't do the dry run, but Mi Miguel is good about figuring things out on his own. The cons are that you need to bring a thick blanket because the bottom of the tent is not real comfortable. This didn't bother me so much last evening because we were only in it for a short time. If you plan on spending an entire afternoon you will want to bring something to make it more comfortable. Don't forget pillows of some sort too. 

Our friends came to the beach so we let them check out the tent while Mi Miguel and I went for a stroll. 

As we strolled we noticed a cute little turtle in the sand. There were absolutely no shells so we returned to the tent to take it down and to visit with our friends. 

The beach closes at sundown. So just as the sun dropped out of view we headed for our car.

When we got home, even though it was dark I wanted to get a few photos of the progress of the seawall. 

It's coming right along but I have no idea what they are doing or where we are at with the progress.

I have no idea what this tool is, but I do know that it is very noisy and they have to use it a lot.  

The crew arrived bright and early this morning in spite of the heavy rain.

The sunset was so beautiful last evening; I felt inspired to do this little work of art this morning.

We've owned our home for seven months now. Do I love Florida? In all honesty, I'm still adjusting. Florida still doesn't feel like home to me. Has it been worth it buying this fixer upper? Absolutely, without any hesitation. We have learned so much and it has made us respect and appreciate our relaxing moments. If we had it to do over again would we have bought the beach tent? That would be a definite, yes! Love the beach tent! 

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