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November 30, 2009
Kiawah is sunny and fairly warm this
morning. This is a day that makes you realize what it is that you so
love about Kiawah! Could it be residual gratitude or appreciation from
Thanksgiving? Perhaps. But then again, it could be that a gorgeous sunny
day at the end of November is simply wonderful! A day where you can wear
shorts (!) outside while playing with your family and friends, can just
make you glad to be alive. Enjoy your day!
Weather: It is 51 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
Clear skies are the order of the day today! Highs
near seventy today. Lows tonight near fifty with a 20% chance of
showers.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
Two golden silk spiders, two
ladder-backed woodpeckers, one
belted kingfisher,
one
red-tailed hawk, one
raccoon, several brown pelicans,
five female and one male white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 27, 2009 Week-end Edition
What is that in the sky today? Is it a bird? Is
it a plane? IT IS THE SUN! It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, though it is quite
chilly. Still, it is a fair guess that everyone is quite happy to
see some sunshine after all the recent overcast days. Hope all
you happy pilgrims have the chance to play outside and today to work off
that huge dinner!
Woodpecker on tree Kathy Heikes captured this woodpecker dining on insects one bright sunny day.
Week-end Weather: It is 44 degrees at 9:05 Friday morning.
Nothing but sun is in the forecast today and throughout the week-end! Highs
Friday in the mid-fifties, lows near forty. Saturday's high should
be in the low sixties, the low in the mid-forties. Look for upper
sixties as the high on Sunday, with lows in the upper forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two golden silk spiders, one
raccoon, several brown pelicans,
three female white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 26, 2009
Kiawah is mostly cloudy this morning, but the
sun has FINALLY broken through the clouds! Yet another thing to be
thankful for on this wonderful day.
Happy Thanksgiving!
A THANKSGIVING POEM
'Twas the night of Thanksgiving,
But I just couldn't sleep
I tried counting backwards,
I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned -
The dark meat and white
But I fought the temptation
With all of my might.
Tossing and turning
With anticipation
The thought of a snack
Became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen,
Flung open the door
And gazed at the fridge,
Full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey
And buttered potatoes,
Pickles and carrots,
Beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling
So plump and so round,
'Til all of a sudden,
I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling,
Floating into the sky
With a mouthful of pudding
And a handful of pie.
But, I managed to yell
As I soared past the trees....
Happy eating to all -
Pass the cranberries, please.
May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes 'n gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
May your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off of your thighs.
May your Thanksgiving be blessed!
- author unknown -
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two golden silk spiders,
one
yellow-bellied sapsucker, one
raccoon, several brown pelicans,
two female and one male white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive. Still suspiciously absent: our resident wild
turkey! Probably still in hiding...
Weather: It is 49 chilly degrees at 9:00 this morning.
There is fog this morning as well, but it should burn off shortly,
leaving us a nice warm day. Highs
near seventy today, lows in the low forties. Brrr...
November 25, 2009
It is still overcast on Kiawah this morning, complete with a light drizzle. Where did the sun go?
Your Thanksgiving forecast...
Turkey Dinner: Turkeys will thaw in the morning,
then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190F. The kitchen will
turn hot and humid, and if you bother the cook, be ready for a severe
squall or cold shoulder.
Steaming Turkey: During the late afternoon and
evening, the cold front of a knife will slice through the turkey,
causing an accumulation of one to two inches on plates. Mashed potatoes
will drift across one side while cranberry sauce creates slippery spots
on the other. Please pass the gravy.
Bright Sun: A weight watch and indigestion warning
have been issued for the entire area, with increased stuffiness around
the beltway. During the evening, the turkey will diminish and taper off
to leftovers, dropping to a low of 34F in the refrigerator.
Dark Cloud: Looking ahead to Friday and Saturday,
high pressure to eat sandwiches will be established. Flurries of
leftovers can be expected both days with a 50 percent chance of
scattered soup late in the day. We expect a warming trend where soup
develops.
By early next week, eating pressure will be low as the only
wish left will be the bone!
Weather: It is 54 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Where
is the sunshine the weather folks promised? Highs
today near sixty with a 90% chance of rain. Lows tonight near fifty with a 20% chance.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two golden silk spiders,
two
yellow-bellied sapsuckers, one raccoon,
several brown pelicans,
two female white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive. Still suspiciously absent: our resident wild
turkey! Perhaps in hiding until after Thursday?
November 24, 2009
Kiawah is overcast this morning, but it is supposed to be partly sunny this afternoon.
Here's hoping...
Folks are arriving on the island for the holidays, and are
hitting the bike paths, the links, and the courts too. Please be careful
driving, as there are far more people here now than for most of the
fall.
Weather: It is 54 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The
clouds are still hanging around the island, but at least it is warm! Highs
in the low sixties, lows in the low fifties with a 20% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two golden silk spiders, several brown pelicans,
two female white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive. Still suspiciously absent: our
resident wild turkey! Perhaps in hiding until after Thursday?
November 23, 2009
It is overcast on Kiawah this morning, and
once again we have a fog blanket over the island. Birds and squirrels are flying and jumping about, singing
or squawking happily. No doubt they are getting ready for Thanksgiving,
much like the rest of us!
Thanksgiving week is typically a busy one on Kiawah, with
lots of property owners here for the holiday. It seems every year there
are more and more visitors here as well. Perhaps Kiawah brings out the
thankfulness in people? The stores will be running out of Thanksgiving
staples soon... Need Cool Whip for your pumpkin pie? - better get over
there quickly!
Weather: It is 58 degrees at 9:00 this morning. We
seem to be looking at a cool day with a slight chance of showers. Highs
today in the low sixties with a 20% chance of rain. Lows tonight near
fifty.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end: three
white
ibis, two golden silk spiders, several brown pelicans,
five female and three male white-tailed deer,
four
Black-crowned night herons, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 20, 2009
Kiawah is warm but overcast this morning, and
blanketed with fog. It shrouds the oak trees, giving
the Spanish moss an eerie look. Visibility is low, so please be
careful if you are driving!
Waking up this morning was a real treat, with not one,
but TWO pileated
woodpeckers just outside the
window. There is no mistaking their rat-a-tat-tat as they search for
their bug breakfast. Have you ever seen a
pileated woodpecker?
Another amazing Kiawah sunset... One more fabulous sunset for
your viewing pleasure, this one captured by Linda Sample.
Week-end Weather: It is 60 degrees at 8:20 Friday morning.
There is a dense fog advisory in affect until 9:00 a.m. Friday. Highs in
the low seventies Friday, with lows in the mid-fifties. Saturday
should bring us a high in the upper sixties with a 20% chance of rain.
Lows in the upper fifties with a 70% chance. The high should be near
seventy on Sunday, also with a 70% chance of showers. Lows are
supposed to be in the mid-fifties with a 50% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
pileated woodpeckers, one
white
ibis, two golden silk spiders, several brown pelicans,
one female and three male white-tailed deer,
two
Black-crowned night herons, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 19, 2009
It is much warmer on Kiawah this morning, despite the overcast skies. Showers may be headed our way today, so
perhaps we should all locate our umbrellas, just in case!
Don't Forget!
Head on down to Town Hall to pick up your tickets for the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra Holiday Strings Concert on December 3rd at 7:30pm at
the Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Click here for more information...
Weather: It is 65 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
Clouds will be our company on the island today, with just a slight
chance of showers. Today's high should be in the low seventies, with a
20% chance of rain. Lows tonight in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three
white
ibis, two golden silk spiders,
two
little blue herons, several brown pelicans,
one female white-tailed deer,
three
Black-crowned night herons, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 18, 2009
Kiawah is overcast and cloudy this morning, but it is nice and warm. Fortunately Kiawah abounds with places that
are cloudy weather friendly. The Night Heron Park Nature Center is
always a good place to visit, especially when you want to stay inside.
For the more adventurous, the bike paths await brave souls with
umbrellas, the Swamp Garden makes for a nice stroll, and of course there
is always the beach...
Don't Forget
Head on down to Town Hall to pick up your tickets for the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra Holiday Strings Concert on December 3rd at 7:30pm at
the Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Click here for more information...
Weather: It is 60 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
There is another coastal flood advisory until 11:00 a.m. Highs today in the
upper sixties, lows tonight in the upper fifties. There is a 30% chance of showers
for both.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three
golden silk spiders,
several brown pelicans,
two female white-tailed deer,
one eight-point buck, and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 17, 2009
It is partly sunny on Kiawah this morning,
with a few clouds floating lazily across the sky. Warm
temperatures and light breezes should make today another fabulous fall
day on Kiawah. Hope you get out and about to enjoy it!
Did you know? The Leonid meteor
shower will be visible EARLY tomorrow morning. This meteor shower is best viewed
just before sunrise, from 4:00 to 6:00 a.m. Leftover dust and ice from Comet Tempel-Tuttle create
the meteors. So grab a lawn chair and a really warm blanket, face east to
look for the constellation Leo, and start watching!
Weather: It is 60 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
There is a coastal flood advisory until 11:00 a.m. today. Highs in the
low seventies. Tonight's low should be in the upper fifties, with a 20% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Three
bottle-nosed dolphins, two golden silk spiders,
several brown pelicans,
two female white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 16, 2009
Kiawah is back to her fabulous sunny self this morning! Not that we weren't appreciative of
some much needed rain, but somehow the sunshine is just SO much nicer!
Can you help a fellow property owner?
A black cat named Charlie disappeared last week. Though the Smith's
have not located him yet, if you see or find the cat, please call KICA
Security (768-5566) or
e-mail the webmaster.
Weather: It is 59 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
It should be a terrific day on Kiawah today! Highs in the mid-seventies,
lows in the mid-fifties tonight.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
Roughly ten
bottle-nosed dolphins, three golden silk spiders,
one black vulture,
several brown pelicans,
five female and two male white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 13, 2009 Week-end Edition
It is gray on Kiawah this morning and still a bit chilly. It should start to warm up later today though,
bringing temperatures in the seventies just in time for your week-end
activities!
Did you know? Friday and Saturday night
you can still catch the North Taurids meteor shower! The meteors are best viewed in the "early morning hours"
(translate that to between midnight & 2:00 a.m.) So grab a lawn chair,
a blanket, and face
south to watch! If there are no clouds, you should be able to
see 10 to 20 bright, slow fireball meteors per hour.
Can you help a fellow property owner?
A black cat named Charlie disappeared sometime late Saturday
afternoon from 300 Salt Meadow Cove. Please call Jay Smith at (610)
416-4848 if you see or find his beloved cat.
Sunset over the Marsh Yet another incredible sunset, this
time captured on film by Joan Ross.
Week-end Weather: It is 54 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning.
We have just a slight chance of rain today, clearing by tomorrow. Highs
Friday near sixty with a 20% chance of showers. Lows near fifty
tonight. Saturday should bring highs in the low seventies, and
lows in the mid-fifties. Temperatures should warm up a wee bit
Sunday, with highs in the mid-seventies. Lows Sunday night in the
mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two golden silk spiders,
several brown pelicans,
one female and two male
white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 12, 2009
Kiawah is overcast again this morning as Tropical Storm Ida leaves the island behind her.
Not only did she bring lots of rain, but much cooler temperatures!
Do you think it is a tad chilly this morning?
Did you know? Tonight
through Saturday night the North Taurids meteor shower will be
visible here. Naturally the meteors are best viewed in the "early morning hours"
(translate that to between midnight & 2:00 a.m.) So grab a lawn chair,
a blanket, and face south to watch! If there are no clouds, you should be able to
see 10 to 20 bright, slow fireball meteors per hour.
Can you help a fellow property owner? A black cat named Charlie disappeared sometime late Saturday
afternoon from 300 Salt Meadow Cove. Please call Jay Smith at (610)
416-4848 if you see or find his beloved cat.
Weather: It is 50 degrees at 9:10 this morning.
More rain today, and it is likely for tomorrow as well. Highs
in the mid-fifties, lows should be near fifty. There is a 40% chance of
showers for both.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two golden silk spiders,
two female white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 11, 2009 ** Veteran's Day **
Let's give a resounding THANK YOU today to all the
veterans who have so faithfully served our country.
It is cloudy and gray on Kiawah this morning.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Ida brought us showers last night, and it
hasn't left us behind just yet. Perhaps a good book is in order?
Can you help a fellow property owner?
A black cat named Charlie disappeared sometime late Saturday
afternoon from 300 Salt Meadow Cove. Please call Jay Smith at (610)
416-4848 if you see or find his beloved cat.
Weather: It is 70 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
More rain today, and it is likely for tomorrow as well. Highs
today in the low seventies with a 100% chance of showers. Lows tonight in the
low fifties with a 50% chance.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
great blue heron, two golden silk spiders,
one female and two male white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 10, 2009
Kiawah is overcast and drizzly this morning. We have not had any rain for quite some time though, so it is hard to be
too upset!
KICA News: Did you know that every month, KICA COO Joe Bunting holds "Mornings
with Joe"?
Click here to read a summary of October's questions and answers.
Can you help a fellow property owner?
A black cat named Charlie disappeared sometime late Saturday
afternoon from 300 Salt Meadow Cove. Please call Jay Smith at (610)
416-4848 if you see or find his beloved cat.
Weather: It is 68 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
It seems we can expect rain for most of the day today. Highs
in the low seventies with a 90% chance of showers, lows in the
low sixties with nearly a 100% chance.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One double-crested cormorant,
one
great blue heron, two golden silk spiders,
one female white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 9, 2009
It is sunny and gorgeous on Kiawah this morning.
It is a bright and wonderful day! Just the sort of day that makes you
want to throw off your shoes and wriggle your toes in the sand. Kiawah's
beach sand remains pretty warm, although the ocean waters have certainly
cooled. Do you think you will make it to the beach today?
Can you help a fellow property owner?
A black cat named Charlie disappeared sometime late Saturday
afternoon from 300 Salt Meadow Cove. Please call Jay Smith at (610)
416-4848 if you see or find his beloved cat.
Weather: It is 65 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
We may see some showers late in the day, but otherwise it should be
marvelous! Highs today in the mid-seventies with a 20% chance of rain, lows in the
mid-sixties with a 30% chance.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
Three
double-crested cormorants, one
ladder-backed woodpecker, two
great blue herons, two golden silk spiders,
three female and two male white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 6, 2009 Week-end Edition
Kiawah is once again lovely and sunny this morning.
If you haven't had the chance to be out & about recently, be sure to do
so this week-end. The weather is glorious, and we all deserve a
healthy dose of vitamin D courtesy of the sun!
Beach Sunset The clouds and cool weather have been creating
some amazing sunsets recently. Thanks to Jane Lurie for capturing this one!
Week-end Weather: It is 56 degrees at 9:00 Friday morning.
A cool, sunny week-end is headed our way! Highs
Friday in the mid-sixties, lows in the mid-forties. Saturday's high
should be near seventy, with the low near fifty. Last but not least, the
high Sunday is supposed to be in the mid-seventies, the lows in the
mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One
double-crested cormorant, one
writing spider, one
great blue heron, two golden silk spiders,
one female white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 5, 2009
Once again we have a fabulous morning on Kiawah.
The sun is shining, a dazzling ball of bright light in a sky of azure
blue. The air is crisp and cool - Kiawah's version of fall weather is
here!
Weather: It is 55 degrees at 9:00 this morning.
It is supposed to be windy today, with gusts up to 25 miles per hour.
The temperature should drop drastically this evening because of them. Highs
in the low seventies, lows in the mid-forties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
double-crested cormorants, one
American alligator, one
writing spider, one
great blue heron, three golden silk spiders, two
male and one female white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 4, 2009
Kiawah is simply gorgeous this morning!
The sun is shining brightly, the sky has a few clouds drifting lazily
by, and the temperature is nice and cool. What a fabulous November
day!
Astronomy 101: Tonight is the final night for the South Taurids meteor shower. The meteors are best viewed in the "early morning hours"
(translate that to between 1:00 & 3:00 a.m.). So grab a lawn chair, face
south, and start watching! If there are no clouds, you should be able to
see 10 to 20 bright, but very slow, meteors per hour.
Weather: It is 56 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
More perfect sleeping weather is on the way tonight... Highs
in the low seventies, lows in the low fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count Two
wood storks,
one
double-crested cormorant, one
great blue heron, two golden silk spiders, two
female white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 3, 2009
It is sunny and cool on Kiawah this morning.
It seems that Mother Nature has surrendered our island to Indian Summer,
as the next few days will be nice and warm during the day. Our
nights should be cool and comfortable - great sleeping weather!
Astronomy 101: The South Taurids meteor shower will be visible tonight
and tomorrow night. Naturally the meteors are best viewed in the "early morning hours"
(translate that to between 1:00 & 3:00 a.m.). So grab a lawn chair, face
south, and start watching! If there are no clouds, you should be able to
see 10 to 20 bright, but very slow, meteors per hour.
Weather: It is 57 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
This just might be perfect weather! Highs
in the low seventies, lows in the mid-fifties.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count One wood stork,
one writing spider, three
double-crested cormorants, one
great blue heron, two golden silk spiders, one
male white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive.
November 2, 2009
Kiawah is overcast and cool this morning.
Can you believe that November is here already? We have reached November
safely, and can now celebrate the official end of hurricane season!
This year we were fortunate, receiving nothing even remotely resembling
a hurricane. Yea!
Astronomy 101: We have two astronomical
events today: the South Taurids meteor showers
and the Full Beaver Moon.
The South Taurids meteor shower will be visible tonight, tomorrow,
and Wednesday. Naturally the meteors are best viewed in the "early morning hours"
(translate that to between 1:00 & 3:00 a.m.). So grab a lawn chair, face
south, and start watching! If there are no clouds, you should be able to
see 10 to 20 bright, but very slow, meteors per hour.
The full moon is named the Full Beaver Moon
because this was when Indians set beaver traps before the swamps froze,
ensuring a supply of warm winter furs. Another version suggests that the
name comes from the fact that the beavers are now actively preparing for
winter. It is sometimes also referred to as the Frosty Moon.
Weather: It is 56 degrees at 9:05 this morning.
Watch out for weather that is MUCH cooler today! Highs
in the low sixties, lows near fifty tonight.
Week-end Kiawah Critter Count Spotted at various times & places around Kiawah during the week-end:
One
red-tailed hawk, two wood
storks, one anole,
two writing spiders, three
double-crested cormorants, two
great blue herons, three golden silk spiders, three female and
two male white-tailed deer,
and dozens of snowy egrets
on Sea Marsh Drive. |
