November 22, 2005  

It is sunny on Kiawah this morning, but COLD! Yesterday morning it was 63, but this morning it is 48!  YIKES!  What is up with that?

Extremely gusty winds visited the island late yesterday and some of them are still hanging around.  We saw 25 mile per hour winds, with gusts near 50.  So now in addition to getting the kitchen ready for Thanksgiving, many folks have to hit the yard to tidy up all the palm fronds and branches.

Another Kiawah Neighbor This Tiger Swallowtail butterfly photo is shared by frequent site visitor, Peg Hedrick of Carroll, Ohio. Have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.   

Weather: It is 48 degrees at 9:10 this morning. Today's high should be in the upper fifties. The low tonight is supposed to be in the upper thirties. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three white-tailed deer, one double-crested cormorant,  two great blue herons, one American alligator, and dozens of snowy egrets.

November 21, 2005  

Kiawah is trying to pull some sunshine from the sky this morning, but only partially succeeding.  Yesterday's rain is still close by, and it looks like it isn't going anywhere anytime soon.  How will you escape the rain today?

The sprinkles began at dusk yesterday.  The showers continued well past bedtime and into the wee hours of the morning, getting harder and heavier as they went.  

Weather: It is 63 degrees at 9:10 this morning. The high today is supposed to be in the upper sixties. But before you get excited, you should know that there is a 90% chance of thunderstorms! Tonight's low should be in the upper forties, with a 40% chance of rain. 

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count: Spotted at various times & places around the island over the week-end: one fox, seven white-tailed deer, six double-crested cormorants,  three great blue herons, three American alligators, one mama raccoon with four babies, and dozens of snowy egrets.  

November 18, 2005   Week-end Edition

It is indeed bright and beautiful on Kiawah this morning. But brrrrrrr!  It is chilly out there! 

It is "Rivalry Week-end" in college football.  There will be lots of folks who don't mind the cold front, as they will be parked in front of the television, cheering on their favorite team.  Are you a football fan? Or perhaps you will be starting on Thanksgiving preparations?  Whatever you do this week-end, try to stay warm!

Astronomy 101 The Leonid meteor shower should be visible tonight.  The meteors are best viewed in the "early morning hours" (translate that to 2:30 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!

 Week-end Weather: It is a mere 41 degrees at 9:10 Friday morning. YIKES!  Friday's high should be near sixty.  The low is supposed to be in the upper thirties.  On Saturday highs should reach the low sixties, with lows dropping to the upper forties. There is a 40% chance of rain Saturday evening.  Sunday also sports a chance of rain, 40% during the day, with a high in the mid-sixties, and 20% at night, with a low in the low fifties. *** PLANT WATCH ***

Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Five white-tailed deer, three double-crested cormorants,  one great blue heron, two American alligators, one mama raccoon with four babies, and dozens of snowy egrets.

November 17, 2005 

Kiawah is sunny but cold this morning. A slight breeze is stirring the Spanish moss, and wind chimes are gently ringing.

Yesterday some folks went from air conditioners during the day to heaters at night!  Anyone who went to sleep last night with their windows open certainly received a shock this morning! Quite a difference in temperature, wasn't it?

Today is the Great American Smoke-out. The idea for it came from Arthur P. Mullaney, a Massachusetts resident who asked people to give up smoking for a day in 1971 and donate the money they would have spent on tobacco to a local high school. In 1976, the California division of the American Cancer Society successfully prompted nearly one million smokers to quit for the day. That California event marked the first Smokeout, and the Society took it nationwide in 1977.  Do you know anyone who might *quit* smoking for a day?

Weather: It is 55 degrees at 9:20 this morning. Today's high should be near sixty.  The low tonight is supposed to be in the low forties.  *** PLANT WATCH ***

Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Seven double-crested cormorants, two white-tailed deer, two great blue herons, one anole, three American alligators, one mama raccoon with four babies, and dozens of snowy egrets.

November 16, 2005 

We have more sunshine on Kiawah this morning, and it is nice and warm.  In fact, it was almost hot yesterday, as folks on the golf courses & tennis courts shed their sweaters and enjoyed a terrific day.

Did you catch a glimpse of last night's Full Frosty Moon?  It was dazzling!  We didn't get to see much of it though, as the drizzly rain kept it hidden until after most of us were asleep.

Another Kiawah Neighbor Marilyn Blizard shares this photo of a deer who frequents her backard. Marilyn Blizard shares this photo of a deer who frequents her backard. Marilyn says "Something about the beauty of these wild creatures that forgives them from consuming our new landscaping!" Have a photo you would like to share? Click here to send it.

Weather: It is 73 degrees at 9:10 this morning. The high today is supposed to be in the upper seventies, with a 20% chance of showers this afternoon.  Tonight's low should be in the mid-fifties.  There is a 30% chance of rain tonight.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Four white-tailed deer, two great blue herons, three snowy egrets, one anole, two American alligators, five double-crested cormorants, one mama raccoon with four babies, and dozens of snowy egrets.

November 15, 2005 

Kiawah is a bit hazy this morning. The sun is valiantly attempting to break through the clouds, and does succeed occasionally. It is warm though, and looks like a terrific day to get outside and play!

Loggerhead Turtle News: Another loggerhead sea turtle was rehabilitated and released on Kiawah on November 10th.  Click here to see photos of the momentous event.

Weather: It is 69 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's high temperature should reach the upper seventies. There is a 30% chance of rain this afternoon.  The low tonight is supposed to be in the mid-sixties.  There is a 20% chance of showers tonight.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One anole, three American alligators, three double-crested cormorants, two white-tailed deer, one mama raccoon with four babies, and dozens of snowy egrets.  

November 14, 2005 

It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning.  After a marvelous week-end, it seems our week will start out beautifully too. To quote a commercial, "Does it get any better than this?"

Loggerhead Turtle News: Another loggerhead sea turtle was rehabilitated and released on Kiawah on November 10th.  Click here to see photos of the momentous event.

Don't forget: Today is the day to grab your tickets for the Kiawah Arts Council's Madrigal Dinner on December 2nd.  Tickets are available at 10:00 a.m. at the Town Hall.  As always, check the Something Fun To Do Today link below for more information.

Astronomy 101: Tonight is last night for viewing the North Taurids meteor showers.  The meteors are best viewed in the early morning hours between midnight & 2:00 a.m. Face south to check for meteors. If the clouds hold off you should be able to see 10 to 20 bright, slow fireball meteors per hour.

Weather: It is 67 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The high today is supposed to be in the low seventies. The low tonight should be in the low sixties.  There is a 30% chance of showers both today and tonight.

Week-end Kiawah Critter Count: Two bald eagles, three anoles, five American alligators, five double-crested cormorants, seven white-tailed deer, one mama raccoon with four babies, and dozens of snowy egrets.

November 11, 2005  Veteran's Day: Week-end Edition

Kiawah is cool but beautiful this morning.  Yesterday's cool breeze brought us much cooler temperatures.

Loggerhead Turtle News: Another loggerhead sea turtle was rehabilitated and released on Kiawah on November 10th.  Click here to see photos of the momentous event.

Veteran's Day: Many parades and remembrances are taking place today.  Click the Something Fun To Do Today link below to see what's going on.

Astronomy 101: Another celestial event will be visible on Kiawah this week-end. Saturday through Monday the North Taurids meteor shower will be 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.

One of your Kiawah Neighbors This photo is shared by Kelly Bragg.  This is just one of your Kiawah neighbors. Dare we say that the eagles have landed?  Have a photo you would like to share?  Click here to send it.   

Week-end Weather: It is 44 degrees at 8:00 Friday morning. Today's temperatures should range from highs in the mid-sixties to lows in the mid-fifties. Saturday is supposed to be mid-sixties and upper fifties.  The high on Sunday should be in the mid-seventies with lows in the upper fifties.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two bald eagles, Litchfield, a juvenile loggerhead turtle, one tiny anole, three double-crested cormorants, two white-tailed deer, one mama raccoon with four babies, and dozens of snowy egrets. 

November 10, 2005 

The sun is playing hide-and-go-seek with the clouds this morning.  There is a cool breeze whipping across Kiawah, scattering leaves and the ever present acorns everywhere.

Have you heard any owls recently?  Both screech owls and great horned owls have been serenading across Kiawah's marshes each night.  If you click on the owl links in this paragraph, you can listen to their calls.

Don't Forget: If you are headed to the Classical Guitar concert Sunday, you MUST pick up your tickets before 5:00 p.m. today at the Town Hall.

Celebrate: Happy 230th Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps.  Semper Fi!

Weather: It is 70 degrees at 9:00 this morning.  The high today should be in the upper seventies.  Tonight's low is supposed to be in the low fifties.

Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One anole, three double-crested cormorants, one white-tailed deer, one mama raccoon with four babies, and dozens of snowy egrets.  Heard but not seen: a screech owl and two great horned owls.

November 9, 2005 

Kiawah is sunny and beautiful this morning.  This should be a marvelous day for enjoying yourself outdoors.  How will you enjoy the day?

Yesterday's fog seems to have gone, but not before turning Kiawah into a fairyland yesterday evening. Folks out and about saw mist draped across branches and Spanish moss, swirling gently above the marshes. Even the moon seemed to be peering through a fine mist.

Weather: It is 66 degrees at 9:10 this morning.  Today's high is supposed to be in the mid-seventies.  The low tonight should be in the mid-sixties. 

Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bald eagle near the Ocean Course, one anole, six double-crested cormorants, two white-tailed deer, one great blue heron, one mama raccoon with four babies, and dozens of snowy egrets.  Heard but not seen: two screech owls.

November 8, 2005 

 If you look closely you can still see some rays of sunshine, but this morning Kiawah is covered with fog. It is fairly cool, and the fog shrouds the oak trees, giving the Spanish moss an eerie look.  Visibility is low, so please be careful if you are driving!

Weather: It is 63 degrees at 9:15 this morning.  The high today should be in the upper seventies.  Tonight's low is supposed to be in the low sixties.   

Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two anoles, three double-crested cormorants, four white-tailed deer, one great blue heron, one mama raccoon with four babies, and dozens of snowy egrets.  Heard but not seen: a screech owl.

November 7, 2005 

Kiawah is sunny and clear this morning. We have had almost a week of this fabulous weather: warm during the day and cool at night.  Mother Nature is certainly doing a terrific job with November, don't you think?

The Island Craft Show at the Sandcastle was very well attended Saturday.  There were booths for jewelry, pottery, purses, Christmas items, ceramics, Creative Memories, photographs... you name it!  A grand time was had by all who attended.