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This Archive section stores past Welcome to Kiawah Island messages from June 2004, in order by date, with the most recent date at the top. |
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June 30, 2004 Kiawah is overcast this morning, and very humid. It appears that showers are on the way, so perhaps finding your umbrella is in order! Don't forget: Today is the next installment of the Oyster Restoration Project at Bass Creek! Join KICA and your neighbors as they work to build an oyster reef. Be sure to get there by 11 a.m. Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol has passed along another update: As of June 28th, there are 35 loggerhead nests on our beach. The nesting numbers are still drastically lower than in any previous year. It is 81 degrees at 9:00 this morning. We should see the mid-eighties today and the mid-seventies tonight. There is a 50% chance of rain showers both today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One bobcat on a deck on Marsh Island Drive, one male white-tailed deer, one green heron, one osprey, two American alligators, three snowy egrets, and one raccoon.
June 29, 2004 The sun is playing hide-and-go-seek on Kiawah this morning. So overcast and humid is the story this morning. The sun is valiantly trying to poke through the clouds, but it certainly looks like rain. In other words, it is a typical June day on Kiawah! Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol has passed along another update: As of June 28th, there are 35 loggerhead nests on our beach. The nesting numbers are still drastically lower than in any previous year. It is 75 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today the temperature is supposed to be in the upper eighties with mid-seventies tonight. There is a 30% chance of rain showers both today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Six wood storks at Briar's Creek Golf Course, one male and two female white-tailed deer, two green herons, one osprey, three American alligators, and one raccoon.
June 28, 2004 Kiawah is sunny and beautiful this morning. The island is sporting puddles galore from the thundershowers we received last night. We were the recipient of some hard rain, though it seems to have drifted away for now. Today is Carolina Day, the 228th anniversary of one of the first American victories in the Revolutionary War - the Battle of Fort Sullivan on June 28, 1776. Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol has passed along their latest update: As of June 24th, there are 31 loggerhead nests on our beach. The nesting numbers are still drastically lower than in any previous year. It is 75 degrees at 9:00 this morning. We should see the mid-eighties today and mid-seventies tonight. There is a 30% chance of rain during the day and 50% tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two wood storks, numerous green herons, countless laughing gulls at fish kill on Egret Pond, one osprey, one American alligator, and one raccoon.
June 27, 2004 Kiawah is sunny and beautiful this morning, with far less humidity than in recent days. Lots of folks were out and about enjoying the weather yesterday - the bike paths were burgeoning! Perhaps you were out playing yesterday? If not, why not head out today and grab some vitamin D, courtesy of Mr. Sun? It is 75 degrees at 9:30 this morning. The temperature today is expected to be in the upper eighties once again. The low tonight is supposed to be in the mid-seventies. There is a 50% chance of rain both today and tonight.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two live horseshoe crabs in the shallows, four red-winged blackbirds, one marsh hawk, two ospreys, two snowy egrets, five brown pelicans, two American alligators, and one raccoon.
June 26, 2004 Looks can be deceptive... Kiawah is beautiful this morning, with sunshine all around. Yet there are storms in the area, and our forecast says we should be prepared for them. The humidity is hanging in the air, making it very muggy. Still, it is a nice day to "go outside and play"! So drag out your walking shoes, bike, or whatever, and go have some fun! Hopefully you won't get wet... It is 80 degrees at 8:30 this morning. Today's high is supposed to be in the upper eighties once again, with a 60% chance of rain. Tonight the low should be in the mid-seventies with a 40% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One osprey, dozens of snowy egrets at Sea Marsh Drive, one anole, two green herons, eleven brown pelicans, two American alligators, and one raccoon.
June 25, 2004 It looks to be a lovely summer day on Kiawah today. The sky is a wonderful azure blue with fluffy white clouds drifting lazily past. The oleanders are nearly spent, having just a few straggler blooms remaining. The crepe myrtles are coming into flower though, with their bushels of white, purple, and pink blossoms. Do you have a favorite summer flower? More showers last night, complete with thunder and lightning. At 9:00 a.m. it is 80 degrees and very humid. The temperature today should be in the upper eighties a 30% chance of rain. The low tonight is supposed to be in the mid-seventies with a 50% chance of rain.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One osprey, two broad-headed skinks, one green heron, three brown pelicans, four American alligators, and one raccoon.
June 24, 2004 Perhaps you have noticed that our community web site has changed a bit? Welcome To Kiawah has been in existence for just over a year and a half, so why not a little pick-me-up? You will still find all of your favorite items: the Critter Count, Meetings, Links, weather, tides, and so on. In addition, there are two new features: Kiawah's Community and Kiawah's Natural World. We hope you like the new look... Our shower yesterday evening and though short, it was a doozie! High winds and lightning accompanied it, along with some heavy rain. So Kiawah is cooler this morning, but very humid. Today we should see temperatures around 90 with a 30% chance of rain. Tonight's low should be in the mid-seventies with a 20% chance of showers.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two green herons, one osprey, one pileated woodpecker, three American alligators, and one raccoon.
June 23, 2004 After a brief shower yesterday evening, Kiawah is much cooler and far less humid this morning. Spanish moss is floating lazily from the oak trees in a gentle breeze, while the birds are chirping happily. It is another wonderful day on the island! Marilyn Blizard has her stint on nesting patrol right now, and she sent the above photo. Marilyn also reports that her team located nest #28 yesterday. We are still way behind normal numbers, but the entire state of South Carolina appears to be in the same boat. What is up with the loggerheads this year? Something Fun To Do Today:
PERFORMANCE: The Charleston County Public Library's Mt. Pleasant Regional Branch presents Movin' and Groovin' with Creative Spark teaching dance vocabulary, positions and techniques. 1133 Mathis Ferry Rd. 2 p.m. Free. Call 849-6161. JAZZ ON THE HARBOR: Joe Clarke Quartet. 5-9 p.m. Zinc Bistro & Bar's Harbor View Veranda, Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant. 219-9330 or www.zincbistroandbar.com. Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One ladderback woodpecker, two male cardinals, one osprey, two American alligators, and one raccoon.
It is 75 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The high today should be in the upper eighties. Tonight's temperature will be in the mid-seventies. Normal summer chance of rain again, 40% today, and 30% this evening.
June 22, 2004 Kiawah is "icky sticky" this morning. An earlier brief rain shower turned up the humidity, and now we are covered in June's smotheringly hot, wet blanket. Yuck. Someone get the hose! It's either that or head to the swimming pool. How will you beat the heat today? Still searching for the wildflowers shown above? They are on the Allee of Oaks that runs along Flyway Drive behind the Vanderhorst gate Did you find them? Something Fun To Do Today:
CONTROL CHAOS: PERFORMANCE: Today's Kiawah Critter Count: 500 bottle-nosed dolphins! (either fifty dolphins ten times, or ten dolphins fifty times, or... you get the idea), one osprey, four American alligators, and one mama raccoon with two babies.
It is 80 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's temperature is expected to reach the mid-eighties. The low tonight is supposed to be in the mid-seventies. As always, there is a chance of rain, 30% today, and 20% this evening.
June 21, 2004 Kiawah is on repeat today, humid and hot, with a 50/50 chance of showers. It seems that most of you are ignoring the potential of summer showers though, as there were lots of folks out and about yesterday, enjoying the outdoors. Yesterday was a big day on Marsh Island Drive for the resident baby raccoons. Mama is teaching them how to climb! Did you know that baby raccoons make a little squeaking noise? Well they most certainly do! Especially if they are further away from mama than they feel they should be! Climbing is a scary proposition, and being all alone of a small branch is enough to make even the bravest of baby raccoons call for mom! Still looking for the wildflowers shown above? The final hint is... behind the Vanderhorst gate, and don't stay on the ground... fly away! Can you find it? Stay tuned, tomorrow all will be revealed! Something Fun To Do Today:
DOG OBEDIENCE: TEEN SCULPTURE STUDIO WORKSHOP: BLUES: Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One osprey, one green heron, three snowy egrets, one American alligator, and two mama raccoons with four babies.
It is 81 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The high today is supposed to be in the mid-eighties with a 50% chance of showers. Tonight's low should be in the mid-seventies, also with a 50% chance of rain.
June 20, 2004 Once again Kiawah is humid and hot in the morning. So it looks like a perfect day to...stay inside and wish your Dad Happy Father's Day! Looking for a last minute gift idea? You could give Dad a coupon good for a lawn mowing, dinner, etc. Click this link to print some nice gift coupons for your father. Have you found the beautiful bed of wildflowers shown above? Today's hint is... behind the Vanderhorst gate, and don't be shy about going down any dark alleys... Can you find it? Something Fun To Do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three green herons, one osprey, seven snowy egrets, four American alligators, and two mama raccoons with four babies.
It is 80 degrees at 9:15 this morning. Today's temperature should be in the low eighties, with a 20% chance of showers. The low tonight is expected to be in the lower seventies, also with a 20% chance of rain.
June 19, 2004 Kiawah is already humid this morning. The heat index is slated to hit 105 this afternoon, so please be careful! Drink lots of fluids, wear lots of sunscreen, and keep cool. It is going to be a typical South Carolina June scorcher. Everyone will be searching for ways to stay cool today. Perhaps a swimming pool is in your future? Marilyn Blizard sends us today's photo of a beautiful bed of wildflowers. The folks at KICA did a lovely job planting them. Do you know where on Kiawah this flowerbed is hiding? A hint will be posted tomorrow. Something Fun To Do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Dozens of snowy egrets, one green heron, one osprey, four American alligators, and one raccoon with two babies.
It is 82 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The high today is expected to reach the mid-nineties, with a 30% chance of showers. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-seventies, also with a 30% chance of rain.
June 18, 2004 Kiawah is sunny this morning, and as sticky as corn syrup! Walking outside, you are immediately hit with the "wet blanket" effect. Ugh. Better drag out the snorkel in addition to your umbrella... seems that using both would be helpful these days! J Turtle News: Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol passes along this update: as of June 16th we have twenty-five nests! This time last year we had just over 100 nests, so our mamas are lagging behind. Remember: Lights out for sea turtles! Something Fun To Do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three green herons, one osprey, two anoles, two American alligators, and one raccoon with two babies.
It is 80 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's temperature is supposed to be near ninety with a 30% chance of showers. The low tonight should be in the upper seventies, also with a 30% chance of rain.
June 17, 2004 And now for some clouds... Kiawah is once again overcast this morning. Humidity and showers appear to be the order of the day. Hopefully you will still be able to get outside and play for at least a little while though! Turtle News: Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol passes along this update: as of June 16th we have twenty-five nests! This time last year we had just over 100 nests, so our mamas are lagging behind. Remember: Lights out for sea turtles! Something Fun To Do Today:
AUSTEN SOCIETY: Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One osprey, one anole, two green herons, three American alligators, and one raccoon with two babies.
It is 79 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The temperature today should reach the mid-eighties, again with a 40% chance of showers. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-seventies with a 20% chance of rain.
June 16, 2004 The sun has found its way back to Kiawah this morning! It is humid and hot, but sunny and beautiful this morning. Our island visitors are no doubt happy about this turn of events. We do still have a 40% chance of showers though, so more rain may be on the way. Yesterday we received some rain, enough to puddle on the paths and roadways, but not enough to catch us up to our normal rainfall. Want to volunteer? The Charleston Maritime Festival/Tall Ships 2004 is this weekend, June 17th through 20th. The festival is still seeking volunteers. If you would like to participate, e-mail Joyce Neuman at joycetn2000@yahoo.com or Marilyn Buist at MBuist@CharlestonCVB.com Something Fun To Do Today: PLEIN AIR PAINTING CLASS: Gibbes School of Art instructor Jim Darlington teaches oil and watercolor. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., through Aug. 4. Gibbes members $155, non-members $190. Gibbes Studio, 76 Queen St. 577.7275 or school@gibbesmuseum.org. SCIENCE SERIES: Children 8 to 14 can learn about animals, plants, and their environments as they explore habitats of the Francis Marion National Forest and Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. 2-4 p.m. Call 928-3368 to register for this free program, which also meets June 18 and 23. BOOK DISCUSSION: The Charleston County Public Library's St. Paul's Branch as part of the Great Books Discussion Series features Tracy Chevalier's "Girl With a Pearl Earring." 5151 Hwy. 165. 1 p.m. Free. Books available at the Main Library's fiction desk, 68 Calhoun St. Call Sara Breibart at 805-6801. BOOK DISCUSSION: The Charleston County Main Library presents a Young Actor's Workshop for children and young adults led by drama instructor Jennifer Brown. 68 Calhoun St. 2 p.m. Free. Call 805-6801. Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two green herons, one pileated woodpecker, one osprey, two anoles, one American alligators, and one raccoon with two babies.
It is 79 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's high is supposed to be in the mid-eighties with a 40% chance of showers. The low tonight should be in the low seventies with a 30% chance of rain.
June 15, 2004 Kiawah is sunny and lovely this morning... for now. Thunderstorms are on the way, though you won't be blamed if you doubt that! Recently rain always seems to be on the way, yet rarely arriving. Today's chance is 60% though, so perhaps we will receive at least some showers. Want to volunteer? The Charleston Maritime Festival/Tall Ships 2004 is this weekend, June 17th through 20th. The festival is still seeking volunteers. If you would like to participate, e-mail Joyce Neuman at joycetn2000@yahoo.com or Marilyn Buist at MBuist@CharlestonCVB.com Something Fun To Do Today:
TEAPOTS: OUTDOOR SKETCHING CLASS: BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS: HANDBUILDING CERAMICS CLASS: CANOE SAMPLER: BOOK DISCUSSION: BOOK DISCUSSION: Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three green herons, two pileated woodpeckers, one osprey, four snowy egrets, four American alligators, and one raccoon.
It is 77 degrees at 9:00 this morning. The high today should be in the low eighties, this time with a 60% chance of showers. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-seventies with a 60% chance of rain.
June 14, 2004 ** Happy Flag Day! **
Flag Day was established by presidential proclamation in 1916. In 1949, Harry Truman named June 14 the date. For flag protocol, rules and regulations, and commonly asked questions and answers about Old Glory, visit www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html Kiawah is cloudy and overcast again this morning. We received some showers yesterday, but are still WAY behind our normal precipitation. It certainly appears that Mother Nature is trying to help us out today! Turtle News: Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol passes along this update: as of June 12th we have twenty nests! We are still behind our normal nesting numbers. Something Fun To Do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One white ibis, one osprey, one great blue heron, two snowy egrets, two American alligator, and one raccoon.
It is 79 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today the temperature is supposed to be in the mid-eighties, once again with a 50% chance of showers. The low tonight should be in the low seventies, also with a 50% chance of showers.
June 13, 2004 Kiawah is very cloudy and overcast this morning. We only saw about fifteen minutes of showers yesterday, despite the 50% chance predicted. We have already seen about that much this morning, and it looks like there are more to come. We could certainly use the rain! Turtle News: Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol passes along this update: as of June 12th we have twenty nests! We are still behind our normal nesting numbers.
Something Fun To Do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One osprey, one green heron, one great blue heron, five snowy egrets, three American alligator, one bat, and one raccoon.
It is 77 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The temperature should reach the mid-eighties, with a 50% chance of showers again. Tonight's low is expected to be in the lower seventies, also with a 50% chance of showers.
June 12, 2004 It looks like we are in for another fabulous summer day on Kiawah today - mostly sunny, humid, and very warm. There are lots of folks wilting in this sticky heat! It would be a perfect day to enjoy the ocean breezes or perhaps spend time at the pool. How will you "beat the heat" today? Something Fun To Do Today:
FISHING: RUMMAGE SALE: GOATFEST 2004: WORKSHOP: VIDEO SERIES: SECOND SATURDAY: BOOK SERIES: EDISTO RIVERFEST: 17th Annual Edisto Riverfest. This event includes canoe and kayak excursions, paddling skills enhancement, nature and cultural interpretations, music and chicken bog. Colleton State Park, U.S. Highway 15. Call the S.C. State Park Service at 1(803) 734-0156 or (888) 887-2757 or www.edistoriver.org. SPOLETO: PICCOLO SPOLETO: Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One osprey, three golden silk spiders, two snowy egrets, one American alligator, and one raccoon.
It is 79 degrees at 8:45 this morning. Today's high should be in the mid-eighties once again with a 50% chance of showers. The low tonight is supposed to be in the lower seventies, also with a 50% chance of showers.
June 11, 2004 Kiawah is truly lovely this morning. A light breeze, warm sunshine, and bird song to greet the day - what more could we ask for?
It looks like we will receive an exact repeat of yesterday's weather! Since Mother Nature is cooperating, why not visit somewhere on Kiawah that you may not have been to before? The Marsh View Tower is often overlooked, but is a great place to catch a view of the Kiawah River. It offers incredible views of the river, its mud flats, and the marsh. It is located off Marsh Hawk Lane. Why not go for a visit? Be sure to take your camera! Something Fun To Do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One golden silk spider, three snowy egrets, five brown pelicans, three American alligators, and one raccoon.
It is 75 degrees at 8:45 this morning. The temperature is expected to be in the mid-eighties with a 20% chance of showers. Tonight's low should be in the mid-seventies, also with a 20% chance of showers.
June 10, 2004 The sun is in and out here on Kiawah this morning. We never received any real rain of note yesterday or last night, just a few brief droplets here and there. But once again the weather service is predicting a 40% chance of thunderstorms. Could today be the day? Turtle News: Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol passes along this update: as of June 8th we have eighteen nests! This is still behind our numbers for this time of year, but the pace seems to be picking up, with three nests per morning. Keep those fingers crossed! Something Fun To Do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One Cooper's hawk, complete with a small furry lunch, two American alligators, two broad-headed skinks, three anoles (like deer, would that just be anole? J), and one raccoon.
It is 77 degrees at 8:30 this morning. Today's high should be in the low eighties with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. The low tonight is supposed to be in the lower seventies, also with a 40% chance of showers.
June 9, 2004 Right now the sun is out here on Kiawah. But according to the weather service, we had all better get our outdoor activities in early! With a 60% chance of thunderstorms all day long and into the evening, it looks like Kiawah will finally receive some rain. Turtle News: Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol passes along this update: as of June 8th we have eighteen nests! This is still behind our numbers for this time of year, but the pace seems to be picking up, with three nests per morning. Keep those fingers crossed! Something Fun To Do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Four American alligators, one black vulture, one pileated woodpecker, one broad-headed skink, one anole, one raccoon, and one wee little baby raccoon.
It is 79 degrees at 8:45 this morning. The high today is expected to be in the mid-eighties with a 60% chance of thunderstorms. Tonight's low should be in the lower seventies with a chance of showers both this evening and after midnight.
June 8, 2004 The sun is once again playing hide-and-go-seek this morning. Just now it is out in full force. As usual for a South Carolina summer, who knows if it will rain today or not? Better get out and play while you can! Maybe go for a nice bike ride or walk on the beach? Don't forget to vote! The Kiawah Island Fire Station is our polling place. THE TRANSIT OF VENUS: The planet Venus (also known as "The Alien Spaceship" in Iran and Mexico) will transit the sun today. Most of the world will be able to see at least part of the transit, but here in the eastern U.S., it will already be in progress at sunrise and we'll see the end of it. The last time Venus crossed the face of the sun was 1882. For more information on the light show, see www.transitofvenus.org. Something Fun To Do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One pileated woodpecker, one broad-headed skink, four anoles, one raccoon, and one wee little baby raccoon.
It is 79 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's temperature should be in the upper eighties with a 30% chance of thunderstorms. The low tonight is supposed to be in the low seventies with a 20% chance of showers.
June 7, 2004 It is another lovely June day on Kiawah this morning. Bright and sunny, with puffs of wind occasionally drifting past. Not terribly humid this morning, but it is there. The weather is pretty much a "broken record" these days, with our warm, humid temperatures and always the possibility of a summer shower. Turtle News: Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol passes along this update: as of June 5th we have fifteen nests on Kiawah's beach! This is still very far behind our "normal" numbers, but since three nests appeared Saturday morning, perhaps those mamas are ready to rock! Something Fun To Do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three broad-headed skinks, two anoles, and one raccoon.
It is 81 degrees at 9:15 this morning. The high today is supposed to be in the mid-eighties with a 30% chance of thunderstorms. Tonight's low should be in the low seventies with a 20% chance of showers.
June 6, 2004 Kiawah is bright and sunny this morning. We had some brief showers yesterday though there was not any accumulation to speak of. We could still use some rain! Today is the 60th anniversary of D-Day. It would be tremendous if each of us could take some time today to remember the people who fought on that beach. Those people made sacrifices then that are almost unheard of today. Turtle News: Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol passes along this update: as of June 5th we have fifteen nests on Kiawah's beach! This is still very far behind our "normal" numbers, but since three nests appeared Saturday morning, perhaps those mamas are ready to rock! Time is running out... to complete your KICA Member Survey! You can complete your survey online if you have the PIN number that was printed on your paper survey. For another copy of the survey, or your Internet PIN number, contact KICA Administration. Something Fun To Do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Four bottle-nosed dolphins, one broad-headed skink, one anole, one raccoon, and one wee little baby raccoon.
It is 79 degrees at 9:00 this morning. Today's temperature is expected to reach in the upper eighties today. There is a 20% chance of thunderstorms... again! The low tonight is supposed to be seventy, with a 20% chance of showers.
June 5, 2004 Today is World Oceans Day! It appears that the weather is going to cooperate, so today is a perfect day to celebrate by heading to the beach. It is slightly cooler than it was last week-end, making today a great day to "get outside and play"! Time is running out... to complete your KICA Member Survey! You can complete your survey online if you have the PIN number that was printed on your paper survey. For another copy of the survey, or your Internet PIN number, contact KICA Administration. Something Fun To Do Today:
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