SIGNS OF THE BEACH

 

 

 

Here's our boat at Snook Bight Marina, where we spent a few days last week.  (The zoning isn't strict at a Marina -- most of our neighbors were considerably larger than we are.  And they didn't mind at all.)  The Marina was a good one, with a very nice restaurant.  There is casual outdoor seating on the patio (behind the bollard fence) for the restaurant, bar, or just to relax.  Indoors is a white-tablecloth  restaurant, with water views.  We've eaten there before with friends, but on this trip, we ate outside -- the menu is the same.    (Some meals we ate on the boat.  We bring breakfast and snack stuff.)  

We enjoyed just hanging out at the Marina and walking to the beautiful quiet beach I posted earlier this week (here).  But when you head this way, you really have to spend at least a little time in the town of Fort Myers Beach  (the touristy area).  So we took the Beach Trolley into town one day.  

 

 

 

 We walked on that beach a little bit, but it wasn't as pretty (or as rich with birds) as the beach nearer our Marina.   But one thing Fort Myers Beach is rich in is great signs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 Truth in Advertising!

 

 

 

And Truth in Blogging -- the real reason we went to town was to eat at our favorite beach dive, the SOB (which of course stands for Shrimp Oysters Beer -- what did you think?)  We had some of each.

 

 

 

 

Tired, happy, well-fed, and slightly sunburned, it was time to hop on the trolley again for the ride back to the Marina.    Where we sat on the patio and enjoyed the view of our temporary neighborhood.

 

 There are no bad days at the Beach!

 

 

 Linking to SIGNS SIGNS (thank you to Lesley); WEDNESDAY AROUND THE WORLD (thank you Betty); and GOOD FENCES (thank you Theresa)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Phil]

Some great signs there Sallie. I wonder how many people have fallen for the Oysters special offer? I don't think I would sobbing while sat eating shrimps, oysters and drinking a glass of cold beer.

[Pat]

You sure do have an eye for signs (and other humorous or odd items). Thanks for sharing them...

[Penny]

Love 'em - and now I'm hungry for shrimp.

[kelleyn rothaermel]

Love the water! that is where I feel the most at home!
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[Pete]

life is a beach

[Ida P. Krause]

Very nice post. - The beach is always a fun place to visit. I like the nautical themed fence and some of those signs were great.

[Yogi]

You had a fun time. I'm looking forward to our family beach time in July.

[Lesley]

These are all great signs!

[Electra]

What a wonderful collage!

[TexWisGirl]

pretty views you get to see, and very unlike my land-locked self. :)

[Carver]

I love the truth in advertising signs.

[Eden Hills]

It looks like a fabulous place to visit! Had to chuckle at the creative signs.

[LaVoice]

Have not been to a beach in so long, probably would not know how to act.

[Taken For Granted]

Looks like you had a great day at the beach. I would love to eat at the SOB. Wonderful signs.
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[Su-sieee! Mac]

hahaha Those are funny signs. Pay before you get too drunk, good business sense. :-)

[Halcyon]

We were at the SOB earlier this year. Love that place, the food is so good.
Hmmm... I'd really like to be in Florida right now. :)

[David Gascoigne]

You are living a charmed life!

[Sharon Wagner]

Cheap beach stuff. Ha!

[Lea]

Love the signs!

[craftygreenpoet]

"If you're drinking to forget, please pay in advance" certainly made me laugh!

[nancy chan]

What a wonderful life you are having. How I wish I too can go sailing to all these beautiful places.

[Lois]

I love all those funny signs! I also love oysters so I would be right at home there.

[Chandra@GreenComotion]

Brilliant skies in your photos.
I like looking at all the beautiful boats in your photo.
Who could pass on Salt Water Taffy? I for one can't :)
Have a Happy Week ahead.
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[Jim]

Great collection.

[DeniseinVA]

Do you take guests? lol :)

[Nonnie]

aah, I'd love to spend some time there! I liked the sign of paying ahead if one is drinking to forget.

[RedPat]

Life on the beach!!

[Debbie]

any day at the beach is a great day!! beautiful images sallie!!!!

[tom the backroads traveller]

Ah yes, BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand!

[Lowell]

Boat life sounds like a lot of fun. I think I remember that marina. Always did love walking around "downtown" Ft. Myers Beach. Love those signs, too!

[Barb]

Definitely, no bad days at hte beach! Bob had oysters every day in CA. We ate lots of fresh fish. I loved the signs. I hope you didn't buy anything you didn't need!

[Christine]

Going slightly green with envy over here! That just looks so great! Everything on hand & easy going, with lots of fun signs to keep you entertained! Thanks for sharing!
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[ellen b]

What a great place to dock and spend some time. I'm cracking up at a couple of those signs especially Cheap Beach Stuff and If you are drinking to forget...

[Amy]

looks good to me, I'd be happy there :-)

[Namaste Chick]

I am so jealous of your lifestyle, it is so laid back, stress free and lots of time to roll around. And lol on those ads.

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[Eileen]

Hello, I like the drinking sign. I agree there are no bad days at the beach. It looks like a fun place to visit. Great series of cute signs. Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!

[Linda]

I had to laugh at the drinking to forget sign!! Your place is just lovely I felt I could really hear the waves lapping.

Linda

[Linda]

Sallie, it looks like a lovely and fun place to spend some time! That Bayfront Bistro looks like a great place to have a good meal! I don't have the money to be able to eat out much, but to be honest, I absolutely love having a great meal out with a friend. :)