Friday, February 8, 2013

The Mucky Duck


The Mucky Duck is a popular restaurant on Captiva, an island just beyond the island of Sanibel, Florida.  The food at the Mucky Duck is good, but the setting might be even better, especially at sunset.  I think Susie still wears her old Mucky Duck tee shirt.

The Hartford Courant has a headline, "Potentially Historic Blizzard to hit Connecticut on Friday." Hartford is expecting up to two feet of snow today.  One forecasting service predicts snows up to three feet.  Good luck, folks.

This image is linked to James' website, Weekend Reflections, and to Skywatch Friday.


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35 comments:

  1. KateFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    What a difference between the two parts of the country! It rained heavily here in Charleston, but the area needs moisture so no complaints. This area of Captiva looks divine...one could almost "worship" that scene.

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  2. EG CameraGirlFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Beautiful light, Jack.

    We are getting snow here in Ontario too. It's actually very pretty as long as you don't need to drive anywhere. :))

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  3. SRQFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    The Mucky Duck is a favorite with the entire SDP staff. It's changed somewhat, though, since it was sold recently. My favorite time to go out there is between Thanksgiving and Christmas -- pleasant weather, zero noseeums and few tourists. Enjoy the sun and warmth, Jack!

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  4. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Happy lucky people there, I'm here so envious, I would love to be there in this wonderful place enjoying the adorable sunset! Glorious day there!
    Léia

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Very nice scene and it makes a nice picture.

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  6. Luis GomezFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Sweet Jack! Enjoy.

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  7. SueFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Sure-rub it in!

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  8. brattcatFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    this is a great shot, jack. hartford, boston, providence all expecting a pretty hard hit. we'll get a foot or so here in vermont, nothing to fret about, i think.

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  9. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    I was curious whether you are down in Florida rather than in Connecticut for the big storm. This time you are in the right place at the rigtt time.

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  10. Karen XavierFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    What a serene picture... the sun looks beautiful caressing the waves.

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  11. CindyFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    A beautiful scene. Wish I was there! Time to get ready for the storm, which they are calling "Nemo."

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  12. Leslie D.February 8, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Good place to be right now..and lovely colors in that sunset.

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  13. SharonFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Looks like a perfect unobstructed view.
    I just took a look at a New York web cam to see if it had started to snow but, all I saw was rain. But, it sounds like the north easterners will be digging out soon.

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  14. HalcyonFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    So very beautiful!definitely different than what I'm seeing out my window right now.

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  15. CaTFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    how pretty!!
    are you in hartford or in florida?
    snow here has just started... tiny flocks...

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  16. MalyssFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    I like the way people seem to be atracted by the light .. Gorgeous!
    And yes, good luck to those who will ne under storm.

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  17. VPFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    What a contrast between the serene photo and the menacing weather in Connecticut...

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  18. Sylvia KFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Awesome capture, Jack!! And aren't you glad you're not in Connecticut right now!!! The East coast has had more than their share of crappy weather that's for certain!! Enjoy your warm and sunny weekend!

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  19. LowellFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    We've eaten at the Mucky Duck - a long time ago. Fun place. And aren't you glad you're not stuck up in Hartford?

    Did you ever notice how everybody is a photographer these days?

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  20. AudreyFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    tres jolie photo ;o)

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  21. UnknownFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Beautiful sunset! Wherever you are, have a safe weekend!

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  22. LONDONLULUFebruary 8, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    A glorious last look at the light at day's end. Stay safe in the storm!

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  23. joyFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Beautiful sunset spent with family or friends!

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  24. carol l mckennaFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Love Captiva ~ Gorgeous photo!

    Carol of (A Creative Harbor)

    visiting from Weekend Reflections

    ps. Blizzard coming in MA tonight ~ nice to see your beach photo

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  25. MoFebruary 8, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    A beautiful image Jack

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  26. MichelleFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Ahhhhh....to be there right now!

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  27. carol l mckennaFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Wow! small world ~ I used to teach at Salem State and step son went their and his Dad taught there too ~ name was Ronco ~ thanks for coming by ^_^

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  28. UnknownFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    A very gorgeous setting indeed.

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  29. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    I'd rather like a 'Mucky Duck' tee shirt Also Jack, very cool. What a glorious sunset..how warm does it get in Florida Jack? For example here in Perth the next four days the weather is going to be over 40C, how does this compare..what I'd give for a frosting of snow!

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  30. 'TsukiFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    What a lovely moment : sunset and family reunion at once... Nice choice for the day.

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  31. Míriam LuizaFebruary 9, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Isto é o que eu chamo de sobremesa especial! Lindo demais!!!

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  32. JanetFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Ahh...Heaven!

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  33. Mary Howell CromerFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    This is such a stunning image!

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  34. Barbara RogersFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    We live in a shrinking world, where you know home has snow, but you toast your sunset with barefeet in the sane.

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  35. William KendallFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    What a view, Jack!

    Reading this now a few days after that storm. Connecticut got hammered!

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