Thankful Thursday

It’s Thankful Thursday hosted by Brian of Brian’s Home. He wants us to post what we’re thankful for.

I think it’s a good thing to do each week. Focus on the positive things in our lives.

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Last weekend this big fellow what talking up a storm. He was fishing near our boat on Friday evening and hubby caught him on the guest dock on Saturday morning. We are so thankful for all the critters we enjoy at our marina.

I’m thankful for all the many pups, kitties and birds that I visit every single day.  You bring me such joy.  Thank you for that.

What are you thankful for today?


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59 thoughts on “Thankful Thursday

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Probably, but he’s the only one I’ve seen at our marina. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      They are really chatty when there are a whole bunch of them. They can keep you up all night too. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      He’s been around for a couple of years and we all love him. 🙂

  1. Curious as a Cathy says:

    WOW, that’s amazing! I get excited when we see a bear or deer or an elk in the Smoky’s but it would be so cool to see a seal in the wild. Maybe, we’ll get lucky when we go to Maine this year to see some seal sunbathing on the rocks or perhaps even spot a Moose. That would be super cool! Thanks for sharing the video!

    I’m thankful that our new freezer is arriving today. YAY!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      They are most entertaining and we see them often. This one loves our marina and hangs around most of the time. Way to go on the freezer. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      He gets pretty close to humans. He’s not afraid of us one bit. Fun to watch him fish. 🙂

  2. My GBGV Life – Minnesota, USA – I am a GBGV, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeén - enjoying my life and sharing my experiences.
    My GBGV Life says:

    What a cool guy he is and he even had a few seal words to say!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I love to watch him fish too. You always know when he’s around because your boat is rocking. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes they can and we enjoy all the wildlife at our marina. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      If you get a whole bunch together they will run you nuts. They are loud.

      You’re most welcome for Emmy’s badge. 🙂

  3. Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
    Zane says:

    It was fun to see him. I love you.

    Your loving husband.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I love you too and I’m so happy you took this video for me. He’s most entertaining.

      I love you my husband. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I will tell, him. He will be most pleased. He was doing his morning walk with he spotted him. Hugs. 🙂

  4. Kathe W. – Married to my best pal, mother of three grown children, retired and wouldn't be able to fit work in now-too busy having fun and learning new things every day.
    Kathe W. says:

    oh too cute! I enjoy all our critters who patiently live around us! Have a great day! xoxo

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      He’s such fun and we see him every time we go to the marina. 🙂

  5. Kismet – New River, Arizona. – I'm a 16 year old Indian Ringneck parrot curmudgeon in New River, Arizona in the wild west country. If you're a sunflower seed, you're dinner.
    Kismet says:

    I bet that he fishes without a license.

  6. Eugi – Atlanta Ga – A Pushcart Prize nominee in 2025, my poetry appears in twelve anthologies, and my work is published across six platforms, inclusive of WordPress, PoetrySoup, Spillwords, BlueSky, Mastodon, and Tumblr. I am among those who received Socialite of the Year (Honorary Award) for the Year 2025 by Spillwords Press. I’m thrilled in be in the company of such a talented group of kindred souls. Now retired, I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 40 years being rewarded professionally and personally.
    Eugenia says:

    Wow! What a wonderful treat and thanks for the video. Happy Thursday!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It was a wonderful treat indeed. We always enjoy seeing him. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It sure was. We’re always happy to see him. The fish aren’t, but we are. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      There are lots of them there and they are noisy around the clock. 🙂

  7. A ShutterBug Explores says:

    What an awesome video of a magnificent seal ~ WoW! What a gift ~ Xo

    Lots of hugs and love to you from me and Angel ~ Xos

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It was such fun to hear him and see him. He’s a regular around the marina. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We love seeing him and we do every time we visit. Such a fun guy. Thank you for hosting Thankful Thursday. 🙂

  8. Memories of Eric and Flynn – I started this blog to show my holiday photos but haven't added to it for so long, but you can see my other holiday photos at https://allatseawithme.blogspot.com My main blog is my cat blog at https://twodevoncats.blogspot.com
    Memories of Eric and Flynn says:

    He is very talkative but so nice to see him. I remember once when we did a West coast cruise we had to stop in Ensenada because of a maritime law. There were about 20-30 seals basking on the concrete next to where we were moored. They could certainly make a din!!!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      They are noisy indeed. They can keep you awake all night if you’re close to them. Such fun to watch though. 🙂

  9. Bette A. Stevens – Central Maine, USA – "I'm a writer inspired by nature and human nature!" ~ Bette A. Stevens Bette A. Stevens is a retired teacher, a wife, mother of two and grandmother of five. Stevens lives in Central Maine with her husband on their 37-acre farmstead where she enjoys writing, gardening, walking and reveling in the beauty of nature. She advocates for children and childhood literacy and for monarch butterflies, an endangered species. Stevens’s children’s activity book, THE TANGRAM ZOO and WORD PUZZLES TOO! was first published in 1997 by Windswept House Publishing, Mt. Desert, ME; a second edition was self-published by the author in 2012. AMAZING MATILDA , Stevens's second children's book, self-published in 2012, won a 2013 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Honorable Mention for Excellence in Children's Literature - Ages 6 and older category) and placed #9 on The 2013 Gittle List TOP 10for Self-published Children’s Picture Books. Stevens has written articles for ECHOES, The Northern Maine Journal of Rural Culture based in Caribou, Maine. In 2013, the author published her first book for the YA/Adult audience: PURE TRASH, a short story of a boy growing up in rural New England in a family whose poverty and alcoholism mark him as a target for bullying by young and old alike. This short story is a prequel to Stevens's debut novel, DOG BONE SOUP, A Boomer’s Journey released in January of 2015.
    Bette A. Stevens says:

    I’m thankful for a beautiful spring day and for a visit from my daughter! 💞

  10. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Caren says:

    That sure was one big seal! What a great video! He sure had a lot to say, wonder if he was looking for his wife? lol

  11. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
    Tails Around the Ranch says:

    What a charming visitor. Perhaps he was asking where his fish treats were? 😏

  12. Natasha – Writer, fitness enthusiast, nature lover, home diva, spiritual Buddhist with a streak of crazy.
    Natasha says:

    What an adorable doll. Love his loud call.

    Just like you darling I’m so grateful for all the beings that visit me. The birds on our ledge for the grapes and fruits. Today I had the pleasure of the company of a gorgeous big, garden Lizard, who sat right opposite me as I meditated in the park. lol! Maybe I should upload the video too. 🙂

    Love and hugs sweett sunshine, Sandee.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      There is nature everywhere and I always take the time to enjoy as you do. Big hug, Natasha. 🙂

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