This morning did not start out as a promising day. The sea fog was not on the ground but it hovered just like low clouds that blocked the sun. We were painting at the shrimp fleet and the docks where all the mending of nets happens, the re painting of boats and general maintenance on the fleet. We were in luck because it was the full moon and most of the shrimp boats were unloading their catch, restocking the boat and preparing to leave until the next full moon. It was very busy on the docks, needless to say, so everyone found a spot to paint quickly and got set up. I had noticed some clearing of brush had happened on a neglected back road, behind the docks, so I went to investigate. I found this house, Margie's Mermaid House. I fell in love with it. I had to paint it. A fellow artist said there were bad dogs on that road and not to paint by myself there. Well, I had to paint there, everyone else was busy at the docks, so I set up. There was a Beware of Dog sign on the ground, which I put my bag on. I thoroughly enjoyed painting for a few hours, with no bad dogs, and then the sun shone through the fog. I added the highlights and was done. Then the owner pulled up in her truck. I met Margie. She was less than five feet tall, and very outgoing. She asked if I would like a tour of the inside. OF COURSE I would. What a wonderful little gem it is inside. It has 850 sq. ft. and her brother and her had gutted the inside and started the renovations from scratch. It seemed very spacious with open ares for the living room, dining room and kitchen. Every wall area had built in bookshelves filled with mermaids, fish and boat memorabilia. Even in the bathroom, the window trim was covered with shells. Then there was her orchid collection on the back porch in full bloom!! Her back patio had rattan chairs and mermaid fountains. INCREDIBLE!! What a delightful, unique home!
