Day 63 (March 5): McLauchlans MadBch Clean UP

Day 63 (March 5): . 82 lbs. 

Item du jour: straws

 

Day 62 (March 4): McLauchlans MadBch Clean Up

Day 62 (March 4): .46 lbs. 

Barely made it back home in time to go for a walk (working), but we made it, and we did manage to pick up some trash even in the dark

 

 

 

Day 61 (March 3): McLauchlans MadBch Clean Up

Day 61 (March 3): 5.51 lbs. 

A cool and windy evening. Seemed to be “leave your sand toys at the beach” day. (We did come back along Gulf Blvd - those slides were still there - one was in the street - so we picked those up last night) Eager to start working on some of our craft project ideas. 

 

 

Day 60 (March 2): McLauchlans MadBch Clean Up

 Day 60 (March 2): 4.14 lbs. 

We cut the usual beach walk route short, as our bag was already full. I guess we need to bring 2 bags down during spring break/March. Really annoyed by this group who left all their beverage containers in a big heap.

Day 59 (March 1): McLauchlans MadBch Clean Up

Day 59 (March 1): 4.94 lbs. 

I am guessing that March is going to be a big month for us, as spring breakers arrive. Among the beach toys we found (buried under the sand, just tips peeking out) and the plastic cigarette carton wrappers and juice box straw wrappers (I am now skilled in spotting them, as they glint in the sun, from quite far away) and the ubiquitous cigarette butts - we found this perfect shell (a banded tulip). And a beach ball, with which we played till after dark. As we picked up trash along the public beach, a group told us they were inspired and planned to bring a trash bag with them tomorrow. And we passed a birthday celebration. similar set-up to the one I saw on Valentines Day. Lovely. I need to check out their events page (posted on the board).

 

 

Day 58 (February 28): McLauchlans MadBch Clean Up

Day 58 (Feb 28): 2.56 lbs. 

Our biggest haul in February. 

Monthly total: 19.9 lbs (Combined with January 194.01 - that makes 213.92 lbs total since we started this journey- including the Fri/Sat/Sun beach clean ups we organized with awesome volunteers thru the Biden Inaugural Committee) 

The trash cans were overflowing and the public beach area a bit crowded for us - so we snuck off at the Snack Shack parking lot, as per usual. I noticed the 6’ social distancing signs are no longer posted. Stay safe my friends

 

Day 57 (February 26): McLauchlans MadBch Clean Up

 Day 57 (Feb 26): .22 lbs. 

Live music at the Snack Shack. One of the first songs P and I learned to play on the ukelele.

 

 

Day 56 (February 25): McLauchlans MadBch Clean Up

 Day 56 (Feb 25): .29 lbs.

 

 

Day 55 (February 24): McLauchlans MadBch Clean Up

Day 55 (Feb 24): .15 lbs.

Beautiful evening with live music at the Snack Shack (as we breezed thru the parking lot) 

 

 

Madeira Beach named in the Top 10 Beaches in the US by Trip Advisor

St Pete Catalyst Article  

I have really enjoyed getting out on the beach (nearly) every day as a part of our New Year's Resolution -- beach walk and clean up daily. 

How exciting to read in St Pete Catalyst article about the Trip Advisor rankings that were just announced.

We love Pinellas County beaches, several of which were represented in the top 25 - but of course we are partial to Madeira Beach!

 Check out this article:

 

Tripadvisor: St. Pete Beach is No. 1 in the U.S.

Published

February 23, 2021

By

Bill DeYoung

Photo: Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

St. Pete Beach has been named the No. 1 beach in America by Tripadvisor in its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards. Madeira Beach came in at No. 9, with Clearwater Beach ranked 18^th.

In 2020, St. Pete Beach was No. 2 on the Tripadvisor list, with Clearwater in the 5^th spot. Madeira Beach has never made the list before.

“We take Tripadvisor’s awards very seriously in St. Pete/Clearwater,” Steve Hayes, president and CEO of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, said in a prepared statement. “We have been home to the number one beach for four of the past six years, but after a devastating 2020 for travel, we’re especially honored to receive the Travelers’ Choice Award this year

“Our communities, including St. Pete Beach and Madeira Beach, have done an amazing job building these great destinations and keeping their beaches pristine for travelers from near and far.”

Clearwater Beach topped the list in 2019, 2018 and 2016. St. Pete Beach last took top honors in 2012.

According to Tripadvisor, “The Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Beaches Awards reflect the opinions of real travelers worldwide, based on a combination of the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings, and the volume of saves from Tripadvisor travelers over the past year.”’

The St. Pete/Clearwater beaches were the only Florida destinations in this year’s Top Ten.

 

Day/Shift 54 (February 23): McLAuchlans MadBch Clean Up

 Day/Shift 54 (Feb 23, pt 2): .40 lbs