We all stay in touch – a group of friends from back in the days living in WNY and WPA!
Slowly we all moved South – to now the N.C. region – Wilmington to OIB
with one couple in Va. Beach and the other couple still in WNY.
Mike and Carol still live back in WNY – own and operate a large painting business with crews traveling out to the midwest and everywhere in between – painting pipelines etc.
They have a lake house that we go up and stay with them.
Our family from WPA came to visit – driving some 16 hours – a very long trip!
First time for my two sons and their families to make the trip South.
We tried to work as much into the seven days as we could –
sometimes letting them go off on their own as we had other commitments
but we did sunrises and sunsets all together – beach time and places to eat out together.
Visiting the area and nature walks along with mini golf!
Our time together was priceless and I encouraged them to fly next time to be able to spend
more time on vacation and less time driving!
Shawn runs his own Energy Auditing business contracting with major energy companies for the states of Pa. and firms from NYS. Troy works for and runs the insulation side of the business for Shawn and government and state programs for the elderly.
We had such a fun week with family and told them to FLY back and we would pick them up!
Every day when I post on my Facebook page – I find humor and share it –
hoping to bring a smile to those who I consider family and friends.
I also bring GOOD THOUGHTS each day – no negative vibes – feelings of kindness and giving.
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It was planned for Thursday evening – dinner – on the water – family night – and it did not disappoint!
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We had seen this course when we vacationed here about ten years ago –
and we both said “SOMEDAY”!
Well – that day came and we met our friends Buck and Cindy there –
however – we could look out to the ocean and see a storm – thunder and lightning and
we had some sprinkles!
So we decided to go into the bar & grill – have a drink and wait it out!
Which after some 35 minutes – it looked like it had passed and we began.
It was a good day golfing – the rain did come back on the last two holes but was just a sprinkle –
It was a good first time golfing here and we both want to go back.
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OUR DREAM GOLFING – THIS TIME OAK ISLAND, N.C. WITH FRIENDS!
We choose to move to Ocean Isle Beach after living for nine months in North Myrtle Beach –
sixteen miles away.
We are about eight miles to the S.C. – N.C border.
We have access to two beaches within six miles and a half dozen others within thirty minutes!
WE ARE NOW LIVING “BEACH LIFE:!
We are retired but still have had an internet business for sixteen years –
allowing us to live the life we dreamed about.
We both wanted warm weather as it does not bother us.
We both love the water and the ability to explore and have options each day.
LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS as we call it.
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We decided after dinner to drive over the causeway to Sunset Beach –
park and then I had a beer and Sherry had unsweet ice tea –
paid our dollars and walked out onto the pier!
A quiet evening on the pier – people fishing – people strolling and taking pictures –
surf – sand, and water –
a time to reflect on one’s self!
Our family from NWPA came to visit for a week – an almost 15-hour drive!
We walked around and showed them the marina and stopped –
then we decided to have a drink – and LULU’S is a favorite spot for us to relax and people watch.
The first time they have been in the south for a visit.
I told them next time they need to fly
not drive 15 hours!
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I actually graduated with her aunt back in 1967!
She has a keen eye capturing the sights, while they were here for a week.
I told them both – next time on a long weekend – fly down and we would pick them up – instead of driving fifteen plus hours!
I think she really liked it down here and was excited to see and do different things.
They make for a good couple – a lot in common and seemed to get along well.
BOARDWALK ON THE BEACH – THROUGH THE EYES OF ANDREA!
We went to Boardwalk on the beach before they went to a buffet for seafood!
Just walking around and going into stores so they could experience this part of Myrtle Beach.
Boardwalk on the Beach is a place to go for entertainment – eat and do the rides much like an amusement park.
There is a ton of shopping and fun things to watch and do.
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I try every day to look toward a good or great day.
I do not watch news programs – I do read online news – and can pick out truths and untruths by fact-checking.
I always look for smiles – good thoughts and even bigger smiles each day.
Family – from afar – is always close to our hearts.
Time and distance keep us apart – but love always brings us together.
Stroll the beach or walk your favorite path or trail – be one with nature and all its blessings!
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Our family from NWPA drove 14 1/2 hours to be with us for one week – and the first night –
we took them to Sunset Beach to the pier – to experience the famous Sunset Beach – sunset!
The air was warm as was the water at 80 degrees.
Many people come here to fish until midnight when the pier closes.
THE SUNSET at Sunset Beach, N.C. frfom the pier.
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They are young plants and hoping they will take hold – watering them everyday – but next year they should bloom
a bright RED againest the back drop of the protected tree line.
A quiet neighborhood – but already a man rang the doorbell trying to sell home securtiy!
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WHERE FRIENDS MEET THE FAMILY – FAMILY MEETS FRIENDS!
Our families drove some 14 1/2 hours from NWPA to spend a week with us.
We did a lot of exploring – nature walks – resort areas – beach time- sunrise and sunsets.
This day was a nature walk in Cherry Grove before we set out to play mini golf at
“THE BLACK PEARL”!
It was a fun time – guys vs. gals and we barely won!
It was a day in the low ’80s – a little breeze and a lot of fun.
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BLACK PEARL – MINI GOLF – CHERRY GROVE – WITH FAMILY!
Our family from back home in NWPA drove almost fifteen hours to stay with us for a week!
We decided other than beach time we would take them exploring nature – and the best way for that for us was Vareen Gardens – just across the border in S.C.
We explored the coast – ICW views and the trail then continues across the marsh and into the woods.
Shawn is a ranked pool player in both Canada and the USA – here taking a selfie!
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We moved South to the border of N.C. and S.C. where the temperature is more to my liking!
This morning – Sherry and I took my oldest son Troy and his partner Andrea to the East end
of OIB, by the break wall called the GROIN!
The GROIN was installed last winter to stop the beach erosion.
900 feet long straight out and into the ocean.
Made up of huge granite boulders weighing tons
and lifted by a big crane from beds of huge dump trucks and put in place to form a break wall to stop erosion.
Beyond this rock wall is a lagoon that at low tide turns into a huge tidal pool – only one to two feet deep!
Mary Paulsen – MARYS GONE WILD – http://www.marysgonewild.com 2431 Holden Beach Road – Supply, NC.
Mary has a unique style – painting from the back of the glass panes to the front so that it looks as if it were painted on the front of the glass pane!
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The walls – ceilings and floors are all painted with Folkart and anything she can paint on!
Known for her Folkart – Mary has her art in every state of the union and worldwide.
She has donated money from her art to feed tens of thousands of children.
Mary’s Gone Wild – Folkart – 2431 Holden Beach Road SW Supply, N.C. 28462
My only guess is she made this inside the building as there is no way to get it out!
She is unique and a little eccentric.
But – she creates her Folk-Art to feed the hungry children.
She has a talent for being able to paint mirror images!
On the glass, she paints from the back and it is as if she painted on the front of the glass.
Artists from all over the country have come to see how she does this.
And her art is in every state of the union and countries all around the world.
Her husband drowned 42 years ago – leaving her with two little children pre-school.
She set up a table and started selling flea market style to survive.
Then she says she had a vision from God to create her art and feed the hungry children.
Her money from her art goes to feed hungry children so she lives a simple life.
She has been written about in magazines and newspapers –
people from all over the world come to buy her paintings and creations.
Her art is all signed and dated.
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Located on the highway going onto Holden Beach, North Carolina
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We decided to take a day trip to Holden Beach – to see the facilities for future boat trips on the ICW!
We went into the park right after we crossed the causeway from the mainland.
If we rent a boat we need to check out docks with bathrooms, this one had one.
But – you need to reserve the space to dock!
So we decided if we come this way we could wait to go to the dock across the ICW where Provision company is and wait for someone to leave.
Or we could unload people at the park – and just pull back out and wait for them to use the bathrooms.
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In NMB – we walked the beach every day – here – it is four miles away so it is just easier to walk the neighborhood.
But – every so often we head to the beach and I think we should do this every day!
The water is so warm – but that brings in the Jellyfish – so they have purple flag warnings!
My blog is dedicated to all that is family – love and to promoting the good things in life.
I share with you those things daily – my hope is you look forward each day to seeing and reading it.
We do have fantastic sunrises and sunsets here.
We go to the end of the driveway – look right to the sunrise and then left to the sunset!
It is a quiet neighborhood in this direction at the end of the road – a new phase of construction has begun.
They have already framed and enclosed some sixteen houses –
they have cleared additional lots and put in two new ponds!
A total of seventy-six more homes will be built back there.
The total of Cameron Woods would then be 170 plus homes and about forty-eight attached condos
at the entrance across the street!
We are four miles to the OIB and seven miles to Sunset Beach.
Over twenty golf courses are within fifteen minutes –
many of them twenty-seven holes.
Two of the many reasons we decided to build and live here.
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We also have seen deer – snakes – and lots of birds!
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Love – family – happy – caring – together -bonding – are but a few words to describe our grandkids.
Papa’s World tries to bring you each day – a little more happiness to your life.
A little relief from everyday negative news – sharing goodness – family and friends.
THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF PAPA’S WORLD – a journey for all of us – and a day to remember!
My daily life on social media is to bring smiles – happy thoughts – good deeds – sharing thoughts – being a good person.
The news is filled with sorrow – hate – negative words – death and destruction.
Political discourse – friend against a friend – family against family.
Split down the middle and agitated with a false narrative.
Our actions as adults form the life of a child – repeating endless history through time.
We form our children – we protect them yet they see our actions and imitate them for the worse not the better.
I try with my blogs and with my social media each and every day to spread love- kindness – happy thoughts –
family – friends – church – smiles – and positivity toward the human race in general.
We had rain checks for nine holes of golf at Crow Creek – golf course – so – we and the McBrides booked a tee time!
It was a beautiful day – however, the day before we had a downpour and so it was cart path only!
But – we made the most of it and we only played nine holes!
We had a 3:00 pm. tee time – perfect as we were almost the last tee time!
It was hot – but a breeze –
And we almost had the course to ourselves!
Playing cart path only – is tiring and I really do not like it!
But – – it was really wet and we would have gotten the cart stuck!
We finished around 5:30 pm. – loaded the cars and drove back to our home for dinner and drinks!
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Maddy traveled to Costa Rico – part of her education at college – and with her soccer team.
She raised money for the trip with donations from many people and also knew she would be working
with the underprivileged children of this country.
At the first school children went to – the toilets would not flush and no toilet paper.
Yet the children loved having them as mentors in games and contests.
They played matches against semi-pros of the country and won two of three matches –
losing 3 to 2 on a put-in from their own team!
Along with working with the children – they also had downtime to white water raft –
zip lines and hiking – working out and running on beaches
seeing a volcano and the rainforest.
She has grown up before our eyes – soon to be a senior and one of the captains of her college soccer team.
3.85 GPA – Environmental Science – Engineering
One last year of college and one last year of playing college soccer.
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GRANDDAUGHTER IN COSTA RICO – WORKING WITH CHILDREN – PLAYING SOCCER – LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!
For forty-two years – forty married – they have been my life!
While I am their stepdad – they are like my own –
I am the luckiest man in the world.
They call me PAPA – and it is like a badge of honor to me.
They hug me goodnight when we stay with them – Bode gets up in the morning and the first thing he does
comes down the stairs to our bedroom – and usually, I am blogging –
He runs up to me and throws his arms around my neck –
” I LOVE YOU PAPA”!
We combined two families – four very young kids – and started the next forty years together.
Debby was eight going on nine when Sherry and I married – we were engaged for one year prior
and dated one year prior to that.
The three of them – laughing – giggling – so full of life – love them – proud of each of them.
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The storms were out there – but also clearing skies – we seem to get all these clouds every day from the ocean!
This storm rolled in from the NE – from the ocean.
It got very still and hardly any wind – the rain would come.
THE SKIES OF CAMERON WOODS COMMUNITY – OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA – LIVING THE SALT LIFE!
TWELVE DAYS of non-stop activity – crossing off all that was on the list plus whatever we added!
Ferry rides – Fort Fisher – aquarium – scavenger hunt – arts and crafts at the park – Wonder Works in Boardwalk on the Beach – Lulu’s and playground at Barefoot Landing – Plus Bullys for lunch –
Then there were go-carts – mini golf – beach time – tidal pool – fireworks – golf cart parade – walking and riding bikes – crafts at home – IPAD time –
There was more – twelve days worth – and yes we were exhausted – but even now we miss them.
The parents came for overnight and then headed to Topsail Beach for vacation with Marcus’s family.
The kids were excited as they would see their cousins and grandparents.
It was a full twelve days of non-stop going – playing – creating – laughing – and they were so good!
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We had a lifestyle change 17 years ago – I had eaten unhealthy for 45 years – much of that time fast food!
And I am fortunate that we took steps to eat healthily – as in my mind – I would not have survived –
For I had a Massive Heart Attack almost eight years ago!
But Sherry started taking nutrition classes and I followed what she learned.
I had already done the damage to my heart previously
had I not changed –
Well – the doctors told me I was the healthiest heart attack they had ever seen!
What we had done for nine years saved my life!
I gave up fast foods – most red meat – most dairy and no more milk!
No more sodas and cut way down on sweets.
It is a very hard thing to do – so my motto today is LIVING LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME !
Cilantro – frozen blueberries – orange juice – two bananas – and a teaspoon of Organic Barley Grass
and Micro Ingredients( Vitamin A – Iron – Protein – Sodium – Carbohydrates – 1 g)
Blend in a blender and then drink a full glass!
Sherry is a certified Health Coach – we have also for 17 years taken a supplement called Juice Plus.
A process where 30 fruits – vegetables and berries – are juiced – dried – and put into capsule form or gummies!
Taken every day – this is what changed the most in my health.
And as a way to watch what I eat every day so as not to overload my system –
I also drink one of their powdered shakes – French Vanilla or Dutch Chocolate
and for me, it is a meal supplement! Usually lunch!
I now call my life – LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS – ONE DAY AT A TIME!
It has been a journey – one that I can write about as I am still alive!
This is me – this is my life – my reasons to still be here –
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This was drawn and painted by one of the employees who work at the pier!
The morning – first a beach walk – then two mazes for the kids to work their way out –
and then to the pier to have ice cream before their parents get there from NVA!
Day twelve of having grandkids staying with us!
We were so busy – ferry rides – mazes – aquarium – Boardwalk on the Beach – Barefoot Landing –
Mini golf – beach days – go- carts – music festival – arts and crafts – playgrounds – scavenger hunt –
Fourth of July golf cart parade – fireworks – eating out for lunch and dinners!
Walking – bikes – hoverboards – monopoly (Brunswick)- games – drawing –
Huge tidal pool – riding the waves – sunset slushes and more.
Now we have found out there are two different men who are drawing MAZES on the beach!
And both are done with just a special shovel – and that is it!
He has a Facebook page and now does it in memory of his wife who passed away.
According to a newspaper article – he does this with only a shovel and in his mind –
he draws them – starting in the middle and working out.
His wife would accompany him and test them out to make sure they were right.
Now – we have discovered a second man who draws his MAZES on the beach by the third street beach access.
The grandkids loved both of them – if you take the grandkids to the beach –
this will keep them entertained for a long time! LOL
His MAZES seem to be larger – I watched him and he would go into the maze and do some patch-up work with the shovel.
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We had lists of things to see and do while they were here for twelve days!
The downtime was also on those lists and arts and crafts for each of them.
Keeping three kids on the go – with rest times.
While he did the crafts by himself – we had to read a lot of the instructions to him so he would understand them. He will be in second grade in the fall.
He did very well and made the contraption to pick up items from the floor.
She would much more like to ride a horse but she was game and made the things you see here
even stitching the leather notepad holder.
She is our reader – books and books – always reading.
She is so talented – making things – she made the cards – painted the switch plate covers –
painted rocks and copied the American flag that President Bush painted – exactly like he did.
The list was long – but downtime was important and it showed in the arts and crafts.
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They show no prodigious – they share – they love and they sometimes cry but hug afterward.
They are children and we as adults are responsible for their eys in the future!
Our time here on earth is short – but our influence goes generation to generation –
Our historical presence is passed forward
If only we could overcome those thoughts and ideas and actions.
Look for the goodness of people – share love and gratitude – have compassion.
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While I have known she has the ability to create – it surprised me just how well she can draw.
Sherry saw a picture on social media of an American flag painted by President Bush –
for the celebration of July 4th.
I guess he just did it in a few moments – as he also is a good artist.
She asked Cassidy if she could do the same thing by looking at the picture!
It looks just like his!
She has a unique ability to look at something and reproduce it!
A few down days and she sat and started drawing!
No one bothers her and she is very quiet – only a pencil and paper.
She is her own self – and a quiet sweetheart.
She has a focus on detail – a sense of shade – these are all just penciled drawings.
I showed them to her mother and I think she needs to pursue this talent.
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“OUR CASSIDY – SEEMS SHE IS AN ARTIST”!
When they are home – it is outside they go – playing with friends – riding bikes!
So – before they came to visit for twelve days – we asked them to think about what they wanted to do!
And they came up with a list for each one to do and day by day we crossed those items off –
somedays more than one!
I still can not believe we did all of this – each day we added and crossed off – one by one.
And yes – by the end we were exhausted – but it was a good feeling and now –
They are gone and I wish they were back.
Here is where we took the grandkids for lunch after mini-golf – to SNOOKY’S.
This was the area we lived in for nine months at Ocean Keyes while the house was being built.
We would walk this beach every day for our three-mile walk.
This area here is where you ride the jet skies – paraglide and the big banana boats!
A great family beach!
Walk to main street and shopping.
SNOOKY’S is our favorite beach bar and grill in NMB!
We have taken most family and friends here.
Also – the water was very warm and great for swimming and wading.
What a good day – mini golf which is all Bode talked about and he picked out the mini golf course.
Lunch at Snooky’s and then some time hunting shells in the surf of Cherry Grove.
If you are interested in making the Myrtle Beach area your vacation spot – I recommend this area
as it is a great place for families and the beach are fantastic.
The Ocean Isle Beach tidal pool is on the east end of the island is near the new groin break wall.
The area does not have many people come to it as you have to walk from your car to get to it!
But – the beach here is so peaceful and quiet.
The tidal pool makes it easy to not have to watch the little ones all the time!
You can see the new groin break wall in the background!
What was nice was she did not have to worry about other people on the beach as we were in a spot with no one within fifty yards of where we sat.
East end of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
You can see in the pictures just how many people were around – a great spot to spend some quiet time!
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We had them all to ourselves for twelve days! It was a busy time with a list that we completed!
And downtime scheduled in for time to relax!
We had to have downtime – for us and for them! LOL!
We planned events every day – and played during beach time –
But also crafts that all three did!
All three are talented!
In her downtime – this was her go-to – headphones and reading her books or watching movies.
They had their own creative space to do whatever they wanted for a couple hours!
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DOWNTIME WITH THE GRANDKIDS AND THEIR OWN SLEEPING SPACES IN PAPA’S WORLD!
We left Boardwalk on the beach and drove back to Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach.
We lived for nine months near here and often came to just walk our three miles!
Around the lake and by the ICW and the marina.
Crooked Hammock – we watched it being built during the nine months we lived at Ocean Keyes.
Today – when we have friends staying with us or family – we try to bring them here.
The huge old oak tree in the playground.
This huge tree – was in another spot some 800 feet away –
they made that area into a parking lot and kept this tree by moving it here!
It is a few hundred years old and they wanted to save it.
That is conversation!
A good way to wrap up another busy day with the grandkids.
Going to miss them – life as grandparents – PRICELESS!
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If you are in Boardwalk on the beach – Wonder Works is tough to miss – it is a huge Mansion –
Completly “UPSIDE DOWN”!
I really did not know what to expect – only that some time ago I had asked a family –
that was exiting if it was worth it?
YES – YES – YES they replied – take your grandkids – they will love it and you can go in and out all day long!
WONDERWORKS!
Once there – you can head in a number of different directions – on beams six inches wide!
The routes would go higher and higher – some 30 to 40 feet off the floor!
And the surfaces would change – always an obstacle course to navigate!
They played up there for over two hours and went up twice!
But – this was only one game to play in this building –
A maze on the bottom floor for LASER TAG – which we also did!
showing your pose – they did this a couple times.
There was a virtual ride where you are strapped in your seat and it moved to whatever was being shown.
For instance a roller coaster for a coal car – up and down and around sharp corners.
The whole time you feel as if you are actually doing it!
WONDERWORKS!
All in all – we were in the UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE WONDER WORKS for over FIVE HOURS!
They loved it and so did we as we also got to do things!
It also is very educational there.
Cassidy was the same way but she promised Taylor she would not leave her!
We decided to leave Boardwalk on the beach and drive to Barefoot Landing for an early dinner.
But – to anyone who wants to visit Boardwalk on the Beach in Myrtle Beach –
The upside-down house WONDER WORKS is a treat for yourself and your kids or grandchildren!
NOTE: Check it out online as it does have some height restrictions!
Bode was fine – he passed all the restrictions.
It was a warm evening – and the kids were excited – we made our way onto the island and found a spot to park right across the street from the pier – we carried our chairs to a grassy area next to the roadway – we were about to have front row seats!
We were front row with our chairs and the grandkids were so excited!
Here you see Bode – Taylor – Cassidy and Sherry.
It was a joyous celebration of our nations birthday!
OIB – JULY 4th. GOLF CART PARADE – and then the RAIN CAME!
You should see the LIST – things that they wanted to do and wrote down!
We have one more to do – tomorrow – MINI GOLF!
Bode has wanted to play mini-golf on this one course in North Myrtle Beach
since we have been down here for two years!
The one that has the Airplane and Helicoper!
And the crafts they have done and completed – hours and hours of doing them!
We have been going to the beach every other day, mostly in late afternoons or early evenings.
That way – they will not get sunburned and they are now so tanned!
Having them here has been a joy – it will be twelve days total and their parents will pick them up.
Excitement – laughter – and some groans – but all in all – they have been very good.
Last year it was one week – this year twelve days – and we have done a lot in those times!
“PAPA – MORMOR – WHAT ARE WE DOING NEXT”?
I am going to miss them when they leave but will see them in a couple weeks –
they are going with their parents for an additional week on the beach at Topsail, N.C.
Then home and for two weeks will practice with a professional crew from California
in the musical LION KING!
We are going home to watch them.
Almost every day weather permitting – for the last 8 to 10 years – a man ( I do not know his name)
appears on the beach with just a shovel and draws these amazing MAZES!
There have been numerous newspaper articles – Facebook and other social pages and stories
of his unique style of PUZZLES on the beach at low tide.
The diagram also has instructions on how to TURN at each intersection –
you can not just walk straight through – you must turn in any direction.
The articles I have read – he does this as a hobby and for years for his wife until she passed away.
He decided to continue in her memory each day – she would accompany him and test out the MAZE!
I would like to meet him and talk to him!
While we were there for 45 minutes – at least a hundred people stopped and tried to solve the MAZE!
Although Ocean Isle Beach is closer to our home – we always take the company to Sunset Beach!
The beach is wider and more flat and shallow!
Plus – Sunset Beach is more residential and not as commercial.
The two – Bode and Cassidy are just alike although it is Taylor and Cassidy who are the twins.
Taylor takes after her MorMor who is tall – as do her cousins Sarah and Ella.
All three are going to be over 5’10”!
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They both remind me of their mother Tammy driving around and around.
From a distance, I thought it was her.
We also found out that the show Hightower on Paramount – was filming there.
They were there once and the next day shooting again.
We passed the enormous white tents of the production crews –
and there was a flashing traffic sign announcing the date and shooting of the show.
After going on the go-karts twice – it was down time –
we stopped for Italian ice and then into the park to just relax and enjoy the evening.
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We have an enclosed lanai along with an open patio with a fire pit.
It does get really hot in the sun out in the open – but mornings are shaded and so are early evenings.
Needless to say – we are not happy with this – I spread snake-be-gone around and mow the grass short.
But – it is a protected area in the woods – and since I put down the snake-be-gone –
we have not seen anymore – but I warn the grandkids to watch what they are doing!
This one I later found out was not poisonous and as soon as I took the picture-
it turned around and very fast went back into the woods.
We have also seen them down by the pond!
At night – deer will set off our motion light in the backyard as I will look out and see them.
We are only four miles from the beach – but it is real country.
One of the reasons we picked this area.
On the day of our anniversary – June 25th. – we journeyed to Boiling Springs, N.C. to play golf-
at THE LAKES golf course with our friends Buck and Cindy McBride!
We have been friends for over 35 years – and now that we live some 38 miles from them –
we get together to play golf as often as we can.
The course is off the beaten path and is the oldest course in Brunswick County, N.C.
But it is a fun course and not crowded when we played in the early afternoon.
Most golfers like to play early – when it is not so hot –
It does not bother us and we like no one pushing us!
Buck and I have been golfing partners for years and years – going way back to WNY!
It was a great way to spend the day – celebrating our anniversary – then having dinner at their house.
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Our grandson – Bode – put together an outfit for this particular day!
He selected everything here and his mother helped him attach the Star Wars figure on his shoulder.
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I can see it like it was yesterday – taking them to pre-school – singing a song!
Twins – dressed alike and their little HELLO KITTY backpacks!
They are different – Taylor was the bigger – in fact, the reason they were brought into this world early!
Cassidy at 3 lbs and Taylor at almost 4 lbs.
For some reason, she was getting all the nutrients and growing – so at 32 weeks plus a day or two
the doctors decided it was time – and it also was their mother’s birthday!
So now we celebrate birthdays in threes!
Cassidy is the one who calls every week to talk to her MORMOR ( mothersmother) Swedish.
While she looks short – she is of average height – Taylor is going to be tall like her MORMOR!
Cassidy does soccer while Taylor has ridden horses since she barely walked.
Today they are both alike and different.
Taylor would spend all her time riding and carrying for horses.
Cassidy – searching YouTube for projects to make – she is really good at that.
Our little ones with the HELLO KITTY backpacks –
So grown up and doing their own things.
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Decided to go to North Myrtle Beach where we lived for nine months until our house was built!
Mike and Sarah had not been there and we wanted to do a little shopping.
Then it was onto Barefoot Landing – another place we would go to while living in this area.
Shopping – looking around and Mike and I went to the waterfront bar of Crooked Hammock.
It was a fun-filled day exploring with the family –
Sarah got to go to her store that sells crystals
Mike got to see where we lived for nine months
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Today they are grown up – two in college – one in H.S.
Where did that time go?
They still are full of laughing – smiles and giggles.
Sarah came along unexpected – and was always running around – clinging to her sisters.
All three are athletic – Sarah in track and the other two in soccer.
The growing up – in college – and now young adults – and coming to our home – loving the beach.
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SARAH – MADDY – and ELLA – the Myers girls!
It was family time – a little bit of competition – racing GO-CARTS!
I sat this one out as I had a little kink in my back!
But – they all had a blast – round and round!
We found out later that the next day they were completing shooting a movie right there!
We had passed huge white tents being set up and there were flashing road signs – saying the movie set filming would be the next day.
Then I read in the news that they had already filmed at the track and were coming back to wrap it up!
Before the go-carts, we went to OIB FISH COMPANY to the top Tiki deck to have lunch!
And then down the stairs to the open-air bar to watch the boats coming and going.
We packed as much exploring time along with the beach as we could.
Being this was not a whole week as the older girls – who are college students-
had to return for work.
But – we did do the beach every day – we took them all into North Myrtle Beach
Leaving so many things to do when they come back.
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