Vareen Memorial Park – Little River – S.C.
A hike into the marsh we came across this area of Cypress Trees –
With hundreds and hundreds of shells hanging from the branches!
This is a nice hike – marsh – water channels – birds – ICW – piers and walkways.
Shade – paths that branch off – they have a map –
Quiet solitude – yet nature at its best.
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We had passed the entrance dozens of times –
Sherry said we need to stop and see what is there!
So – on our way to our property – we stopped – just a few miles North of the border
of S.C. and N.C.
outside Little River S.C.
We parked – and there were clean johnny on the spots –
benches and tables – covered area to sit and eat.
Swings for kids and numerous trail heads.
We thought – we need to bring the kids here when they visit!
We picked a trail that took us toward the ICW!
Wanting to see the water way and the boats.
There were piers to walk out on and decks to sit.
We had forgotten to pick up a map of the trails
so we selected one and off we went.
Had no idea where it would go – we were exploring as we do all the time!
We continued on – checking our fit bits to see how far we had walked.
All the while staying on the path to the right as others branched off.
I could see across the marsh where we had started
and I could tell we were looping back toward the parking lot!
Next blog will be on some interesting finds we made!
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This view is what first got my attention when I was looking for a place to rent!
I came across it and right away I called to Sherry –
“How would you like to live here for a while” ?
It took maybe one minute to decide – this is where we will go until we find another place!
We have now been here – at this time of writing – early January – some 13 weeks!
And – expecting our house to be done – the end of June!
The other reason is the walk to the beach –
a little over 1/2 mile and we are standing here.
Although the clouds roll in and out –
very few times have we not been able to walk with rain ruining it!
Plus – we are so close to other trails – nature – we can explore.
We are building a house – in the long run – it was about the same as buying one already built!
In our price range.
And – we will still be close to this – one half hour away!
The area we choose is in N.C. 15 miles away.
There we are close to two other beaches!
Ocean Isle Beach ( which is the address) and Sunset Beach.
Both about 4 and 6 miles away!
The skies here are wonderful – different each day – I always notice skies where ever we are!
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OCEAN KEYES – S.C.
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Once again we celebrated a new year with friends.
Making sure we all were social distancing
before we met up – and the game was on!
THE GAME – golf – four strokes on the highest handicapped holes per side for the ladies.
Jim and I play from the yellows – Buck and ladies from the reds.
Front nine – with the handicap – 38 – 39 ladies! Par 36.
The second nine – 39 to 41 – guys! par 36.
When they are on – they are tough to beat – always down the middle.
The second day – same rules – front nine – 39 to 41 – guys!
Different course – and this was a day after playing a game called CATCH PHRASE!
Now – we just not seem to win at this! LOL!
Or the card game which Cindy overtook me on the last hand! LOL
The second nine – 40 to 44 – guys!
Finally – we were able to beat them after 18 holes the second day –
it had rained all night – course was so wet – you had to have a ball retriever
for the middle of the fairway!
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Write happy thoughts!
Write about family & friends!
Write about each day in my life that I live!
You see my friends – in 2013 I suffered a heart attack!
Called ” A WIDOW MAKER” I should not be here!
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It is with in mind – I record our lives one day at a time –
hence my blog: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog
In a little over one year – thanks to my wife Sherry –
I now have a following of 362 plus followers!
Of which I only know four of them!
The rest are from all over the USA and the WORLD!
Sherry is the driving force behind my blog –
” YOU HAVE TO WRITE AND PUT IT SOMEWHERE – A PLACE WE CAN FIND – WHEN YOU ARE GONE”
That is the reality and I am okay with it!
Each day I open the site – answer the comments and push on!
I include lots of pictures – they all tell a story.
Each day I start out not knowing what I will write about
I see a picture I have taken – a event we did – or where a day has taken us.
Then – I start – so far I have scheduled a month ahead in stories –
That way – is we are going someplace – all I have to do is share it to face book!
On here – it is automatically scheduled!
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When we moved 21 years ago – from Western New York –
to Northern Va. my thought was we are now in the South!
We actually picked up another four to six weeks of better weather
on either side of winter!
We liked the area – going into Washington DC on a regular basis.
We purchase three homes while there – two that we actually built.
We had most of our family follow us there.
But – it still got cold and three times –
an accumulation of snow greater than in all the 50 years we lived in the snow belt!
Now – we are calling this home until our home we are building if finished
some time in the next 4 to 6 months!
Home has a different meaning now – and we have become comfortable now here.
Enough that when you have that yearning to go back home
visions of what awaits you run through your mind!
While dating almost 40 years ago – we spent a week in the outer banks
with my brother and some of his friends.
That is when our bond for the ocean became a fixed state in our minds.
Our Vacations revolved around different trips with our children
to beaches up and down the East coast!
Home is where the heart is – and while we could not find a home here –
we are building one close – 14 miles away at another beach address –
OCEAN ISLE BEACH in North Carolina!
It is a 30 minute drive North of here – so we can often come back to walk!
There are two beaches there within 4 to 6 miles –
Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach!
Home is where your heart is – and now our hearts are in the deeper South!
Where warm is Sun – no snow – ice – and 50 plus degrees every day!
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After two and one half months –
we journeyed back to our home base in NVA!
We wanted to spend the Holiday with the kids of both families.
And – we took the Covid19 test and were negative!
Our plan was to stay for three weeks and then come back to the Condo
at Ocean Keyes in North Myrtle Beach – S.C.
“All I want for Christmas is you grandma” says Sarah!
Our time there was both long and short –
long in that it was cold and I do not do cold very well!
We had their first snow – ice and wind for the year.
Short in that it went very fast and we miss them all ready!
We stayed back and forth until our family in Lake Holiday had to go into quarantine
due to coming in contact with a neighbor just by talking outdoors with her.
So – they were able to get the negative tests back and we went up Christmas Eve
to spend the night with them!
So – we got to spend quality time with both families
and then we all had dinner together.
While the weather was cold – we did manage to stay inside – play games
put puzzles together – good dinners and the little ones loved it!
We made the most of the time together
We – had family time
We spent time together before we were to leave
and head back South!
We even got to watch and cheer on the Buffalo Bills football team!
A big part of our sports life before we moved TO NVA!
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Have a blessed New Year!
When we were firs married – we went to the beach in the Outer Banks.
Our goal each year was to take the kids to the beach for vacation.
I always dreamed of one day – to somehow work close to the beach –
I would always say ” I am going to sell hot dogs on the beach – just so I could be there”!
Today – everyday where we are –
we are living that dream.
We sold our home back in NVA.
Along with most furniture
and are renting a condo in Ocean Keyes – North Myrtle Beach S.C.
And we walk 1/2 mile through the gated community – to the beach!
Anything in the Sun – mid 40’s to mid 50’s and no wind – I am for it!
But – snow – wind – ice (slip and fall) I am out of there!
So – we pulled the trigger – after we said to ourselves – we do not want to renovate at our age.
We want to live our remaining lives while we can –
playing golf – exploring and walking the beaches!
We made our selections before Thanksgiving – the paper work was done –
The deposit made – banking finalized –
And when we returned from NVA –
We went to the lot –
THE FORMS WERE IN TO POUR THE FOUNDATION!
Our dream is about to take place.
We have found our shopping stores – and are exploring the area –
Golfing is everywhere and the beach is four miles away!
We are on the mainland and cross the ICW to get to the beach.
Now – we will wait to get a close date-
we have to buy furniture and move from storage what we have left.
Our dream is about to become a reality – walking the beach – warm weather –
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our lives are changed and social distancing the norm.
But – our dream continues on –
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This past year we have also had our blessings during the Pandemic!
Yes – we sold our dream home – BUT NOW ARE BUILDING YET ANOTHER ONE!
Yes – we left our family 450 miles to the North – BUT NOW THEY WILL BE VISITING!
Yes – we packed up Sherry’s office – BUT NOW WITH PHONE & COMPUTER –
SHE WALKS THE BEACH AND CONTINUES!
You see what I mean when we have our blessings!
We went to the new property after coming back from NVA
leaving the snow- ice and cold behind
and saw that they had the forms in ready to pour cement!
Then we walked the beach!
Blessings are where you put down roots!
Work is where you are and where you walk!
That is owning your own network marketing business!
A year in which we have a pandemic but also a year in which we have blessings!
We explore – we walk – we play golf –
we do not miss the cold – we miss the people!
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Good morning – afternoon or evening!
Or just plain GOOD DAY!
Good day is what we had when the first morning of our friends stay-
we all walked to the beach – and it started to sprinkle
even though the Sun was shining!
The start of a fantastic three days was blessed with a RAINBOW!
Even though there was a light rain –
just enough to get you a little wet
we pushed on – to the beach!
A pathway – the sound of the surf – and toes in the sand!
The ocean and sand has a way of making everything okay!
The rain had stopped –
and it was warm – not cold – at least for people from the North
as we all are from NWPA and WNY!
We are seniors – well most of us are
but – we are aging healthy – all of us!
Walking the beach – first morning with friends
before a day of golfing and then dinner
This has been our life throughout the years
The beach is new – but the friends are ageless!
From one rain bow to one walk on the beach
A little rain – a lot of laughter
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Walking with friends on the beach!
This is a stressful time this COVID!
But – we practice social distancing and quarantine – and test!
We make plans and also are sure of the above.
2020 brings a lot of smiles also.
Being with friends is special – you laugh – you talk – and you share sorrows.
Family is important to us all.
You SEE on Zooms –
You TALK on phones
You HEAR on both
You connect whenever you can and try to make plans.
Sometimes – COVID interferes
But you move on – test and return.
When it does become possible – you make the most of it!
2020 still has its fun times.
2020 – well – you make the most of it when you can!
We all are from BILLS territory
we all were there for the run of FOUR SUPER BOWLS in a row!
And now – as we all moved South –
We once again are watching them!
We try to play as much golf as we can now that we are in the South!
Our friends – Buck and Cindy are 45 miles away
so we can meet up halfway and play!
Once a week since we have moved down here.
There are over 100 courses to select from!
LASTING FRIENDSHIPS – YEAR BLESSED – ALL DURING A PANDEMIC!
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For years since we came South – we try at least get together every four to six months!
We all lived close to one another back in NWPA and WNY!
We now all play golf together after a couple years ago Dottie decided to try it out.
Walking the beach at North Myrtle Beach on our last get together.
Now we also play cards – sip a beer – and listen to and sing to music!
We have always had a great time – we travel – explore new places
We play gals vs guys in golf and the gals are good!
This last time we won by I think 2 strokes!
Bestie’s – good friends –
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In our life together – for going on almost 40 years –
we do everything together – we are best friends –
if no one is around – we still go on adventures together!
Our days are almost never planned – unless there are errands to run –
friends to meet to golf –
but other than that – we explore!
We are taking in everything we can until our new house is built!
We also are exploring the area where we will live –
And it is nothing to drive a hour or so to see something we have never seen!
We walk almost three miles a day –
we did back in NVA until it got cold!
But – here – the sun warms you up even though it is in the high 40’s!
Walking the beach is part of that three mile walk every day!
6/10 th of a mile and we are standing looking at the above!
A day in our life – we live each day as it comes!
Always active – even making a garbage trip to the dumpster a walk!
We also can walk the half mile to Walmart if we choose.
Living life to the plus one day at a time.
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Well – where do I start – I have lived another year – in most cases – I wouldn’t be here!
2020 has been a very strange year – but – here I am – living through it!
For those that do not know – seven years ago I had a heart attack!
Not your normal one if there is such a thing –
but they called it a “WIDOW MAKERS” one.
I ended up with FOUR BY PASSES!
and walked out of the hospital 52 hours after surgery!
So – a year in review of 2020 – it is scary – frustrating – wonderful – satisfying –
nerve wracking – joyful – nail biting – and any other adjective you can throw in there!
You never know as I can attest – just what the day before you can bring!
Now – we are building a new home near Ocean Isles Beach – N.C.
And being careful – wearing our masks when we are close to people and inside!
I see no sane reason to refuse to do that because it infringes on your liberties!
We old folks – well we have been around and wish to continue to be around –
so just wear them – it will not hurt you – and it may save me from covid19!
There – that is my take on the pandemic!
It is indeed a strange year – one of challenges but joy when you see your family!
ZOOM is now a big part of that – staying in touch with virtual meetings –
church and religion – shopping and home delivery!
We stay safe so we can enjoy friends – getting tested – being careful –
2020 has brought many strange things into our lives –
2020 – with all its quirks – and I am living to see it!
So – you see – I count my days as blessings – no matter what comes before me.
In this past year – we have become more and more dependent on each other.
We have become closer to family if that is at all possible.
2020 has taught me things –
2020 has in a way – been a comfort for me in that we are once again
on a adventure – every day – planning – looking – exploring!
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Here we are – in our early ’70’s – homeless – living with daughters –
until we pack up and head South
to North Myrtle Beach S.C.
We made it a point – have fun – play golf – and enjoy the warm weather while we can!
Here we played one of our favorite courses in NVA!
Deer are everywhere – and are so tame – even when you hit toward them
they do not move!
You have to be pretty good to hit them and we are not good! LOL
We would have almost three months to wait before we left –
pack up and go –
to a place we had never been and found by accident
OCEAN KEYES – North Myrtle Beach
every day a 1/2 mile walk to the sand and water of the beach.
I thought I would MISS STUFF but I don’t!
I have moved on – just as we were about to do!
But first saying our goodbyes – these are what I will miss – FAMILY!
That is why we are back home for the Christmas time – for three weeks!
And we will come back again in late Feb. and early March.
They will come down to visit –
And our life will go on!
FAMILY – fun times and memories made –
FUN TIMES and memories to be made!
Our friends of many years – Buck and Cindy – have lived down in N.C. for years
and now – we golf every week together.
Family is back home – friends are here!
We are blessed to have these places to stay –
and now – we have begun our new home build
and once again – it will become a FAMILY HOME!
Once again in the South – we will be together – family – as always – you never throw that away!
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On our way to discover the path to the beach –
I stopped us to talk to a lady walking her dog.
We found out she also was from NVA and had just bought a condo there!
She gave us information on golf carts – and the sales office.
Seems – property is sold first inside the development
and rarely listed outside to the public!
And then you turn around and look straight
and that is the parking lot and entrance to the beach!
Point 66 mile walk and you are standing here
about ready to go to the water!
The beach is very wide even at high tide!
This is looking North.
Instead of going back the way we came
We decided to walk South along the beach
and come out on the road that runs into the shopping area!
About here is where we came off the beach
and were able to find shops that had buy one
get the second one half price!
So – we bought two light weight beach chairs
that had straps so we could carry on our backs
to make the walk to the beach easy
and still have arms free to bring whatever we needed!
Once back “home” at the condo
it was time to fix dinner – and have some cocktails on the lanai!
We have explored everyday
living the life so to speak
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We decided to take a little side trip on our way to Costco!
Since neither one of ever remembered going to the Boardwalk
on the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach –
We thought we would take our time
and follow the beach road from North Myrtle Beach
all the way down to the Boardwalk!
It had been almost 25 years since we vacationed in North Myrtle Beach
and – we were not disappointed!
We parked half way in between the two piers.
And then we walked toward the Northern Pier!
We entered the doors and went out to the open pier
where the fishermen were and the other tourist.
We had walked by numerous shops – places to eat –
a large volleyball complex with multiple courts
and a sand volleyball game going on –
two on two!
The boardwalk continued beyond that pier
but – we decided to return from our starting point
and then walk South to the other pier
about a mile distance between the two.
The walk back to where we parked the car
was on the boardwalk
but it changed to a paved walk – wide – and lined on both sides
with bushes – plam trees and shade and flowers.
It was not straight but wound from side to side
with benches in the shade.
We decided once we got to the second pier
we would look for a place to grab a late lunch
before we continued on our way to Costco.
We found that place by the pier itself –
actually looked like it was part of the pier
called “WICKED TUNA”
where we made our way to the top and had a great view of the pier
and the beach in both directions!
We had a great lunch sharing some appetizers.
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We continued onto Costco – and vowed that when we have to make that trip again – we would include the Boardwalk and this place to sit and have lunch!
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As we have already begun our seventh decade
We have set out once again on a new chapter of our lives.
We have been together since mid 1980
and married mid 1982!
That my friends is a lasting friendship!
For she is my best friend and partner.
We arrived to this view for the next five months.
The Atlantic Ocean is .66 miles away in Myrtle Beach – North!
Just beyond the horizon you see here.
We already have been there twice in three days
and have walked the shortest route.
Here is the view from the lanai back into the living room –
dining area and kitchen.
With two bedrooms and bathroom out of sight beyond the kitchen.
The lanai is over 200 SF
and the rest of the condo is 1200 plus SF.
We have all we need – and two elevators right outside our door
We are in the top unit – no one above us
and as far as I can tell – the unit below is empty!
Guest bedroom number one –
Two twin beds and share a bathroom with the other guest bedroom!
I have been using that shower as it is a walk in!
And as you can see – the golf clubs –
they are the occupying ones in that room for now!
We do have a bar set up –
both coffee and cocktails on the lanai
and for future guests!
Guest bedroom number two
Queen size bed –
I actually like this bedroom
and if it had a king size bed
would of considered it the master
as it seems larger!
She now has her printer set up in there and her files!
She is able to take her internet business
anywhere we go!
The master – king bed with a view –
sliding door right out to the lanai!
Our own master bath and walk in closet!
Right off the living room
and comfortable bed!
Our new chapter has started
page after page
we have already eliminated areas and places.
We venture out to explore
we know our limits and expectations.
And we are having fun doing it!
The first of many dinners on the lanai.
Our first candle and cocktails!
The first sunrise over the pond.
The first night with the moon rising over the pond.
The first of many days to come!
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There are times that we walk early – before 7 AM.
It is a quiet time to walk –
a time to just take it take in!
Life comes at you and never stops!
You and me are just along for the ride.
We can make the most of it
and when we get off
our legacy can continue to the next generations
hoping we made a lasting impression
in that all to be short ride!
How many have stood here before you?
How many have viewed the view?
Walking – thinking – talking together!
Early morning to clear out the mind –
A time to reflect – to plan.
A time to see what lies ahead
knowing that this will be here tomorrow
and the day after that many – many times!
Yes – walking early – hearing the sound of the surf –
the warm feeling of the Sun on your back or face.
A walk on the beach – a walk through time – a time to reflect
Walking – listening – solitude – but being together – sharing moments and thoughts -for it is here that ideas are formed – problems solved.
AN EARLY MORNING WALK ON THE BEACH!
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When I first saw this Condo by accident on the internet –
I was drawn to the view!
I said to Sherry – “How would you like to look at this everyday”?
That is the moment we decided to make our home for five months
in North Myrtle Beach – S.C.
We had never had a thought to come here!
Every morning as I sit and work on my blog –
as it gets lighter outside –
I glance to my left and see this!
The early morning sunrise right outside the two sliding doors
off the living room.
And – in the master bedroom – through the sliding door
she also has this same view as the Lanai is screened in
and we are the top condo in a four story building
with two elevators twenty feet from our front door!
We can sit out on the Lanai or from the couches in the living room!
This lake is 1/2 mile long and is full of water fowl!
I can sit and watch it all unfold before my very eyes!
We have extended our stay – from the two months to five months.
And – maybe even longer!
As of now – we are looking at places to rent or buy or build!
We love living here – but there are two major drawbacks.
One – we need more storage if we were to move here.
Two – we need a garage for our car –
the hot sun down here can do a number on it!
Everyday we walk by this – still inside the gated community!
There are six different pools here and we can use them all.
There are work out areas with weighted machines
and exercise equipment for our use.
And in 6/10’s of a mile- we are on the beach!
We walk to the beach almost every day
and then we walk on the beach
to get our three plus miles in!
We can hear the surf – from our Lanai!
We have searched this area –
but very little compares to this!
We are just going to enjoy what time we have left here in Ocean Keyes
North Myrtle Beach – S.C.
Looking to the outside from the inside of our Condo!
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Just a short drive North up from North Myrtle Beach is Cherry Grove.
A quaint mostly residential area with well kept houses.
And lots of canals running vertical to the beach.
The area has a big parking lot for boats and trailers
and a ramp into the water – with a long running fishing dock
many fishermen and people putting in their boats or skiffs.
The mainland side is tall reeds
and the bank is a golf course.
We walked around but had to be careful
all the people casting their lines
little boys practicing casting
It was fun to watch.
These homes were in the high HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS!
Everything I could see – even the older cottages
were very well kept!
Neat – painted – no trash around –
Bright colors – and very small hot tub like pools!
The drive down and back was at a slow 20 MPH pace.
Which gave us time to look and see the different houses.
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We do plan some days ahead –
mostly – we walk in the mornings
usually around 9 am.
Other days it is errands to run – houses to see
areas to explore –
and a trip down the street
to BAREFOOT LANDING in North Myrtle Beach!
Now – to get our STEPS in
we go here and walk around.
It is peaceful – not crowded
and you walk around the lake
and among the stores.
We also have had lunch here.
And it is maybe 5 or 6 miles away.
There is construction going on for a new brewery
and it looks to be really huge!
But in the mean time – they have set up a small park like area.
With tables – artificial lawn – stringed lights
a playground for kids
and a small tear drop trailer that is converted into a kitchen!
It is called Crooked Hammock Brewery!
I had one of them from a small TIKI LIKE HUT
next to the tear drop trailer.
It was what I wanted – not too heavy
and a hint of coconut aftertaste.
Now that may not sound good to you
but I enjoyed it and would drink it again.
I do not like IPA’s or heavy beer.
While sitting there at a long table all by ourselves
a table that could easily seat 10 or 12 people.
I noticed another couple with masks on purchase a couple beers
in cans from the brewery.
They had no where to sit
so I invited them to sit at the other end of our long table.
We carried on a conversation and found out at one time they had lived near us in Northern Va.
They had done the same as us and had purchased a condo
overlooking the marina – where we had previously
had dinner with the McBrides and Sherry’s sister
at a place called CLARK’S!
We had met another couple – exchanged address’s
and phone numbers –
we had made new friends simply by offering a seat for them.
You never know as your day starts what will transpire.
What began with a brand new sunrise
turned into a fine day of walking – meeting new friends
and discovering a new brewery.
Life is good and getting better!
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It was by accident that I found this place while searching for a place to live after selling our house!
I came across a picture of the view from the Lanai and we fell in love with it!
This is situated in North Myrtle Beach and we had no thought of coming here!
The plan was to find a home to buy or a lease –
planning on only being here for five months!
But – after searching and searching and visiting numerous homes – condo’s
And the housing market going up every day- it became apparent to us –
that maybe the best way was to find a model and build it our way!
We found that we could build for almost the same price that we would buy –
and not have to do any renovations!
So – we extended our stay here until the end of June!
And hope that our build out of four to six months
would allow us time to enjoy what we have here!
We walk the road every day past the pool straight to the beach entrance.
Cross two roads and are in the parking lot of Avenue six beach entrance!
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They were leaving mid morning for their trip back to Va. Beach
where they have lived for a number of years.
Our other friends – who live 50 miles away
had gone home the night before
as appointments awaited them in the morning.
We have been getting together for the past 25 years
when we all moved away
having been friends prior to that for at least 10 years.
The beach – as it always has – called us to walk one final time!
For years and years we took beach vacations together
raising our families
Jim and I played softball together back in the late 70’s!
Now the little ones are all grown up
and have little ones and big ones of their own
Grand children – the years have passed
but the love of the sand and surf remains!
Beach life – Boggie Boards – Wave riding with tubes – Sipping a favorite brew
all things we loved to do – but I no longer ride the waves –
I still sip a brew – and I still walk the surf!
One last walk on the beach – just as we have done countless times before.
Life has been good to all of us
we still get along and get together
friendships last and last!
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We decided to drive the beach road from North Myrtle Beach
all the way down to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk!
We stopped – got out of the car – walked to the beach entrance!
All the way down – we passed house after house
residential living – vacation homes – second homes
beautiful beach front homes!
They look as if they have been here a long time.
I was told that because of the shape of the coast
a long half moon stretching from below Myrtle Beach
all the way North to Wilmington N.C.
Very few storms hit this part of the coast
instead are directed toward Wilmington!
It was a Sunday drive after church virtual service.
A quiet ride with no traffic and heading for Costco!
But – we had never seen the Boardwalk!
We decided to just take our time – explore a little
before going to the store.
Maybe have a light lunch
see the storied Myrtle Beach!
I am glad we did this as it gave us a chance to see how people lived.
We have decided that in our future trips to Costco
we would always make this a part of the ritual
driving first to the boardwalk
walk the distance between the two piers
have lunch and enjoy without haste!
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Seeing the history and enjoying the minute –
Being grateful that you have been able to see that moment in time.
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We have been walking – staying away from groups of people –
social distancing – knowing that we wanted to spend Christmas with the family!
We went on line – Sherry is the tech one –
and through CVS – set up our information –
scheduling a test time!
We drove to the CVS test site – we were the only ones their at our scheduled time!
We pulled up to the window much as you would for a bank –
The lady spoke through the window and asked for our insurance – medicare and ID.
We passed them through and she typed in all the information
and in the window drawer – she gave us back each a brown paper bag
with our cards inside plus the material we needed to swab our own nose!
In case we did not understand the written instructions and pictures on what to do –
She explained step by step as we went through the procedure!
It was not difficult at all and we did our own samples.
Just put the swab up as far as you can go and rotate for fifthteen seconds
as she counts off in each nostril!
After we were done – the swab went into a sealed vial with liquid it it.
And put back into a sealed plastic bag with our information in there.
I then got out and deposited the two bags into a medical box –
wiped down the box with a sanitizing wipe they provided and drove off!
It was that easy and covered by our insurance.
Our tests came back in just two days and were on our own personal web address!
This was a relief as now we could journey home –
see our family for the holidays
knowing that we were Covid19 free!
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Every morning – the sunrise from our condo –
it paints a different sky each day.
I watch this as it develops each morning –
Sherry has the same view from our bedroom!
She has almost never seen the sunrise – but now she wakes up to this
and has almost trained herself to wake up to it!
Some days – we walk when we should of just stayed inside! LOL
Those days are mostly when the high winds are around.
One is because of the giant trees here!
They are high above our fourth floor condo!
And branches – even though small – come down!
We do not want to get hit by them!
Papa and MorMor – we tried as you can see –
but the wind was so strong –
and the sand was stinging our faces!
We decided not to for go a walk here
and instead walked the sidewalks where it was bearable!
We returned to the condo after getting in our three mile
beach less walk!
There are days such as this that we also do our errands!
Or go to a late lunch early dinner
when no one is around
keeping social distance!
Back at the condo – we await the late show
not on TV but outside
once again in the dark sky
the rising of not the sun
but the full moon!
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We like to explore and I love old towns and history of the area!
We had completed the River Walk and then headed onto main street.
This being Sunday – there were no stores open!
Which surprised me as there were lots of people on the River Walk.
Walking – taking in the sites – and then we both noticed just how many old
historic churches were here!
Maybe that is the reason for stores being closed on Sunday?
We also looked at the first church that was built here
Thinking that the people had outgrown it!
A beautiful stain glassed window!
Thsi was a very solid built building
but I think it ended up being too small
So they constructed the second church!
We also walked by one other large church that sat on the river-
and had drive up docks for boats
and signs for people who came to church using the River!
This was also as large as the big one here.
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Sherry has a friend from back in NVA who also owns a home just outside Conway.
She told us we had to visit this town as it has large living Oak trees
and a historic part with a River-Walk!
I tried to see into the water – but it was black!
I guess there is a chemical released from the Cypress trees that line the banks –
that leaches into the water – turning it a almost black color!
It just gave me the creeps not knowing what or if anything is in there!
The trees and bushes were really beautiful as was the new walk way!
We also came across a marina – with docks and boats – this area seemed to me – to be like a campground for boats! There were a number of boats with people living on them and they looked to be in pretty rough shape! I would not want to take them out onto the river. There was bathrooms here so I assume the people used them to bath etc.
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We did a job that Sherry has been wanting to do – wash the walls of the Lanai down by hand!
The Lanai is screened in and has a vinyl siding – which with storms – gets dirty.
So – with soap and water and some cloths – we cleaned it all down
Took us about two hours –
and then we treated ourselves to BEACH TIME!
This day – we did not spend all the time sitting – but walking for most of it!
We walked to the pier two miles away!
We try to walk three miles a day – and as much of that we can on the beach!
This has always been a dream of mine – walking in the sand and surf every day!
We had never walked all the way to Cherry Grove – point pier –
And – along the way we collected shells for a church group back home!
This day – just to walk was relaxing – cleaning the Lanai –
A day in the sun – living life to the plus!
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In my 71 years – I have never spent Thanksgiving near the beach –
let alone – on that day – go for a walk – in short sleeves and shorts!
While everything was baking in the oven – we had bought all the trimmings at Costco!
We decided to just walk down in the sunshine – it was mid 70’s –
And see if the water was warm – thinking there would not be a whole lot of people there!
WRONG – a lot of people were down there!
I guess a lot of people come here for this week at reduced rates!
So – we started our walk – and sure enough – I was drawn to the water –
I took my sandals off –
as I could see a lot of people in the surf and swimming beyond the surf!
To my surprise – it was not that cold –
And I do not like cold water!
I walked in and after the initial feeling of the water
I started walking the surf!
I never thought I would be doing this let alone on Thanksgiving Day!
Now that we have decided to build instead of buying
We will be within a four mile drive to several beaches.
So I am beginning to think of tradition!
Walking the beach On Thanksgiving Day!
And – who is to say – if it is nice the day after –
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Welcome to Papa’s World – from North Myrtle Beach – in S.C.
Where we have temporary taken up residence!
We sold our home of 14 years in NVA.
Stayed with our daughters for over two months
packed up and came South – searching for were and what we want to do next!
We have searched out and found places to visit – usually once a week we venture out to eat.
Always being aware and checking them out ahead of time.
Almost all have conformed to Covid19
Spacing out tables and we choose to be there early
before the normal dinner or after the normal lunch crowd.
And if we can not do this – then we order pick up and go!
We are in our dream place – beach – warmth – things to see and do – and GOLFING!
We found this by accident – and we knew we had to try it out!
Every day we walk and include the beach in that walk.
But – we still believe in and practice Social Distancing!
The wide open beach is easy to do as you get nowhere near anyone.
Walking also is no problem as we stay far away from people and they also do the same.
And as you can see in the pictures here – our time to be there – lowers the risk.
Again – we limit this to maybe once a week.
There is a greater risk in shopping for food – although 99.9 % of the people
honor wearing masks – after all – it is not only yourself you are protecting
but those whom you come close to!
Common sense –
NO SHOES – NO SHIRT – NO MASK – NO SERVICE!
It is not a RIGHT QUESTION
But THE RIGHT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT!
Today we live in a not normal World anymore.
The virus is real – and easy to catch.
The numbers are what overwhelms the establishements health care.
In large population centers – the volume –
critical patients – will take up bed space
leaving those with other life threatening illness
no place to go – as the ICU’S fill up!
COMMON SENSE!
We are extending our stay here until the end of June
at which time we are hoping our build will be done.
Yes – we decided to build –
one half hour away into N.C.
Where we will still have this – walking the beach – social distancing.
Where we dream to be.
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The warm rays from the sun – sand beneath my feet – casting a shadow – living our dreams!
Sherry walking – we have come to always head to the beach –
and as Sherry says ” SEE OUR OCEAN”!
But – as soon as we start the one half mile walk
we can actually hear the surf.
When there is a storm somewhere OUT THERE –
the waves get large as well as the sound.
Listening – as we walk closer –
and then – breaking the plain of the dunes
we see the waters – cresting – wave after wave
Warn sunshine – large waves –
making the music we love
OUR OCEAN – so we have come to call it!
Much too soon – it is back to the parking lot and straight up the street
to our gate back onto the gated community!
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Leopards Chase – Gold course – situated in Ocean Ridge Plantation
Along with THREE other courses – all named after
Big Cats of Prey!
We have decided to build a house – in the long run –
it will work out the same or cheaper than buying!
The market keeps going up for resales on houses
and we can build and have brand new for the same!
And we will build right across the road from this and three other courses
in what is called Cameron Woods!
In fact within a 5 mile radius –
20 golf courses and two beaches
Ocean Isle beach and Sunset beach.
We had searched and searched – condos – houses- apartments
and by chance we found this – and the model –
Sherry once again had her dream home!
And it knocked off about 45 minutes for the drive back to NVA!
All we are waiting for now is the plans to be final
and then a meeting with the construction manager
to go over those plans
and then a start and probable finish date
4 to 6 months start to finish!
By the time you are reading this
we will have already done that!
We love this area – the drive to both beaches is less than 15 minutes
Shopping is 6 minutes
Calabash is 15 minutes
and Route 17 is ten minutes.
Our friends house is about 30 to 40 minutes
And a lot of places to dine out on the I.C.W.!
We have extended our stay where we are until the end of June
hoping that the build will be done
We have to buy furniture and move what we have in storage
down here.
We did not want to go farther South –
we wanted a temperate climate
and still be 7 hours to home!
We have found that place here – among the golf courses and beaches
but still only a 30 minute drive to North Myrtle Beach
which we have become fond of!
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I forget the name of the place we stopped for lunch –
but Sherry knows it from recommendations from friends
and our landlord!
It is Mexican – and has the best taco’s!
We have walked by it numerous times –
and she has said we must eat there!
It sits right on the ICW – Inter coastal Waterway!
We requested outside for social distancing!
We wear our masks – we do take them off when we are not around people.
Or – when there is room to stay distances away from them.
The view of the waterway is awesome –
watching the boats – walking the boardwalk
all while sitting at our table after the walk.
Enjoying being outside –
After lunch – we walked – around the area – enjoying the feel of Christmas.
By the time you are reading this – the Holidays have passed –
for I write ahead on a schedule I have created.
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Being retired – when Sherry asks – “Do you want to go shopping”?
I jump up and say “WHEN & WHERE”!
I know I am going to like just waiting and watching people!
We drove about 20 minutes down rte. 17 – to Tanger Outlets!
Every store imaginable – my favorite shoe store – Sketchers!
And a Starbucks – for a sipping coffee!
Who would of known one year ago – I would be sitting outside
in November – sun – warmth – 75 degrees –
Palm trees and Christmas decorations!
For your information – I love warm weather
I am not a fan of ice – and snow and cold!
I gave my snow shovel away!
Someday I would like to share this with our family – holidays in the Sun!
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After a attempt to walk the beach –
the wind was too strong and we opted to try the more
protected walk on the marsh!
Once we got in among the brush and trees
we were somewhat protected from the wind
and the Sun was warm!
We could observe the water fowl – the fish and crabs!
They seemed to know we were there as they quickly buried themselves!
The walk in was on a walkway and then a path through the sand!
I was ever watchful for snakes and if there were gators?
But – I never saw either one!
Along the way were several covered picnic areas!
Thinking that when family visits –
this would be a good day outing –
first walking the undeveloped beach
and then into the nature reserve and picnic!
I think this would be a awesome place for a family pcnic!
View of the marsh and channel along with some waterfront houses!
If we had not walked the beach – you would not known –
just how windy it was!
It was a very nice walk – and we know that there is another nature walk
that we will someday explore!
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If you want a place of solitude –
a place to reflect –
A place untouched –
just water – sand – and sea grass and the head of a marsh
on the Ocean –
Then head to the far end of CHERRY GROVE – S.C.
We decided since it was a rather cold – 55 degrees –
very windy day – bursts of blasting winds!
We would drive North along our beach road –
to the end of Cherry Grove –
we had seen a covered beach entrance there
and wondered where it led to!
Now – we had no idea – where this path would lead us!
But – it also broke the bursts and gusts of wind!
We found where the development ended and the natural beach began!
No one was here – and I thought – when it gets warmer –
we need to come back!
We started out walking – but the wind made it hard!
Sand was blowing across our path and some stinging our eyes!
It was so calming – and I thought –
this is what the beach looked like hundreds of years ago!
As far as you could see – no buildings – no people!
The tide was going out – exposing the flat beach!
But – it was really blowing –
making the walk almost too hard to do!
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We came across a large tree – almost covered with sand –
The ocean had deposited it there.
I wondered just where it came from?
We decided to turn around –
we had walked 2/3 of a mile!
We would come back and explore father.
One for another day!
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We have not had a really bad storm since we have been here!
It has rained hard once – the wind was somewhat strong once!
But – there have been storms way out on the Atlantic Ocean –
that have had a impact on the beaches!
I have noticed the erosion of the beach –
the gentle slope is now much less
and it seems that the flat part of the beach
now extends further out!
The beach has changed since we first walked on it!
There are large tidal pools now when the tide goes out
that were not there before!
Maybe when we first walked – that was not the normal?
Storms out to sea – sending the huge waves pounding the shore!
At night and in the predawn
we can hear the surf –
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She is quiet – except when she smiles – laughs –
caring – always thoughtful – kind –
little ones love her –
they can tell right away.
Ella – our second oldest grand daughter
Along with her older sister – she loves soccer.
Maddy plays for University of Lynchburg – in Va. she is a sopomore.
Ella is a senior in James Wood H.S.
But also played for Blue Ridge United Soccer in Winchester Va.
For the last four years – she has experienced broken bones in her feet.
Slowing her down – but determined to come back and play once again.
She has made up for lost time –
almost half her years of playing went away with the broken bones.
She never quit – attending games on crutches.
She still has her H.S. senior year to play – if they can – in the Spring!
Now the good news !
She has TWO OFFERS to attend Universities and a spot on each team!
She is excited – but has choices to make.
F.A.I.L. this is Ella!
She will make some coach a diamond in the rough.
Determined – athletic – and some day will play against her older sister!
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Our daughters gave us five grand daughters –
family dinners were 8 females – 3 males!
And then – along came BODE!
The first grandson in our little family!
Even when he was too little to walk
I would push him in the stroller
and one time we passed a open garage door
and he became very excited – pointing to a car parked there.
It was a antique Corvette!
He is all boy – trucks – bikes – helmets and no shoes!
Off he goes outside – no snow – no ice and no shoes!
Riding his bike – playing baseball – chasing his sisters or running away !
He has this thing of bare feet!
Every morning as I drank my cup of coffee –
when we stayed with them before we moved South
Down the stairs he would come
early – 6:00 am.
And “Hello Papa” !
And climb up into my lap as I wrote my blogs!
First boy in the little family.
He and Cassidy are two peas in the pod!
Yet – he loves Taylor – calling her name.
Cassidy is the protective one – always watching over him.
All three together excited – I can not tell who is saying what
if I am not in the same room with them.
For his Christmas – we gave to him – his first little set of golf clubs
a bag – balls and tees.
There is a video of him his daddy took
Hat on backward – ball on a tee in the fairway
stepping up – the ball falls off the tee – he picks it up
places it back and steps up to the ball
His stance perfect and all of a sudden he swings
You hear the club hit the ball – and his daddy laugh
It leaves the tee and sails down the fairway!
“WAY TO GO BODE” his daddy says!
I think we have a soccer player and a golfer!
I am not too old to enjoy what the years will bring!
First grandson – all boy – yet sentimental – caring for his sisters.
One day he will be the one protecting them!
Happy birthday little one – BODE – six years old – first grandson!
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As we start the new year – 2021 –
Hoping that this year will be better than the last!
We now are officially in the South!
But – the family is spread now out more than ever!
My two sons and daughter in law are all back in NWPA.
They run a energy – audit company that contracts with the state.
Very successful and ever growing
Troy runs the crews – Trisha the office –
and Shawn the audits.
This is all done with grants for the elderly
by both the state and the power companies that serve the elderly.
Sherry has two sisters – one still lives back in NWPA
The other outside Raleigh N.C.
Both are retired as is Sherry who also runs her own
network marketing company from where ever we live.
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We are now across Pa. Va. N.C. and a possible Tenn.
Kristy – Nigel – Bethany – Natalia – Nathan – Tammy – Debby – cousins.
The family has grown over the years –
today you see in the first picture that growth.
As we age – it seems that get together’s get less and less.
Being so spread out and so diverse –
logistics and time make it almost impossible to bring it off!
2020 has been a tough year – a time of forced seperation
social distancing – less travel – moving away.
It also has brought us together with Zoom calls
text messages and phone calls.
But one thing is for certain –
family always remains strong.
My blog starts and ends with family.
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2021 will be year number 15 in the formation of Team Generation!
Formed by a mother ( MORMOR – Swedish for Mothers-Mothers)
and her two daughters –
To bring health and nutrition into the families
of friends – family and stanger’s across the nation –
It has prospered in that pursuit!
Today – we celebrate another year – one that we will never forget –
The COVID19 year!
HEALTH and NUTRITION – building ones immune system – being as healthy as you can –
a insurance policy to help combat a virus.
Not a cure – not a miracle –
but whole food nutrition –
the nutrients of food we eat –
good wholesome food!
The Pandemic is all around us – all around the World –
The abnormal has now become the Normal.
In Team Generations – the priority is eating healthy!
This at the best of times is very hard to do –
fast food – process food –
snacks – candy –
calories – fats – oils – carbs!
Regional’s and semi yearly conferences – comparing notes and experiences.
A celebration of ideas – a way to communicate – living healthy – nutrition – lives – real food!
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Our friends – Jim – Dottie – Buck and Cindy – came for a visit!
And we planned to golf two different days!
The last day was at Oyster Bay – not very far from Calabash
The Seafood capital of the world
and home to many – many “GATORS” on the course!
BIG GATORS!
We had a gals vs guys match
and off we went –
I had listened to other players who had finished
talking to the starter about the “GATORS”
and how big they were!
We saw them a lot – esp. on the middle holes!
One par three – surrounded by water – except a small walking path
lined with flowers and tall bushes
kind of sketchy walking through there
had a drop zone right next to the green.
And a large sand trap.
Well – right next to the drop zone lay a six foot gator!
Dottie actually hit her ball and it landed on the green and rolled into the drop zone!
Where she left it for some future golfer to find as it ws too close
to that six foot gator!
We had a good time regardless –
you just did not look for golf balls as I think snakes are also here!
We enjoyed this course despite the “GATORS”
being a fun course to play.
Lots of fairways and marsh – small lakes – water everywhere!
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And yes – on the course called OYSTER BAY!
With all the “GATORS”!
It came down to the last hole – number 18 !
We had a boggy – long par 5 – missed putt and they pared!
GALS ONE UP AFTER 18
35 to 36!
70 to 71 !!!!!
I told you Jimmy – they are too good!
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I first met Jim some years back – his wife Claudia is a close friend of my wife Sherry!
Jim is a very large man – standing 6’5 ” of taller!
He loves to cook and always was making BBQ for his employees!
Claudia was interested in what Sherry was doing for her health.
Then – Jim became interested.
He sent me this email – I had no idea he was writing it.
It is such a story of health and a journey for a individual
who one day said enough is enough!
IN HIS OWN WORDS – JIM MARTIN!
My name is Jim Martin, and I am 65 years old. I live in Reston, Virginia, I still maintain a full-time job.
Heaviest Weight: 350 pounds
Current Weight: 260 pounds
I struggled with my weight my entire adult life. It led to binge eating and weight gain. Before trying Juice Plus, I had done yo-yo diets my whole life. My weight has gone up and down 50 to 80 pounds over the years, but nothing ever stuck.
Before Juice Plus, a typical day consisted of a lack of sleeping of no more that 4 to 5 hours a night and grabbing either a breakfast burrito with an apple juice or a chicken biscuit from a drive thru. I would go to work at my incredibly stressful sales job from 7:30-4:30 and get little to no movement at work. I would always eat out for lunch and pick very unhealthy options—sometimes I would even get dessert (cookies) with lunch! After work I would come home and eat dinner around 6:30 pm and sit on the couch until it was time for bed. Before bed, I would usually have ice cream or another dessert. Sometimes I would wake up and get a “midnight snack.” I was literally eating around the clock.
The first time I heard about Juice Plus was almost a year ago. I was not into fitness at the time, but back then I thought Juice Plus would help me lose weight and promote a good immune system. However, after years of putting on weight, I started learning more about it and decided I wanted to give it a try and joined the “Shred Your Way” Facebook group.
My turning point came on January 6, 2020 with the “Shred Your Way” Sugar Shred Challenge, No sugar for 10 days. As a result of completing this challenge, I have completely removed sugar from my diet for the past 11 months. I have no sugar cravings or desire to eat sweets as I did in the past. This all happened two months prior to the COVID lockdown and I was stress eating like crazy. It was a Monday morning and I stepped on the scale that I had been avoiding for months. After I read it, I just said, “That’s enough.” Something had to change.
My goal when I started this journey was to be in better shape than I was when I was 45. Back then, I was 260 pounds and less than 20% bodyfat. From the start of this journey to get healthy, I told myself that I wanted to be in better shape in the next year than I was in the last.
I found that adding Fasting, Healthy eating and Walking to my journey
I loved it so much, I added the Fasting (Zero Fast), Food Monitoring (MyFitnessPal) and Walking (Fitbit) apps to help me stay on track. It has been a huge help in my journey. Tracking the fast, steps, and foods It helps me to see trends, and with that I can make adjustments. I love being able to look back and see how I have done. The Shred Your Way Facebook group has also been a great source of motivation.
I currently follow a 16:8 fasting schedule, walking 8 to 10 miles a day, and eating about 1500 to 1800 calories a day, while trying to keep it flexible. Most days I end up following 17:7 Fasting, 25,000 steps and 1600 calories. I change my fasting times to suit my lifestyle. If I want to go out and have a big dinner with my wife, I will just do a longer fast leading up to it, so I stay in a deficit. And some days when I am hungry, I will break my fast at 13-14 hours (minimum of 13 hours to be considered fasting). I listen to my body and hunger signals. That is what I love about intermittent fasting—it is all about flexibility.
The first few mornings I started fasting I was so hungry, but honestly by the second week my body had adapted well. That is part of the reason I have been able to do this so long (coming up on 7 months). It is not a struggle for me to follow the plan.
Aside from the weight loss, fasting gives me freedom from food, walking gives me the movement I need and Juice Plus give me a healthy immune system. I no longer feel like food is my source of comfort. I can focus my thoughts and feelings more. I also did change my overall diet. I discovered tons of extremely healthy choices. However, that is another writing exercise.
Here is what I typically eat in a day:
Breakfast: Black coffee, breakfast cereal (Ezekiel or Sola brands, no/exceptionally low sugar) blueberries, raspberries, almond milk, and chia seeds.
Lunch: Arnold whole wheat bread or a Mission brand low carb whole wheat wrap, turkey or ham, mustard, lettuce., tomato and Kettle Brand avocado and Himalaya salt potato chips.
Dinner: Taco Bowl (steak, brown rice, pinto beans, salsa, cheese,) Kevin Brand Chicken entrees with steam veggies.
Snacks: Mixed nuts or, protein shake (1G or less sugar) or apple or protein bar (2G or less sugar)
Dessert: 1oz70% Dark Chocolate
I feel completely different now that I added fasting and walking to my Juice Plus daily routine. I no longer have a need to eat wasteful and harmful foods like sugar. Before, I would always eat a huge lunch and then be worthless for hours afterwards. Now, I experience the mental clarity that comes from eating the right foods, fasting, and walking. I am tracking all my calories in MyFitnessPal because I wanted to stay in a deficit, which was key for weight loss. I aim to eat 1,800 calories each day. I walk 7 days a week. It has been great.
These three changes contributed the most to my weight loss success.
Change 1: I gave myself more than a year to reach my goal.
By taking a longer-view approach, I do not get discouraged by little missteps. I still have plenty of time to reach my goal. When you set a short timeframe to reach your goal, you can get discouraged if it does not happen “fast” enough.
Change 2: I focused on healthy eating at first.
I’ve done diets before, and when you change everything in the first week, you drain yourself of willpower and end up falling off the wagon. I just focused on finding healthy food choices that minimize or eliminate SUGAR. SUGAR is the killer of any plan that includes weight loss or a good immune system.
Change 3: I do not get discourage… focus on the big picture
Life happens, and if I get down on myself for being human, that is not going to help me in the future. So instead, I give myself grace and understand this will happen. I acknowledge it and move on instead of making myself feel like a failure. I could barely walk a mile without resting, now I can complete a 10K in less that two hours. It takes one step at a time.
I hope my successful journey can help other archive the life changing experience this has been for me. I think the most rewarding part about making this change has been the mental clarity and focus that comes in the last few hours before breaking a fast. I do not feel mentally drained. But the weight loss has made the biggest difference. It is going to allow me to live an active life well into old age. If I had continued putting on weight, I would have been in extremely poor health within the next five years. But now I feel strong, and I do not feel deprived.
As a side note – Claudia Martin has literally folllowed in Jim’s footsteps.
She now walks with him and has lost 55 lbs. !
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It was a long – long time ago that Sherry and I were Bill’s fans!
Back in the late ’80’s to late ’90’s!
But then we moved and for three years we hung on –
But – to watch them we had to travel some 30 miles –
In D.C. traffic to find a sports bar that would show the games!
‘We eventually adopred the Washington DC team as EVERYTHING
was all about them – newspapers – radio – TV – and people!
Yes – we became fans – but our hearts where still BILL’S fans.
We would cheer for them from a distance.
However – our very close friends are still and have been
BUFFALO BILL’S fans – watching them every Sunday!
We searched out the area – and found several sports bars
a couple were Bill’s Bars – but I found out they would be packed
and they were small venues –
NO SOCIAL DISTANCING there even if we tried!
Sherry and I had checked out Wild Wings the week before
and come to find out – THREE of their employees
had graduated in 2016 from the very H.S.
in the place we raised our families –
The McBrides and us –
PORTVILLE N.Y. !
That was a omen for us and we went with it !
Plus – it was very large inside –
plenty of places to sit and they put two TV’s on with the Bill’s Game!
We did our morning walk on the beach –
then drove the less than twenty minute ride
and arrived about 1/2 hour before game time!
We gave our orders to start out with and settled in!
We watched the game – the whole game from there!
22 oz. drafts and all!
It never got crowded – for this is a Brown’s bar –
we knew that ahead of time –
but they had a bye week!
After the game we walked around –
enjoying the warm weather
and another “W” for the Bill’s.
Who knows – maybe we will once again
become fans – but down here it is all
Carolina Panthers!
But – we know where some Bill’s Bars are now
but Social Distancing shall prevail
BUT THE BILL’S DO WANT TO MAKE YOU SHOUT!
YEAAAA-YEAAAA- YEAHHHHHH!!!!!!
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Cindy said “OKAY – WE ARE GOING TO WALMART”!
Okay – what for?
“WE HAVE OUR PICKLE BALL RACQUET’S AND EVERYONE NEEDS ONE!”
So – there you have it – we played Pickle Ball
on the tennis courts which also had
Pickle ball courts in our gated community!
When Sherry and I were spending the Winter months
with my brother in the Villages
we played some Pickle ball down there.
So – we had a idea how to play
Keeping score and shouting it out
when you served – well – sometimes that is a challenge
as you move around back and forth
and each side has a number!
It can be a little bit funny seeing seniors yelling out numbers!
And – Cindy had started taking lessons!
But – after some discussing the rules
we started to play – and it became a contest!
This time we split up and no longer guys vs the gals!
We were there for over a hour
in the sun and shade
and it was a fun time!
Now – we were not as nimble as we once were
but we were nimble once as we were once upon a time!
I guess this may be part of our get together from now on.
It was a friendly competition!
A lot of laughs and joking around!
Sherry and I won one set and lost another.
It was fun – and we played after our walk on the beach
and before we left for our final golf match
Gals vs. Guys!
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We took our wind breakers – it started off cool!
But – soon they came off and wrapped around our waists.
” It was a cool day” – the song running through my head!
It was one of those days where we just walked and walked!
You – know – some days are better than others –
Some days you just get lost in your thoughts –
The soothing sound of the surf –
The birds – the warm Sun –
SOME DAYS ARE GOOD DAYS!
When you live one day at a time –
you reflect back on each of them.
What is the meaning of that day?
Moving forward – one step at a time.
The wonder of nature – the stillness of your mind –
Thinking – wondering and appreciating each moment in time.
The shells lay crushed beneath your steps
The sky is changing
life is moving on with each step you take.
No words – just thoughts – memories flashing by –
Your mind reflecting back what you see.
The upen air – the smell of the sea –
the noise of life continuing on as it has for eons.
Your look at life – your events unfolding as you walk.
Without thinking – without knowing the distance as it past by you –
You have walked and walked – 3.6 miles!
Life is certainly good when all it takes is time – thoughts and memories –
It happens like that –
” ON A COOL DAY” as the song goes –
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Sherry – Dottie – Cindy – seems like friends for most of their adult lives!
Well – since 1982 for Dottie when Sherry and I married –
and maybe four years later when we moved next door to Cindy!
We decided to all get together – after practicing social distancing –
No exposure to Covid -19 –
and they would all stay with us at our new residence
in the condo we were renting!
The plan was cards – golf – a few drinks and eat out!
We made tee times twice at different courses.
And – once again it would be a scramble
guys vs gals and handicapped!
After golf – a dinner at Local on the Water
alongside the ICW in North Myrtle Beach!
Results of day one golf – guys by one stroke!
Of course we have fun – play ground swings and all!
This was on Saturday – after golfing The Valley at Eastport
in North Myrtle Beach!
Sunday was not a day of rest – for we had a game to watch!
The BUFFALO BILLS!
We would go to Barefoot Landing –
to WILD WINGS – and they put the game on two TV’S
so we could watch from both sides of the table!
Of couse – we watched the whole game and three of the employees
were from the little town we lived in – Portville N.Y. !
It is indeed a small world!
We walked the beach every day – showing them the gated community
and then main street of North Myrtle Beach!
They even beat us on the swings – 2 to 1!
Then it was the dawning of the third day –
our final golf contest at Oyster Bay!
One couple would leave after dinner
the other in the morning
final score – gals by one after the handicap!
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All the grand kids and their parents with Sherry and myself.
When this picture was taken – the only thing we had planned
was for her 16th. birthday – we would take Ella to Florida with us for a week.
She would go to Hollywood studios to see Star Wars!
When each grand child turns 16 – we do something special with them.
Maddy wanted to swim with the Manatee’s and we did that!
As the year progressed – plans were made and soon – we would leave for one month in Florida.
But first – quality time with the young ones.
Although now she is only ten years old – she comes up to just under Sherry’s chin.
She is going to be very tall and loves horse back riding!
Many friends visited over the 21 years we lived outside D.C.
We acted as tour guides – and in the year past – we toured almost every facility
there was to visit including the Capital Building which was a first for us!
We also venture to outside Raleigh – N.C. to visit her sister.
Here – we went to a farm that had what are called BELTED COWS – GOATS & CHICKENS!
They are white with a black belt around the middle!
Never heard of this and never saw this before!
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We are blessed – we have a lot of friends – some older than the others –
And when you managed to meet up –
That makes a memory that you look back on and smile!
During our trip to Florida last Feb. we made a date to meet up with a couple of the oldest friends I have.
Freddie and Lynda and I go back to the ’70’s –
Fred and I graduated together so I guess that puts us back to the ’60’s!
When I introduced Sherry to them – they hit it off and you can tell
they still do!
Fred was one of my three best friends in H.S.
CAN YOU IMAGINE – all these years and still laughing
even if years go by and not seeing each other!
We have a core group of friends – those that we try to get together with several times a year.
We all lived near each other before we all moved South.
Except Mike and Carol who still live in the old hood!
Mike and Carol bought a house on the lake Chatauqua in Western New York
and invited us all for a long weekend.
They have extended the invitation once again for next Summer!
Boating – boating and more boating in their beautiful new boat
that fits all of us plus room to spare!
Old friends – new memories – fun – laugh – CAN YOU IMAGINE!
Bob is one of my three best friends from H.S. – he stayed at my house and me at his.
He ate dinner with us and I ate dinner with him.
We played sports together – and then – lost contact as he moved to N.H.
Later in life he remarried and we connected once more.
Now Sherry and Pam talk on the phone and we make plans of meeting up!
Which before we came South- we met up in Berkley Springs.
Pam had a misstep and injured her achilles
causing her to have surgery
So as right now – we do not know when we shall once again see them.
But friendships exist through time and miles – memories created –
CAN YOU IMAGINE!
We played volleyball in a league with them during the mid ’80’s!
We golfed with them all the time!
We watched their children grow up and they ours!
We went on vacations to North Myrtle Beach together!
And they are alwys in our minds – planning to get together.
They were the first to come to D.C. to explore!
CAN YOU IMAGINE!
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I love this picture – I told Sherry we need to get it blown up and framed!
And – it all happened in a space of two or thee minutes!
Maddy took her phone – while we all just sort of found a place –
put it up and braced it on a tree limb –
set the timer for 6 seconds and “BOOM”
there it was!
We went back to the new trail – but this time – the whole family went!
This family hikes all the time – that is their form of family time together!
Mike will take the older two – Maddy and Ella – overnight hiking!
He would take Sarah – but she is into more like N.Y.City hiking!
She is the one I think really likes it but has aspirations of one day dancing – acting – fashion –
But once you do get her out there – no boundry is off limits – being the free spirit she is!
We made it a family day hiking – where Debby – Sherry and I had gone the day before!
A new trail within the city limits of Winchester Va.
When it is completed – with all the side trails and loops
you pretty much can get a easy five miles in!
This day was somewhat cool but warm in the Sun!
And we made a day of it as long as we could.
Many volunteers keep this project going
helping to clear out brush
and maintaining the cut area’s!
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A DAY HIKING THE TRAIL WITH THE MYERS FAMILY!
The grand daughters were in school – Maddy had to go to work –
So Sherry and I went with Debby to run some errands
and then to go on a hike!
A new trail had opened over Thanksgiving –
in Winchester Va. !
Sherry and I did 2.20 miles with Debby –
and then she ran back the way we had just walked
we continued on and met here in the parking lot!
She runs every day!
Debby is a QNMD with the Juice Plus Company
following in her mother’s footsteps
health and nutrition are a big part of her families lives!
The trail itself is made of crushed limestone and very easy to walk on.
There are gradual hills and trees – shrubs – and open fields.
Many nature groups who are volunteers –
clear out under brush and fallen trees!
We are going to bring the rest of the family back for a hike!
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The night before we came back home to N.VA. – we drove 45 minutes South
Near Pawley’s Island S.C
to “BROOK GREEN”!
( and we will go back in warmer weather – to see it again in daylight!)
The whole place – hundreds of acres – is dressed up in colored themes –
and over 1000 candles lit by hand!
Bronze statues are everywhere!
There must be a lot of volunteers to do all of this!
And – we only saw part of the park –
there also is a zoo here but was closed!
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Memories are made each year during the holidays –
making Christmas cookies is one of them!
Sherry has done this for years – and they all love it!
She teaches them her heritage and is passed down generation to generation.
Sherry is Swedish – her grand mother was born in Sweden.
She is 5 ‘ 9″ tall – and Ella is almost as tall – Sarah will be that also and Taylor at 10 years old
comes up to her chin!
Respect is what they have for her.
Admiration – and laughing – both at her and with her.
Going shopping with Grandma!
MEMORIES for a lifetime!
We will come up once more and spend a couple days and Christmas eve.
Then we will go back to Tammy’s for Christmas day!
The little ones are so excited and she made cookies with them also!
After Christmas we will once again head back to S.C.
Knowing that Memories were once again made
and captured into this blog
for future reading – seeing !
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But that is another blog in the works!
Sherry – who stands 5′ 9″ with our three oldest grand daughters!
Now – Maddy is 5 ‘ 6 ” Ella is pretty close to Sherry and Sarah is 5’ 6 or 7″
Sarah has started to get taller like Ella did – and I think will be taller than Sherry!
Plus – one of the twins – Taylor – well she is 10 and comes up to just under Sherry’s chin!
Must be the SWEDISH heritage coming out!
They all went into town to get their ears pierced again!
All except Debby!
Every time she is with them – laughter prevails!
She showed them how when you put our car on cruise control
The radar activates – and the car will almost steer itself!
She took her hands off and it went around two slight bends in the road
They were amazed and then all burst out laughing
as a message came across the screen in the car
“PUT YOUR HANDS BACK ON THE STEERING WHEEL”!
A trip with grandma – “ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS GRANDMA – IS YOU !” says Sarah!
Well maybe a few other things! LOL
Our plan is to spend three days with them – and then head back to Tammy’s
as they have school and jobs.
Then we will all spend Christmas day together at Tammy’s
at least that is the plan now and could change during these trying times.
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AT OLD TOWN – WINCHESTER VA.
Tis the season! We are back home in NVA!
And Sherry and the little ones are baking cookies!
They followed Sherry’s instructions –
Then it was time to bake cookies!
They each rolled out the cookie dough –
and each one cut out the cookies.
They then decorated the ones they made!
They love baking with their MorMor – in Swedish – mother’s mother!
And – as she does every year and their favorite
CHEX MIX!
We are spending three weeks back and forth between the two daughters houses.
And as with the young grand children
She also baked cookies with the older ones!
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Our little grand daughter Cassidy
texted a message-
” I think it is so COOL that you and Papa are going to the beach –
to take pictures of the full MOON”!
Sherry said did you forget you told her that?
Well – I did – and she did not forget it!
So – off we went in the dark – into the car –
and drove the half mile to the beach entrance!
We made our way along the walk way to the sand
and I captured the moon
on a very dark night
I could hardly see the other people who
had made their way to the beach
to do the same thing!
The only light we had was the street light!
We could hear the surf but could not really see it!
Then the full moon lit up the ocean
and the crashing waves on the sandy beach!
This once in your life event of a blue moon on the beach
was worth the effort to bundle up
and hit the beach in the dark.
My little grand daughter –
“THAT IS COOL”!
And then it was back home
to go out on the Lanai
and snap a picture of the Full Blue Moon
coming up over the small lake of Ocean Keyes!
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We had gone through one day of winds
then another storm way off the coast
brought another windy day!
We headed out on our walk – nervous from the trees!
But we pushed on – walking the streets until we came to the beach.
The wind was stronger on the beach –
sometimes blowing the sand up and into your eyes.
This reminds me of desert sands
the wind dries out the sand
which is like powder here in SC.
Leaving footprinrs such as these after walking on it!
Did we make a error in coming to the beach?
The Ocean was rough – waves bigger than normal!
White caps from the shore outward.
We were almost all alone!
There were a few brave souls
but the wind whipped up the sand
causing it to swirl across to the waters edge.
We walked a short distance –
bracing against the wind
Even the birds were not there!
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