Auntie as we call her – came to spend four days with us over Thanksgiving – we kept her busy!
Fat Harolds – Carolina Opry – beach – shopping – Boundry House to eat – Christmas boat flotilla –
Ocean Isle Beach golf cart parade – more shopping and exploring the upper end of OIB.
It was a good four days – tired but got a lot in.
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A PERFECT DAY TO WALK OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
One of the reasons we moved to this area on the border of N.C. and S.C. is the golfing!
We have almost 25 courses within 30 minutes of our location and we love to golf.
Our friends also live down here and we try to golf once a week with them.
Our community of Cameron Woods we chose because it was not clearcut –
a lot of old-growth is here and we love that!
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When the project of saving the beach from erosion on OIB on the East end came to a close –
not only was there a new 900-foot wide new beach –
but it was full of dredged up seashells and of course, the little ones went searching!
These three – esp Bode and Cassidy – you have to have something planned out to do every day!
MORMOR is Swede for MOTHERSMOTHER!
All three just love her – Cassidy calls her every week or texts her often.
This summer we will travel North to their home and bring them back for a week with us.
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We moved farther south – all the way to the border of N.C and S.C.
We wanted it to be warm in the winter – four seasons without snow and ice.
We wanted to be close enough to the beach that we could drive and spend hours there or walk.
A place family and friends would visit – one floor – but enough room to have people stay.
It is a quiet place – room to walk –
friendly neighbors – we all are new here.
Our life has changed – we did like where we were – but times change – getting older
has a way of making those changes.
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Our family came to spend their spring break with us before Easter.
We spent a lot of time between beaches – and it was a warm week for water and sand.
Shelling – walking – boogie boards – blowing sand – no rain – warm sun and family time.
Taylor excels in horseback riding and grooming – riding lessons once a week.
She is very tall for her age and will be taller than her MORMOR Sherry –
who is almost 5’10”.
Ella has already matched Sherry and Sarah will soon.
These two are so much alike that they should have been the twins.
Bode will end up also being very tall.
Her warmth and caring – her love of her MORMOR whom she calls all the time.
Her use of YOUTUBE for art projects and drawings.
She is playing soccer as is Bode.
She is quick – fast and agile.
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It is very wide here and at low tide – you feel you almost could walk across the cove to the other island.
Here are Debby – Sherry, and Ella – a few others were walking – but the gusts of wind made it cold.
The tidal pools were warm – the air cold and the wind gusting – but the sun was warm – which made it bearable to spend an hour or so exploring this part of the beach.
Wide-open and almost deserted beach – tide going out and exposing even more beach.
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Sherry has now a collection of seashells that she has made a place in a container in the living room.
It is a stand with an old fashion metal suitcase on it and coral and driftwood under it.
On the wall is a black cursive metal sign that says “HOME”!
We can get to all three beaches here in less than thirty minutes!
This one is the farthest away.
But – we chose this one to come to because we wanted to have lunch at the Provision Company!
They do not keep track – any kind of drink!
There is a soda fountain – a bar and a beer cooler.
You just grab what you want – or get a mixed drink – then when you check out –
you pay your lunch bill and TELL them what you had to drink!
The whole place is covered in license plates and dollar bills – with names on them.
You order as you come in and give them your name.
Then grab a drink and wait outside on the deck.
They already have your order and you grab a drink and when they call your name – the table.
Then you get your food within minutes of sitting down.
If you want another drink – just get up and in our cases – grab it out of the cooler.
When you go to leave – you stop at the cashier – tell them your name –
she asks what you had to drink – you tell her and then you pay for the drinks and meal!
Simple and on you HONOR! I LOVE IT!
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Just a little over a month later from our New Years Eve beach gathering and toast to 2021
We once again were back to see the sunset – only it was windy and cold –
far from the 65 degrees of NYE!
We first parked and walked to the end of the street – here the last of the end of the houses –
and this then begins Bird Island – marshland protected and wide-open beach.
The tide was going out!
As we looked out on the ocean – to think we can do this every night if we want to –
and there still is Ocean Isle Beach – living our dream.
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Our time to leave is almost upon us – we turned the golf cart in – almost five hours of riding around!
Be sure if you do this – check out what places to eat are open!
On Wednesday – ONLY ONE WAS OPEN!
Also – find a map – we found one at the Ferry Boat Terminal – you will need it!
If more than two of you – I suggest a cart with seats – facing forward – it is hard to see looking back!
Sit outside if you can – find the sunshine – and watch for the boats!
I had no idea they patrolled these waters here!
I did not expect to see this – among the many barrier islands here
and between the mainland and Bald Head Island!
Making me wonder if that is why the Coast Guard is here?
And just how deep is this channel here?
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There was hardly anyone here on the beach – in the distance, we could see a few people –
And we watched the fishing boats offshore – some dozen of them –
Soon – we spotted the Dolphins – two pods – they seemed oh so close to the edge of the water.
Soon – our little tour would be over – I would try to get a golf car where everyone is sitting forward!
It was hard to see as you were always looking backwards –
And – pick up a map at the ferry depot.
You can get mixed up really easily and end up in dead ends!
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We found every place we stopped and walked onto the beach to be like these pictures!
Hardly anyone around to be seen!
We could see a dozen fishing ships and Dolphins from the beach.
The island is full of these beach access’s with places to park your golf cart.
We stopped many times to wander and sightsee!
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It was warm – 74 degrees – sunny and slight breeze on Ocean Isle Beach.
We try to walk as often as we can – now that most of our traveling is done – company here and gone.
Then we made our way home to come across a small pond – not with golf clubs in it – but a GATOR!
The pond here is small – maybe 60 feet by 30 feet – a collection pond for runoff water!
I had not seen a gator here before – so it just goes to show do not trust any body of water!
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The beach is but 4.5 miles away – shorter if you are a crow!
We live in Cameron Woods – part of Ocean Ridge but across the main highway from it.
We are on the mainland – three miles to the causeway over the ICW!
We actually have a choice of two beaches – for Sunset beach is two miles futher in the opposite direction South!
And if we want to travel – we are 16 miles back to North Myrtle Neach where we have lived the past nine months!
The beach here is different – the sand a darker shade – not as flat and the waves seem to be rougher !
The beach also is not as wide as NMB or as many people!
The water is very warm just like NMB!
And we are finding our way around!
There are music concerts throughout the Summer and into October on Friday nights!
Getting there is a major problem as we tried to attend the free concert and got stuck in a three mile
traffic jam trying to get across the causeway!
So – we truned around and did not go!
We are learning – do not go at the last moment – go early – walk the beach – have dinner and then get the chairs out and pick a space to chill and wait for the music to start!
Both beaches have these concerts on different nights as does NMB!
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Finally we have made it to our dream –
We always vacationed at the beach
up and down the EAST COAST!
Today – until the end of February
we will be next to it!
Sherry and I sold our house and rented a condo
one half mile from the beach
in North Myrtle Beach – S.C.
We did this because I just happen to come upon
this rental – and the view of this small lake
from the top floor lanai!
And the bonus – during our three mile plus walk everyday
half of that walk is on the beach!
Why for five months?
Because we do not know where we want to live
only that it will fall someplace
from here to the northern border of N.C.
We have always talked of this
But where ever we go – the criteria is twofold
We will try to stay within 7 hours of our families
in NVA.
And a place that is warm – no snow – and lots of golf!
Being here – it is warmer than where we lived in the winter
and we walk everyday –
hardly any traffic as we walk within a gated community –
until we cross a road to the beach.
I LISTEN TO HER THOUGHTS!
She has leaned over to me and said
” I REALLY LOVE THIS WALK AND PLACE”!
We are close to the over seven hours for our trip back to NVA!
The family is now a long weekend away.
We still are searching!
Oh – you can ride golf carts here!
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Usually – we do not walk this early – but I am a early riser – 5:00 am. each and every morning!
I have been that way my entire life – but I also go to bed early – by 8:30 pm.
I react to what my body wants – if I go past that feeling of wanting to sleep – then I am awake for hours!
But – with that being said – my body automatically awakes the same time every morning!
And then – without proper sleep – I feel lousy all day!
Wide open beach – low tide – gray – white clouds – blue skies and warm sun!
My kind of day!
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Once it was in the mid to high ’70’s and full sun –
Into the water they went!
Notice how protective Cassidy is of her little brother!
They fight and argue – but no one touches him according to her!
These two should have been the twins
they act and sound just alike.
She is so kind – loving and thoughtful.
She on the other hand loves her alone time away from the other two! LOL!
She rides horses – and whenever around her MorMor – holds her hand.
She is the serious – studious one who quotes facts!
“AS AMATTER OF FACT” she says and then goes on to tell you!
It was a very warm day in the sun – water to me was very cold – but they loved it!
They played and played in the water – coming out to run up and tell us something and then back they went!
Yes – the sun was warm – the sand was also – yet the water was cold – but to them – it was their day at the beach!
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We decided for their last beach walk on a cold windy day –
to take them to the far end of Cherry Grove to a place the local’s call Cherry Point!
The path to the beach is overhanging tree limbs with lots of shrubs and bushes.
Once you walk through there – you are greeted to a wide expanse of beach to the left.
The right goes back toward the houses and pier.
It was cold and windy – and we wanted to walk way out as it seemed at low tide you might be able to walk to the other shore.
Here you can see a few brave souls – walking – and the wind was really blowing!
We walked maybe a half mile – and decided enough – it was just too cold and so windy!
I told Sherry – when it gets warmer and is low tide – we must come back and just see if we can walk across the bay!
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They love the sand – the surf and the sound of the water and waves –
LETS WALK TO THE BEACH said Sherry!
So we did – the half mile walk through the neighborhood
To the gate entrance and then cross Hillside drive
Walk another block and cross Ocean Blvd. to the parking lot!
Growing up – we would take Debby and her sister Tammy to the beach
Whenever we could for vacation.
Now – whenever they can – they take their families to the Ocean.
Early on – we taught them to respect the environment
To not litter and see the wonders of what is around them.
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It was not planned – but we had weeks and weeks of non stop rain!
So – Sherry made the call – what are you doing to our friends
who now live some 50 miles from us!
Lets get together – you come here for a over night stay –
we will walk the beach if it does not rain!
So – they did – came down and stayed overnight!
Yep – story of our lives now!
We played cards – laughed – and walked.
The rain held off and the Sun came out – but was still cold!
We made the most of it!
They walked the two miles up to the pier –
we walked the mile back to the condo –
The wind was blowing – but on the beach –
The ladies said the sun kept them warm.
We picked up our car and drove up to the pier –
and got out and met them just as they arrived!
We walked a short distance up the beach –
Before we decided to get in the car and drive around.
We showed them the canals and cottages.
Stopped at the boat landing – and then returned to the condo!
So ended another great time with friends –
No rain – walking – games and just great fun.
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It has a way of pulling you – the sound – the air – and the chill!
We try to walk the beach every day – except during the rain!
I bundle up – because I do get cold easily!
They told me I would after I had my heart attack some 7 1/2 years ago.
And – that is true – I really do not like being cold!
So – this winter – I will take the chill – some rain – actually a lot of rain –
and some wind – but – I dress warm and toasty!
I have found – NO SNOW – NO ICE – can make up for that chilly air and wind-
as long as I am warm I can and do walk!
Sometimes we are the only ones out there!
We will try it until the wind drives us off –
Sand blowing in ones face and eyes – well – I can do without that!
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We had driven past this park dozens of times as we went to golf and also after we bought our lot!
Always saying – we need to stop and check it out –
might be a good place to bring the grand kids as they all
like to hike and explore!
So – we did and then when they came down – we went for a hike –
out through the marsh – into the trees – a sand trail – pathway –
I had a map as it splits off several times!
I guess in the warmer months you will see gators in the marsh!
The little ones are always curious – exploring – seeing and asking questions!
But – they also stay close – ever watchful –
and tend to hang with MorMor!
Cassidy Taylor Bode – walking the beach after the trail through the woods.
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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!
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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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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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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Life to me is seeing the beauty in what is around you –
Seeing the history and enjoying the minute –
Being grateful that you have been able to see that moment in time.
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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 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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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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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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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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Every day we have been to the beach for the month of October.
But – this was the first time we were there at exactly low tide!
We were excited as this is a very wide beach even when the tide comes in.
We can actually hear the surf from our Lanai!
Even then at low tide – you can wade way out
and still only be waist high!
The sand is like powder
and so far has not burned out feet!
We walk the tidal pools
and the water has been warm to the touch
The air feels cooler than the water.
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Looking North on North Myrtle Beach toward Cherry Grove.
Almost every afternoon – we take our two chairs
my BOSE radio speaker –
Pandora on my phone for easy listening
and a couple drinks
then we sit – walk – read and watch the Ocean and hear the waves.
This part of our dream vagabond life
coming true –
living life – walking healthy – moving –
observing – listening –
“HOTEL CALIFORNIA” in the background.
I have my GILLIGAN hat on –
to keep my protection against those sun rays.
I wear a shirt for the same.
Sometimes I have a single beer –
most times it is water.
We walk the tidal pools
the water feels warm
fishermen are always on the beach and in the surf
Down here by the shore –
the clouds and blue sky are beautiful
The sand is not hot to the feet
and is like soft powder
IMAGINE ALL THE PEOPLE!
Mostly older folks here
but you do see the young ones braving the water
We generally stay for two hours
leaving between 5:00 and 5:30 PM.
On our next bucket list of things to do
and in a few days will become a reality
Is to come down to the beach at FULL MOON!
We are almost there now!
Afternoons on the beach
listening to easy rock
reading – doing some network marketing
dreaming – making dreams come true.
Peace – quiet – surf – warmth from the sun
for us – it all has just begun.
MORMOR & PAPA
AFTERNOONS ON THE BEACH!
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We started our day sitting on the lanai at our condo.
The plan was to go to lunch – at a place we found called
Local On The Water!
We had discovered it with a prior visit with her sister.
We would have lunch while watching the boats
on the ICW!
After lunch the plan was to go back to the condo
gather together our chairs
drinks and sun tan lotion
and head out for the beach!
Where for a couple of hours
we would watch LOCALS ON THE WATER!
Just a great lunch – talking and then listening to the surf!
The tide had gone out – the weather was warm
and also the water was warm.
This part of the beach at low tide is very wide.
What was nice is it is not very crowded!
After a fine afternoon of watching
LOCALS ON THE WATER
And a great lunch watching boats on the ICW
at LOCAL ON THE WATER
We managed to combine a morning sunrise on the lanai
lunch and then beach time
into a memorable day!
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The ever changing days – sun – clouds overcast!
Living life one day at a time!
Ever changing the days at the beach.
Each day has been different –
some wind – on the beach – but calmness here at the condo.
We walk every day if it is not raining
so far in almost a week – no rain!
The sky is moody – gray with white streaks
storms are out there somewhere
But blue sky peeking through
surf coming in or already going out!
Time has come to leave the beach
still gray – still a storm way out there
Now – the beach walk is over
we continue on our way back to the condo.
EVEN THE DAYS OF OVERCAST ARE BEAUTIFUL!
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