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Papa’s World – Our life in the Carolinas!

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In 2020 –

we moved from NVA to the border of N.C. and S.C.-

Although we live on the N.C. side.

We can be in North Myrtle Beach –

and all the tourist attractions in thirty minutes!

We wanted that avenue to choose if we decided to see –

the shows – attractions yet be near the beach.

It was not as expensive 16 miles away in N.C.

We could build a new home for what it costs without renovations in the NMB area!

This is the house we had built in Camero Woods Community –

in Ocean Isle Beach.

1910 SF. One level – three bedrooms – two baths –

an office with French doors.

A dining area and a kitchen –

living room – a sunroom – a laundry –

An enclosed lanai and an outdoor patio.

And a covered-shaded front porch-

with a two-car garage and finished-off storage space above the garage!

A brand new neighborhood –

with a community center – pool and pickleball courts.

Here – we are two miles to gas –

four miles to two grocery stores and a third another two miles.

Two beaches – one four miles-

and the second six miles.

Big box store shopping – eight miles.

Scores of waterfront dining!

We have a SOLO STOVE firepit in the backyard!

We can walk the beaches – watching storms come in!

Walking the beach in the moonlight!

Our life here is far different than anywhere we have lived.

We have close friends –

within five to forty minutes.

And we can golf –

select from thirty close courses or dozens farther away.

Sherry above

we both wanted to be able to afford golf and here we are-

with the FIRST TEE GOLF CARD or just LOCAL RATES!

Living in the Carolinas –

I never thought this would become a reality –

However – 401K went down-

but the house went up –

SO WE SOLD – almost everything –

and moved to a warmer climate for our senior years.

CAROLINA FRONT PORCH LIVING!

All year –

no snow – ice –

some cooler weather which I can dress for.

This is the WHY we moved here –

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OUR LIFE IN THE CAROLINAS!

Papa’s World – Family bonding while on vacation!

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We finally had a family vacation –

the first since before the Pandemic –

Where all twelve of us were able to meet –

and be together for one week!

Our children are in their 50’s or close to it!

The grandkids have graduated from college(one)-

with one more –

will be a senior –

and one will be a senior in H.S.

The youngest – two in eighth –

grade and one about to turn ten years old!

This vacation was what we did all those years ago with our older parents –

and siblings!

History is set to repeat itself one more time!

The youngest and only boy –

Bode who will be ten years old.

I have a feeling –

he will be very tall when he is done growing!

Being the only boy is hard for him –

as he wants to be active with the adults –

or soon-to-be adult-

older ones.

But he holds his own in riding the waves with the others –

bouncing up and down-

and diving under the waves.

Makes us very nervous about how far out they go-

At 75 years old –

neither of us is much good at helping a rescue!

We depend on the parents –

But to see the joy of BEACH WEEK –

for each of them is PRICELESS for us!

We celebrated BEACH WEEK with her sister-

and part of her family.

They stayed at her sister’s house –

just 5 or 6 miles away.

FAMILY BONDING WHILE ON VACATION – BEACH WEEK – OIB-N.C.

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Papa’s World – Sherry has a “SHELL” collection!

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SEA SHELLS – we have almost every type – when we built this house

and were just minutes from the Ocean and beach –

SHELL HUNTING became a way of life for her!

So “YES” – she is grateful that we can do this every day if we wish!

This is the only spot around the house we did not have stones put on top of!

It is a mixture of sea shells – starfish – oysters – mollusks –

Sort of the overflow area where shells come to rest! LOL

Even at sunrise she walks and looks in the surf for shells!

Walking the beaches – wading in the surf and we were told that APRIL is the month down here –

for finding the large CONCH SHELLS!

And as per the locals – they were so right!

Here on the right is one day in April – finding shells and the conch shells!

She separates them – we now have so many that they are on the ledges on the front porch!

Since I took these pictures –

we have found many more and they are around the Live Oak Tree on the stones in the front yard!

Hunting shells – using them in art to paint – she showed a group how to do this in the community!

Next – she is working on the art of the shells for the book club!

Our neighbor Diane made this out of shells and driftwood she found on the beach!

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SHERRY HAS A “SHELL” COLLECTION – PAPA’S WORLD!

Papa’s World – We help another Turtle Nest team!

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DISCLAIMER: The work for protected Sea Turles is authorized by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission – PERMIT ST020232

We now go to the beach at dusk – joining other teams in helping where ever we can!

So goes our Senior living years!

Below is a beach sunset at Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. Warm – water is warm – crowds have gathered –

and we are assigned the edge of the water – keeping people informed and back from the trench!

The beachgoers line the ropes and peer up the trench – which was made for the baby turtles to make their way to the ocean – LOGERHEADS!

The nest was being opened after 75 days!

It was colder than usual in Spring and early Summer with lots of rain.

This formed a crust at the entrance to the nest making it hard for the little turtles to break through.

Being not hot also made the hatching go up to day number 75 which at that time the OIBSTPO is given permission by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to “OPEN” the nest!

When this happens the team goes into training mode – each with duty and as in our case –

lend a hand and foot to help out!

They emerge from the nest and head for the Ocean – sound and sight guide them – the ocean WHITE CAPS – their instinct is to go toward the light!

The White Caps represent that.

Heading toward the ocean along the trench made just for the reason to get them to and into the surf!

Team members are there to guide them by placing a gloved hand down on the sand to direct them if they try to climb the edge and go in another direction.

If they flip over – do not help them – they are ingrained to right themselves.

Bright lights from outdoor lights can draw them to that direction so we ask that vacationers turn out the lights outside.

Most accommodate – as foxes wait in that direction.

Getting them to the water and into the surf is what volunteering is all about –

being educated along the way – three to four nights of information from the training leader.

Going down the trench – heading for the water – the crowd is now in the hundreds – lining the trench and

spread out along the beach –

we now have eight volunteers lateral along the dry sand spaced out to keep the people back and to keep everyone calm as the surf washes the babies back among their feet!

“FREEZE – DON’T MOVE we calmly say together!

We keep our eyes glued to the babies – and they make it into the water and ZOOM out to sea!

One more baby SEA TURTLE makes it thanks to volunteers – the satisfaction of being a help in the protection of an endangered species!

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PAPA’S WORLD – WE HELP ANOTHER SEA TURTLE NEST TEAM ON OIB!

Papa’s World – SHERRY – committed to TURTLE NESTING!

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The Work for protected SEA TURTLES is authorized by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

PEERMIT ST020232

A nest on OIB – Sherry and I have committed to walking the beach and she committed to sit and observe the nest until hatching.

This involved TEN TEAM MEMBERS who started on a specific day of the nest being laid –

They go down at 7PM. and stay until 11PM each night until they hatch.

Each member is given a task to perform upon arrival and during the hatching.

This must be performed each night – and the nest is checked each morning by the ATV-GATOR patrol

and daily checked by the OIB police patrol.

When the walkers observe a Turtle having come ashore through the gigantic crawl tracts –

A verification occurs and a team will ready the nest by adding protection and roped off.

This is all done by volunteers – there also is fast response teams and relocation teams

in event the nest is in a dangerous area of survival, and it is moved very carefully.

Predators are watched for and everything for the hatching is provided to insure safe passage to the ocean.

Sherry – volunteer for SEA TURTLES ORGINATION OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH. Thanks for reading PAPA’S WORLD – my site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

TEAM MEMBERS SET UP WITH PATHWAY FOR SEA TURTLES TO GO TOWARD THE WATER OF OIB!

SHERRY – COMMITTED TO TURTLE NESTING – PAPA’S WORLD!

Papa’s World – Life in pictures – memories!

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Bode – now 8 – Cassidy – now 12 – Taylor – now 12 – Sarah – now 16 – Ella – now 19 and Maddy – now 22 – grandchildren.

Cindy and Sherry – golfing partners – the first time we golfed – they wore mittens and looked on in wonder as we washed out balls on the course! LOL

A little humor and laughs!

Guess – am I “IRISH”! My family on my dad’s side came from County Tyrone in Ireland.

On a wine-tasting trip in Sonoma Valley in California. Sherry and Papa!

Cindy – Cindy – Cindy – Cindy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A view across the marsh at Sunset Beach at sunset! Always love going there and taking the company to see it!

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PAPA’S WORLD – on the ICW – OIB and SUNSET BEACH – LIFE IN PICTURES – MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – Randon pictures living life to the plus!

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Our community in OIB, N.C. We selected this for its charm – tall trees – quiet – new build and close to things we want to do.

We are minutes away from two beaches and close to several more – golfing – we can choose from over 30 courses.

Our backyard is bordered by protected trees – we have several palm trees and crepe myrtles!

Living life to the plus in more ways than one!

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THE BEACH LIFE – living our dream – living life to the plus – one day at a time!

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PAPA’S WORLD – RANDOM PICTURES OF LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS!

Papa’s World – living life in OIB!

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Here we are on Sunset Beach – OIB is all the way up by the tall building – we are minutes away from either one near the border of N.C. and S.C.

A view in our backyard of the sunset – always a treat to walk outback at sunset!

We are thankful to be living our dream life in the Carolinas – no snow or ice – at least most of the time!

Golfing with friends right across the street at Leopards Chase in Ocean Ridge!

When family visits – my two sons – Troy and Shawn – wait for them to come back down this summer!

Childhood memories!

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PAPA and SHERRY – on the ICW – LIVING LIFE IN OIB, N.C. living life to the plus one day at a time!

Papa’s World – Good times when family visits!

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Ella – Debby and Sherry – trying to solve the maze on Sunset Beach at the third street! The Maze guy is talking to Debby.

Sarah – Debby and Sherry and Ella – beaching it at the OIB community center – volleyball net in the background!

A little smile for the day! LOL

Sherry and Ella on the maze – never did solve it! There was another one up on the 15th. the street that they went to and solved that one!

We had fun and while it was not really warm – the sun made it feel warm!

They will be back in June when we will have warmer weather and the ocean is warm to swim in.

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GOOD TIMES WHEN FAMILY VISITS – THE MAZE MAN EXPLAINING THE MAZE TO DEBBY AND SARAH!

Papa’s World – for exercise – walking healthy – our go to spot – the beach!

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One of the reason we came South and where we choose to build our home – Ocean Isle Beach.

We tried many areas down here and were drawn to this area in N.C. called Ocean Isle Beach.

We are some eight miles or so to the S.C. border – and we are situated on the mainland –

some four miles inland with the ICW between us and the beach.

We also are close to numerous golf courses – which is another reason we moved South.

We decided as we age – it was time to take it serious – well – we are not good – but love to play!

Opposites attract – that is us!

We tried out NMB in S.C. and really liked it there – but in order to find what we wanted –

we each had a list – it would of cost too much in renovations and thus way over our price point.

Then by accident – we stumbled on to a new community being built.

And we could get everything we wanted – all new – for the price we would of paid before renovations!

And here is one of those things on both our lists – access to a beach to walk each day!

We are in our autumn years – still able to get out and about – and one of those reasons why –

is to maintain a healthy lifestyle – eating and walking.

Sherry is a CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH – and prompts me to stay active.

That also is why we golf – being outside in the fresh air –

four to five hours each time – some walking – we trade off and on – and swinging those clubs(often)

She has run her own internet business from home going on sixteen years.

Her site: http://www.sf.juiceplus.com her email for contact: ssherrylynn49@fitztdf

Very important as you age – to eat healthy and move – my heart doctor always tells me MOVE!

WALKING IN THE SUNSHINE AND SURF

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Papa’s World – some porch time at the new house – Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

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AAAHHHH – cup of coffee – sitting on the glider – front porch – early morning – just me!
A look down the street at the houses under construction – we have been told by end of August – this street will be done. The sunrise from the beach some 3 miles away.
Looking West where the sunset will be. Farther up this street is the last phase – already cleared – infrastructure going in. I would guess most likely another year or more before that will be done – but there should be no more construction activity in our area after the end of the year.
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After that relaxing morning coffee on the front porch and it being Sherry’s birthday – I told her –

“YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND I WILL PUT IT TOGETHER”!

Three hours later desk number one was completed and we headed out to the ICW for her birthday dinner!

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