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Papa’s World – Good vibes – some Humor!

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Footprints in the sand –

Waves gently washing ashore – Soon they will disappear –

Erasing all proof that I strolled here!

The history of humans –

Over time disappears –

Occasionally – to reappear –

And cause us to wonder –

What has been all these tens of thousands of years ago!

I may be a history buff –

Excited to view new discoveries.

A Good Vibe for today is I feel we have existed –

For hundreds of thousands of years as humans.

Today – I celebrate that existence.

GOOD VIBES and HUMOR!

Laughter with long-time friends is PRICELESS!

Smile – laugh and feel good!

You are looking at FORTY PLUS YEARS of friendship!

Wine – beer – music and golf!

Friendships are a priority in our life together.

GOOD VIBES – SOME HUMOR!

There is a place about one and one half mile walk south –

from the Sunset Beach Pier!

It is a memorial to two Hippie Souls –

Who over FORTY YEARS AGO-

Hauled tools – a post and a mailbox to the middle of the seashore that is protected.

here they erected a mailbox and put a journal inside.

While over the years –

the mailbox has been replaced –

It still is a destination for souls who walk and write their thoughts in the new journals.

There now are two park benches to sit on –

Plaques to commemorate the two hippies.

A driftwood tree with a plaque sits high on the dune behind the benches and mailbox.

You gaze back across the marsh and water to Little River, S.C. –

And in the distance is Cherry Grove- just a short walk from NMB!

THE KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX IS HISTORIC AND THE JOURNALS ARE PRESERVED!

Over four decades’ worth of writing!

If you want a GOOD VIBE – consider the walk – in the surf –

and sit and write and gaze out to sea!

We have done it serval times and each time a wanting to come back exists.

MY GOOD VIBE FOR TODAY!

As the sun rises in the East on Ocean Isle Beach –

another day dawns.

We are blessed to be here to see this –

Our dream of living our dream is now here.

One day at a time and living life to the fullest while aging as healthy as we can.

Being a SENIOR – it happens but we choose to live it and smile- BE HAPPY!

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Papa’s World – The SKIES of Cameron Woods Community!

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A look toward the East at Sunset from our driveway –

a slight reflection of the clouds shows a hint of pink as the Sun sets in the West!

Our skies here have great Sunrises and Sunsets as we face North in the front –

and South in the back.

Because the coastline curves from Charleston to the Outer Banks –

our beaches face almost South!

Not the normal East as most beaches do!

Looking East from the road – gray cloud cover –

It is warm out at Sunset – no storms although it looks like it could rain!

Being this close to the Atlantic Ocean – clouds move fast in and out!

And then – I turn around and face West!

This is from the backyard – the house blocks the view –

so I step out front again –

The Western sky brightens up –

Here we are in all its glory of a sunset from the road in front of the house!

Our house on the left – and the sky from the West –

SUNRISES and SUNSETS from CAMERON WOODS COMMUNITY – in OIB, N.C.

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This area is growing so fast – a lot of new development is happening –

I guess we have been discovered –

Living the dream – Sunrises – Sunsets and Beach and Golf life!

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Papa’s World – More memories in pictures!

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We always wanted to golf – and down here in N.C. we live close to over thirty golf courses!

We have very close friends who live within 32 miles of us and they like to golf in our area.

So – once or twice a month – we golf and then have dinner.

Sherry and Papa with Cindy and Buck – we were neighbors for years back in WNY –

they moved to the Wilmington, N.C. area,

and we would visit.

Back in WNY – we often would get together and golf.

Friendships across borders and now nearby.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Here we are with friends – all of us are from the same area – and all of us have been friends for years!

When we get together – we usually end up on the golf course and do a scramble –

GALS Va GUYS and some strokes are given – not many because the GALS can beat us!

Here we gave them three a side and only won by one!

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

LOL – with me, it would not matter – the PROBLEM IS ME!!!!!

We love our new life near the Ocean – Beaches and ICW!

It is what I consider warm here most of the year-

I am not a cold-snow-chilly campfire person.

Although we do have a SOLO STOVE – but that mostly is for family visiting!

Sunset from the backyard and the SOLO STOVE going for family time.

Being here in Cameron Woods close to the borders of N.C. and S.C. –

provides me with temps that I enjoy – but still in winter I bundle up while other people do not! LOL

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Positive thought- looking toward the sunshine of each day!

Sherry at sunrise on Ocean Isle Beach – sums up our new life near the Ocean and the beaches!

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MORE MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Papa’s World – Walking Sunset Beach to see the Sunrise!

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Oftentimes we will come to Sunset Beach just to see the Sunset – but – you also can come at dawn to see the Sunrise – above is the Sunset – next to the Sunrise!

At low tide, the expanse of the beach is flat and wide in the early dawn of the day.

Quiet – almost deserted as the Labor Day weekend has passed.

The water is still very warm – and we saw a lot of fish jumping in the surf and a little farther out two Dolphins!

The Sun just peeking above the horizon and a jet plane leaves a white trail across the sky!

Just enjoy the quiet walk – the sounds of the surf and the wide wet sand of SUNSET BEACH AT DAWN!

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WALKING SUNSET BEACH TO SEE THE SUNRISE in N.C. HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Papa’s World – The skies of where we live!

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Sunset from our front yard – end of the driveway – we really do not have to go to Sunset Beach

to observe this – but then again – there you have Sand and Surf!

We selected this lot because of how the Sun rises and sets – we can see both from the driveway.

Most of our storms come from the West – as we face directly South out on the back patio.

The winds also come from the East – part of the ocean – but that is rare.

A little humor to start your day! LOL

We also live close to the ICW – and its many access points – all within less than 30 minutes drive for us!

Here is a view from Vareen Gardens – on the N.C. – S.C. border – a 20-minute drive for us.

The sky here is almost what we see daily!

On a cloudy but warm day – the sky at the East end of OIB – 15 minutes and we are standing in the sand!

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Papa’s World – Walking OIB to see sunrise with friends!

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The morning of the last day of friend’s long weekend – we all get to the beach at 6am. to see the sunrise!

Friends for years and years. Always exploring and new adventures!

A turtle nest on our walk – protected – Sherry and I are part of the Turtle Protection program on OIB!

We sign up to walk the East end of OIB and have to be on the beach by 6am.

We also pick up trash along the beach.

Friends walking the surf line into the sunrise.

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SUNRISE ON OCEAN ISLE BEACH – WITH FRIENDS AFTER A LONG WEEKEND!

Papa’s World – Eagle in the neighborhood – Sunrise on our Turtle Watch on the OIB!

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Good day everyone – in late afternoon after being out and about – a neighbor posted she had an Eagle sitting up in a dead tree just up the street!

So we drove past our home and went to the end of the street and sure enough – the EAGLE was there!

We have seen Eagles here and in the surrounding areas since moving here.

What a magnificent bird!

This is one I can tell – it was only a few days ago! LOL

We have signed up for TURTLE WATCH BEACH PATROL!

We are on the beach by 6:00 AM.

We have an area a little over one mile one way in an East Direction and have to look for Turtle tracks or crawl!

We have instructions and numbers to call and we also watch for beach erosion and record and take pictures of it and let them know right away.

Sherry and another walker – we have orange shirts with Turtle Patrol on them to identify who we are – along with a parking pass in case our car is checked by the police.

We can not park illegally and must obey all laws.

Notice the bag – we also collect garbage and trash on the beach.

First light on the East End of OIB in N.C. A pod of Dolphins followed along the coast as we walked!

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SUNRISE ON OIB EAST END – WALKING THE BEACH ON TURTLE WATCH PATROL! PAPA’S WORLD!

Papa’s World – Walking OIB to see the sunrise!

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The sun creeping above the horizon on Ocean Isle Beach – GOOD MORNING!

Our Monday morning walking group decided to walk the beach instead of the park – to see the sunrise!

In the middle we had our daughter Tammy and her son Bode along with us to walk – she also chose to run as did Bode!

Tammy along with Sherry and Bode walking and looking for shells – you can just see Bode as he is shell hunting!

Only eight years old – he got out of bed and came with us as we left the house at 6:15 am.

Standing before a beach castle someone made above the surf line – Bode – who also ran with his mother!

The sky turns orange over the water as the Sun rises!

Diane and Sherry walk toward the Groin as the sun peaks above the horizon.

The views are just beautiful!

A look back at the way we had come!

Notice the reflection on the White House!

Tammy and Bode looking for shells as the sun nears rising!

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Thanks for reading – it was a way to get exercise and enjoy the beauty of the area we live in!

PAPA’S WORLD – WALKING OIB TO SEE THE SUNRISE!

Papa’s World – On OIB for sunrise – boats racing out of the bay!

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Papa – predawn – on Ocean Isle Beach by the groin – waiting for sunrise, cool enough for a hooded sweatshirt – SALT LIFE!

The beginning of the sunrise over the groin on Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

Sherry standing against the beginning of the sunrise. We could hear this sound coming from the bay behind us – I thought

it was an airplane as it got louder and louder!

We lost count at 40 as fishing boats raced out of the inlet beyond the groin wall – spreading in all directions!

The loud noise we heard was the roar from the boats as they came out of the inlet to the open ocean!

I can only guess that it might have been a fishing contest and this was the start!

A police car parked to the right of us on the beach observing the boats racing to the ocean!

Whatever it was – it was loud and echoed across the inlet!

PAPA’S WORLD – we not only see the sunrise – but hear the boats racing out to the ocean – an added bonus to our

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Papa’s World – walking the East end of OIB for sunrise with friends from N.H.

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Our friends – Bob and Pam came in their RV to a campground near us for a four-day visit.

On the last full day here – we all got up before dawn – we stopped by to pick them up –

and we went to Ocean Isle Beach to the far North East end – to see the sunrise.

The weather had changed – a hurricane was coming into Florida and a cold front had arrived!

The beach was deserted – lonely – awaiting the storm to come through in a couple days.

The sunrise starts on a cold gray morning and an almost deserted beach.

We should have done this! LOL, It was breezy and cold.
This would be as good as it would get – time to go!
Bob Papa Pam Sherry – I want warm weather!

Now, this is more like it! LOL

Thanks for reading Papa’s World – not saying goodbye old friends – but until we meet once again – LATER!

Papa’s World – old friends from N.H. living the salt life in OIB, N.C.

Papa’s World – Sunrise at OIB with the Goodmans!

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Pam and Sherry on OIB – it got cold – the storm was on its way – but we made it to the beach for sunrise.

On the North East end of OIB – deserted in the early morning – just the sound of the surf.

The sunrise peeking through the clouds on a chilly morning!

Sunrise on the beach – major storm on its way from Florida – Tropical storm here.
Bob – Papa – Pam and Sherry – great friends who are RV – ing – stopped to see us.

LIFE IS GOOD at the beach for SALT LIFE! Thanks for reading Papa’s World – livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

OFF TO BREAKFAST AT THE PIER!
PAPA’S WORLD – Sunrise at Ocean Isle Beach – with friends in N.C.