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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We were excited when we moved near the border of S.C. and N.C. – a ten-minute drive to the beach.
A lot of nights we just look at each other after cleaning up the kitchen and “LET’S GO”!
Ocean Isle Beach is a ten-minute drive over the causeway and to the sand.
However – we really like to drive the extra five minutes and go to Sunset Beach!
Here we drive to the far west end and park and walk the long boardwalk over the dunes.
Even at this time, the beach is busy with people – swimming – walking, or catching late rays from the sun.
The beach here is flatter than OIB and we like that!
Sunset Beach after dinner – one of the WHYS we moved here to Cameron Woods Community.
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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We moved here – almost on the S.C. border – to have the weather we can walk in every day!
And we do that 90 % of the time – except when the wind is blowing!
YES – we are fair-weather walkers!
But then – it seems once a week – it is BEACH WEATHER!
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The little guy learned that not hiking is in the mountains like he thought!
Crossing streams or climbing rocks – that is all he had ever done on a hike
Showing him nature – the marsh – water – sand – scrub trees –
He learned that there is more to this Earth – hoping to bring him back
in warm weather as we were told you could see “GATORS” then!
They were excited – walking into the trees on the sand path –
looking for birds – snakes – spiders
hearing the sounds and the marsh views!
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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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She said to me after about a hour – you can not lean back in this chair and take a nap!
And she was right – while we had different chairs – you couldn’t in mine either!
Music to the left and music to the right – I just turned it off!
Depending on the wind – I could hear one or the other and with no wind – Both!
We decided to stay for two hours and then we added another hour,
Since we had eaten almost everything we had brought with us –
We decided that was enough and went back to the car –
Yes – instead of walking down – we drove only because we had our chairs-
speaker – drinks – little table and the food and towels!
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We had no idea we would end up in North Myrtle Neach.
My friend would ask me WHY we choose there?
Well – the best answer I can give is I came across this condo –
on a site that listed houses and condos for sale!
I expanded the search area and this picture or one like it – came into view!
I showed it to Sherry and we decided right there and then we would rent it!
First – for three months – then we extended it to five months –
all because we looked and looked and decided it was just as good to build –
as it was to buy! We could have what we wanted and not upgrade someone’s home!
So – we made our choice in Cameron Woods – across the border into N.C.
It would be a brand new build and we set about making our selections –
and at that time we extended our lease until the end of June!
Which would be a total of nine months!
We tried very hard to stay in this area – but cost and being too close to the Ocean
played a big part in where we ended up!
We can drive one half hour back here to North Myrtle Beach.
We are in a new development – and right in the middle of a dozen golf courses!
We are in the country but a mile and one half to a gas station and a couple miles to a Publix!
In November we signed our contract and made all our selections.
We are on schedule for a early June closing!
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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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Almost everyday when we go for a walk to the beach – we pass this one house –
it sits exactly at the other end of our small lake – next to the gate –
and this area is where all the ducks – geese and swans hang out.
I did not notice the sign until maybe a month ago.
You see – there is a ton of really nice landscaping in and around this home.
Which sits right on the water with a extensive raised patio and surrounded by trees – bushes and flowers.
There is also a metal fence with a gate that is always open and concrete steps
that go right down and into the water.
THE DUCKS USE THESE STEPS TO ACCESS THE YARD AND PATIO!
It does not really have to be left open or even there – they fly over it!
They hang out in the yard and the people seem to love it!
There are three white ducks that I call Huey – Dewy and Louie – who are there all the time.
They use the steps the most.
Then there are some really ugly looking ducks – with great big red things on their heads and brown and white.
They hang around in the yard and one time I seen one entering the open garage door!
There are dozens of water fowl here at any one time!
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We decided after our attempt to walk the beach –
which was very windy and cold –
to drive back down the Ocean Blvd to Snooky’s!
Sherry and I brought Tammy and the little ones here when they visited.
Sarah and Debby at the table surrounded by heaters!
It was chilly out on the open patio.
We choose this because of the heaters and wanting to be out in the open
for social distancing.
Every other table was empty!
This was the last full day they would be here!
The four days have gone by so quickly.
We packed a lot into it – Mike is a teacher and could not come down.
Maddy is in college with her classes and in the middle of Spring Soccer.
We sat out there on the patio – when I heard Sherry exclaim ‘ THERE HE IS” pointing toward the beach!
She had read a article in the newspaper and seen the interview on TV.
A man who was dressing up as DARTH VADER in Myrtle Beach and walking up and down the beach
entertaining the children – with his Laser –
And he happened to be right here!
Now Ella is a huge – huge Star Wars fan!
For her 16th. birthday as a present – we took her to Florida with us for a week.
And the highlight of that trip was her going to the STAR WARS park.
That was what she wanted to do forever!
So – they both got up – Sherry and Ella – and down the deck they went!
I went up on the top deck so I could get a clear picture of what was going on the beach!
She has Star Wars figurines from her youth – ever since she could walk and talk.
She has seen every movie – over and over again.
This was one of her highlights of the entire trip to visit us at the beach!
And it was all by chance – we wanted lunch – we selected Snooky’s because it was close
And we knew they had heaters outside!
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The three Swans that were here first are gone – so we are told.
Seems the Male chased one and in doing so – at another pond –
It somehow broke it’s neck!
Then they found one that had been bitten by a snake!
The third – we just do not know and we were told this by a couple who live here!
These two were reintroduced by Wildlife management
we were also told!
I have watched them fly in and land –
right across the view we have on the fourth floor!
I have also watched them take off –
and fly down to the other end of the small lake.
It is a very loud noise as they beat their wings and take off!
I watch them sleep on the banks during the day in the sunshine.
And – in the moon light at night see two white shapes floating just below us!
There are other groups of water fowl
Different types of Ducks – Geese –
Birds from the Ocean a half mile away!
But – I love the Swans the most!
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We have been furniture hunting – the whole house – as we have almost nothing!
We sold it all – 98 % of it – to the folks who bought our home!
While it has been somewhat stressful for my wife –
and me being the one who does not like to shop-
I AM LOVING THIS!
Yes – that is right! When we usually go shopping – I tend to find a place –
and sit and watch people!
Maybe with a cup of coffee or a bottle of water.
I find people interesting.
You can almost tell who they are by just observing!
So – here I am – looking at furniture – and I actually like doing this!
That is completely out of norm for me.
And has turned very stressful for my wife.
But -as of this writing with hoping 3 1/2 months to go to closing
The middle of May – I can say we have now completed 95 % of what we need!
We have one sun room to finish and some end tables!
We have ended up buying from three different stores –
with what will be three different deliveries!
And I still have to get our items we have in storage delivered to N.C.!
But – we were able to hand carry three items back to the car and then back to the Condo – in Ocean Keyes!
Our theme is going to be somewhat beach like –
since we will be only four miles to Ocean Isle Beach and six miles to Sunset Beach!
All in N.C. between Calabash and Shallotte.
We contacted the three little ones and they – ( CASSIDY) came up with the name for the Pelican.
You see – there was a smaller version already in the condo-
and I had told them I named it RALPH! LOL
They thought that to be funny!
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Walking along the surf – no one in sight – imagining that this is how nature looked centuries ago!
This is a place where the past meets the future –
and we had the pleasure to bring the family
to see – hear and experience it!
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One of our favorite places to go and walk & show visitors –
Is Barefoot Landing – maybe 4 or 5 miles from where we are staying!
Walking around with the little ones –
all the while they are eagar to get to the playground –
to get that energy all bundled up out!
They loved it here and even made some friends who they will never see again!
Playing tag – up and down and all around for a hour or more!
I found that to be awesome – to move and save this over 200 year old oak tree.
And to build a playground around it!
We teach them about nature – walking the paths and trails!
TAG YOU ARE IT! and so it goes – not once but twice we brought them here –
and if they had it their way – we would of been here all day- everyday!
A walk along the boardwalk of the ICW
and the boats and Barefoot resort!
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Barefoot Landing – North Myrtle Beach – S.C.
Sherry has introduced crafts to all the grand kids –
and to this day – the three older ones still do crafts!
All you have to do is say craft and the go right to the table – no fuss!
The older ones have that same talent – Ella has won awards for her creations.
She teaches them – one at a time – not only crafts – but life itself!
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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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The first thing they wanted to do was walk the beach!
Now – wouldn’t you know it that it got cold and windy the day they arrived!
It was so warm the day before people were sitting on the beach and wading in the water!
So we pressed on and walked down and onto the beach.
The wind was the culprit – making it very cold.
Even Bode has enough even though he had no shoes on!
We walked to the next beach entrance and exited!
It was a very short walk – but they got to see just how close we are!
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And that night after the kids went to bed – we relaxed and watched a playoff game
We are all from Western New York
and were huge fans when Buffalo Bills made their four straight Super Bowls!
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But we braved the cold and started to walk –
at least the wind was not blowing –
But – there was no one!
As we walked in the solitude –
we both could hear what we thought was a plane!
As it got closer – we could see it was a huge helicopter!
If you look close you can see two men sitting in the back
with their legs hanging over the edge!
No way for me as heights and me do not mix!
One time I went to the top of the Empire State building
One step outside to the deck and I froze!
I had to go back inside and down as fast as I could.
No big cities for me as I fell like everything is closing in on me!
It was a memory I shall have for the rest of my life –
and this one was another one!
It was not going fast so we had time to take it all in
on a deserted beach on a cold day!
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This is the view I saw in the ad for this rental!
This view sold us and we jumped on it right away!
Our view of the small lake –
Water fowl flying in and out!
There are six fountains that we can see!
Each at night is lit up!
This never gets old.
I will miss this when we move into our new house.
But – we will have enjoyed it for nine months!
We knew when we moved in October 1st. that we would be mostly alone-
that we would not be able to eat out –
but what we have here is the ability to walk!
Every day – we can walk different routes and still end up at the beach!
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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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“CHERRY GROVE NATURE WALK”
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 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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EXPLORING THE BEACH AT LOW TIDE!
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We had been touring – listening to advice from friends
strangers – and our landlord!
We were visiting different housing neighborhoods
and came across one that we THOUGHT would be IT!
So much so that we actually had the salesman contact his manager.
Could we purchase the lot next to the model
which currently was a parking lot for the model
and place the exact home on that lot
facing the big water view pond
for the exact price of the model?
Well – we left with a package and a wait for a answer.
We were six miles from Broadway on the beach
which meant 7 miles and 15 minutes to the Ocean and beach.
Exactly what we were looking for!
And it would be a brand new home – not to big –
but – as we drove away – it was five miles to a store for food!
A perfect storm so to speak – but a little far to go and buy bread with traffic.
However – it was enticing and more so when we got the email.
“YES” was the answer and they discounted that lot by $5000.00!
Then – we heard JIMMY sing – about the HURRICANE
and this HURRICANE started to rain
into that MARGARITA GLASS
and the whole place sang along!
But the rest of the email read-
“CLOSING WOULD BE JUNE OR JULY”!
8 or 9 months away!
We listened to the song and reflected on our choice
it was there but a little out of reach.
We decided there listening to Jimmy Buffet
calm down – enjoy the journey
for we have only just begun.
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Starting the week – I had no idea what it was –
sort of a small version of Beer Pong!
At first they played it on the cement pad around the pool
which got really hot!
Then they found some “NOODLES”
that had been thrown away by the previous guests in the garbage
and rigged it up to float!
That was a game saver!
Everyone took their turn – if you won – you played on!
Hours and hours in the shallow end
just dip down in the water to cool off!
You kept one hand on the floating game board to keep it steady
and there were ten open cups
When you put a ball in the open cup
you placed a red dish in it –
when you filled all ten red cups
you won the game!
Pool time became more and more as it got really hot on the beach.
A couple guys would go and set up on the beach
but with little kids – it was easier by the pool
the sand was so hot – even with sandal’s on
It would burn your toes!
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She had hoped they would choose to come with us!
The oldest – Maddy – decided to stay home and work.
She starts her second year of college
at the University of Lynchburg in August.
They have been a main part of our lives since they were born.
Maddy will soon turn twenty –
Ella just turned 17 and Sarah will be 14.
Sherry is tall at 5′ 9″ and Ella has nearly caught her!
Ella now stands at 5′ 8 1/2 ”
and I do not know if she is done growing
it seems in the last year she has gained 4 inches!
Now Sarah is growing fast – she already has reached her Mother’s height.
At 5′ 6 ” she I think will be as tall or taller than Ella!
Which means they both are almost Sherry’s Height!
And then there is Taylor – one of the twin girls
for our other daughter Tammy.
Taylor looks to me that she will end up taller than all of them!
She loves horses and horse back riding and at 9 years old
Is already almost 5′ tall!
But for now – it is Sherry and Ella.
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Each group was separated on the beach – our group is the middle one.
Sherry is tall at 5′ 9″ –
But the first of the grand children to match her is Ella!
It seems in the last year she has grown 6 inches!
And at 13 Sarah is catching up at 5′ 6″!
And we have another one younger at 9 years old
is Taylor whom I think will be the tallest including Sherry!
We have five grand daughters and one grand son from Debby and Tammy!
Ages 19 – 17 – 13 – 9 (twins) and the boy 5!
The little ones loved Sarah and Ella.
As you can see – we set up and no one came close to being beside us.
The beach here is very wide and we were just outside the local beach.
When I walked up the beach – they also were social distancing.
Being three floors and a outside pool area – we were never crowded.
And we would tend to have part of the people head to the beach
others staying at the pool or going golfing – walking.
I never saw anyone not with a mask on by the shops or in them.
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Our first full beach day was on a Monday!
The whole week would end up warm – hot – a few showers
and fantastic lightening and thunder shows over the ocean
and behind the house!
We were just South of the public beach access –
and when I walked up there – groups and families were spread out.
As it was where we set up – everyone seemed to have marked
off their own space 15 to 25 feet from anyone else.
We walked both ways – and people respected your space.
No need as far as we were concerned to wear masks on the beach.
It was wide open – we were not near anyone
and the wind was always blowing.
Besides – everyone in our house had quarantined before coming.
Everyone worked from home or had tests.
As you can see – not that many people around.
Unless you were by the water – you needed foot wear for the sand
which was very hot!
It was in the low to high 90’s all week.
With one day over 100 and heat index of 104!
It would sprinkle a little then go away
at night we would have lightening shows out over the ocean!
There was a problem of Jelly Fish
but from what I have read
it is all the way up and down the Carolina’s and Va. coasts
Ella did get stung twice as did Sarah.
I went to the lifeguard and they sent a EMT over.
He applied a heat pack and told us to get her to a hot shower
or a hot tub which we did.
That seemed to cure it.
Several other people also got stung!
Sherry is 5′ 9″ and the girls have or are catching up!
All in all – the beginning of the vacation week –
was more or less worry free.
We had met those we did not know
All had social distanced
and we were confident going forward we had made the right choice.
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You see – they have this club – the little ones that is –
called “THE MERMAIDS” – you must believe in order to enter !
It’s a rare club – only those ( the girls ) are allowed in – but little Bode – is a guest – but not a Mermaid !
The club was formed a few years ago – there was a planning session – at a Soccer game ( Maddy’s) and they convened – making it hush – hush !
RULE # ONE – you must believe – you must recite the chant – and like water!
Even though you like water – you can not belong if you do not believe – just ask Maddy and Ella – who were left out !
The club ‘ s picture was drawn just before we checked out on the turn around – declaring the member’s.
As the years go by – and they continue to grow up –
“THE MERMAID CLUB ” will always be a part of it –
imagination – the remembering their youth – innocence –
three little girls and one boy.
My memory shall be not only the MERMAID CLUB –
but sharing a week – smiling – watching – seeing them come together –
and one little boy in awe of his sisters and cousins – looking at them !
This blog is about family memories –
a time that I have put down in writing – and photo’s –
to share but foremost –
a place to look back on and reflect on just another day in my life.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do –
memories are a test of time
Having a place to read and see them is priceless !
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