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Papa’s World – A look at our life memories!

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OCEAN ISLE BEACH CAUSEWAY!

This is the “WHY” we choose to live near here!

It has everything we ever wanted.

If you look toward the upper middle left-

There is a large community there.

Then straight back through the woods –

Toward the left –

It is an area of cut wood.

That is almost where our home is!

It takes us a little over ten minutes to get to the Causeway Bridge!

Across from the miniature golf in the lower right picture-

Is the park – splash pad and open-air concert area!

To the right of the miniature golf course is Pelican Perch –

One of our favorite local bars and restaurants!

The parking lot at the bottom –

This is where we have a season pass to park, and this is the OIB Pier!

On the left middle is the blue roof of the church, and where in the back by the marsh-

I have taken many pictures of family and friends at the sunsets!

Jinks Creek is just to the right of that, and fine dining with sunsets!

The cluster of buildings just across the street to the left of the park-

Offering bars and restaurants- ice cream, slushes, and commercial sales.

There are now two other places to grab doughnuts and Accia bowls.

In the upper middle, a boat marina,

And a gas station,

And three restaurants that are local favorites.

Also, toward the right is the start of “CANAL SIDE HOMES”!

And this is just the commercial part of OIB!

On the mainland side are more stores and places to eat – plus a small airport.

We chose this barrier island for its beauty-

Closeness and easy access for us.

A LOOK AT WHAT IS NOW BECOMING OUR LIFE MEMORIES!

We volunteer our time and effort to many things that are important to us!

Living life to the plus – one day at a time.

What we love to do and have the ability to do every day-

Walk the surf on the sandy beach of OIB!

ANOTHER LIFETIME MEMORY!

I am happy we lived through this age of peace and happiness!

AND WE CONTINUE TO BELIEVE IN-

PEACE-LOVE and MUSIC!

A LOT OF LIFETIME MEMORIES!

ANOTHER LIFETIME MEMORY FROM 2024 –

OUR 75th. BIRTHDAY WITH FAMILY ON THE BEACH!

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Papa’s World – Memories are pictures!

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This white church sits on a hill –

called Mount Nebo –

And that is the name of this Lutheran church in Mount Jewett, Pa.

This is the original Swedish Lutheran Church in that town-

and where Sherry’s parents are buried along with many other family members.

Although we have a lot there –

we will not be interred there –

We have purchased a vault –

in a Columbarium at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church –

less than six miles from our home in OIB.

We will be cremated and interred there –

So that the survivor can come and visit.

The above church was built

by the Swedish immigrants –

of the community in the 1800’s.

And is replicated from

an existing church in Sweden.

Unique in that it is an EIGHT-SIDED BUILDING!

Several pews inside are accessed from the ends only –

as a support beam comes down from the ceiling-

to the floor-making-

it is all but impossible

to either slide through or walk through.

Services are held here on certain dates throughout the year-

and this is considered a historical building.

The cemetery completely surrounds the church-

except for the driveway up the hill

and around the church.

We have attended many services here

and some have been in Swedish.

This is a picture of a memory

from Sherry’s hometown of Mount Jewett, Pa.

This is the walkway from the community center on Ocean Isle Beach

by the sand volleyball court!

We have seen this cat numerous times in the past three or more years.

It lives somewhere near this building!

Looking back the walkway to the Community Center of Ocean Isle Beach!

We know people come here

and feed this cat as we have been here

when they put the food out.

As you can tell – it looks well-fed.

I did not even know it was around

until Sherry looked back to the center

and said the cat was following us.

It continued past us and down a few steps

and sat down where I took the picture.

This also is where other people have fed it.

Sherry continued down to the surf

and I stayed up on the walkway by the cat.

It was a somewhat mild late January day –

overcast in the late afternoon –

Hardly anyone on the beach –

mid-50s

after some harsh cold days

after the snow and ice storm had melted.

The cat started to meow

as I stood there

and soon disappeared over to the left

and the top of this dune.

I looked away and when I looked back –

it was gone.

There are many feral cats –

we have some at Cameron Woods Community.

This one seems to enjoy the beach life.

I’ve looked to see where it might live –

but who knows –

there are many foxes around

so I imagine it to be somewhere high-

so as not to be in danger.

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MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

Papa’s World – HELENNA – Donations come- bless you!

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We stand in a huge line to check out at Wal-Mart in Shallotte, N.C.

Every checkout line was like this –

and even longer at the self-checkout!

We speculated it might just be the Long Shoremens strike had just begun!

And also many like us –

were buying supplies for the N.C. Mountains-

who had lost everything they owned.

In this picture,-

you see a women in a black dress –

We had never seen her before –

and she asked what we were doing!

She and her husband –

and twelve other relatives –

were staying on Holden Beach at their second home.

They all had lost power back in the mountains –

and trees were down all over their property.

They had left and gone to the second house on the coast.

They did not know when they would get back to their houses!

We had purchased mainly supplies such as blankets – pillows – camping cooking pots and pans.

Propane – small canisters to cook with!

Depends – the items that were needed –

according to the info we were getting from the people who delivered the trucks and trailers.

This couple after they checked out –

asked if they could donate there and then –

We did not know them-

and they did not know us –

She handed Sherry two $20.00 bills and walked away!

They were in distress-

not knowing about their own homes –

but gave it anyway.

We told them we would give it to the trucks to cover gas –

The owner of the pier-

who is organizing all of this –

said “NO” –

he reached into his pocket and took out a wad of donations!

He had dispatched several people to go –

and buy big-ticket items –

Chainsaws – generators – cooking stoves, etc.

We then went to Dollar General –

to see if we could stretch our donations out!

This is where we paid the same for propane canisters-

but bought a lot of baby supplies.

The babies need so much!

Back to our garage –

where we repacked the items we bought-

and the tops marked with what was in them-

for delivery to Sunset Beach pier.

The people we describe above –

are just a few that we have met –

Many people coming together –

giving time- effort –

money and willing to help.

The donations kept coming in –

we are humble!

People are good –

people give and do not question –

People trust –

and people help those in need-

As of this writing –

four days in on donating –

FEMA has shipped 8.5 MILLION MEALS –

7 MILLION LITERS of water –

150 GENERATORS to affected areas –

and countless helicopters to deliver to stranded towns.

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and I want to thank you for reading –

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Papa’s World – Hurrican Helene – collecting at Sunset Beach Pier!

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Sherry and I made our first trip to the Sunset Beach Pier as the owners requested donations.

The first load was what we purchased ourselves plus two neighbors dropped off items!

The pier owners are from the WNC mountains and know how to get into ravished towns.

There were two vehicles – a UHAUL truck and A Trailor used for hauling a motorcycle –

1600 lbs. weight limit!

This is when we decided to put out a call and see if we could gather donations –

and start purchasing needed items.

People who donated stayed to help separate the items!

Sherry upper middle and neighbor Patrisha –

Friend Donna – middle bending over and her husband Pete!

The trailer had a 1600 lb. weight limit!

The UHAUL TRUCK – the heavy water was transferred from the trailer to the truck

Within minutes of posting for donations – they started coming in!

Papa and Sherry – after helping to separate the items – we had to leave for a doctor’s appointment!

But – we would start shopping again and see how much and what was needed to make our second return!

I will continue in the next blog with what became a tremendous response from family –

Long ago friends –

and neighborhood neighbors!

WE ARE BLESSED!

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Papa’s World – Evening trip to Sunset Beach!

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After dinner, I said to Sherry – “Want to go to Sunset Beach – get ice cream and stand on the deck”?

That is Southern Beach Living!

Living the Salt Life!

Our view of the Gazebo on Sunset Beach where we stood with our cups of small ice cream!

This is where the bathrooms – showers and free parking are!

If you turn around – you are looking at the beach – pier and ocean – we stood here and a bonus – there was live music on the pier we could listen to – that is why all the people faced the pier!

Looking West from this spot – the dunes – the pay-for parking lot – and the first row of houses – oceanfront means long walkways over the protected dunes to the beach and ocean!

Because the coastline here is on a curve – the beach faces almost South and a little bit East!

From Charleston, S.C. to Wilmington, N.C. the coast looks like a quarter-moon crescent!

Sort of like a huge coastline bay!

Most storms come up from Charleston and then make a beeline to Wilmington – Cape Fear River area and then onto the Outer Banks!

I believe the last Hurricane to cause disaster damage was in the 50s!

Sea oats on the dune – we can be here in 15 minutes – but we have the island – the ICW and the main coastline between us and the ocean.

So far we have experienced a tropical storm and a grade 1 Hurricane, a number 2 is pushing it for me – but could remain – it is the wind and the trees I fear the most!

Living the Salt life – choosing to be here – living life one day at a time!

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Papa’s World – Thanksgiving day walk on Sunset Beach – N.C.

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Sherry and her sister Debbie

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.

Beach access and Sunset Beach pier.
That would be me and Sherry!
For Thanksgiving day – there were quite a few people on the beach and a couple in the water!

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Papa’s World – Pelicans – sky – just a quiet evening at sunset beach pier!

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View looking SW from the pier at Sunset Beach, N.C.

We decided after dinner to drive over the causeway to Sunset Beach –

park and then I had a beer and Sherry had unsweet ice tea –

paid our dollars and walked out onto the pier!

Soon a “V” formation of Pelicans flew overhead – and then another and another!

Pelicans flying with the West sunset.
The waves coming in and the sound they carry!
The calm of the evening – be patient – love – smile – be kind – make a better world.

A quiet evening on the pier – people fishing – people strolling and taking pictures –

surf – sand, and water –

a time to reflect on one’s self!

Papa’s World – Sunset Beach Pier – N.C. SUNSET!

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Papa’s World – Sunset at SUNSET BEACH Pier with family – from NWPA!

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Looking NE on Sunset Beach – the reflection from the setting sun in the West.

Our family from NWPA drove 14 1/2 hours to be with us for one week – and the first night –

we took them to Sunset Beach to the pier – to experience the famous Sunset Beach – sunset!

My youngest son – Shawn and myself standing on the pier.
Sherry and Shawn’s step daughter Autumn on sunset beach pier.

The air was warm as was the water at 80 degrees.

Many people come here to fish until midnight when the pier closes.

Family is very important to us – and while they live far away – they remain in our hearts.

Papa – my oldest son Troy and Andrea – Sherry and Trisha and Shawn with Autumn.

THE SUNSET at Sunset Beach, N.C. frfom the pier.

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Papa’s World – the parents are on their way – last morning with the grandkids – THE PIER!

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A painting at the entrance to Sunset Beach Pier.

This was drawn and painted by one of the employees who work at the pier!

The morning – first a beach walk – then two mazes for the kids to work their way out –

and then to the pier to have ice cream before their parents get there from NVA!

View from the pier and in the middle is the MAZE with people walking through it!

Day twelve of having grandkids staying with us!

We were so busy – ferry rides – mazes – aquarium – Boardwalk on the Beach – Barefoot Landing –

Mini golf – beach days – go- carts – music festival – arts and crafts – playgrounds – scavenger hunt –

Fourth of July golf cart parade – fireworks – eating out for lunch and dinners!

Walking – bikes – hoverboards – monopoly (Brunswick)- games – drawing –

Huge tidal pool – riding the waves – sunset slushes and more.

Showing them to be grateful – showing them sharing – just showing them life with MORMOR and PAPA!

Twelfth day – ice cream on Sunset Beach Pier – Cassidy – Bode – MORMOR and Taylor!

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The end of twelve days with the grandkids – Sunset Beach Pier – until next summer!

Papa’s World – our day on the beach at Sunset Pier!

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Voted as one of the top ten beaches in the country – SUNSET BEACH, N.C.

We live on the mainland of Ocean Isle Beach – in this picture at the top right –

There is a very tall building – that is the West end of Ocean Isle Beach – with a channel between the islands.

Sunset Beach for some reason – is leveler – and shallow – and easier to walk.

However – it is also more crowded.

The pier – from which Sherry took this picture – has a historical walk with picture stations on both sides.

Going back some 300 hundred years of history in this area.

It cost one dollar to walk out – however, we purchase a pretzel and a drink and it did not cost us anything!

Papa walking the surf – the water was 70 plus degrees and the temperature 78 to 80 degrees.

We walked for over an hour in the water – and it was warm.

This beach is more level and is easier for me to walk – my hip does not bother me here!

As my Heart doctor has told me – “MOVE”!

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Papa’s World – Sunrise – warm day – Gators and Deer at the beach!

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Sunrise in Cameron Woods – Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

It was the start of a beautiful February day – warm sun – in the 70’s – clear skies!

We can see both the sunrise and sunset from the end of our driveway.

And yes – it does get somewhat cold and windy here – but then you get three or four days of

summertime back home weather!

In the high 60’s to mid 70’s – perfect days!

At the end of this street is a trail entrance that walks around the pond and through the woods.

I have only seen the one gator in here – but others have seen two and still other little ones.

It even has otters that have been seen and tons of turtles!

The gator sunning itself.

There seems to be an old raised farm road here – and the gator is always in this area.

I have seen long-legged birds stand here and it is not deep.

Weeds will grow up and out of the water.

The path is graded and is some 12 feet wide – it goes into the woods.

It is like black cinder stones and when you get into the woods –

is covered in orange pine needles!

I always watch for snakes and have only seen one large black snake on the path.

We turned around and went back the way we had come.

Now on the other end – it comes around the pond and there is marsh and water on the other side.

So – we watch both sides –

you can see where that gator or another one has come up and crossed the path!

This is just how it is living in this part of the South.

The parking lot for the pier at Sunset Beach, N.C.

There were three deer there and one went into the bushes as I took the picture!

Those bushes and shrubs are thick and you could hear them as they went through.

I saw a picture someone took of a big buck coming out of the surf under the pier!

I have never seen them this close and they blend in really well with the landscape!

We also have seen a large flock of Turkeys back in Cameron Woods –

and I got pictures of them.

My car is a hybrid – so it makes very little noise when you are going slow.

I was able to get to about twenty feet from them!

Large birds and just disappeared into the trees.

EVERY MORNING!

It was a beautiful day – sun – wildlife – warm and a fine beach day for walks.

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