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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All this is early – and depends on when I wake up – mostly bathroom! LOL
Once up – it is hard for me to fall back asleep – so I just get up and fix that cup of coffee!
Sunrises here are really something – the ocean is but four miles away!
This street for construction is almost done – two houses left – right across the street –
and one down two lots from us.
All the rest are down where the corner is and then around the cul-de-sac.
Everything today needs a password – and I just can not remember them all – so I have a special place
I keep them safe – where I am the one who knows where to look ( Sherry knows also) !
It is a quiet place except for the on going construction – which by years end should be done where we live.
The new phase is now having the infrastrucure put in and is away from us.
We choose this area because we are on the mainland side – then the ICW – then the houses and business
of Ocean Isle Beach and the beach itself!
We also are close to Sunset beach – another three miles!
We are near the border of S.C and a lot of golf courses!
This area is full of places to visit and dine – all with views!
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This is where it all begins each morning.
Sunrise – a cup of coffee
the stillness of nature
and – when we are dressed early
out the door and down the elevator
to begin our walking loop
of three plus miles!
We had excellent trails where we lived
some 18 miles
here we have discovered numerous ways to walk
and they all end up taking us to the Ocean and Beach!
We have managed to get at least a mile of beach walking
incorporated into our three mile walk.
This walk was 3.36 miles!
And once on the beach – we can go in either direction.
We have found routes in both directions!
I love walking in the early mornings.
And as you can see – it is nearly deserted!
Walking early after I have had my coffee –
listening to the early morning sounds
and the waves lapping against the shoreline!
Once again – the walk on the beach
leaving to start back home
that part of the walk over
One final moment – one final glimpse
only to be repeated the next day.
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We choose our spot and set up the chairs – took a little walk to test out the water –
But – on either side of us – people had music – loud enough that it interfered with what I had –
So – I just put mine away and listened to theirs – two different types! LOL
We could watch then load and unload the people – hardly stopping – and the crowd on the beach was picking up!
After a night before with thunder and lightening storms with high winds –
this day was calm – sunny – blue skies with white clouds!
Cleared my mind and was a relaxing mid afternoon!
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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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They all came this time – for almost a week’s stay –
Tammy and the little ones had come down for a long weekend
Now – it was Marcus time to see where we would be living!
Here we are on the ICW at Barefoot Landing!
We had met them here instead of the condo – for we knew the little ones would be hungry –
they had left NVA at 5:09 AM. and we were standing in the Parking lot at a little before noon –
Less that seven hours!
And we told them – it would be 45 minutes fewer that that at the new house!
Our goal was to keep the time traveled to less than seven hours
and for both sets of family’s it will be that!
The above picture is for both family’s as they love the tradition at Christmas time!
We planned to have a late lunch and early dinner at the new brewery
CROOKED HAMMOCK BREWERY – that had opened up a couple weeks earlier
outdoors – and they -Marcus and Tammy loved the draft beer!
Family is and has been important to us – both daughters followed us to NVA.
One was married with a small child ( Maddy)
And one met her future husband in NVA.
Walking to the beach – these two will one day be so tall – here she is 10 years old and he is 6 years old.
Sherry – a Swede – is 5′ 9″ tall!
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I decided that instead of one big walk for the day –
I would break it up and do several smaller walks
So I walked four times!
And it was a total of 6 1/2 miles!
This picture is of me after walking onto the beach.
It was a great walk and the sun came out making it warm!
I choose this entrance because I walked a new path
and it brought me to this street.
You see – every street here running West to East –
ends in a beach entrance and most have parking lots!
It was almost to low tide – not many people there!
Plus there is a boardwalk all the way back to the parking lot-
giving you time to clean off any sand in your shoes!
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We ventured out and drove to Barefoot Landing – to let Sarah shop!
That is what she wanted to do the most beside walking the beach.
But – we decided since it looked really busy on the inside and outside
We would pass on this trip and go to a place that was not really that busy!
This was my first time seeing one here.
There were signs for this and snakes –
And at first we did not think it real as it was very still until it moved!
Hoping when the little grand kids come – we can show them a “GATOR”!
I actually like Barefoot Landing over Broadway on the Beach
which is in Myrtle Beach Proper.
We did do some shopping – well they did – I walked in – took a look around and went back outside to find a place to sit!
Sarah loved it here – her place to be – store to store!
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We decided before a late lunch to walk the river trail in Lynchburg Va.
We had time to kill before eating a late lunch –
besides – Maddy wanted to get out into the open and walk
as she loves to hike even by herself!
After a couple miles we made it to the turn around
where this was as far as we would go even though it continued!
It was time to jump – act wild – and be funny!
Before heading back to the hotel and have a serious game of RUMMIKUB!
I was called over to help Ella out – they told me to stay away after I helped her! LOL
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All ended well – Mike and Deb ordered the game off Amazon!
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We had a fine day to be out and about – so we decided to show them some nature
As they are all about the outdoors!
We went back to Vareen Memorial Gardens –
just before you cross the state line into N.C. in Little River S.C.
Across the marsh and over the tidal canals –
at low tide – does not look so scary when empty!
We entered the trees and brush along a sand pathway – trail.
We had been here a couple times before
bringing family to explore and see the ICW and the beauty of a pristine nature walk.
The girls loved this as did Debby who is all about the outdoors and hiking!
We soon entered the trees and bush growth
it was shaded in here and I think would be welcomed in the S.C. heat of Summer!
One last walkway before entering the pine and cypress trees!
The path is marked – and branches off in all directions!
A shaded walk – can be a couple miles if you select the right path
We choose the shorter route – we had some more places to show them!
WE WILL BE BACK someday we told them!
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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 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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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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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!
When I first saw this Condo by accident on the internet –
I was drawn to the view!
I said to Sherry – “How would you like to look at this everyday”?
That is the moment we decided to make our home for five months
in North Myrtle Beach – S.C.
We had never had a thought to come here!
Every morning as I sit and work on my blog –
as it gets lighter outside –
I glance to my left and see this!
The early morning sunrise right outside the two sliding doors
off the living room.
And – in the master bedroom – through the sliding door
she also has this same view as the Lanai is screened in
and we are the top condo in a four story building
with two elevators twenty feet from our front door!
We can sit out on the Lanai or from the couches in the living room!
This lake is 1/2 mile long and is full of water fowl!
I can sit and watch it all unfold before my very eyes!
We have extended our stay – from the two months to five months.
And – maybe even longer!
As of now – we are looking at places to rent or buy or build!
We love living here – but there are two major drawbacks.
One – we need more storage if we were to move here.
Two – we need a garage for our car –
the hot sun down here can do a number on it!
Everyday we walk by this – still inside the gated community!
There are six different pools here and we can use them all.
There are work out areas with weighted machines
and exercise equipment for our use.
And in 6/10’s of a mile- we are on the beach!
We walk to the beach almost every day
and then we walk on the beach
to get our three plus miles in!
We can hear the surf – from our Lanai!
We have searched this area –
but very little compares to this!
We are just going to enjoy what time we have left here in Ocean Keyes
North Myrtle Beach – S.C.
Looking to the outside from the inside of our Condo!
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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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One final beach walk with friends!
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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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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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We took our wind breakers – it started off cool!
But – soon they came off and wrapped around our waists.
” It was a cool day” – the song running through my head!
It was one of those days where we just walked and walked!
You – know – some days are better than others –
Some days you just get lost in your thoughts –
The soothing sound of the surf –
The birds – the warm Sun –
SOME DAYS ARE GOOD DAYS!
When you live one day at a time –
you reflect back on each of them.
What is the meaning of that day?
Moving forward – one step at a time.
The wonder of nature – the stillness of your mind –
Thinking – wondering and appreciating each moment in time.
The shells lay crushed beneath your steps
The sky is changing
life is moving on with each step you take.
No words – just thoughts – memories flashing by –
Your mind reflecting back what you see.
The upen air – the smell of the sea –
the noise of life continuing on as it has for eons.
Your look at life – your events unfolding as you walk.
Without thinking – without knowing the distance as it past by you –
You have walked and walked – 3.6 miles!
Life is certainly good when all it takes is time – thoughts and memories –
It happens like that –
” ON A COOL DAY” as the song goes –
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I love this picture – I told Sherry we need to get it blown up and framed!
And – it all happened in a space of two or thee minutes!
Maddy took her phone – while we all just sort of found a place –
put it up and braced it on a tree limb –
set the timer for 6 seconds and “BOOM”
there it was!
We went back to the new trail – but this time – the whole family went!
This family hikes all the time – that is their form of family time together!
Mike will take the older two – Maddy and Ella – overnight hiking!
He would take Sarah – but she is into more like N.Y.City hiking!
She is the one I think really likes it but has aspirations of one day dancing – acting – fashion –
But once you do get her out there – no boundry is off limits – being the free spirit she is!
We made it a family day hiking – where Debby – Sherry and I had gone the day before!
A new trail within the city limits of Winchester Va.
When it is completed – with all the side trails and loops
you pretty much can get a easy five miles in!
This day was somewhat cool but warm in the Sun!
And we made a day of it as long as we could.
Many volunteers keep this project going
helping to clear out brush
and maintaining the cut area’s!
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A DAY HIKING THE TRAIL WITH THE MYERS FAMILY!
The grand daughters were in school – Maddy had to go to work –
So Sherry and I went with Debby to run some errands
and then to go on a hike!
A new trail had opened over Thanksgiving –
in Winchester Va. !
Sherry and I did 2.20 miles with Debby –
and then she ran back the way we had just walked
we continued on and met here in the parking lot!
She runs every day!
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health and nutrition are a big part of her families lives!
The trail itself is made of crushed limestone and very easy to walk on.
There are gradual hills and trees – shrubs – and open fields.
Many nature groups who are volunteers –
clear out under brush and fallen trees!
We are going to bring the rest of the family back for a hike!
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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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We have two ways to do our WALK each day.
First – we can take the car – with our chairs and beach stuff
Drive the half mile to the parking lot access.
Where it costs $2.00 a hour to park.
Or – we can walk with or with out the chairs and beach stuff.
This day we decided to walk – leave the chairs and beach stuff behind
and walk the streets – explore a little more
and cross the main street to another beach access.
The walk took us along a less traveled street that runs
along side the main street.
Then after 15 minutes of walking we turned toward the Ocean.
And to our surprise –
this parking lot was restricted to GOLF CARTS ONLY!
Seems like there are hundreds of golf carts here.
You are allowed to drive them on any street
that has a speed limit of 35 MPH and under.
You are allowed to cross the streets
that are above that 35 MPH and I assume at red lights only.
Except at the beach access parking lots.
The parking lot – this one did not have bathrooms
or a place to wash the sand off your feet.
We try to find the ones that have both.
Rather than sit inside – we walk – explore –
drive to other areas
and enjoy our new found area.
Usually after dark we watch Netflix for a hour or so.
And once again walking back another route
upon arriving back at the gate to our community
we are greeted with the new Whie Swans and the ducks and Mallards.
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OUR VIEW EACH MORNING
from the top floor – on our lanai – condo!
We selected this condo purely by accident!
I had been searching for furnished places to lease
in Brunswick County – N.C.
when on the site – Zillow – I saw a place that said
EXPAND BOUNDARIES
Every morning with clear skies we see this!
By accident I found this condo for lease
and we jumped on it right away.
At first for two months – then three months.
Finally we expanded it to FIVE MONTHS
before we even packed to come down!
And the bonus for all of this –
is one half mile walk – we are standing here on the beach!
We are in Ocean Keyes –
North Myrtle Beach
and had no idea this existed or that we would be here!
A number of years ago – we took a vacation to tour New England states
Mass. N.H. and Me.
Flying into Boston and renting a car with our friends the McBrides.
Our first Air bnb was in Dorchester Mass.
Home to the famous family THE WALHBURGS!
They had recently been on TV and we watched how they opened their store
You know them through New Kids On The Block
and movies and TV shows.
Well – we wanted yo try out their restaurant
But – a very bad storm of lightening – wind and down pouring rain
came through and it was getting dark
hard to see – so we bailed on it!
For a number of years – we regretted not going!
Then – while we were at Barefoot Landing
we came across this WALHBURGER’S!
What we missed out on back in Dorchester Mass.
We stumbled across here in Myrtle Beach S.C.
and of course we went in and had lunch.
Sherry had the impossible burger
and I had the salad with the burger on top!
We left saying we will come back – good service – good burgers
and a chance to redeem ourselves in not going sooner!
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EARLY MORNING – LUNCH AT WALHBURGERS!
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Jennie and Gerhard – parents of our son in law Marcus.
We started the day with a sun rise and breakfast
and then set out to walk
we usually do 2 3/4 to 3 miles every day!
We chose this condo for the view it offered
and being a 1/2 mile walk to get on the beach
where we walk 1 1/2 miles before heading back.
There is hardly any one on the beach in the mornings.
Fishermen – joggers and walkers like us!
It makes for a pleasant walk
and not worrying about social distancing!
For the most part – in the open beach air
we do not wear our masks
unless we come across a whole bunch of people!
Then you try to walk around them at a distance!
Walking in the surf – the water was warm
Quiet time – feeling the water and listening to the waves.
The beach here is very wide and firm
not many large shells and have seen no sand crabs!
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John – Sherry – Nancy – Papa. on the docks of Georgetown.
This was a first visit – really had never heard of it!
And it is quaint – historic and fun to walk around.
The streets are over hung with large living Oak trees
they form a canopy over the side streets!
We had a lunch here in the BIG TUNA at THE OLD FISH HOUSE!
And I had a house salad with grilled fresh Grouper!
It was very good and tasty!
John and Nancy belonged to our church
and one year ago moved South to Mt. Plesant
just outside of Charleston SC.
They both sang in the choir and John sings opera.
Nancy and Sherry were in a group that was called “THE HENS”!
A group of 7 or 8 ladies who once a week got together
for lunch and a movie.
Now – it is down to 3 or 4 as the others relocated.
But we have stayed in touch with John and Nancy
and visited them on our way back from Florida
Just before the pandemic hit!
We have a lot of same likes and views
and can talk – we all are retired so it makes it fun and easy
to join up and visit – Georgetown was the half way point!
We spent a couple hours – wandering around after lunch
enjoying the warm mid 80’s day.
My kind of weather!
Neither one of us likes the cold.
We spoke of planning another trip
and we will visit them again at their home
and have invited them to visit us in North Myrtle Beach.
Now here is a blast from the past!
PBR – my favorite beer when we lived in Western New York!
Hard to find in the South!
Nancy and Sherry love walking the beach.
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It was both a happy and sad day – our final walk together –
and – this walk was on their bucket list –
for I had posted many times the pictures of Sherry and I walking this path.
They found it beautiful as we do
and requested that we walk along the creek !
It was a quiet morning –
a little cool – around 56 degrees –
but with lots of sunshine
and soon the jackets came off !
During the visit – Paul and I had discussions
the politics of the day
the discord and unending drama that happens each and every day.
I described to him my three critiques for every day –
One – post a smile
Two – post a good thought –
three No Politics !
And those are my rules I follow –
I also write about my life – family and friends –
and I try to do that daily –
I do this to capture my thoughts –
through pictures and words –
So after I am gone –
a record remains where friends and family can read –
where those memories are preserved –
We discussed stress – we discussed life –
We discussed life in general and living
We discussed how no matter what we post –
the only difference it makes is to our selves !
Change has to come from with in –
And no matter how we feel
we can not change someone else.
Today – we make a change by voting
and then vote again when it is time
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As in our walk – we start out with stress
and along the way we leave it in the walk
Living by my three rules
Looking for what is good
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We have sold the house and moved in with our daughter
and family.
These are our youngest grand children –
The twins – Taylor – the tallest – Cassidy the short one.
And our grand son Bode.
Bode and Cassidy are two peas in a pod!
Being the only boy with five grand daughters
he has become my little buddy!
We are here as sort of a home base –
and will also stay with our other daughter Debby
in Cross Junction Va. at Lake Holiday.
The three oldest are Maddy – Ella and Sarah.
We will spend time with them but the older two work.
We have been welcomed with open arms –
But our plan is not to infringe – we will travel –
help out when we can and see where we end up.
But for now – I am in a warm fuzzy place
Watching and enjoying each and every moment.
The innocence – the watching them grow up.
And the quiet time of a IPAD –
With all three so quiet and focused.
We have landed in the right place-
Home base with the three little ones
and every so often with the three big ones.
Life is good and we are blessed.
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We walk – and walk and walk.
71 years old – still walking – social distancing – getting exercise.
Between 2 and 3 .20 miles a day –
depending on weather – walking – not running
tried that and ended up hurting my legs
shins and hips!
I run too hard Sherry says.
I LITERALLY POUND THE PAVEMENT!
My focus is movement –
I will have 1000 to 2000 every morning
before my wife gets up!
I am always up by 5 am.
I move around in the mornings
I sit and write – but constantly get up –
doing things – dusting the floors –
I clean all the time – put away dishes
unload the dish washer – nothing with noise
just being busy keeps me moving.
My heart doctor said to me ” MOVE”
and I get between 8000 and 11,000 steps each day
when the weather permits walking outside!
I am a fair weather walker – I do not like to walk in the cold.
Since I had heart problems and a operation
I get really cold easily.
That is the main reason I seek out warmer weather
in the Winter time!
The self sheltering has been not easy as we miss our families.
But – we have been walking – riding bikes –
putting puzzles together ( 8 )
and reading books – I love to read –
and I have been blogging each and every day.
Walking – no hair cut – sunshine – sheltering!
Just another blog and another day in my life.
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Well – we shall see how this all works out –
WE ARE LISTING OUR HOME – another BIG event in our life!
And yes – at least once a day – ” Please call my phone” ! LOL
It always gets laid down somewhere only not to be found!
Going to miss this – a view out the back door – to the East sunrise.
We decided that maybe it was time – we have gone through one down turn
and after almost 13 years – our market here has recovered
to the point we just may break even on the sale of the house!
Being 71 years old – we just do not have the time left to rebound
if the market once again turns down.
With the pandemic – and our area is still strong in sales
we decided to cut our ties here – and wait and rent –
We love it here – will we be sorry and regret it?
NOTE: Hair is much longer now – going back to my HIPPIE DAYS!
Or will we treat it as a new adventure – a new start –
where ever we want to go!
For the time being – we will stay with the kids –
either in Leesburg or Winchester
and after Christmas – head South for the winter.
Storage will contain whatever we do not sell
and we have sold a lot already!
We have made five trips to Salvation Army –
We have given the kids different items
What they can use or want – we have gone through STUFF
and donated it or thrown away!
Being retired has made it all the easier to do this.
Once you make up your mind –
throwing things away becomes less stressful
and looking ahead to a new beginning
a new start somewhere – we have ideas
but for the time being – we will just relax
( I do not how we had time to work – before retirement)
I will miss my yard – my flowers – everything I created
but I have done this before – leaving my mark on the land
Someday we will return and ride around
just to see the changes and how it looks.
My neighbors have said they will miss us –
They wonder if the next ones will keep it as nice as we have.
Only time will tell –
I told the lady selling our house –
everything you see – comes back each Spring
There are four trees I did not plant – every other tree and bush
I planted – most times on my knees by hand
for you see Northern Va. is full of rocks! LOL
By the time you have read this – we will have listed the house
We will have had a storage unit
and cleaned out the house and stored what we can
made it presentable to those who are interested
downsizing – clearing out –
And maybe even sold it!
Who knows where our next adventure will be
I will keep blogging where ever we are
LIFE BEGINS AT 71 FOR US!
Together through thick and thin
living life one day at a time
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Every morning – we try to walk between 2.25 miles and 3.10 miles.
This is one of the paths we take – along the streets of Brambleton Va.
Our little town has grown in the thirteen years we have lived here.
Today – it still is building out – the third High School opens this September .
This path is 2.16 miles long – and follows the sidewalks and streets .
Very little traffic – and if you stay on the shaded side – very comfortable.
Water in a man made stream runs along side the street –
waterfalls – ponds – and flowers and trees !
The area along here is all man made.
The walk is slightly uphill –
and you can if you wish –
take the path through the little park on the other side of the stream.
The road has several places where flowers are planted in the medium.
The other entrance has a water fall twice as large as this one.
Sherry informed me – we are planting these nest year –
She says that each time we walk by them ! LOL
Hasn’t happened in thirteen years !
My shirt for the day – taken 12 years ago -the picture that is –
Of Maddy and Ella – when they were 6 and 3 !
Walking back home – we pass a large fishing pond.
Although I do not fish – this is a great spot for catch and release.
The ponds are all this way –
Each morning – around 7 AM. A quartet of older men –
Gather and sit and talk for a hour or more –
Below the rocks are more chairs –
Most of the day this is shaded.
Our walks each morning can be different –
Silence – greeting other walkers – bikers and runners.
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