I see this has been on YouTube for well over a year but since I am not a golf fan, I have not seen it before now. And for all of you others who are not golf fans, I present;
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Next Stop - DMV
Yes, it has happened. The Cutest Baby in the World is fast plunging toward becoming the Cutest Toddler in the World. Tomorrow is her one year birthday and boy howdy, has that year just sped right by. Next thing you know, she will be asking to borrow the car. I've already made her her very own set of keys.
To her mom's car.
What? You think I am crazy enough to give her a copy of mine? I don't even let Bassman have his own keys. And him I have known for 29 years!
So if The Cutest Toddler is patient, she might be able to drive me to the mailbox in a mere 28 1/2 years.
Something for her to look forward to.
Happy Birthday Midge.
To her mom's car.
What? You think I am crazy enough to give her a copy of mine? I don't even let Bassman have his own keys. And him I have known for 29 years!
So if The Cutest Toddler is patient, she might be able to drive me to the mailbox in a mere 28 1/2 years.
Something for her to look forward to.
Happy Birthday Midge.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Hilton Head Island
Sunday Loretta and I hung out on this island. It was just another perfect beach day and we took advantage. However, unlike Hunting Island, here we had company.
Walking south on the beach gave us some privacy,
while the northern end hosted people brave enough to frolic in the water (the water temp. was in the 70's).
The only beach access in Shipyard was next to the Crown Plaza. The hotel grounds were stunning; lagoons, palms, hammocks, and adirondack chairs.
And it wouldn't be Hilton Head without a golf course shot. This one was taken just outside the apartment.
We came back with sand in our shoes (and pants cuffs) and just a slight hint of sunburn. It's a lovely place to spend November.
Walking south on the beach gave us some privacy,
while the northern end hosted people brave enough to frolic in the water (the water temp. was in the 70's).
The only beach access in Shipyard was next to the Crown Plaza. The hotel grounds were stunning; lagoons, palms, hammocks, and adirondack chairs.
And it wouldn't be Hilton Head without a golf course shot. This one was taken just outside the apartment.
We came back with sand in our shoes (and pants cuffs) and just a slight hint of sunburn. It's a lovely place to spend November.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Hunting Island
My sister came down for the weekend and I was considerate enough to arrange for perfect weather. On Saturday we decided to head to Hunting Island, my absolute favorite of all the state parks in South Carolina.
If glitzy, ritzy, hoity-toity is your style well, stay away from Hunting Island. This place is one of the few down here (the only one I know of) that has severely limited development. No houses or restaurants, just a few old cottages and a store for people who are camping.
Oh yeah, and a tourist store by the lighthouse. The cast iron lighthouse. Incredibly cool.
At the end of the island (before you cross the bridge to Fripp. You know, where Pat Conroy lives!) is a marvelous fishing pier. My sister and I walked out to the end of it just in time to see the dolphins I had arranged (I spared no expense) swim by.
Not only did I arrange for dolphins, I also called in some favors and had an egret pose for us.
It was a stunner of a day, especially for November. I recommend this place to everyone. (From the end of the pier. Fripp Island is visible on the right.)
If you call ahead, I will even arrange all the nature stuff!
If glitzy, ritzy, hoity-toity is your style well, stay away from Hunting Island. This place is one of the few down here (the only one I know of) that has severely limited development. No houses or restaurants, just a few old cottages and a store for people who are camping.
Oh yeah, and a tourist store by the lighthouse. The cast iron lighthouse. Incredibly cool.
At the end of the island (before you cross the bridge to Fripp. You know, where Pat Conroy lives!) is a marvelous fishing pier. My sister and I walked out to the end of it just in time to see the dolphins I had arranged (I spared no expense) swim by.
Not only did I arrange for dolphins, I also called in some favors and had an egret pose for us.
It was a stunner of a day, especially for November. I recommend this place to everyone. (From the end of the pier. Fripp Island is visible on the right.)
If you call ahead, I will even arrange all the nature stuff!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Daytrippin'
Joan (my original mother-in-law) and I made the requisite trip to Savannah. She wanted to go to the Peanut Shop and I was compelled to visit the Candy Factory (uhm, pralines. Remember? Heaven on earth!).
We went to River Street first where this marvelous boat was tied up. My pictures do not do it justice. It's a tall ship that was built in 1989 for a Brazilian industrialist. Privately owned! Wow.
In 2000, the ship was sitting in a boatyard for sale. An organization called "The Twelve Tribes" purchased it and restored it to seaworthiness. The beautiful vessel was renamed Peacemaker.
The organization's vision is to make the ship, "a demonstration of people living and working together in unity."
I can't speak to any of that. What I can tell you is they offered free self-guided tours and I was not about to pass that up.
The woodwork was absolutely stunning. Breathtakingly beautiful.
As was the stained glass scattered throughout.
(I gotta' convince the Bassman we need one of these!)
After my tour, we headed off to the important places for our necessary sustenance. Loaded down with way too much candy, we headed back to Hilton Head.
The day may have been overcast and windy but it still seemed near about perfect to me.
We went to River Street first where this marvelous boat was tied up. My pictures do not do it justice. It's a tall ship that was built in 1989 for a Brazilian industrialist. Privately owned! Wow.
In 2000, the ship was sitting in a boatyard for sale. An organization called "The Twelve Tribes" purchased it and restored it to seaworthiness. The beautiful vessel was renamed Peacemaker.
The organization's vision is to make the ship, "a demonstration of people living and working together in unity."
I can't speak to any of that. What I can tell you is they offered free self-guided tours and I was not about to pass that up.
The woodwork was absolutely stunning. Breathtakingly beautiful.
As was the stained glass scattered throughout.
(I gotta' convince the Bassman we need one of these!)
After my tour, we headed off to the important places for our necessary sustenance. Loaded down with way too much candy, we headed back to Hilton Head.
The day may have been overcast and windy but it still seemed near about perfect to me.
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