LIFES A BEACH!

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  • barbaraa
    barbaraa Member Posts: 3,548
    edited August 2011

    Good one Chabba!

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2011

    I couldn't motivate to get to the real beach..so went in the back yard

  • Elisimo
    Elisimo Member Posts: 1,262
    edited August 2011

    Faith - congratulation!  That is really a big honor for your book to get.

    Chabba - great pics.

    Lisa - Wish I had a back yard with a pool.  Our HOA won't allow pools, other than the blowup kiddie pools.

  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 2,007
    edited August 2011

    wow Faith congrats. Isn't it nice when all your hard work pays off. Chabba nice shots.

    We are back on the mainland today my DH is after more puffin and eagle shots.Must wait to post photos when I get back to my big computer.We took alot of scenery shots in Newfoundland the birds were very scarce at this time of the year.We were unsuccessfull in finding the Artic Turn or the Pipping Plover for my DH's photo collection. It was quite chilly there the locals were complaining that they never really had a summer this year.Aug to them is already the start to their fall.We spent 2 nights in Grose Morne National park the scenery was magnificent.Photos to follow.

  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 4,424
    edited August 2011

    Thanks for the congrats team.

    I'm still floating on air. Thanks especially for those of you who were able to navigate thru the crazi prompts to leave a comment on the post itself -- that's a big help!

    Yesterday's posts are a big thanks to all of you here at BCO for keeping me sane over the last several years...... complete w my sandy beach (haha: WI sand) writing.

    Here's that post: http://rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com/2011/08/indie-award-reflections.html

    Here's a picture in case you can't get back there:

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited August 2011

    Faith...I have tears in my eyes as I'm posting.

    It was a very heartfelt piece you wrote on your blog.

    Thank You Thank You for mentioning everybody that touched or still touching your life.

    I love you sister♥♥♥♥

    Smile

  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 7,605
    edited August 2011
    Faith I tried my durndest...honest!! I just couldn't get a post to post!!! I used a bunch of different combos but nothin' stuck!!! Yell Hat's off to those who made it throught the cyber traffic jam that I got caught in!
  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2011

    way to go faith..

    mum..glad you are back

    this little guy can't decide whether or not to jump in

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2011

    mum, any idea what this bird is??

  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 7,605
    edited August 2011

    It's so weird to see a picture of a fir tree where there are palm trees. Just seems wrong!

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2011

    I took that up north, but we do have pine trees

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2011

    we have mile high mountains 45 minutes away

  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 2,007
    edited August 2011

    Lisa the bird is a Snowy Egret.Quite common and found all aound the world.There was one in Jamaica that hung aound the Jerk pit waiting for scraps.Very unusual because they usually eat fish. But this one is not fussy.

  • eph3_12
    eph3_12 Member Posts: 2,704
    edited August 2011

    So I'm thinking that bird probably thought that was one nasty tasting fish!

  • Elisimo
    Elisimo Member Posts: 1,262
    edited August 2011

    Barbe - I had to hit Post 2 times then Preview then Post again to get my comment to post on Faith's page.  

    Lisa - love the pics of the egret and the other little birdie. Wish I knew what the little birdie was.  I may dig out my bird book and see if I can find out what he is.

    We are headed to Monterey tomorrow so we will be going to the beach with the grandchildrem while we are there.  I'll try to post some pictures while we are there, if not then I will get them when we get back home. 

  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 2,007
    edited August 2011

    The other little bird is a Grey Jay.

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2011

    thanks mum

    sunset on the beach

  • Faithroad
    Faithroad Member Posts: 165
    edited August 2011

    Spectacular photos!!

     Congratulations Faith!!!   I left a blog post too!

  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 2,582
    edited August 2011

    Hey Beachies!

    Just splashing through to say hello and hope you all have a wondermous weekend!!

    Congratulations Faithie!!! We all KNEW you could do it!! I'm sure there's more to come!

    Barbe, I have had a hard time posting to her blog too, but I just went under anonymous and SOMEHOW a miracle happened.........and it posted:) hehe  Just keep trying:)

    Most of you probably remember KAK? She has a blog too and she has recently posted some GREAT info relating to breast cancer. I think you all would enjoy it.....I think it's http://www.theaccidentalamazon.com/. I may have something wrong there, but maybe you can find it.

    Mary-Lou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I am SO sorry you're dealing with old stupid butt-face again!!! Bless your heart!!!! It's just a punch in the stomach, isn't it? Just come by and sit in the sand and listen to the waves.

    Happy Saturday Beachies!!

     

  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 7,605
    edited August 2011

    Weird that blue and orange are opposite on the colour wheel, they look so good together!!! (I know, I know...they're complimentary colours - and for a good reason!)

  • barbaraa
    barbaraa Member Posts: 3,548
    edited August 2011

    Faith, congrats again. What an honor.

    Here was last night's sunset.

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2011

    view of the south San Diego Bay from the Midway museum

  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 7,605
    edited August 2011

    Barbara, love that one reflection or light on the cabin in the lower boat!

    Lisa, love to see that statue in persepective!!! Great story.

  • Elisimo
    Elisimo Member Posts: 1,262
    edited August 2011

    We have a new Grandson finally!!!! Micah James Meeker, 8 lbs. 11 ozs., 21 inches, born August 6th, 2011 at 1:53 p.m. PST.  He was born just as we were taking off from Raleigh to go to Monterey so we did not know until we landed in Las Vegas and could turn the cell phones back on.  Mother and baby are doing great.  Headed to the hospital in a few minutes.  I will be MIA for a while as there is a lot to do around here before they come home.  I'll post pictures as I have time.

  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 7,605
    edited August 2011

    Congrats!! AmyJo to a safe delivery and a good birth weight!!!! Enjoy the 'new human' smell.....

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2011

    AJ, congrats and what a joy to have upon your arrival..I am so sure you

    will be enjoying your grandson...Take a drive around 17 mile drive this week

    just to relax..

  • barbaraa
    barbaraa Member Posts: 3,548
    edited August 2011

    Congrats, AJ!!

  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 2,007
    edited August 2011

    Congrats AJ I am jelous of you grandmas.Enjoy the new addition to your family.

    We have just pulled into Bar Harbour Maine.Never been here before.It is pouring rain all day so we  changed our birding destination to shopping.Whoo Haaa I am fine with that.Tongue outTomorrow should be wet but fun.

  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 4,424
    edited August 2011

    Thanks fo all for your kind words and continued support!!!

    We are now headed south, this time just to Chicago. It's an annual back-to-school conference that I do year after year. Staying w a fellow presenter tonight in her basement. LOL

    A new beach-baby!!!!! Congrats AJ! Seems that your timing was perfect!!

    Ever onward friends.

    Ever onward.

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2011

    Here is a little pond formed in a rock near a glacier