LIFES A BEACH!

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  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Posts: 302
    edited April 2009
    Glad to share.Smile
  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2009

    Cue music: "On the Road Again."

    Haven't even read back................

    Wishing everyone wholeness.

    Plan is to devote myself to family for the next few days.

    xx00xx00xx

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited April 2009

    Safe journey Faith.

    Ha and may we all stay virus free.  Computer wise that is.  I seem to have picked up some kind of bug.  That's what I get for going out Sat. night and seeing old friends.  Too much hugging I guessSurprised

    I think I need some of this.

    Edit to add:  Thankyou Julz for passing on Toys news.  I wish she could stay in Kauai.

  • Biker54
    Biker54 Posts: 1,042
    edited April 2009

    Sahalie, no I haven't been able to get on the bike yet.  Unfortunately.  My knee won't bend enough.  I need to lay in the warm sun and have a fruity, girly kinda drink.  You know, the ones with the little umbrellas!  LOL

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Posts: 136
    edited April 2009

    I'd like to have a fruity, girly kinda drink with a little umbrella in it, please.

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited April 2009
  • spar2
    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009

    I had a good friend that told me one time that there are 3 sides to every story

    1) mine

    2) yours

    3) the truth

    We need to all keep that in mind.  It is good knowledge.

    peace.jpg Peace. image by SALMAHOE

  • Biker54
    Biker54 Posts: 1,042
    edited April 2009

    Thanks for the drink, Sharon! 

    I think we could rustle up one for you too, Anna.

     Well put, Spar.

  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2009

    shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. in-between sessions. on contraband computer. LOL.

    just wanted you to know that i arrived safely.

    wined and dined, big time last night.

    present after lunch!!

    will read back at some point

  • julz4
    julz4 Posts: 1,373
    edited April 2009

    Hello Beachies.....I have a "TOYFUL" update.

    Sorry it's been a while.....but I wanted to give her some time to recoup before I called her. Today was a good day as I saw she had posted on her blog. So I thought she might be up to a Call. I was able to talk with her for a bit. She admits to being quite drained after short conversations.....but it was so good to hear her voice. 

    She had a Wonderful Time with her Children, Family, & boyfriend in Hawaii. Although because of her combination of Pain meds made details of her outings & days hazy. Since she got home she has had Dr's Appointments with many new Decisions that have had to be made. The biggest Decision is that she is Now on "HOSPICE" as the Dr's fear the Chemo is not helping her anymore & that it is hurting her. 

    If she has the energy she will try & post here later today or tonight. 

    I asked how her Tree was doing with all it's decorations from St. Patricks Day....She Told me in glowing Voice that is all trimmed out for Easter & Absolutley Wonderful!!!!  She is Just Loving It!  If she feels up to it in the coming week she will try & get some pics & post them of her Easter Tree!  



    Waving Hi! To All the Beachy Babes from A to ZZZZZZzzz & In Betweens!

    Take Each Step of your Day as A Blessing......We Never Know where our Next Step will Take Us.

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited April 2009

    Hugs Julz.  Thank you so much for letting us know how Toy is.  I'm so glad you were able to speak with her.  I've been checking her blog but must have forgot to yesterday.

  • spar2
    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009

    NewZealandTrip2009242.jpg Typical Coromandel beach image by abbyborder

    Have always wanted to visit a deserted beach and make it home for vacations and  friends.

    The water here is clean, clear, and blue and also surrounded by mountains.  got to find some chairs for my friends.

    chairsonbeach.jpg chairs on beach image by ninagurl_456thchairs-on-beach-932.jpg 2 chairs on the beach image by sunflowerjennChairs-on-Beach.gif Jamaica1 image by Nufkin2007

    Ok, friends got several chairs set up, we need flip flops and towers and maybe some drinks.

    flip_flops.jpg flip flops image by Cami1237

    there ya go ladies, pick your color and we can even decorate them if we want.

    dianne2009.jpg Towels His and Her Applique Guest image by vintagelinens

    8adc.jpg tina03 image by dingxiangy

    Your choice ladies.

    image009.jpg Footprints in the sand image by bamamom33

    I am hunting rocks, sea shells, and sea glass or anything out of the ordinary.  Sahalie, Jazzy girl come play with me.  Mary-Lou and Marejo, your drinks are waiting.  Biker, wings, sige, celia, Mrs. shrink,  Any old times come on and lets wade the water and dig our toes in the sand.

  • spar2
    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009

    sea-glass.jpg Sea Glass image by stardutchess

    Can you imagine the joy of finding this much sea glass on one visit.

    Seaglass.jpg sea glass image by cdunn212

    beautiful things can be made out of sea glass

    Sea_Shells.jpg Sea Shells image by neeshia_2010

    beautiful things can be made out of sea shells also

    Julz found me some autumn sea glass one time but I can't seem to find it.

    headsinthesand.jpg Strange things you find on the beach image by ImaHuskerNut_2007

    These mothers got tired of watching their kids so just buried them up to their necks for a while. LOL

    DSCF2858.jpg The Hermit Hut.  It was made completely out of drift wood and other things found on the beach. image by AshVacation

    This guy actually made him a hut made all of drift wood he gathered up on the beach.

    Portland037.jpg image by questionmark86

    Sand sculptures are so amazing.  Everyone come help me expore this beach and bring nourishment, I am famished.  Hugs to everyone all around.

  • spar2
    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009

    toyful and curlieq is you guys get to feeling like it come sit in one of the beach chairs and I will serve you drinks and eats or maybe hire a few cabana boys for that very reason.

    flowers.jpg flowers image by isailhipposflowers.jpg Flowers image by CellarDoorSurveys

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited April 2009

    Gosh, it's sure nice to see someone else on the beach. Spar, you've been a busy beach girl.

  • spar2
    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009

    z44261773.jpg surf... image by she-la01

    Anna is running out into the waves.  I am going to find a surf board or boogie board and have some fun.

    roxu.jpg surfing image by udabombbec

    There I go

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited April 2009

    How lovely to see some beach pics.  It has been lonely here.......

  • spar2
    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009

    You have your lovely escape thread so why do you need the beach too?  Just curious.

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited April 2009

    Spar? 

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited April 2009

    Doesn't everyone love the beach?

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited April 2009
    Hahahaha, the funny thing is........I just looked at that photo and it's on a lake!!!!  In the middle of Canada no less.  In Manitoba........no real ocean around for.........well Provinces.Embarassed
  • spar2
    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009

    WintersBeachSunset.jpg Beach Winter's Sunset image by Flyefisher

    Just got home from keeping the grandkids while SIL fights fires and DD gives out food and drinks.  It seems like the whole state of Okla is on fire and Arkansas is having tornadoes.  This crazy weather.

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited April 2009

    Good morning Beachettes.

    What a tiring and worrysome time for you and your family Spar.  Praying you get some rain.......and no tornadoes!!

  • LuckyLady
    LuckyLady Posts: 9
    edited April 2009

    Spring greetings to all of my sea-loving sisters.  May your Passover and Easter celebrations with family nurture you and your loved ones.  The following is verse that was read at my breast cancer support group meeting and as it speaks of the sea, I wanted to share it with you!  I hope that it can offer peace and comfort to all.  Best regards ~ Nancy ~

    A BLESSING FOR EQUILIBRIUM.
    BY JOHN O'DONOHUE, from ‘Benedictus - A Book of Blessings'


    Like the joy of the sea coming home to shore,
    May the music of laughter break through your soul.

    As the wind wants to make everything dance,
    May your gravity be lightened by grace.

    Like the freedom of the monastery bell,
    May clarity of mind make your eyes smile.

    As water takes whatever shape it is in,
    So free may you be about who you become.

    As silence smiles on the other side of what's said,
    May a sense of irony give you perspective.

    As time remains free of all that it frames,
    May fear or worry never put you in chains.

    May your prayer of listening deepen enough
    To hear in the distance the laughter of God.

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited April 2009

    Nancy, how lovely and appropriate. 

    Gentle hugs.

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited April 2009

    Everyone must be busy with Good Friday.  A good time for contemplation.

  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2009

    Wow. I've been away so long. I'm going to need to go get a whole new drum of sunscreen.

    I've missed this place. These beach-people.

    LuckyNancy. I just loved that poem. Will need to ponder it as the weekend unfolds. Thank you for taking the time to share it with us.

    Toyful. I wonder if there's someone who can read you our sentiments as beach sisters? I've just read the update of your transition to hospice. How very....... I can't even think of an appropriate word. How very, indeed. We are just getting to know you -- your endless enthusiasm and research into your island adventure. Makes me smile just remembering your anticipation. What a treasure to bless your children with such a gift. I wish you peace. Peace in every minute. Blessings in the midst.

    We are a resurrection people.

    May we indeed contemplate that journey's truth from today's vantage point.

  • spar2
    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009
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    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009
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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2009

    What an amazing worship service I was able to attend tonight.

    The choir of about 125 voices, all in traditional purple choir robes, surrounded by an extended full orchestra -- with tympani and horns, harp and English horn -- cantata of somber reflection.

    The perfect rose.

    As the lights continued to dim and dim and dim, further and further.......

    The final words were spoken in nearly total darkness:

    "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they've done."