LIFE'S A BEACH!

SoCalLisa

boy that is how my fridge is going to look on sunday..have the crew over for pool/BBq party

Meece

Marlegal, can I party with you.  I know I am late, but it's still page 700!

faithandfifty

The party continues.

Page 701, page 1701....... page 2701!!!

May there always be joy-at-the-beach:

faithandfifty

It's Friday!!!!!

Let's frolic & have some fun.

Dig in the sand.

Build some sand castles.

faithandfifty

Thanks to each & everyone who has been a part of the first 700 pages of beach support, beach friendship, beach inspiration, beach wellness, beach vistas and beach dreams.

It's sobbering to think that there are some no longer in our midst to frolic. It's a reality check to realize that there are some empty beach chairs in our midst.

In honor of the beach-lovers we have bid farewell, may the party continue always in their memory. It is with joy that we come together to share sunshine and sand. It is with joy that we play here in the ephermeral land of sand castles that get washed away with the tide. We have had storms on the beach -- that is certain.

Two of our long-term beachie gals have had health concerns just this week. Checkum has come through her nerve wracking surgery with the good news of her tennis-ball size growth in her abdomen being benign!!!! Her road of recovery is just underway. I'm sure you old timers remember her fondly and wish her well. Maybe she can 'escape' and pop in for a warm group hug.

Julz is the other who has gone thru heroic testing of late and her news is also benign!!!! (Various polyps thru her body -- NOT BC related.)

In any case let's just send out cheer and strength to all who have ever been part of our beach..... anyone reading along we send you our collective nonsense and mirth, our views and sand camaraderie.

It probably would feel a tad 'strange' to jump into a thread that is on it's 701st page, but jump in we encourage. Hopefully you'll find the water's just fine and you'll stay to visit and get acquainted. Please know that you are always welcome.

Ususally there is someone around who can offer you a sincere smile:

SoCalLisa

mumito

Lisa that shot is a work of art.

samsue

Lisa your photography amazes me.... always awesome!

SoCalLisa

Thanks, I just went next door for a drink and it was in their front yard..beautiful rose

marlegal

Faith, that welcome/sendoff/general post was very moving, at least to me, maybe because I know what's in your heart and mind speaking of some of our sisters who aren't here to post on their own. I love you.

 Lisa, the fact that you take the time to post these pics is awesome. I love that you have such natural beauty so close to you, and I love you too.

Happy Friday (for a few more minutes clockwise, but for a couple hours daywise for me!!!)

chrissyb

This was taken from my sister's balcony on Kangaroo Island South Australia

3jaysmom

hello beachettes.. good to see you all.. love the rose, Lisa. you, and mum keep us in beautiful pics.. Chrissy, i "stole" that for my pictures!! gorgeous country you live in!!     3jays

carollynn79

Lisa love the pic, you inspire me to take better pictures of my roses,  they are beginning to bud so soon I will be able to share!!  Thanks for a wonderful walk along the beach whenever I am need.  I too remember those who are no longer with us, may we keep them in our hearts.

BarbaraA

Chrissy, love that pic!

Faith your post really moved me.

coonie

Great gooogaaaaaaa moooogaaaaaaa!!! There was a party and I missed it!!!!

All I see roaming the beach this morning is this little guy. Maybe if I follow him, he can lead me in the right direction

Big hugs beachies!!!! Hope you all have a wondermous weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

chabba

coonie - love the pic!

Raj20

the size of the crab is giant. Is it real ?

chabba

chabba

The picture above was posted today on a local newspaper web site.

marlegal

not getting to see my "hideaway" beach this weekend...have to actually do work tomorrow in one of our north jersey offices that's moving to a new location

Coonie, good to see you girl .. I've missed you!!

until I can see my beach again in person, I'll have to settle for picture memories, thanks goodness for them, huh?

faithandfifty

Happy Sunday, beachie-babes!!!!

I took this series of pictures on a beach in FL earlier this spring. Finally got them posted to my blog. Hope that you enjoy. I had so much fun chasing them -- attempting to snap the photo before they ***popped!***

****The bubble-blower is of no relation. Just the provider of a great deal of delight for me. I thought you'd appreciate seeing the creator of the joy.

Eph3_12

Way cool Faith.

At the Relay for Life yesterday there was a booth set up by Casting for Recovery, an organization that provides retreats to breast cancer patients & survivors at no cost.  It's a lottery system to be picked.  I thought some beachettes might be interested-the focus is learning to flyfish.  Here's the website www.castingforrecovery.org  I'd never heard of it but sounds like fun. 

chrissyb

Wow!!!   Great technique Faith!!   Love the bubble blower!!!!  So cute!

SoCalLisa

EPH..some of the ladies from BCO did that casting for recovery and just LOVED it..

Great Bubbles, Faith..so cute too..

I had the whole family over for a BBQ/pool party yesterday...I worked from 0745 to

2045 ..to say I am pooped is beyone saying...that many hours on my feet had my

neuropathy going til 0200 this morning..yikes..but it was great we could all get together

for an early Birthday for my youngest son and fathers' day

SoCalLisa

Granddaughter getting into the pool..

BarbaraA

How cute, Lisa.

blondiex46

adorable and love the pool!!

SoCalLisa

Eph3_12

Oh it's my new desktop!

blondiex46

how cool is that??