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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited February 2008

    Candie-I was the same way when I finally figured it out last year. We were having a cyper Pinkstock party while all the Pinkstockers were at the real thing. Everyone was posting pictures but me so I forced myself to figure it out. Good job.

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  • junie
    junie Member Posts: 1,216
    edited February 2008

    Stomping though the sand to find a nice sunny spot.   Hard to stomp in sand, isn't it?   Hard to throw a temper tantrum at the beach!!!   We're iced in today and had to cancel trip to visit one of the new grandbabies.   Don't know when we'll be able to reschedule.   So, I'm kinda bummed out.   Have found the perfect chair to lounge in--where's our cabana boy????   Ahhhhhhh, just a few minutes of sun, sand, waves, and sea air--I'm almost human again!   Lots of deer foraging in our yard--they must be getting really hungry.   Yesterday I saw the first Robins, and my 1,000 daffodils are starting sprout.   Winter is almost over--can't be too soon!!

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited February 2008

    I like stopping in here to read all your great posts. The beach is a happy place. I am not posting to much anywhere these days but I like to stop by here and read. The beach is such a peaceful place.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

     

    Iris, I Love cardinals, such beautiful birds and what a sight to see them with a backdrop of white snow .. just gorgeous!

    Candie, Yea for you!!! Glad to see you figured out posting pics! The place you stayed at in Mexico is stunning and I Love the pic of Point Pleasant beach!

    BMD, Where have you been my friend? Been missing you! I'm glad you like it here. It is peaceful and a much needed pleasant respite with friends. At the same time, we're here to support anyone in need.

    Junie, Bummer about having to cancel your trip to see a grandbaby! I hope you can reschedule soon! That's right, it's hard to be upset at the beach!! Oh, I can't wait to see the first Robins and daffodils are such pretty flowers! 1000!!! I'd love to see a pic when they are in bloom!  The cabana boy brought pretty drinks for us to pick and choose from :)

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  • iodine
    iodine Member Posts: 4,289
    edited February 2008

    Oh, your first openwater dive!  How exciting!  I've been diving since the late 80's and it's just the most fun you can have while wearing clothing (of some sort).

    don't let any one talk you into going really deep--the best colors and fish are seen at about 35 feet, and you can stay down long enough to really "sit back" and enjoy watching the wonderful new world you will find.

    Be sure to take something to drink after you get back on board the boat, you'll be really thirsty. (we did water first and then switched to beer when the diving was over).  Don't forget sunscreen, and try to wear a hat that covers your ears.  Zip lock baggies are great to have dry shirts to put on after you come back up and are taking the trip back to shore.

    Be sure to eat breakfast and make it non greasy, helps prevent sea sickness if you're not used to sea travel in small boats.

    Oh, you're gonna have a ball!  You and your buddy stay close to the dive master and let him show you all the good stuff to see. 

    Cannot wait to hear all about your dives when you come back!

    Now, pass the tequila shots!

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  • Emelee26
    Emelee26 Member Posts: 569
    edited February 2008

    I have some nice beach photos to share..one that has a beautiful rainbow that can remind some of CY.

    They're from Bora Bora...the last is from the Hamptons

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2008

    Good morning Beach Ladies.  Anyone remember Cat Stevens???

    Surprise song of the day!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    Could you all keep Cheri close in your hearts and prayers today.  It's the day of her brothers funeral and she is having a very difficult time.

    Jas .. Of course I remember Cat Stevens!!  What a beautiful song .. thank you.

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  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 1,324
    edited February 2008
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  • Gus
    Gus Member Posts: 251
    edited February 2008

    Thinking of Cheri today and praying that her memories bring her peace in the days ahead.



    Hugs and love,

    Sue

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2008

    Good afternoon Beach Ladies.  Just dropping in between decluttering again.  I just have to say that I'm so thankful for this nice peaceful beach you set up here, Angel.  Good job!

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  • bearlysane111
    bearlysane111 Member Posts: 735
    edited February 2008

    Angelcharlene,I,too,will keep Cheri in my heart as losing two special people is so difficult. It is even more difficult when it is happening at the same time. Thank you for remembering and the special pictures and kind words.



    Susan-you are a wonderful friend and so caring. You asked for kind thoughts to be sent Cheri's way last week. It is wonderful to know that in tragedies,kind-heartednesses and the true spirit of friendship is always there.



    Sue-what a nice tribute for a friend. You are such a caring person.



    Jasmine-can't get the songs here;however,"Cat's in the Cradle",was one,right? He died much too early-great musician.



    Faithandfifty-hope keynote speech was not met with crazy snow. I am so thrilled as it reflects on what a marvelous writer/musician/speaker you are. I wrote yesterday and the post jumbled together as editing and a fruity BBerry are not good matches! LOL. Just wanted to say Congrats,again! Thinking of your daughter and the twins.



    Candie-terrific on posting pics. I love the feeling of success as the computer is so wonderful when it does what I feel it should. Do you ever feel that way? The snow is hopefully,moving on out. Your pics of Mexico are awesome!



    Junie-great to see you and hope you get to visit the grands before too long. I know that is disappointing for them and for you. Weather and winter-yeah,for spring coming!



    Iodine-your scuba diving sounds great. I can only imagine the beautiful sea creatures you could see. It must be like when I watched Jacques Cousteau yrs ago. It was fascinating!



    BMD-always great to see you! How is the CA weather there? I saw great photos of your fam recently. I loved the snow-capped mtns in the background.



    Emelee-great you could join us at the beach. You will like this kind group of caring friends.



    Amy-how are you feeling today? I am hoping the shingles are improving. I know you do not complain and just wish the meds take all the crud out-to-sea. You are such a great and caring friend. Thinking of you and all the families-human and animal this wkend.



    Margo-hope your wknd goes well. I know how

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  • bearlysane111
    bearlysane111 Member Posts: 735
    edited February 2008

    Margo-sorry,button hit and editing makes the post all go together from tinykeypadville! OLO What I wanted to say was I know you do so much for others,too. How did your mtg go abt the non-profit charity group(s)? Was it Thur? Hope you are having a good Sat and no headache. Thanks for the support and kindnesses to all.



    Janny,hope you are not snowed-in. Did you celebrate your thirty-seventh wedding anniv yet? Thanks for the lovely pics and great sentiments.



    Liz-how are you? You are always there supporting everyone. Ready for a walk on the beach with friends?



    There are so many friends out for our beachwalk. What a great group as I feel the support and kindness. We are there for each other-like the song says;in good times,in bad times...that's what friends are for! Sun has come out and grab a hat and jacket! We will be walking together strong and see the rainbows through clouds and brighter skies ahead.



    Iris

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2008

    Iris -- today's song was "Morning Has Broken' by Cat Stevens.  'Cat's in the Cradle' was by Harry Chapin.

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  • bearlysane111
    bearlysane111 Member Posts: 735
    edited February 2008

    Jasmine-thanks! I remember now and usu look up those where I am unsure since it was awile back. Both were great! Listened to many hrs from both while in college.



    Iris

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    Jasmine .. thank you.  All my friends here help make this the calm, peaceful thread that it is.

    I hope everyone is having a relaxing day ....

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  • bearlysane111
    bearlysane111 Member Posts: 735
    edited February 2008

    Hi angelcharlene,

    Thanks for the beautiful scenes and great refresments! I noticed a second chair-so,I will sit with you and chat. On a day like today-somewhat rainy,a great friend and a good chat would be just the thing. Have to tell you that I saw cardinals all over my chair. I thought I was dreaming and remembered it was a sweater that is one of my favorites. Funny,we gravitate to the peaceful and natural scenes during tough moments.



    There are rocks at the shoreline and I sometimes just sit or stand just to relax or think abt special moments and friends.



    This thread has really been a port in some rough wind and wave-tossed seas-esp this week. Thank you and everyone else for the gentleness and kindness.



    Hoping the snow is melting there. I love robins as spring has always been my favorite time at the coast and inland.



    Grab a rain slicker and some old shoes and let's take a walk.



    Iris

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    Iris, I can think of nothing more that I want to do today than to hang out with a good friend such as yourself. 

    Karl took the older kids snow tubing and Ava's napping so it's me time now!  My days of playing in the snow for long are long over .. just cannot take the cold.  The snow isn't melting yet but by Monday it should hit the 40's and be sunny so it may start melting then. 

    I've got my rain slicker Iris and all my shoes are old so I'll just grab a comfy pair!  lol  We'll look for cardinals on our walk while we talk about whatever comes to mind.  :)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    What a simply fantastic day at the beach.  Good music, good friends.  This is the life.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2008

    Angel, I'm with you.  I never even liked playing in the snow as a kid.  I hated when my hands and feet would go numb.  Love the cardinal picture.  When I see alot of redbirds, that's when I know that spring is on its way.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    I did enjoy sledding as a kid but only for a short time .. even then I'd get too cold too quickly!  26 Days and counting Jas  LOL

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    Cardinals are beautiful.  They are the state bird for Illinois.  They are here year round.  But when it snows - they stick out in such a magnificent way.

    For us here in Chicago, the bird that is a sign of spring is the red breasted robin.  The first sighting is a good feeling.  Always has been since I was a child. 

    I heard a Spring bird sing this morning.  First time in many moons.  It was a great feelings.

    Nicki

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  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 6,944
    edited February 2008
    I love cardinals too, but my favourite is the blue jay.  Pheasant under glass aint bad either.Surprised
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    Blue:  When I lived on a farm a few years back, I fed the Blue Jays peanuts.  I learned at least 7 different calls or songs.  They would sit outside my house and cause me for peanuts.  Got to see the moms teach the babies to fly.  Thanks for that nice memory.

    Nicki

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    I love the beauty of the stark contrast between the cardinal and the snow and evergreen .. so even tho this is a beach thread I'll share the lovely image:

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  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 6,944
    edited February 2008

    Come to think of it, other than colour, they do have the same shape.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    Okaaaay, I hope you all enjoyed that small interruption of winter in our regular scheduled programming, now back to the beach!  Cool

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    Oh, the blue jay is stunning with the red cardinal!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    OMG!  Such pretty pictures.  Charlene you captured the Cardinal in the snow.  And Blue - Im laughing.  I never thought about it before.  You are right.  The only thing different is the color.

    Nicki

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  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 6,944
    edited February 2008

    I'm feeling sassy so I changed my avatar. hehehehe!

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