Beach Week-end 2008 Batch

The 2008 beach week-end is already over and I was really sad to see everyone leave this morning after a long week-end of pure fun! Jeni and Hudson followed by Esther, Rick and Nate arrived Thursday afternoon. So sorry you had to fight traffic for so long! We had a great quiet evening on the patio, drinking wine and beer and munching on appetizers. When Rick started snoozing a bit, it was time to go to bed. Friday morning, Kathy and then Carolyn and Jimmy arrived in time for breakfast. We packed coolers with lunch and drinks (lots of drinks?) and headed to Sandbridge where we met Frank. Nathan and I went for a paddle and were lucky to see a bunch of dolphins really close! Some passed underneath the boats, they just seemed to come greet us. Later in the afternoon, Chantal and Rob showed up and Laura and Donna too. Thanks for the margaritas ladies... Frank had to do a rollover on Jimmy and Carolyn and splash sunscreen all over Kathy! After a day of sun, we headed back home and started getting dinner ready. Thank you Nate, oh master of the grill! Later, we drove to Frank's boat at the Little Creek Marina to watch the fireworks but unfortunately a strong storm with 60 mph winds and torrential rain caught us. We didn't see any fireworks but got stranded under the gazebo for a while! Here again a prime example of the outdoors adventure we get into, voluntarily or not... LOL Unfortunately, the weather didn't want to cooperate and Saturday after an unsuccessful attempt to get into the Aquarium, we ended up going to lunch at Rockefeller. Back home for a little nap time and then hanging out on the patio until wise Kathy suggested to go take a walk on the beach. So we drove to Chicks Beach, passed in front of the former home of Wayne and Susan and enjoyed a stroll before a new storm started moving in. Back home for another cookout and this time, we had to stay inside. Lots of fun stories and jokes, a couple of them caught on video of course (too big for the blog but I'll see if I can load them on U-tube... Sunday morning, we finished up with a wonderful breakfast: THANKS KATHY and CAROLYN!!!
I had such a great time with you all, it's so good to have you around. All the positive energy and vibes are sinking in the bones of the house. Thanks a million for the gorgeous huge plant (Jimmy and Carolyn), for the bird feeder and seeds (Esther and Rick), the beautiful hand made river rocks bracelet (Nate), the sunflowers (Kathy) and just all for coming down on such a busy week-end to hang out at the beach and the very sweet card. The door is always open, no need for an invitation, just come back down any time you want.

Miss you all already,

Love

~ Vickie ~