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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-02-06....A Walk on the Beach
GodBlessUSA

Posted on 05/02/2006 4:48:17 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA



A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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What do you look forward to spending your free time doing? I love to get out and visit the beach. I especially appreciate the beach before the crowds get here for the summer. Even on mild days during winter, we get out and take walks on the beach. I feel fortunate to live close enough to visit often. My kids, the dog and I enjoy taking long walks at the beach. We look for shells, watch surfers and view the sea birds.

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Year round there are surfers out on the ocean. If a storm is coming, you can bet many surfers will be there to ride the big waves. It's exciting to watch them challenge the waves.

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The below picture is from a day I took photos of surfers. It was a surprise to come across this one. Uh oh, is that what I think it is? LOL, Fortunately, no shark attacks were reported that day. I think, it's an optical illusion of a surfer.
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Or was that just a surfer? :)

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Below, on the left Seagulls, resting. The right, is a Spotted Piping Plover. (picture from websearch) They are always running at the shore line. They will run to the water and then away, as the tide comes in. In the spring, they block off parts of the beach so people do not disturb their nests. I get a kick seeing the little ones run about.
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Above is The Great Egret. A gorgeous bird. I usually see them at the bay beaches and not as much at the ocean. (picture from a web search)

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Above is the Great Blue Heron. We do have them on the beaches but I have yet to see one locally. I took this picture while I was visiting in DC last summer. The Great Blue Heron is a very impressive bird in person and much bigger than what I had imagined from viewing pictures.

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To: GodBlessUSA

Hey, Girlie!

I'm FINALLY back. I still need to dust my living room before I leave, but I AM packed! LOL!


121 posted on 05/02/2006 3:19:05 PM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: LUV W

Did he "wave" at you?

:)


122 posted on 05/02/2006 3:25:58 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (God Bless Our Troops...including U.S. Border Patrol, America's First Line of Defense)
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To: EsmeraldaA

"...I am sorry..."
Sorry not needed:) Just sayin' hi before!
But my, what an adorable greeting you
gave me... Thank you Es!
I love this little fella so much that
he's a goin' in my PP! A.S.A.P.


123 posted on 05/02/2006 3:27:15 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: La Enchiladita

LOL! If he did, it was under water. All I saw was his back and his fin. But I was pretty excited with just seeing that. My son had just said as we crossed the causeway..."There are sometimes dolphins in this water"...and sure enough!


124 posted on 05/02/2006 3:31:35 PM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: LUV W

He speaks, and they appear... that sounds like you had a nice time. It IS exciting because you are seeing a totally wild creature, and a sea mammal at that!


125 posted on 05/02/2006 3:34:40 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (God Bless Our Troops...including U.S. Border Patrol, America's First Line of Defense)
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To: La Enchiladita

I know...I love them.


126 posted on 05/02/2006 3:36:58 PM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: EsmeraldaA

127 posted on 05/02/2006 3:42:43 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Purple Mountains Maj

And so you did! Hello back atcha!


128 posted on 05/02/2006 3:50:46 PM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: Diver Dave

I'm glad you likey the gif gift!
Thanks for the bonus story in reply
neato experience for you & your Buddy!


129 posted on 05/02/2006 3:50:56 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: LUV W
Thanks, Luvvy. The good Lord planted within me a Luv of Wurdz, so I could catalog the many wonderful places and things He sent me to see.
There were so many unique and wonderful ones, in so many different places...
130 posted on 05/02/2006 3:53:49 PM PDT by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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To: LUV W

Your # 128...
Nniiicce! :)HUGS!


131 posted on 05/02/2006 3:55:51 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: LadyX

I know and you always make me feel like I have been there with you.


132 posted on 05/02/2006 3:56:01 PM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: LadyX; LUV W

"...Luvvy..."
Awww, that's cute!


133 posted on 05/02/2006 3:58:24 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Purple Mountains Maj

Hee-hee....Lady always calls me that! I like it! ;o)


134 posted on 05/02/2006 3:59:16 PM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: La Enchiladita

Hi there Dita!


135 posted on 05/02/2006 4:01:06 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Aquamarine

You have a perfect SN for today's beach theme!:)


136 posted on 05/02/2006 4:06:42 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Purple Mountains Maj; ST.LOUIE1

Wolfie (Louiebo), calls me LUVBO. I have lots of nicknames! ;o)


137 posted on 05/02/2006 4:08:17 PM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: LUV W; ST.LOUIE1; Billie; Mama_Bear; TPartyType; All
Yeah I've seen that nickname he gave you LOL! I have many too... including Majie from Louie :) Majjie from Billie:);Maj from M B etc...:) & Purp from my real life Brother:)
No Alchie in mine:)

138 posted on 05/02/2006 4:20:12 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Purple Mountains Maj

I have more nicknames from my FReeper name than I do my real name! Old Sarge calls me Dubs...that's proabably a favorite! But I like them all. Makes me feel like I'm family!


139 posted on 05/02/2006 4:27:22 PM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: LUV W

"...I like them all. Makes me feel like I'm family!"

I think the same thing too!:)
But with one nickname giver TPT we already are real Fam
so he's not "just like" Fam. But real, LOL!


140 posted on 05/02/2006 4:45:44 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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