OBX in the Fall

 

 

So, we left in the rain on Saturday morning and drove

all day in the rain.  There was a little break

in the rain when arrived in Richmond.

But by the time we arrived in

Avon, this was the

view from our

deck :-(

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was the scene when we went for our walk this morning. These

are not black and white pictures!  Needless to say, we did not

watch the sunrise on our first morning here.  But, it was

beautiful, none-the-less and the water, though dark 

and wild, was not really cold so we walked

in the surf and enjoyed our good fortune.

 

And, as we walked the sky gradually cleared and the

clouds got lighter.

 

 

It had been a wild and rough night and

there were lots of good sized 

shells in pretty beat up

condition.

 

 

Here are the shells of a couple of horseshoe

crabs that didn't make it through the

storm - you could easily tell they

were recent casualties.

 

 

 Back at the house we relaxed with a cup or

coffee or tea and enjoyed the view

from one of the 3 decks.

 

 

 There was lots of kite surfing throughout

the day.  These ones went right in front

of the house, but by the time I got

my camera out again they were

down the beach.  I think if

you enlarge the picture

you can see them.

 

 So, all in all a great day at the beach! But, the best news of all comes out of

Wyoming.  Aunt Maribeth's surgery was "text book" according to her

surgeon.  No surprises, no problems - I talked to Uncle Rick this

evening and he was so excited.  Keep them in your thoughts

and prayers and send a text if you have a chance.

Those of us that have had major surgery know

that the next couple of days won't be that

much fun, but how wonderful that

the worst of it is over.

LOL to you all

Mom