Sculling

Kirby and I went to the local park yesterday for breakfast. If you have never enjoyed a breakfast picnic, you must try it. The day is fresh and cool and the colors wonderful. We had a little corner to ourselves and then took a walk over to the dock to see what was going on. We arrived just in time to watch the launching of a scull. I asked if I could take pictures (of course I had my camera!) and he didn't mind so what you are going to see here is his launch and then the beauty of sculling on one of our beautiful back creeks. Remember, you can click on the pictures to see the larger version.




He said is name was either Randall or Rando. I hope he finds this website so he can see the pictures I took.

Plantations!

In case you can't tell, I have become very involved in my 365 Project which you can see on the right at the top of this page. It consumes me and I have less and less time for my blog. I feel badly but I love photography so much that I have become addicted to this project.

Dave and Marcia came to visit last week from Seattle. Kirby met them about a hundred years ago and they have stayed in touch. We have been able to get together just a couple times over the past 10 years. We enjoyed their visit to Charleston so much and hope they will come back for more real soon!This beautiful Peacock was hiding in the bushes and DID NOT want to move, he was so hot. I got really close and he just sat there suffering in the heat!

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We had so much fun taking picture of the egret.
Discussion on which trail to take next!
Love, love love this picture of Kirby!

Marcia with the hydrangea!
Dave and Kirby taking a break.

Our Whirlwind Weekend

Ryan traveled from San Diego and we didn't stop from the moment he arrived until he departed. Thursday morning he, Christie and I headed off to the beach with my two yellow granddogs.

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After lunch we took Ryan to Daniel Island to show him Christie and Michael "new house". Constructions is about to begin!! We got a little carried away exploring on Daniel Island and showing him around - so we didn't have a whole lot of time to prepare for Thursday night's graduation. We had dinner at a South Carolina Mexican restaurant. It wasn't too bad considering where we are! Then it was off to the coliseum to watch grandson Casey and over 700 young people graduate high school! In this picture - Casey and his girlfriend, Callie - both graduates now!
We were up way too late that night - it was back to the house for desert and "Presents"! Always the best part of graduating, right? Friday morning we headed out to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens - this time to tour just the Swamp Garden.

The most exciting part of the day was the VERY large alligator that was about to cross our paths but fortunately we noticed that the log looked a lot like an alligator. After much talk, yelling and excitement, the boys threw some pebbles at him which encouraged him to go back in the water! Thankfully none of the dogs wanted to play with him!
Kirby was the good guy and carried water for the dogs.
Friday night we had a barbecue and then played "Apples to Apples". Miss Photographer forgot to take pictures!

Saturday morning we were up and out early to Cypress Gardens. Wow, what a bargain! We toured the gardens, had a picnic, went out into the swamp in canoe like boats, visited the butterfly house and then watched a very large alligator have a rabbit for dinner. Ryan, Brendan, Michael, Casey and Kirby

The boys tried to upset some bats but nothing happened. Darn!


And a good picture of my favorite man!!

Ryan's Here

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Graduation for grandson number two is tonight and "Uncle" Ryan flew in last night. Christie, Brendan and I met him at the airport and went directly to Wild Wings where Kirby, Michael, Casey and Callie met us for dinner.

This is Casey and his girlfriend, Callie. I didn't get good pictures of anyone else. Later. Off to a beach walk now.