Misty, stormy morning:
Just enough break in the clouds for a 3 mi beach walk
Followed by a hot shower and some puzzle time!
And a scrumptious lunch of a hummus + tomato + pickle sandwich with chips and H2O melon
And before we knew it, the sun was out!! That was one fast “hurricane”
Since I’m nice and clean, I don’t think I’ll be getting in the sand, but another walk is in store! The weather continues to surprise me for the best!
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I am going to miss the beach pics when your trip is over!
I love puzzles but haven’t done them since I was a kid! Great beach pictures
I love walking around after a storm. Everything is quiet and washed clean
Glad it cleared up for your last hours. I do love watching storms roll in though. The power they posess is truly amazine. I don’t like the damage they do but I can appreciate the beauty. Thanks for the storm photographs.
I would pretty much do anything for a single piece of that watermelon right now. Torture! I might have to run to the store on my way home from work. Enjoy your last day at the beach!
So happy the sun finally came out for you!That watermelon looks delicious, and I love the hummus, pickle, and tomato combo, sounds delicious! Enjoy your last day!
I love how you eat watermelon in quarters; that’s such a sweet idea!
Kath,
I have been a long time reader of your blog. I have never commented until now because I thought this was important to tell you: I went to Great Harvest for the first time yesterday and bought a loaf. It is wonderful! Now, I am never going back to plain, old grocery store bread!
Thanks for your first comment – and wonderful one at that!
Have a fun walk! And that watermelon looks yuuuummmmmy!
As usual, your lunch looks delicious!
Wow that is one big puzzle, can you post a photo once its done?
I will try!
That last picture is just stunning! The color contrast, the texture contrasts…that’s postcard material!!!
And when I lived on Wrightsville Beach…nothing but time on my hands and I used to LOVE to put puzzles together!
Haha. My mom just made it her computer background after saying the same thing!
Hey, do you have a restaurant recommendation that would be on our way out (probably not in W-ville, but Wilmington) for lunch tomorrow?
Well considering I havent lived there since 2001, I’m probably not the best one to ask but if I had to take my pick, I’d pick up deviled eggs from Robert’s Grocery on the beach or their egg salad (best egg salads ever and I don’t even like eggs!), I’d eat crab dip on the top floor/balcony area of Bluewater, and then I’d go downtown Wilm and see what caught my eye on Front Street. Kind of a smorgasbord, eh?
Haha didn’t realize it had been that long!
Puzzles at the beach are the best! My family always has one going when we are at the beach or gathered at Christmas – too fun!
I love the placemat! It’s so beachy and perfect
Was it there or did you bring it?
Glad you got a good walk in and some peeks of sunshine!
It was there!
Nice!
Puzzles are a great way to spend ones time when the weather is amiss! Nice you were able to get out for some walks…I love walking along the beach!
i’ve been loving puzzles lately! i used to never be able to sit still long enough to do one, but this past weekend while i was on vacation we worked on a couple of them, and i really enjoyed it!
Puzzles are the perfect rainy beach activity!
What beautiful views!
That’s great that you all didn’t get too much of the storm!
Kath I always enjoy reading about your vacations! Where you are staying right now reminds me of the summer house from the movie “Something’s Gotta Give”!
I’m so glad your vacation has been filled with good food, great company and relaxation!
why do chips + sandwich scream “beach vacation” to me? i blame cape cod potato chip factory.
So glad the same came back out for you guys. And that watermelon looks amazing – I really need to get my hands on some!!
love the place mat.
Been reading your blog for over five years now. Always fantastic inspiration, great advice and new food/kitchen products to explore. It’s so enjoyable to see your vacation pictures. That watermelon looked so good I picked one up at the store today. Congratulations on the baby, can’t wait to see you exploring motherhood too.
Thanks for your comment!
I was pleasantly surprised when I left work – it was dreary and wet this morning but my afternoon looked as bright and sunny as yours! Hope you’re enjoying your vaca!
I made the hummus, tomato, pickle sandwich for dinner and whoa….it is amazing, I love it!
Hope you guys manage to finish the puzzle before the trip’s over!
Beautiful ocean views…Lunch looks good too…mmmm….hummus…
I love the last pic.! That pic. should be on a postcard. The clouds look gorgeous!
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