Willy Nilly Friday 5 No. 48 - More From The Beach

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Walking back to our car from Grandview Nature Preserve, Hampton

And now my Willy Nilly's which will be about the Grandview Nature Preserve.

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So obviously this marker is not located where the ruins are. I had forgotten about the old lighthouse being at the preserve. Some of you might remember that the preserve is one of our favorite spots when we go to Hampton. So I just researched the old lighthouse and found THIS ...in all our visits to the preserve, we walk the beach but I guess not far enough down. Next time I'm on a mission to find it, and like one of the reviewers mentioned, right after a storm!

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A random bouquet of flowers I found at the preserve. We were there over Memorial weekend so the red/white/blue bow makes sense.

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This is our favorite spot for our crab dinner when we get to Hampton. You can check out last year's dinner HERE

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I think this beach is so picturesque. You find these weathered stumps everywhere along the beach. Someone told me it's bits of old piers from back when the lighthouse was still standing. Some look like Cypress knees so I'm not really sure. There is no swimming at this beach because of all these jagged stumps but I have seen people swim there...which I totally wouldn't recommend.

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Some of the pretty grasses that grow here, but keep out!

That's it for me this week! Now it is your turn...Post 5 randoms, anything you want, link up and visit others! Have fun and have a super weekend!

A Pair Of Tall Dudes

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This was back in May, in Hampton. I think a Memorial Day Parade had just ended. It seems at every festival we go to lately, you are bound to see a guy on stilts! What's up with that?! Is this a new trend sweeping the nation?

It's cold and rainy here today. Just a yucky day.

Signs, Signs & A Good Fence In Hampton

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Taking you back to summer, back to Hampton. This place sits across from the seafood market I showed you HERE

Do you play the lottery? We very seldom do. Nick will buy a ticket here and there when the jackpot is crazy big. So far we haven't won ;)
Linking with Signs, Signs and Good Fences

Willy Nilly Friday 5 Number 4 - It's 4:20 Somewhere

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Taking you back to Hampton. Buckroe Beach Reggae Fest

Now for some randoms:

1) If you put the word "Amish" in front of a recipe, I'm all in. It could be Amish Tacos and I'm pinning it!

2) Found out this week that someone I know died. Then I found out he killed himself by setting himself on fire. Someone else I know told me about this last month but neither of us had any idea that it was this person. We were both bothered by the news. Then just found out yesterday that it was someone we knew. He was only 61 and battled depression. Makes me so sad to think of anyone that down to take their life, especially in that way. I can't get him out of my mind.

3) Summer is flying by. I love summer. I'm one of those moms that love having my kids at home...no schedules...just lazy summer mornings, staying up late, doing whatever we want. We have a short summer this year. The powers that be changed our school schedule. Everyone says "It's ok, we'll get out earlier next year so it makes up for the short summer"...I disagree. I want my full summer, I don't want to catch up next year. But remember this post because you can tell me "Told you so" when I'm excited that school is out in May ;)

4) I was reading something about food trucks and their popularity. When I was a kid, for a short time, my mom drove a food truck. It wasn't a fancy food truck, more like a mobile convenience store. It was so cool when she'd bring it home and make me and my friends fancy cokes! I remember going out with her on her route one day. I remember being very bored. I also remember her boss had a pet monkey. The things we remember!

5) Speaking of monkeys, Braden and Dalton want a pet monkey. They scour the internet looking to buy one. Not.Gonna.Happen

Have a great weekend!

Now it's your turn!

Rubbish Tuesday - Hampton Carousel

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Who doesn't like a carousel? This one was built in 1920. Pretty awesome isn't it?! Hard to get pictures of it all since it is tucked in safely in a teeny, tiny enclosure. I love the painted panels too. I had the boys take a ride so I could get some pictures. Then I caught them maneuvering from horse to horse while the ride was going. Boys will be boys I guess.

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For more info on the carousel CLICK HERE and for more old stuff visit Rubbish Tuesday

Monday Mural - Bait, Tackle & Seafood

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On the side of the building....

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...the front....
Nick wanted to get some steamed crabs to take to the beach. Ran in here to see if they steam stuff to go but nope, they don't!

This place is in Hampton.

Linking with Monday Murals because yeah, it's Monday...again!

ABC Wednesday - T is for: A Turtle Tragedy

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While on the beach Monday we found this sad sight. A poor young sea turtle that had washed up on shore. The ranger had told us about him while we were walking and to make sure nobody was messing with him that he had a team on the way to pick the turtle up.

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These 2 from the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Team showed up and were taking notes then loaded the turtle into the wagon to take back to the lab and study. They told us they thought the turtle was young by looking at his size. Maybe 5 - 10 years old.

For more info on the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Team CLICK HERE...You can also make a donation from their website if you would like.

Linking with ABC Wednesday

P.S. The beach house I posted yesterday is not our beach house! It's just one of my favorites along the beach. Sad to see it all boarded up!

I'm Ba-ack

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Hampton, Va

From a whirlwind weekend at the beach. I'll catch up later!