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Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and Rehabilitation Center on Topsail Island in North Carolina is holding a fundraiser involving these and several other hand-painted and decorated fiberglass turtles that have been placed in various businesses, restaurants, and municipal buildings around the island and on the mainland. Every one of them is amazing, to say the very least. While we were down over April vacation, we came across these turtles. Come summer, we will look for the others; come September, we will make a bid on our favorite--which is the one greenish one decorated with the Cape Hatteras lighthouse on his back.)
Remember, sea turtles will soon be laying their eggs on the beach. Please respect this 12-million-year-old ritual and stay off the dunes, keep your dog from digging in the sand, knock down sand castles and fill holes, put your toys and furniture away at night, and turn off bright lights on the beach. Be kind. (If you forget, check the nearest Dumpster; I probably stopped by while you were sleeping.)
23 Comments
ah the slow turtles still survive-good for them! What an example to all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great fundraisng idea! and I hope people are kind and careful of the turtles.
ReplyDeleteI love turtles, thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteTerrific post, Sandy, as always! The turtles are gorgeous and what a great fundraiser! Love your photos! Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Such pretty turtles! And what a good way to raise awareness about them.
ReplyDeleteCool turtles. great reminders.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great fund raiser. It is fun to see what the artists come up with. I can see why you like the turtle with the lighthouse on it. It is sweet.
ReplyDeleteOn behalf of the turtles living in me sons room thank you very much.
ReplyDeletePlease have a good Tuesday you all.
daily athens
It's turtlemania!!
ReplyDeleteSouth Padre Island, Texas has a sea turtle rescue and rehab facility that we enjoy visiting. You can sure learn a lot. They had similar requests about sand castles, bright lights, holes, and such. We had no idea!
Sounds like a worthy cause and I LOVE the way the turtles are decorated!
ReplyDeletethe turtles are eye-catching. thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteA great post and I loved all the turtles. What a great idwa for the fundraiser.
ReplyDeleteThese turtles are exquisite works of art but not as precious as the real thing. Thanks for sharing this interesting reminder of one of the world’s most loveable and fascinating creatures. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely post - for the photos, and the reminders - thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese are all fabulous pieces! And such a wonderful cause... Tho I too must favor the green one with the Cape Hatteras lighthouse... being that I collect any sea related creatures to place with my lighthouse collection.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Sandy. I like all the colorful turtles!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful turtles! Just magnificent!
ReplyDeleteMad Kane
Turtles and frogs...two of my most favorite of God's creatures! Lovely renditions here, thank you Sandy, you cheer me, always!
ReplyDeleteSandi
Two years ago on vacation we had the good fortune to see them hatching. What an unbelievable sight.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful turtles. :)
ReplyDeleteTurtle smiles Sandy.
ReplyDeleteAre you in with a Header this week my friend?.
I loved the photos and your concern and compassion for these lovely animals. Often neglected and that's so sad.
ReplyDeleteHugs, G
Great shots! The one with the lighthouse is my favorite too.
ReplyDeleteI was always in awe of the turtles laying eggs on the beach when I lived in Florida.
Thanks for being here.