Our World Tuesday Meme: Flying By










From December 30, 2011
There's nothing like a day near the water, especially in an unpretentious place like Topsail.  The happy face below greeted me on my morning walk.  I admired his "feathered" hair style.
From December 30, 2011
After an afternoon of photographing pelicans, I made my way back to the store to get some food for supper.  Crossing the high-rise bridge, I did a no-no and snapped a few random shots of the setting sun.  Braver souls have pulled over to take photos, but I haven't managed that feat  yet.
From December 30, 2011
Back at the laundromat-lounge bar, things were cooking on Thursday.  Another party I missed.
From December 30, 2011
Life is perfect just the way it is.
From December 30, 2011

 And then one day you came back home 
You were a creature all in rapture
You had the key to your soul
And you did open
That day you came back

(Van Morrison)
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  1. Anonymous12:35 PM

    You have found your true home in Topsail. Wonderful shots!

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  2. Without a doubt, Topsail is the place! Terrific captures and I love Van Morrison's words! Hope you have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  3. A beautiful collection of images, Sandy. That pelican catches my breath.. and that little hairy, sand face is just so endearing. Did you do that.. or simply happen upon it?

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  4. Did you draw the face in the sand, or another did.. even so fun! :) And the pelican who drifts away in the air, so lovely!

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  5. Love that smiley face. It must be the hair. ;)

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  6. I smiled and smiled at this lovely post. Thanks.

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  7. nice shots Sandy.
    Love the smile too :)

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  8. Anonymous4:42 PM

    Beautiful post. Ha ha, I am so sorry you missed the karoake in what sounds like an ideal place ;>). (If you are like me, if you had gone, it would have ruined your otherwise perfect day.)

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  9. powerful quote-you had the key to your soul and did not open it...the same could be said of relationships...

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  10. rapture. yes.



    Aloha from Waikiki
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  11. I've done a few driving and snapping pics myself. I love the face on the beach, karaoke in a combo lounge and laudromat?

    Nice poem,

    Great post.

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  12. Wonderfully presented. Great shots from Topsail.

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  13. Seems to be a nice place. Great shots!

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  14. I love the shadow hair and the idea of karaoke at the back of the laundry mat.

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  15. wonderful quote! Now if only you open your soul it at the right moment!

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  16. Love the happy face and the hair made me laugh!
    Sounds like you missed a real fun party!
    Hugs
    SUeAnn

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  17. Catching the setting sun while on the fly is a pretty amazing achievement. Sounds like that party behind the Laundromat is one you were perfectly happy to miss. Seems like a lot more fun hanging out by the smiley sand art. :)

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  18. Dear Sandy, beautiful post in images and words, what a lovely day.;)
    Great last lines.;)
    xoxo

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  19. Lovely images of a wonderful place.

    Carolina Mts

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  20. I was just thinking that it is time to head to the beach for a winter walk. The ocean air rejuvenates me, nourishes me, keeps me sane! I'd be framing that last shot!

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  21. Anonymous3:38 PM

    I like the smiling face too.

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  22. Love your last picture and the quote - my kind of life!

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  23. Wonderful shots from Topsail. The first one is my favorite.

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  24. I LOVE, love love that last photo! Wow, wish I was there. And Van Morrison, the words still as fresh as ever.

    Hugs, G :<)

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  25. So Sandy, my question is; where is home for you? Connecticut, or North Carolina? Which place tugs at your heart and fills you with longing, and lets you relax and "be" when you are there?

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