Pages

▼

Monday, May 27, 2013

It's Memorial Day in America

Every year on Memorial Day, Steve wakes the family up by playing James McMurtry's song "Memorial Day" on the stereo.

It's Memorial Day in America
Everybody's on the road
Let's remember our fallen heroes
Y'all be sure and drive slow.

Memorial Day is one of my favorite days because it signals the beginning of summer.


 Empty towers have been out for several weeks, but today lifeguards are on duty to watch over the hoards of people escaping the inland heat.


Cyclists, walkers and runners are greeted by flags along the promenade to remind us why this day is special.


Families enjoy time together playing on the beach, building sand castles and splashing in the waves.


Surfers are out in droves searching for the perfect wave at The Point.


Sailors take to the sparkling sea heading to the islands


which are just barely visible from the estuary.


A friend snapped a picture on her iPhone while we were out on our morning walk.

We took a leisurely bike ride along the promenade.

And now we will somewhat follow James McMurtry's advice - we're headed to the beach and we will walk slow.

Happy Memorial Day

How did you spend your day?

at

12 comments:

  1. Vicky HuntMay 27, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    What a beautiful day on a beautiful beach...:) I spent my day on the water as well and just finished posting about it...:) Love the photo of you and your hubby and dog! It's great....what a lovely couple you two are...:) Happy Memorial Day friend!

    Blessings, Vicky
    Life On Willie Mae Lane

    ReplyDelete
  2. StacyMay 27, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I love the American flags on display along the promenade! I am glad you are having such a good day! We are battling colds and the rainy day blues here.

    ReplyDelete
  3. beachcomberMay 27, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    it looks like everyones really enjoying the beach weather!
    it's great to see your beautiful part of the world.
    x

    ReplyDelete
  4. Linda May 27, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Happy Memorial Day!! Love the pics!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Acorn to OakMay 27, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Looks like a beautiful day! Happy Memorial Day!

    ReplyDelete
  6. DebbyMay 27, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    I bet it is nice to see the beach comeve. Living so close has to be nice. I love your picture.
    We had a busy but fun week-end. I posted about it. A little different for sure.
    Have a good week.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Patty May 27, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    It rained here in Indiana. But it was pretty enough for Dan to golf earlier in the day. I have been playing with my new toy. A silhouette cutting machine. I am thinking of your retirement. How exciting for you. I may quit this summer. We'll see.

    ReplyDelete
  8. My Garden DiariesMay 27, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Happy Memorial Day friend! Looks like a beautiful day on the beach!!! WOW your pictures are gorgeous! The blues are just amazing! Here is to a great summer!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseMay 27, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Amazing pictures! When you said "escaping the inland heat" I had to laugh as it's not even warm in Britany yet, I don't know what's happening this year!

    ReplyDelete
  10. The Decorative DreamerMay 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Lucky you to live at the beach! Glad to see and hear that you had a wonderful Memorial day as well!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Down by the seaMay 29, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Wonderful to see images of your beach and everyone out enjoyed it. That a lovely photo of you and Steve, how is his back?
    Sarah x

    ReplyDelete
  12. karen@somewhatquirkyJune 4, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    All that beach to conquer and retirement just around the corner....you're a lucky dog!

    ReplyDelete