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well, it is a start and my bet would be that it will grow and encourage more sanctuaries and remediations.
What is your view?
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I was down at the lakeshore again yesterday, but this time I was at North Beach. During the summer, the beach is always busy. The beach hosts events through out the year such as pro volleyball tournaments, jet ski races, charity runs, triathlons, polar bear plunges, and the Fourth of July firework show.
Now that we're in September, the beach is technically closed. It's still here to be used, but lifeguards are no longer on duty and the Beachside Oasis is shut down for the season. The Beachside Oasis is essentially on concession stand, but also has palm trees, hammocks, and chairs. They occasionally have music, sometimes live music. I'd guess they are also in charge of the volleyball nets nearby. Yesterday was cool, cloudy, and windy. The water was dangerous and schools are back in session, so there was almost no one to be found.
This lighthouse is the Breakwater Lighthouse. It always reminds me of my early childhood. I used to live near the lake, so the lighthouse was a common sight for me. It has never been operational in my lifetime. Hopefully they will make sure it stays in place, since it's a notable part of our lakefront.
Another lighthouse, taken from the same position as the last photo, is the Wind Point Lighthouse. This one is operational, and there's a park created around the base of it. Haven't visited it in awhile, but next time I do, I'll try to take a few photos to share.
Here's one of the many Herring Gulls that can be found on the beach.
Of course, while many people like the beach for swimming and soaking up the sun, my favorite part is the very small section of dunes.
Lastly, here's a google satellite shot of the beach to give you a general idea of the area.
Now that we're in September, the beach is technically closed. It's still here to be used, but lifeguards are no longer on duty and the Beachside Oasis is shut down for the season. The Beachside Oasis is essentially on concession stand, but also has palm trees, hammocks, and chairs. They occasionally have music, sometimes live music. I'd guess they are also in charge of the volleyball nets nearby. Yesterday was cool, cloudy, and windy. The water was dangerous and schools are back in session, so there was almost no one to be found.
This lighthouse is the Breakwater Lighthouse. It always reminds me of my early childhood. I used to live near the lake, so the lighthouse was a common sight for me. It has never been operational in my lifetime. Hopefully they will make sure it stays in place, since it's a notable part of our lakefront.
Another lighthouse, taken from the same position as the last photo, is the Wind Point Lighthouse. This one is operational, and there's a park created around the base of it. Haven't visited it in awhile, but next time I do, I'll try to take a few photos to share.
Here's one of the many Herring Gulls that can be found on the beach.
Of course, while many people like the beach for swimming and soaking up the sun, my favorite part is the very small section of dunes.
Lastly, here's a google satellite shot of the beach to give you a general idea of the area.
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A couple of areas fairly local to us ( 30- 45 mins drive away) .The New Forest and the Mudeford Sandbank beach . Both played an important part during my childhood years and still do today. Our own children enjoyed the fun, freedom and beauty that these stunning areas offered them when they were children too.
Hubs and I spent yet another blissful day at both places this week.
Here are a few pics that I hope captures their peaceful beauty.
Hubs and I spent yet another blissful day at both places this week.
Here are a few pics that I hope captures their peaceful beauty.
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The view from my garden.
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Here is the view from my garden, we have lakes behind the trees.
July out eh living room window.
June out the living room window again.
August out the living room window.
I should explain we live along a creek with 7 acres of woods. We are also 400 feet off the road.
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Hi there @trail twister welcome to the forum
Please go to Introductions and tell us a bit about yourself, also it's a good idea to add your location and hardiness zone to your profile, this will be beneficial should you seek help/ advice
Please go to Introductions and tell us a bit about yourself, also it's a good idea to add your location and hardiness zone to your profile, this will be beneficial should you seek help/ advice
Been there done that.
Thank you.
Al
Thank you.
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Thank you @Upsy Daisy, you have a lovely view too. Is that a recent picture as the trees look as if they have their golden autumn colours?
Is that a recent picture as the trees look as if they have their golden autumn colours?
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Yes, taken early that evening, it's the evening sun on the trees that turns them that golden colour.
Here is the same view, but taken from upstairs this afternoon.
Here is the same view, but taken from upstairs this afternoon.
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Welcome @trail twister. You have a wildlife paradise! Please could you put your area in your avatar box please so members know roughly where in the world you are.
What are the birds in your third picture please?
You have a wildlife paradise! Please could you put your area in your avatar box please so members know roughly where in the world you are. What are the birds in your third picture please?
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Snap @ShealHi there @trail twister welcome to the forum
Please go to Introductions and tell us a bit about yourself, also it's a good idea to add your location and hardiness zone to your profile, this will be beneficial should you seek help/ advice
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Oh sorry Daisy and Al, I missed your posts, stupid me!
It still looks very green where you are. The leaves up here are just starting to change and drop but that's hardly surprising after a lousy August weather-wise. We've also had three minor frosts in the last fortnight - much too early!
It still looks very green where you are. The leaves up here are just starting to change and drop but that's hardly surprising after a lousy August weather-wise. We've also had three minor frosts in the last fortnight - much too early!
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Oh my goodness......Frost!!!!