New sliding door to the deck:
New window that replaces a sliding door and new fireplace (critical need in July):
And a pretty new deck:
Now moving downstairs, the new door and deck off the master suite:
Okay, for all you HGTV fans - Show is over!!
On to other pieces of fun and games. The weather was actually better than we usually have - sunny, bright blue skies relatively low humidity and temperatures between 80 and 85F (those on the other side of the pond will have to do their own conversion). And no rain in Nags Head. It only rained the one day we went shopping in Corolla - not quite sure what the significance of that is.
Only fly in the oinment was Hurricane Bertha which kicked up the waves and caused rip tides - so most of the week no swimming was allowed. Attempted a shot of the waves which were around 6-7 feet high - doesn't really show the height, but will give you an idea as to how nice it was.
Anyway this provided extra time to walk on the beach, where one day to our surprise we met one of Cora's best friends. She was speechless at meeting us, but did permit a picture:
We actually tried several new things. First and most amazing was Jockey Ridge State Park. We always thought it was one sand dune from which crazy people did hang gliding. It turns out to be many undulating high dunes covering a large expanse of land. From the high spots, can see both the ocean and the sound. It also affords a spot to watch some fabulous sunsets. Again the pictures do not do the scenery justice (Cora, we need your expertise!).
First, the dunes:
Then, the sunset:
And finally, to prove that we actually got all the way up there, some pictures of the intrepid hikers.
And yes, the person next to Nina is Harriet (slightly windblown).
The second and third new things we did this year - eat in 2 new real, big person restaurants. It was a nice change of pace to get out to eat.
We leave you with a picture of Harriet relaxing on "her" deck.
And our traditional end of week shot.
We all had a blast and look forward to next year!
2 comments:
OK, now I see more of the changes. The place looks good!
So we never went to Jockey Ridge? It doesn't look familiar at all, but man is it pretty.
Everyone looks nice and relaxed. Sounds like it was a lovely vaca--maybe we'll be able to join you next year! (In which case, forget about eating at those big kid restaurants)...
Pictures of Jockey Ridge are great, looks like a really amazing place to go. We've always talked about going when we are down there but never had the chance so next time we definitely will. Though I have to say we might join the crazy group and do some hang gliding.
The whole week looks really relaxing, thanks for sharing all of the pictures! Cora says except maybe the one of the jellyfish, indeed one of her closest friends!
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