Saturday, October 23, 2010

a busy week

Red-Bellied Woodpecker (with snack in bill)

American Black Ducks (I think!)

Pied-Billed Grebes (who makes up these names?)

Northern Flicker

Wood Duck (I am still in awe of this animal's colors!)

Cypress tree roots on Black River

Fall Colors in NC


Sunday, 10/17 - At the beach from 8-10. Came home and baked an apple pie. Doubleheader flag football game. John, Jess, Dave here for Family Dinner.

Monday & Tuesday, 10/18-19 - Went to Greensboro to see Bonnie! Had a great visit and stopped at Trader Joe's in Raleigh on the way home. Dinner at Front Street Brewery with Cape Fear Camera Club when I got home.... stories to tell about that when I see you!

Wednesday, 10/20 - Black River Nature Cruise from 9:30 to 1:30 with narration by Andy Wood from the Audubon Society. Learned that NC does have "fall" and the leaves do change! Pizza dinner with John & Dave

Thursday, 10/21 - Tide was too high for a good walk but I did get some time at Airlie Gardens. Dinner at Baja Grill with two of the "Senior Ladies".

Friday, 10/22 - On the beach for sunrise. Went to Airlie Gardens and saw Northern Flicker, Pied-Billed Grebes, and American Black Ducks along with the usual Wood Ducks and Red-Bellied Woodpeckers. Volunteered to be part of the Airlie "Dirty Dozen" on Thursday mornings (means I show up with my garden gloves and plant & weed) and was asked if I would help with school trips (need help with 8th grade groups the most... that I can do!). Enjoyed the Fourth Friday Gallery Nights Walk in downtown Wilmington from 6 to 9 and then dinner with the Wilmington Dining Adventurists Group.

Saturday, 10/23 - Went downtown this morning for the Wilmington Downtown Lifestyle Tour which consisted of visiting 15 "lofts and living spaces" on a walking tour. Joan would have loved this! Tonight I am headed for the beach to watch the moonrise!

The week was full of much needed phone calls from friends. I love my new home and definitely keep busy but still miss you all!

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