We are back from our Long, Lovely Thanksgiving trip and from our short, unexpected trip as well -- as of last night.
We had the most wonderful time with my family and even the Zombie was terrifically happy that we made the trip (it's a pretty long trip -- a full day of 'just traveling' on each end). The weather was beautiful, if a little chilly, but we had only gentle breezes when we had them...and that was not all the time. I am happy to report that there was not a Nor'easter (as there was in 2006) and we never lost electricity or got "trapped" due to road closures for the duration of our stay. I'm also happy to report that nobody got "trapped" out either...and all who planned to come made it.
Here is a small sample of my favorite photos from the trip. If I gave you a 'large' sample, I'd lose my Blogger account for overuse (LOL)...well, certainly if I posted all of them. :-)
Admittedly, though, the Zombie was correct when he accused me of being a 'photo lightweight' because when compared to the length of the trip itself, I took relatively few pictures -- fewer than 700. (Yes, for me, that's 'light'. *grin*)
One more thing...Some of these pictures are blurry because I was taking them from a moving car (don't ask...I just do that) and for those that are blurry that were not taken from a car...I have no explanation. Skip them if you can't stand looking at them...I don't mind them so much. I'm weird like that.
Enjoy!
The Zombie takes in the ocean view:
Me, Zombette, at the water's edge:
The Zombie takes in the ocean view:
Me, Zombette, at the water's edge:
The Zombie didn't believe I'd get this shot:
You should have known better, Babe, I'm the self-take QUEEN!
I should also mention that I only got one try (that was the challenge) -- and this is it! If you'll pardon a moment of self-indulgent gloating -- Yay me!
Our Adorable nieces, 'Ariel' and 'Cinderella' in their new aprons from their Nana and Pedo:
Kitchen Princesses with a pinch of cuteness! (<--- That's what the aprons say. Personally, I think it's far more than a 'pinch' in their case.)
MomEast and Little DC (my Mom and Brother):
Steef (my baby Brother) on the beach at Nag's Head (and his quirky, awesome sense of humor!):
And a few other nature and random pictures I like:
This last one, I think, is too glorious to post "small":
If you want to see any one of the pictures full-size, just click on it. If you want to save one, right click. I'll be back with more (photos and otherwise) in a little while.Love Y'all!
