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Post by william on Dec 26, 2018 10:30:20 GMT -5
I haven't posted anything in a few days. Been busy with Christmas stuff. My family gathered on a little island off the Alabama coast for Christmas. It is the birthplace of our parents and the place our grandparents settled long ago. It is known for its white sandy beaches. Here is a shot from the balcony looking south at the Gulf of Mexico. It is about 12 feet off the ground since all the houses there are built fairly high on sturdy pilings. That tiny dark spot in the water near the horizon is a shrimp boat. Mild temperatures (70s) made it all very comfortable.  Feet propped up while smoking Wessex Classic Virginia in my Savinelli Cumberland 806.  Here is the "band" at sunset. My brother is an excellent mandolin player, and very patiently tolerates my guitar playing. Our lovely niece (who managed to snag any of the "good looking" genes afloat in the family gene pool) accompanies on autoharp. We are no threat to Tony Rice and Ricky Skaggs, but we had a good time.....  Hoping all my pipe-smoking brothers and sisters had a wonderful Christmas.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 26, 2018 10:34:20 GMT -5
That looks like an amazing getaway and a brilliant time. Those photos are fantastic.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Dec 26, 2018 10:48:44 GMT -5
Beautiful place. I love the Gulf of Mexico. I'm glad you and the family had a nice Christmas.
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Post by papipeguy on Dec 26, 2018 11:23:06 GMT -5
My kind of "white" Christmas.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2018 11:47:15 GMT -5
William, that’s the most beautiful White Christmas I’ve ever seen. Glad you and your family had a fabulous Christmas. Thanks for sharing the pictures 👌👍👍
Happy New Year to you and your family 🎉🎊🎈🎉🎊🎈🎉🎊🎈
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Post by Scott W on Dec 26, 2018 12:08:07 GMT -5
Much nicer than the white Christmases we get in New Jersey! Thank you for sharing
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Post by flybypipe on Dec 26, 2018 12:31:36 GMT -5
Beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing. Sound would be good next time . |
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Post by dervis on Dec 26, 2018 12:56:22 GMT -5
Looks nice ! I don't much like sand but love to sit and stare at the ocean.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2018 13:03:05 GMT -5
That looks wonderful. I miss vacationing on the GC.
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Post by puffy on Dec 26, 2018 15:12:46 GMT -5
Beautiful Pictures
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 26, 2018 15:31:58 GMT -5
Those beaches is what Mexico Beach used to look like before the hurricane from Hell. Now they've lost much of the sand dunes and a lot of the frontage is gone too. Tallahassee was spared this devastation...had it hit here like it hit there...we would still be digging out.
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Post by just ol ed on Dec 26, 2018 16:19:01 GMT -5
nice pics(s). Now if'n I'd a knowned about the get together, I'd a joined ya on electric fiddle!
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by william on Dec 26, 2018 17:26:10 GMT -5
nice pics(s). Now if'n I'd a knowned about the get together, I'd a joined ya on electric fiddle! Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY Exactly what we are lacking, Ed. A fiddle player..... I will let you know in advance next time so you can join us. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 26, 2018 17:34:36 GMT -5
nice pics(s). Now if'n I'd a knowned about the get together, I'd a joined ya on electric fiddle! Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY Exactly what we are lacking, Ed. A fiddle player..... I will let you know in advance next time so you can join us. Any room for a drummer? Sorry, @lonecoyote... Beat you to it. 😉 |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2018 17:37:34 GMT -5
Exactly what we are lacking, Ed. A fiddle player..... I will let you know in advance next time so you can join us. Any room for a drummer? Sorry, @lonecoyote ... Beat you to it. 😉 Okay, but a drum battle first👌👍 |
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Post by Dramatwist on Dec 27, 2018 2:46:36 GMT -5
...I'll bring the bull fiddle...
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