Grayton Beach Report - Dec 18 2005

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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined Nov 18, '04View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Dec 18, '05 · 12:06 PM6,994

Oooh, the water is emerald green and flat as a pancake with an occasional curl falling over at the shore line. The beach has a layer of darker sand on top at the moment, and it makes for a wonderful picture. Two people walking on the beach, hand-in-hand enjoy the solitude of the open beach as well as the company of each other. What a photo. Seagulls and a few Pelicans are clustered in the green shallow water only a few yards off the beach. A shell or two remain undisturbed, without even a footprint nearby. The sky is overcast with darker, low-level clouds, and the air temp is a cool 53F degrees. Water temp is about 72F degrees and there is a slight wind out of the north north west. Just another beautiful and peaceful day at the beach. The Red Bar should be open for business by now, but the small crowd today will be mostly locals. The beach towns are mostly empty as shoppers wrap up their Christmas shopping. Today is a great day to be here, with no place to go and all day to get there. 😀

Edited Dec 18, '05 · 12:09 PM

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Kimmifunn

KimmifunnFunnkaliciousHollyhood9,699 postsJoined Jun 27, '05View profile MessageFunnkalicious

Dec 18, '05 · 12:10 PM#2

Crack a beer for me and I'll be there in 8 days.

RudyjohnRudyjohnSoWal InsiderChicago Area7,736 postsJoined Feb 10, '05View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Dec 18, '05 · 1:57 PM#3

Thanks for the report. I feel as though I'm there, sitting at the water's edge & I can smell the saltwater ~

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Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined Jun 10, '05View profile MessageMeow

Dec 18, '05 · 2:11 PM#4

Ditto...Jr!

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iwishiwasthereBeach FanaticTennessee2,875 postsJoined Jul 12, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Dec 18, '05 · 2:27 PM#5

Great written desciption but where are the photos???? I really do wish I was there! Sounds like heaven.

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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined Nov 18, '04View profile MessageSoWal ExpertAuthor

Dec 18, '05 · 2:41 PM#6

Great written desciption but where are the photos???? I really do wish I was there! Sounds like heaven.

I have not pulled them from my camera, and I thought I would just change it up a bit. 😀

Rita

Ritamargarita brocoliaDune Allen Beach5,207 postsJoined Dec 1, '04View profile Messagemargarita brocolia

Dec 18, '05 · 3:47 PM#7

I have not pulled them from my camera, and I thought I would just change it up a bit. 😀

I like the change - your written words made my day! 😀

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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined Nov 18, '04View profile MessageSoWal ExpertAuthor

Dec 18, '05 · 4:10 PM#8

I like the change - your written words made my day! 😀

So do you still want to see the visual?
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More photos

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Edited Dec 18, '05 · 4:13 PM

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Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined Jun 10, '05View profile MessageMeow

Dec 18, '05 · 5:09 PM#9

Thanks dude! That was so good for the soul after reading the illegal sand thread! I feel a new desktop coming on....now where are those instructions?

RudyjohnRudyjohnSoWal InsiderChicago Area7,736 postsJoined Feb 10, '05View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Dec 18, '05 · 5:22 PM#10

Thanks dude! That was so good for the soul after reading the illegal sand thread! I feel a new desktop coming on....now where are those instructions?

double click on the pic. of your choice, then right click and set as wallpaper.

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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined Nov 18, '04View profile MessageSoWal ExpertAuthor

Dec 18, '05 · 5:29 PM#11

Thanks dude! That was so good for the soul after reading the illegal sand thread! I feel a new desktop coming on....now where are those instructions?

position cursor on top of photo
right click mouse
select "set as wallpaper"
Bam!
you did it
:clap_1:

:floor:

MermaidMermaidpicky7,871 postsJoined Aug 11, '05View profile Messagepicky

Dec 18, '05 · 5:34 PM#12

"No place to go and all day to get there"

Sounds like a very good plan to me.

The light is so different this time of year. I think that's interesting to see.

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Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined Jun 10, '05View profile MessageMeow

Dec 18, '05 · 6:49 PM#13

position cursor on top of photo
right click mouse
select "set as wallpaper"
Bam!
you did it
:clap_1:

:floor:

Nope...not this time. I have no wallpaper choice when I right click. However, I am sure the shot I kept picking has gone all over the place...maybe Bryan will get a copy!!!

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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined Nov 18, '04View profile MessageSoWal ExpertAuthor

Dec 18, '05 · 6:57 PM#14

Nope...not this time. I have no wallpaper choice when I right click. However, I am sure the shot I kept picking has gone all over the place...maybe Bryan will get a copy!!!

there is more than one way to skin a cat. Whoops! did i say that?

-move cursor over selected photo
-right click mouse and select save as
-select the folder in which to save photo and name it, remembering the name and location
-left-click on "start" in lower left corner of screen
-click on "control panel"
-click on "appearance and themes" if using Windows XP, which I guess you are.
-click on "display"
-select "desktop" tab
-click on "browse" and find the file that you just saved
-select that file and click on "ok"

Bam!
You did it!
:clap_1:
😀

dbuck

dbuckBeach FanaticKY3,966 postsJoined Jun 2, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Dec 18, '05 · 7:34 PM#15

Thanks, SJ. I needed this also. As they say. . . A picture speaks a 1000 words. :clap_1:

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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined Nov 18, '04View profile MessageSoWal ExpertAuthor

Dec 18, '05 · 7:56 PM#16

Thanks, SJ. I needed this also. As they say. . . A picture speaks a 1000 words. :clap_1:

So I should have written more?:idontno:

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Cap'nCrazyBeach LoverPittsburgh/Watercolor105 postsJoined Dec 18, '05View profile MessageBeach Lover

Dec 18, '05 · 8:31 PM#17

SJ - I've been a lurker for a long time and decided to let you know that I appreciate what you do to keep us informed and motivated.

The sights and sounds of SoWal ---- Special.

RudyjohnRudyjohnSoWal InsiderChicago Area7,736 postsJoined Feb 10, '05View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Dec 18, '05 · 8:38 PM#18

I think it's so nice too! You really are quite admired!
(But could you change your avatar now?! ;-) )

FoX

FoXBeach Fanaticoff the beach492 postsJoined Nov 17, '04View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Dec 18, '05 · 8:39 PM#19

SJ - I've been a lurker for a long time and decided to let you know that I appreciate what you do to keep us informed and motivated.

The sights and sounds of SoWal ---- Special.

:welcome: