What a Day!

10 Apr 2010--Today could not have been nicer. It was between 75 and 80 degrees all day, with a steady breeze coming off the water, and with lots of people out on the beach.

I love these kites people were flying...we certainly didn't have elaborate ones like these when we were kids.

At least one of these flags I could have done without, but it was not uncommon to see it here. I just don't know what the attraction is.

These people used an actual parachute for some shade, and then there is always one guy who wants to stand out in the crowd.

Are these dogs cool, or what!?

I was a little jealous of this little girl on the mechanical bull. She not only stayed on a longer than I did, but she even waved mid-ride! (I think the guy with the controls was cutting her a little slack.)

This guy had a grill up there on top of his RV...and don't we all go to the beach to whiten our teeth?

He told me he really wasn't a good singer, but never mentioned his outfit.

I was totally intrigued by these ladies and their hats, so I went and got me one. It is a stretch hat, starting out in my hand in the photo on the left, and then stretching onto my head. I should have bought it....lookin' good, huh?!

Ultimately, we were all here to see the sand art, and the artists did not disappoint. There are actually 2 different contests, one with the amateurs and the other between the "masters". Here are a few of the amateur displays. The 1st one is the Alamo in San Antonio for those of you who have never been there.

And here are a few of the Master exhibits. Most of them weren't completed yet, but they are impressive nonetheless.

We leave tomorrow morning to go back to San Antonio, so here is a last picture of me walking the water's edge, just trying to make everyone looking at this jealous...hahaha...it really was a nice trip, glad we came!

Surfin' USA!

9 Apr 2010--Back to the beach today. Weather wasn't quite as nice as yesterday, mostly cloudy, and got cloudier as the afternoon went on, but it was in the 70s so it wasn't too bad.



One of the 1st things we saw after parking was this wind surfer...I would really love to try that, but I know it would feel a lot faster than it looks...and it looks like he is flying.



hey had another option for beginners, so after Cathy said there was no way she would try it, I thought, "what the heck, you only live once"...check out the video.

They had a mechanical bull there too, but after trying that with Julie and Chris, I passed.

The had a music tent, and although you were vaguely aware of it in the background, they were obviously not that good...check out the audience.

One of the vendors was all into the music...it reminded them of the old days...I got these pictures for Hallie...peace, love, and tiedye!

Even this dog was into it...I hope those colors don't hurt his skin!

And get this one with the sunglasses...how cool!

I thought for a second that I might buy a shirt and leggings from this vendor, but even I can only go so far. This would be funny to show up somewhere wearing these...they make you look like you are covered in tattoos.



Here are a couple interesting pictures...check out the buggy with the eyelashes. And how about the canopy? I have no idea why it is leaning forward, but the bigger question is why anyone would put a baby swing hanging from the top...would you put your baby in that?

This is a kite...it's a ship!

There were varying levels of protection from the elements. And obviously some people were staying in the area for a while. Some were patriotic, while others were holding on to the past.

These are pictures of some of the "Masters" at work. They are roped off from everyone, and you can pay $2 to get inside the ropes, but until they are finished, I really don't see the point.
I just hope they are finished by tomorrow afternoon because we are leaving on Sunday.

I am still working on my sand art...tick, tock, tick, tock!

The guy who teaches the kids how to build these things finished his from yesterday.

And here are some of the kids at work.