Frogmore Stew

Walker, Sam and Wendy Shucking

Here is part of the process - shucking the corn.  Then in the pot goes sausages, potatoes, corn, and shrimp plus seasonings.  This is a standby in the low country and often called "low-country boil" but I still like "Frogmore Stew."  Frogmore is where the dish presumably originated - a little burg over the bridge from Beaufort on Lady's Island.  Luke has been preparing this for us - with help of course - each year and the vacation would not be the same without it….Luke's family gone to the beach for their first day there, Tate and family off to tour Savannah, and I am enjoying the solitude for a while.  It's unbelievable but nearly everyone is sleeping well regardless of the crowd!  At least, I am.

More Partner Yoga

Once again, yoga on the beach.

Yoga on the Beach

This morning we had our first time doing yoga on the beach.  Here is a shot of Kelsey and Sydney.  More to come tomorrow!  Everyone is here now - all 5 of Tate's family and Luke's four.  So, we had a supper together at Captain Woody's. - The fireworks got rained out.  So we ended up working on a jigsaw puzzle and just generally caching up on what has been going on in all our lives.    If the rain stops, guys will be playing golf.  Altogether, family time together like occurs only here!

Vacation Day at HH

Here's my favorite vacation photo to date:  Walker and Kelsey posing for the camera.  Not quite sure why they are so wide-eyed.  Then, here's Tate and Walker on the 9th green just behind our house.  I don't think there's much more fun than recording the great times on vacation!  So, stay tuned for more.

Shipyard Beach Morning Yoga

So here it is - the day before July 4 - and the crowds will really show up today and tomorrow.  It will not be a good time to go shopping at the Publix store - check-in at all the time-shares is Saturdays.  I am reminded of our activities on Clemson football weekends when 93,000 people showed up for the game beginning on Thursdays in time to tailgate and shop and such before the game.  We always managed to stay at our house those days OR if we HAD to go somewhere, always away from downtown toward Six Mile and around behind to Central or wherever except downtown Clemson!  SO, my plan is to stay close to the house after today at least till Sunday morning…..Spent my first time on the beach this morning beginning at 7:30 and leaving about 9:00.  Did yoga there and then a long savasana to conclude a lovely session.  There will be a repeat tomorrow - this time maybe over at South Beach, my old favorite - just a short walk across from Salty Dog.  This morning I used the Shipyard beach and there were many people already out at 7:30.

Family Time Begins at HH

Tate, Wendy, Kelsey, Sydney and Walker arrived early last evening - so now it truly is a family outing1  Jim is taking us all out sailing at noon so we'll be hoping for some nice wind to push us along. One way or the other, either sailing or motoring, it is huge delight to be on the water.  Somehow or another, water and I have a love relationship - whether it is salty or fresh!  It seems now that the dam work for the Pond may begin soon after I return July 11. I'll try to schedule my time away so that I can be there to watch when it does happen.  But, plan to be in North Carolina going waterfall sight seeing much of the rest of July.  I'm beginning to thoroughly enjoy being away from a structured environment.  BUT, I am doing my yoga each morning now.  For a while, my left hand was bothering me when I tried to get down and up from the floor.  Now, it's cooperating.  And, finally my body doesn't complain quite so much as it did the first day.  As a matter of fact, my boat pose seems to be better than ever - perhaps the environment is affecting me?

The Tree Chair

On my walk this morning I found a favorite tree I've always enjoyed in the past.  Somehow it invites me to sit there, which I never have since my legs would have to be at least 6 inches longer.  So, it makes me think of a chair for a giant of a being.  Never seen anyone or anything sitting there in the several years I've been watching it but perhaps I haven't been opening the right eyes?  Perhaps the eyes of my heart would see?  Anyhow, it's fun to imagine the imaginal beings that might sit here.  So each morning I will look for a being sitting there waiting for me to see.