http://bythesea.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by By the Sea en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:28:15 GMT 2009-12-29T02:28:15Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954770&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Bloodworms bring back happy memories for me.  Bloodworms might seem icky to others but they mark the beginning of a lifelong love for me.  Fisherfolk use bloodworms as bait to lure flounder, . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:05:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954770&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Stacey *Mamasaid* D. 2009-12-19T18:05:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947442&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Invocation to Aeolus God of Wind Aeolus blow us clean glean us whirl away our chaff whip up waves scour the sediment away our petty arguments expose the bedrock the useful clay Blast the dust . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:25:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947442&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2009-12-15T04:25:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937955&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Last Thursday I was really excited when I went to the Post Office and found I had a box from Lulu.com.  The two copies of Roy Hilbinger's On a Cold Winter's Night - Images of Yule would make wonderful . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:05:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937955&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-12-09T03:05:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906155&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace ********   Perfidious me   Grand master of treachery   Albion, for thee... . . . Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:09:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906155&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Curt L. 2009-11-18T08:09:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977895754&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Last week I found myself on the North Shore traveling country roads through Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, and Ipswich when I saw a sign for Plum Island.  Although I've lived in Massachusetts most . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:57:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977895754&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-11-12T11:57:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859251&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace   The cold front has arrived in South Florida, and it is currently 65 degrees. We woke up to 56 degrees this morning, and for South Floridians that is very different than what our bodies are used . . . Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:55:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859251&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace j - Frugal Mom - r. 2009-10-19T00:55:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977858597&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace One of the most beautiful national parks in Southwest Australia is the Leeuwin-Naturaliste on the Indian Ocean.  Here you will find pristine, white beaches hidden in small coves beneath dramatic, . . . Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:37:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977858597&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-10-18T12:37:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848185&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace While Magi and I were exploring the Southwest last week we happened upon one of the most magical places.....Ocean Beach, Denmark.  It was really quite interesting how we discovered this place.  . . . Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:22:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848185&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-10-11T10:22:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846755&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace *******     Amram & Jochebel,   Sires of Moses, known well,   How is it you could tell,   . . . Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:05:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846755&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Curt L. 2009-10-10T01:05:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977843963&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace It's amazing how many National Parks are in Australia.  No matter where you travel, it seems one finds land set apart for the enjoyment of all.  It was no different when we traveled to Albany . . . Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:03:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977843963&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-10-09T14:03:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841795&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace When one travels with a Magical Poet, one needs to pack lightly, eat huge breakfasts of bacon and eggs (cause you might not get a meal the rest of the day), drink gallons of coffee, read every "Risk" . . . Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:40:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841795&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-10-07T11:40:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977838503&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Sometimes, when you least expect it, you find a place that takes your breath away from sheer enchantment.  For me, that place was Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm. It isn't one of Hawaii's big attractions.  . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:08:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977838503&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Lisa K. 2009-10-05T00:08:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977838501&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Some more fun scenes from the Fall Festival here in Surfside Beach, SC yesterday.  My husband, Marianne R and I took a trip over and saw a lot of neat things during this celebration of Fall. . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:03:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977838501&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Nana to Seven Cutiepies 2009-10-05T00:03:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832925&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Last Friday I took a trip over to Huntington Beach State Park here in South Carolina to see some Fall changes and check for new birds that may have migrated to the area.  In this photo essay I'd . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:48:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832925&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Nana to Seven Cutiepies 2009-10-01T00:48:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829351&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace I love being on the go and having lots of things to do, but I am a strong believer in taking time out of a busy schedule to enjoy the life. It is so easy to get caught up in the fast pace of life, and . . . Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:27:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829351&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace j - Frugal Mom - r. 2009-09-28T16:27:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977825562&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace *******   Breth'ren of the Coast, that which you coveted most; fleeting as a boast.   . . . Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:46:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977825562&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Curt L. 2009-09-25T00:46:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820289&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Over the last week I have heard much from Magi's family and friends that a day at Hillary's Boat Harbour and Scarborough Beach at the Indian Ocean would make an enjoyable trip.  Looking through some . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:14:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820289&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-09-21T11:14:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819898&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace     Our local beach was buzzing with activity from early morning. In fact, when we got there at 7 a.m. all the locals were out exercising, and enjoying the beach before the sun really started . . . Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:41:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819898&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace j - Frugal Mom - r. 2009-09-20T23:41:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819726&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace My family and I had a rough time getting out of bed this morning, so we missed the sunrise but fortunately we did not miss all of the beauty.. When we got to the beach right around 7 a.m., the beach was . . . Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:50:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819726&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace j - Frugal Mom - r. 2009-09-20T19:50:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816511&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace After our fantastic dinner the other night we decided to take a walk on the beach.  The weather is still beautiful here in Myrtle Beach and the water temperature is still in the low 80's.  The . . . Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:15:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816511&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Nana to Seven Cutiepies 2009-09-17T19:15:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808331&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Imagine living in a tropical Paradise for a week...that's what it was like staying with Carolyn in Redcliffe, a small suburb of Brisbane on Moreton Bay.  I loved the old Colonial homes with big porches . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:10:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808331&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-09-15T12:10:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812245&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace ******* "...watched their ____ by night..."   =   What lovely garden annual or perennial with flowers that range in color from pale blue . . . Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:51:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812245&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Curt L. 2009-09-14T19:51:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977810607&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Carolyn and I took a ride down to Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast to see the high surf that makes this place a destiny for many young people (including my second cousin Heidi Lowe).  I couldn't . . . Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:03:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977810607&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-09-13T13:03:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808225&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Last week when I was in Massachusetts, Carolyn mentioned she had a "surprise event" planned for me while I was visiting.  No matter how much I begged or whined, she wouldn't tell me until after I . . . Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:55:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808225&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-09-11T19:55:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802348&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Salmon season opened on July 16th this year. T-Dawg could hardly wait to get out there. I dropped him off near the beach around 5:30 a.m. He grudgingly put up with my picture-taking. This is the short . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:23:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802348&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2009-09-07T00:23:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799004&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace This time I decided not to time myself, but to try to finish my thoughts. I edited a bit as I went along, too. This was about a half-hour write. I haven't been walking enough lately, and I liked . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:22:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799004&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Alison H. 2009-09-03T20:22:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797041&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace As most Gatherers know, I am an early morning person.  I love greeting the dawn and as soon as I hop out of bed, I need to move.  Last Thursday everyone was still asleep at the place I was staying . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:19:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797041&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-09-03T00:19:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977796467&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace One of the attractions in the tank tunnel was this sea turtle.  All the children just loved seeing him poke around for food and scratching his face on the branches.  I enjoyed seeing him swim . . . Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:01:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977796467&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Nana to Seven Cutiepies 2009-09-02T00:01:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793660&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace On Saturday, August 29th Marianne R . and Kat W . who is visiting Marianne came over and picked me up for a trip to Ripley's Aquarium here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  We had a beautiful day . . . Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:37:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793660&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace Nana to Seven Cutiepies 2009-08-30T21:37:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793109&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace No, I didn't literally share my bed with Dan.  He's a rather windy, wet kind of a guy....not my type at all.  Over the last few days I have been up at Ogunquit staying at The Beachmere Inn with . . . Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:37:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793109&grpId=3659174697252884&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-08-30T12:37:22Z