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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Winter Beaching






Along the country back roads and down to the coast we went today for my brother and his family are holidaying at the beach.






Mid winter, every second year, they make this interstate pilgrimage for he loves fishing and the memories he holds dear of this place. It is also the time of his birthday. We always visit for the day and have a wonderful time. Two years ago the weather was glorious, not so much today.
Photo by Miss O
 

Photo by Miss G


Photo by Miss N




My brother, snapping his youngest son


Taken through their holiday rental kitchen window where they enjoy spotting whales


Butcher bird - native to Australasia
We all had a wonderful day together. The weather forecast for this week suggests they will be having some splendid warm sunny days before their holiday is over, perfect for beach play, fishing and celebrating a birthday!
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29 comments:

  1. SusanJune 30, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Doesn't really matter what the weather, I expect! It looks like all had a wonderful time! I love the photo of your brother taking a photo of his son! Precious!

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  2. chicaJune 30, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Um passeio maravilhoso esse.Lindas fotos! beijos,chica e ótimo domingo!

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  3. FlowerLady LorraineJune 30, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    What wonderful photos of a great time with family at the beach.

    Beautiful memories to hold close to your heart.

    FlowerLady

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  4. KukkaiselämääJune 30, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Such lovely views and landscapes! The ocean looks so beautiful. You certainly had a good time. Happy Sunday, Karen!

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  5. s.cJune 30, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Funny that you call this winter. The weather and the clothing here is the same and we call it summer. Hope it will get better. Have a nice weekend.

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  6. BarbJuly 1, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Your surf shots are wonderful - i could smell the salt air!

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  7. BethJuly 1, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    The photos are beautiful Karen. It all sounds wonderful.
    Have a blessed Sunday!

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  8. Sylvia KJuly 1, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Such a wonderful, fun day!! I love your captures of the surf and, of course, the children are always a delight!! Wishing all of you a great week ahead!

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  9. JoyJuly 1, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    What a wonderful place to spend vacation and to bond with family:)

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  10. CaryJuly 1, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    Oh, I love the look of that dirt road ... going to place of adventures and rest. How lovely. It's always nice to spend time together with those you love.

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  11. GigaJuly 1, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    Wszyscy byli szczęśliwy. Brat bo miał wspaniłych gości na urodziny i dzieci, bo mogły się pobawić na plaży zimą. Pozdrawiam.
    Everyone was happy. Brother because he had wspaniłych guests for birthdays and children, because they can have fun at the beach in winter. Yours.

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  12. TheChieftessJuly 1, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    What a beautiful life you live!!! Beautiful area...beautiful children!!!

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  13. NedekcirJuly 1, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    what a lovely country road, I would love to move to country property. and you homeschool, I like you already :), do you canned too? I have to read more of your blog...thanks for stopping at my blog.

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  14. МъхJuly 1, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    I want to have winter like yours- on the beach;)
    Lovely pictures!

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  15. Instant MilkJuly 1, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    This looks amazing!

    xx

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  16. KirstenJuly 1, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Lovely photos - shame about the weather though. We went up to Kingscliff yesterday to visit my brother and his family and saw quite a lot of whales from their balcony.

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  17. LisaSJuly 1, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Lovely shots!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Looks like the best of days! :-)

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  19. AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    It looks like everyone was having fun. Cute bird!

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  20. Seeing Each DayJuly 1, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Dear Karen, That's lovely that you had an obviously enjoyable and pleasant time with your brother and your nieces and nephews. Can I please ask a question about that sewing that your little people are doing - (keeping in mind that my sewing prowess is completely minimal !!) The cotton looks quite thick - is that some kind of embroidery cotton? And can you buy kits that have a pattern or lines you can clearly follow? Not for a quilt, I'm just thinking of a plain square that I could make into something. Hope you're going ok, Renee.

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  21. diane bJuly 2, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I love the beach in winter but this winter has been a bit trying. I'm glad it didn't seem to spoil your day there. Fabulous family photos and scenery.

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  22. UnknownJuly 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Glorious photos! Those pics with the beach and the cloudy sky in the distance make me long to visit the ocean again. We saw it last summer and it was breath-taking in its vastness...

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  23. Karen LakisJuly 2, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Beautiful photos! I actually prefer the beach in the off times - There is something awe inspiring about it. It looks as though your family had a wonderful time.

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  24. Elise LeaJuly 3, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    What a beautiful place! Even though the weather may not have been what you hoped for it still looked like you all had a blast! You are very blessed to live in such a beautiful country.

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  25. JeanneJuly 3, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Love that dirt road, and what great beach shots!!

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  26. MarilynJuly 4, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful photos of your family fun time at the beach.

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  27. DaveJuly 4, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Good beach and family photos Karen - Dave

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  28. Optimistic ExistentialistJuly 5, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Ah such lovely photos and it makes me want to be at the beach right now :)

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  29. NancyJuly 8, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    The Butcher Bird is fabulous.

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