Sunday, April 11, 2010

Sunday is for Family


Daddy
(shooting a peace sign)
Tybee Island, Ga
~1970

I've posted this photo in the past, as it's one of my favorites. I can remember taking that picture as if it were yesterday.
I thought about Daddy quite a bit this past week while at the beach.
Daddy grew up in cold, snowy Erie and he loved living on the Georgia coast. He loved the seafood, mild climate, and hanging out with my surfing friends and me on Tybee Island.
I remember one particular occassion, before I had my driver's license, Daddy loaded up a bunch of my friends (and surfboards), stopped by Krispy Kreme doughnuts for the ride, and got us to the beach before sunrise for a surfing competion.

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It's great to be home w/ Hubby and the pups. I came home from the beach w/ fever blisters all over my lip. Sun and/or stress always does that to me.

My top lip sticks out so much from the blisters, I look like Lisa Simpson.





Happy Trails,
at

25 comments:

  1. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!April 11, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Welkhome Bakhk!

    Thanks fur sharing this special pikh/memory!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  2. Smushie RanchApril 11, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    That's such a nice memory. Keep it close to your heart.

    When I used to visit Florida with my family as a little girl I used to get sun blisters all the time!

    Love,
    Shannon and the Gang

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  3. JacksDadApril 11, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    Now where are the pictures of YOU surfing? :) Cause I know there are 100s of them sitting somewhere :)

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  4. Scout and FreyjaApril 11, 2010 at 2:18 AM

    Remembering our fathers is so sweet to the soul. Lovely post...

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  5. KateApril 11, 2010 at 2:54 AM

    Hes brave!

    Those seawaves look far too scary for my feetyfeets!

    Koda

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  6. 1000 GoldensApril 11, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Dad, friends, Krispy Kremes and the beach -- doesn't get much better than that :)

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  7. AnonymousApril 11, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    So glad you are home! Sorry about the fever blisters! Great pic and great memories! SH

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  8. kksApril 11, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    yes! what a great picture and wonderful memory!
    sorry about your blisters! eek! but i'm sure the dogs aren't looking at you funny!
    xoxo

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  9. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsApril 11, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    That is a sweet picture of your Dad - I always enjoy your Sunday post.

    Sorry about the fever blisters - been there, done that and I know it's not fun.

    Lynn

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  10. KathyApril 11, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Hey Kit, I waved to you yesterday from Galveston, TX across the Gulf!
    But it was so stormy with a thunderstorm I couldn't see you!!

    Lisa, Good luck repairing your poor lip, :)

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  11. My Mind's EyeApril 11, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    What a wonderful wonderful memory!!! Your Dad was very special. Welcome home but we do so wish you could have left the fever blisters at the beach. Gosh they must be painful, I guess hubby gave you a peck on your cheek!!
    Hugs
    Madi and Mom

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  12. Ina in AlaskaApril 11, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    What a sweet post!!! I can almost smell the salty ocean... I grew up at the Jersey Shore and just love the beach too. My brother and I would go surfing together early in the morning. Loved to sit on my surfboard and look out over the ocean.... Sorry about your lip! Hope it feels better soon. We are doing better here, got Miss Ginger a mesh muzzle for the walks. She was unhappy at first but got the hang of it. Our walk was delightful and stress free for Mom. We all send hugs and kisses to you, Miss Kit!!! xoxox

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  13. DexterApril 11, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Ha! Watch out for the sun! Hey! Momma remembers 1970. Rock on!

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  14. UnknownApril 11, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    LOL, sure hope your lip goes down! Bet you had a lot of fun at the beach.

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  15. Frankie Furter and ErnieApril 11, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I can see why you like that pic so much!!

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  16. ♥I am Holly♥April 11, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    I love the picture of you Dad. Pictures are so wonderful to have and look at and share. Welcome home and I sure hope your blisters heal quick! Love, Debbie and Holly

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  17. Golden Woofs! SUGARApril 11, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Woof! Woof! it sure is a great photo lots of FUN beach memories. Sending you my Golden Healing Thoughts for your "lip blisters" Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  18. countrylivingApril 11, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    That's a great memory. Keep them close.
    Krispy Kreme.......shoot, I never heard of those until maybe 10 years ago. We lives out in the sticks in this here part of the country.
    Lisa Simpson is cute.......

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  19. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 11, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Oh Kit, I'm sorry about the fever blisters---but if I could have a week at the beach, I wouldn't be complaining. Hope you didn't get a sunburn also.

    I've been to Tybee and love it. Looks like your Daddy loved it there also.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  20. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥April 11, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Great family photo - nice to see Dads know how to have fun.

    And the blistery lip is minor compared to all the fun you had:) Mom misses the ocean.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  21. AnonymousApril 11, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    While more painful, it was cheaper than collagen injections! I bet you look very stylish with your fat lips! LOL....I bet you had fun, too!

    Great shot of your dad...

    Liz

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  22. Golden SamanthaApril 11, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Your dad sounds just wonderful - it sounds like you had a great time then as well as now. But man oh man, I get fever blisters too and feel for you - it will heal up furry soon. Love that photo of your pa.
    Hugs xo
    Sammie and mom

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  23. The Adventures of the LLB GangApril 11, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Welcome home!! Hope the lip heals soon!

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  24. How Sam Sees ItApril 11, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    Nice memories!

    Sam

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  25. bellabooApril 13, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Aah,lovely memories of your Dad.
    I can still see my Dad diving into the waves and body boarding on our holidays in Cornwall...happy days!

    Bellaboo :0)

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