SoB News
5.30.2006
Spinderella repairs her web
This _huge spider -- her web measures over a yard in diameter and you can strum it like a guitar string without breaking it -- has been residing in my backyard for at least a couple of months. She is gorgeous and some day I'm going to research to find out exactly what she is. At any rate, this morning's rainstorm wreaked havoc on her web and she is busy making repairs. I watched for a good 15 minutes -- it was utterly fascinating.
This _huge spider -- her web measures over a yard in diameter and you can strum it like a guitar string without breaking it -- has been residing in my backyard for at least a couple of months. She is gorgeous and some day I'm going to research to find out exactly what she is. At any rate, this morning's rainstorm wreaked havoc on her web and she is busy making repairs. I watched for a good 15 minutes -- it was utterly fascinating.
5.29.2006
Toad 'n' Frog Chorus
If you're by the bayside you can hear the frogs and toads calling tonight, the first time in a very long time. I think it was that nice rain we had this morning - hey send more, dude! Anyway, we have a few living in our garage and the ones most prevalent down here are the:
Spotted Chorus Frog
Gulf Coast Toad
Green Treefrog
No idea who the male perps are tonight, and there's no picture because it's dark as heck outside. But it is way cool to hear them sing again ...
Spotted Chorus Frog
Gulf Coast Toad
Green Treefrog
No idea who the male perps are tonight, and there's no picture because it's dark as heck outside. But it is way cool to hear them sing again ...
5.22.2006
Ducks in a cluster.....
One of the things i like to do on the sand sculpting trips is to pursue another love of mine... photography... i liked this pic of the ducks in kemah....
5.21.2006
Where's Feets in this PIcture?
Here's a couple of annual Tiki 'Lighting of the Torch' sponsors getting in shape for the Turtle Call ... hey where's Feets? She's a perty dern good singer, ya know. Thanks to all, the kayakers, drummers, singers, and what was that, a fireworks show?
Here's a couple of annual Tiki 'Lighting of the Torch' sponsors getting in shape for the Turtle Call ... hey where's Feets? She's a perty dern good singer, ya know. Thanks to all, the kayakers, drummers, singers, and what was that, a fireworks show?
5.20.2006
feets and amazin' in Kemah, Tx
Feets and Amazin' sculpt sand in Kemah, Texas... workshops and castles... ehaa, yipee, and fun!
5.19.2006
Break Out the Tiki Torches!!!
May20 - It's Tiki Time! Join the flotilla of kayaks and other non-motorized vessels 6 PM at Ted's Ramp for the annual lighting of the Tiki Torches. The Tiki Ceremony and the calling of the Turtles will follow at Palm St. Pier - 8 PM -- LET SUMMER BEGIN! (wish I could be here for this as it sure looks like fun!
Harrison Hot Springs, BC
This is the place, Harrison Hot Springs, from which the sobs, feets and amazin', just returned. Fun was had and the judging is still going on for the first ever "Tournament of Champions"... we'll know the results at the end of june... click on the pic of the lagoon to see some pics of this event...
5.16.2006
She's Beautiful!
. . . but doesn't run!
This 1980 Rolls Royce survived the trip from Mississippi, and now rests comfortably in the front parking lot of my favorite mechanic's shop, here in Michigan. He still has hopes of getting it running but certainly has not had much support from his fellow mechanics. "Wouldn't touch it . . . it's a bastard to work on . . . everything is backwards . . . good luck" . . . are just some of the comments he gets.
I'm searching the internet for answers . . . I may put it up for sale "As is." What do you think?
. . . but doesn't run!
This 1980 Rolls Royce survived the trip from Mississippi, and now rests comfortably in the front parking lot of my favorite mechanic's shop, here in Michigan. He still has hopes of getting it running but certainly has not had much support from his fellow mechanics. "Wouldn't touch it . . . it's a bastard to work on . . . everything is backwards . . . good luck" . . . are just some of the comments he gets.
I'm searching the internet for answers . . . I may put it up for sale "As is." What do you think?
5.15.2006
That's Life... day 4
amazinwalter and sandyfeet are in the vancouver sun click below...
http://www.canada.com/cityguides/vancouver/story.html?id=fe615714-bdfc-44cc-8244-9d3da2305a24&k=92984
http://www.canada.com/cityguides/vancouver/story.html?id=fe615714-bdfc-44cc-8244-9d3da2305a24&k=92984
5.14.2006
Getting Out the Vote
Here's Miss Nanette "getting out the vote" with free rides to the Town Hall. Lori Wells and Shane Wilson took full advantage of the elect-o-mobile. They even raided a bunch of lei flowers to throw at the candidates (pink ones for Bob?). Very cool, Nanette!
Here's Miss Nanette "getting out the vote" with free rides to the Town Hall. Lori Wells and Shane Wilson took full advantage of the elect-o-mobile. They even raided a bunch of lei flowers to throw at the candidates (pink ones for Bob?). Very cool, Nanette!
5.11.2006
"that's Life" - day two
Cold rain.
All too typical in Harrison -- alas.
And the prediction is for more of the same tomorrow.
But the SoBs have been on this sandpile before and we were prepared with the right clothes for once. (Special thanks to Kirk for the borrowed warmies - they made all the difference today.)
We made good progress today on two of our three stacks and there is some fun stuff emerging... lots of little visual treasures waiting for someone willing to stop and look for a while.
Photos by amazin' -- visit his flickr stream for lots of other great B.C. shots.
Cold rain.
All too typical in Harrison -- alas.
And the prediction is for more of the same tomorrow.
But the SoBs have been on this sandpile before and we were prepared with the right clothes for once. (Special thanks to Kirk for the borrowed warmies - they made all the difference today.)
We made good progress today on two of our three stacks and there is some fun stuff emerging... lots of little visual treasures waiting for someone willing to stop and look for a while.
Photos by amazin' -- visit his flickr stream for lots of other great B.C. shots.
5.10.2006
Well here we are in beautiful Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.
It was a chilly chilly morning but things warmed up after lunch and after some morning showers tomorrow it looks like it will keep getting warmer.
We got a good start on our sculpture and the snowy mountain backdrop is going to make for some lovely and dramatic photo opportunities. We have 3.6 more days on this sculpture, tentatively entitled "That's Life."
We are guests at the Executive Inn and our room just happens to be right across the hall from the Hot tub. I think I hear it calling.... (photos by amazin' walter)
5.08.2006
sandyfeet and her sun salutation
FLASH! from Amazin' Walter, Grand PoohBah of the Sons of the Beach
Local heroes "Amazin'" Walter and sandyfeet , the fearless leaders of the "Sons of the Beach" are headed for British Colombia. That's in Canada in case you are as gepgraphically challenged as I am. We've been going to the delightful little town of Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., Canada since the early 90's but our annual trek has always been in September for the "World Championships of Sandsculpting" aka "Harrisand". We have had mixed results in the competition but have made many friends and learned a lot in the 15 years we have been going. Won a little, lost most, and some got rained out. Well, these foolish sandsculptors work anyway so it only got miserable not rained out. But I digress.
The Sons of the Beach will be representing South Padre Island at the first ever "Tournament of Champions" at Harrison Hot Springs starting May 10 and working through May 14th. Teams of 2 made up of sculptors who have won medals at the World Championships will compete for a $3000 first prize. In keeping with our mission of spreading the Unlitter message and promoting the beaches of South Padre Island as our "end of the road Island Paradise" we will be flying the South Padre Island flag and putting up the South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau banner (which will remain until October), and swearing everyone in as "Sworn, Sons of the Beach" by having them raise their right hand and repeating after us... "I promise to Have Fun!, Help others Have Fun! and Unlitter!" Unlitter is to Properly dispose of more garbage than you generate. The Sons of the Beach launched the Unlitter campaign in front of the Visitors Center in March of 1986 with a large amount of falderal, and hoopla, live music, including introduction to the community of the song, "Unlitter-iIt", by sandyfeet and we have never stopped swearing in eager unlitterits or playing the song.... (ask her she'll play it for you on her ukelele}.
Local heroes "Amazin'" Walter and sandyfeet , the fearless leaders of the "Sons of the Beach" are headed for British Colombia. That's in Canada in case you are as gepgraphically challenged as I am. We've been going to the delightful little town of Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., Canada since the early 90's but our annual trek has always been in September for the "World Championships of Sandsculpting" aka "Harrisand". We have had mixed results in the competition but have made many friends and learned a lot in the 15 years we have been going. Won a little, lost most, and some got rained out. Well, these foolish sandsculptors work anyway so it only got miserable not rained out. But I digress.
The Sons of the Beach will be representing South Padre Island at the first ever "Tournament of Champions" at Harrison Hot Springs starting May 10 and working through May 14th. Teams of 2 made up of sculptors who have won medals at the World Championships will compete for a $3000 first prize. In keeping with our mission of spreading the Unlitter message and promoting the beaches of South Padre Island as our "end of the road Island Paradise" we will be flying the South Padre Island flag and putting up the South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau banner (which will remain until October), and swearing everyone in as "Sworn, Sons of the Beach" by having them raise their right hand and repeating after us... "I promise to Have Fun!, Help others Have Fun! and Unlitter!" Unlitter is to Properly dispose of more garbage than you generate. The Sons of the Beach launched the Unlitter campaign in front of the Visitors Center in March of 1986 with a large amount of falderal, and hoopla, live music, including introduction to the community of the song, "Unlitter-iIt", by sandyfeet and we have never stopped swearing in eager unlitterits or playing the song.... (ask her she'll play it for you on her ukelele}.
5.01.2006
cute kid, cute puppy and an ice cream cone
Lucked into this trifecta shot at a picnic in the park gathering hosted by Shane & Stephanie Wilson for alderman candidate JoAnn Evans.
Early voting started today read more....
Lucked into this trifecta shot at a picnic in the park gathering hosted by Shane & Stephanie Wilson for alderman candidate JoAnn Evans.
Early voting started today read more....
