Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge

On the very small section of Rt 16 to get to our home on the Broadkill Beach Bay, we drive on a strip of road that takes us through one of the wetland ponds of  Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge.

It is a quietly beautiful place and a wonderful spot to see great sunsets.

Bringing home dinner one night, a variety of white waterfowl were just packed along the road area.

I was lucky to have no cars come for minutes as I drifted down the wrong side of the road to capture a few photographs.

Finally the birds had enough of my presence and flew to another area, and I got dinner home.

Miltonian Stonehenge

  These poles in the middle of the beach were a couple days of camera play for me. I saw them as my own beach style Stonehenge.

In the background you can see another house that will surely have the same fate as this one soon enough.

On day two, I asked for a little cooperation from the family to use these poles in a photo shoot.

  Following instructions,...



...and patience was required.

OK. Set the timer.



Under Construction

I can't wait to do this next year.

 

Broadkill Beach, Milton, Delaware

We had a busy first day in Delaware, and really didn't have time to appreciate the beach because of the storm that greeted us shortly after we settled into our house. 

The next morning began the twice a day walks on the almost empty Broadkill Beach. 

If you like a crowd, this place will not be your thing. 

Unobstructed walks...

Beach combing...

 

A little room to toss a ball...

 

And the music of the waves to read a book by, and sleep by, was the norm.

Video:Waves and terns on Broadkill beach

Gentle bay waters and,...

..blue, blue skies greeted us for the rest of our stay.

 Home sweet home. 

 

Quilt WIPS (Works in Progress)

 I bought this kit while on vacation two years ago at Mare's Bears Quilt Shop, a great place in Lewes, Delaware.

As it was a beach vacation, I bought this as my souvenir of our trip. 

What's really kind of funny is that the kit is produced closer to home at The Quilt Company, a shop I visit when I head over to visit friend Juliann, minutes away.

I am finally getting beyond the octagonals that make up the main part of the quilt.

Soon I hope to post the completed top.

Really close.

Have to tackle those mitred corners!

This little scrap quilt went together very quickly, is basted already, and waiting for me to try machine quilting on my new machine. It will be a gift for a wee little one born two weeks ago - Abigail Sage. I made a traditional styled quilt so that if it lasts through burps and dirt, it might be a lap quilt as she gets older.

Good Morning Sunrise

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder

Waiting to see this artist's eye here.

Full Moon Frisbee

Our second night in Milton Delaware was a full moon and a beautiful night to be on the beach.

We also has the last of the sunset to light the sky, and if you haven't noticed, we had the beach for ourselves.