“I always have the most fun on the Fourth of July. You don’t have to exchange any gifts. You just go to the beach and watch fireworks. It’s always fun.”
~James Lafferty
Posted by Jody on July 3, 2018
“I always have the most fun on the Fourth of July. You don’t have to exchange any gifts. You just go to the beach and watch fireworks. It’s always fun.”
~James Lafferty
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Posted by Jody on June 16, 2018
Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.
~Charles R. Swindoll, The Strong Family
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~ Happy Father’s Day to all! ~
Posted in Holiday, Southern California Beaches | Tagged: beach, family, Father's Day, Happy Father's Day | 2 Comments »
Posted by Jody on May 28, 2018
“137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America’s most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed – it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy.”
~Doc Hastings
Posted in Gulf of Mexico Beaches, Holiday, Sand and Shoreline | Tagged: beach, Doc Hastings, Memorial Day, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Pass Christian Mississippi | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Jody on May 13, 2018
“A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go.”
— Unknown
Posted in Atlantic Coast Beaches, Holiday | Tagged: beach, Mother's Day, Myrtle Beach South Carolina | 2 Comments »
Posted by Jody on December 24, 2017
Merry Christmas from The Pass!
This was the fabulous wintery scene on Pass Christian’s beach earlier this month. I have no clue what this sandy guy’s name is but he shows up each year to wish everyone a Merry Christmas from “The Pass.” We’re always delighted to see him!
We wish you a Merry Christmas too!
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Posted by Jody on December 19, 2017
Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
“The sailor spends his Christmas in a harbour on the hook
Caye con les, no work today, let’s shell the ol’ log book
The waterfront is reveling, the season has begun
The sailor spends his Christmas in a harbour having fun.”
~A Sailor’s Christmas by Jimmy Buffet~
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Posted by Jody on December 18, 2017
Who doesn’t love a parade? On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we have a parade for any and every reason! Seriously. You barely come to the end of the Christmas holidays and here comes Mardi Gras complete with up to 26 parades scheduled across our coastal communities. St. Patrick’s Day, Crusin’ the Coast, Veterans Day? You name it, we line the floats up. Don’t even get me started on the throws! You wouldn’t believe the things we’ve caught. Shot glasses, beads, footballs, beads, carrots, beads, backpacks, beads. Oh, and did I mention the beads?
But in my opinion, best of all are the Christmas lighted boat parades. In Long Beach, during the Sea Santa Sail-A-Bration, festively decorated boats cruise along the streets on boat trailers in a waterless boat parade. Gulfport hosts their yearly glittering Christmas on the Bayou parade and Biloxi ushers in the holidays with Christmas on the Water, another annual event showcasing still more spectacularly lighted boats.
While most folks pack a blanket and watch from the beaches of Biloxi for Christmas on the Water (or line the waterside edges of the casino parking garages), this year, we were thrilled to sail onboard the 100′ Capt. Pete which usually serves to ferry summer day-trippers to and from Ship Island.
Come along with us as we sail into the calm waters of the Mississippi Sound with this shimmering fleet.
Welcome aboard!
And that, my friends, is how we celebrate Christmas on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!
Merry Christmas, y’all!
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Posted by Jody on November 23, 2017
Posted in Gulf of Mexico Beaches, Holiday | Tagged: beach, Happy Thanksgiving, Mississippi Gulf Coast | 6 Comments »