It was fun to get back to building a traditional castle today!
After a day off, back building on September 14, although an unusual castle
I had decided to get to some much needed weeding on September 13 (in the rain,) but got back on the beach Thursday.
For my birthday, a friend gave me an unusual sand mold (that reminded me of the Sydney Opera House.) It was a challenge! This is what I came up with.
I wished I had built a traditional castle, when I had a visit from Diana, a 3 year old, who came with her mom, Tanya. Diana came, with a gift of a speckled crab shell for me! I hope to build a castle that Diana will like today.
September 12, a new castle joining the two older ones
The new castle, with Airik’s and my castle from yesterday in the background.
September 11, Airik came back and built another castle
After building his first castle on September 10, Airik came back and built another castle, and it was amazing! I think he is hooked!
September 10, a student on the beach!
On Monday, as I was starting to build my castle, a young man came over. He said, “I’ve been trying to build sandcastles all my life – what is your secret?” I stopped what I was doing, and shared all that I know with him, and he built an amazing Egyptian Lion Sphinx. I love teaching big kids (he is 34!)
September 10, a birthday castle for me <3
Sunday, September 10, I built a castle for my 71st birthday. I hope I’m still able to build 20 years from now. 
Back on the beach Sept 9!
After a trip home to Pennsylvania, I got back on the beach on Saturday, September 9, and built the first castle in over a week. It felt good to be back!
Storm Ranger 10, and Channel 10 van and car in the parking lot
The rain and wind were ramping up, when we saw the Channel 10 Storm Ranger truck, with its radar on top, Channel 10 van and car in the public beach parking lot.
On this rainy, dreary day – a ray of sunshine!
Before the wind was too gusty, this little one was walking with her dad right outside my front door!
I’ll be back –
I have to go home (to Village Green, Pennsylvania) on Wednesday or Thursday, but will be back on the beach Monday (Labor Day – if there’s a shoe horn to let me in!) or probaby Tuesday, when the crowds lessen! Hope to see you on the beach! I will be here until September 20.
I’m going home to see my #2 child, Michelle, and #4 grandchild, Riley, who moved to Austin, Texas. They have reservations to fly out of Houston this Thursday (if the flooding allows them to get out!)
We’ll take them back to the airport on Sunday, and hope to drive back down to Lewes on Monday.