Fun at the Beach

Since we have just returned from the beach, I don’t have any thrifty treasures to show you today. Actually we got back on Friday and even though it was raining here on Saturday a.m., I did get out and hit a few sales, but it was a bust. I didn’t find much of anything, so I should have stayed home. I’m starting to drag right now on getting out to the yardsales, so I’m going to wrap up the Thrifty Treasures party next weekend and we’ll resume again next Spring. I know many of you want to keep going with it, but I need a break! So, come back next weekend for ONE MORE Thrifty Treasures party for this year. I promise, we’ll do it again in the spring! I’ve got lots going on in October (like that Holiday House I’m participating in)  and will need to slow it down anyway.

So, this week you get to see some beach pics from me.  I’ve got a TON of pics and will have to share them a little at a time over the next week.

This is the third time we’ve stayed at this particular condo complex (in case you want to check it out, Dunes of Seagrove)  in Seagrove, FL and even though it rained every other day, we still had some fun and relaxation.  With this view, how can you go wrong?  We have thoroughly enjoyed staying at these condos since they are tucked away from the main road and they are right on the beach.  And they are just down the road from Seaside.  It’s not as busy here as it is in Destin.  We also have our favorite restaurants which I’ll share in another post.   We’ve stayed in 2 different units here and most of them have a great view.

Go with me for a stroll to the beach and you’ll see what I mean.  The noise in the background is just the wind blowing, but I think you’ll like it.

Truly, if you’ve never been to the Gulf in Florida, you are missing out!

The view from our balcony.

Picture on the balcony.

We met up once again with our friends, Kat and George for a delish Italian dinner.  If you haven’t followed this story, Kat and I met through blogging back in 2007 and met up when we went to the beach that year and have been friends ever since.  We actually dog sat for their dog, Daisy, last year at their house and had a ball.  Kat and I just pick up like old friends when we get together and our hubbies like each other too.  Blogging truly has been a blessing.  I love all the friends I have made!  Kat wrote about our shopping trip (click that link) and I’ll get to that later too.  Their daughter is getting married in the spring on the beach, so Kat is really busy with planning that.

Sunset outside the condo.  I did manage to get one sunset photographed, in spite of the rain.

It’s magical this time of day.

Self-portrait on the beach.

Ahh, what a beautiful sunset.

My  hubby, Peter, sure enjoyed some fishing time on the beach.  He hung out in the surf in spite of getting rained on some of the time and caught 3 bluefish, which we promptly ate for lunch 2 days.   Take a look at this video for more of the water and us talking on the beach:

He was SO proud!

One fish, two fish;

Red fish, blue fish!  Do you know where that comes from?

This was in the fridge! And HE cooked them up for lunch for us.

Along with  some shrimp we bought for boiling, but this is the bluefish that he caught.  YUMMY!

So, that’s what I did this week.  I’ll share more from the trip later too.

What did YOU do?

Did you get out and about this weekend and find any treasures.  You know how it works.

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Todays Thrifty Treasures Participants

1. The Shabby Chic Cottage – Fall decorations 2. Amanda @ Serenity Now {New Pink Kicks and More!} 3. Olive Rue (Vintage Sewing Machine Drawers) 4. David Cassidy’s Garage Sale 5. sullivanandmurphy 6. Marla at Seven Palms 7. Michelle@SpendaBuckFarm 8. Nicole@BugaboosCreations ( Goodwill Finds ) 9. Shanty2Chic~ Ashleys Vintage Barstool 10. linda @Nina’s Nest 11. Burlap Mecca@MurphyGraceHome 12. Marianne@songbirdisnesting 13. Jenny @ Kerr Family Blog 14. Merrie 15. Modern Country ~ Decorating with Heirlooms-WWII photos & postcards 16. Manuela@Pleasures of Homemaking 17. Queen of Fifty Cents 18. Sarah @ PaperUmbrellasPlasticSwords 19. Karen (Fabric Magnetic Bulletin Boards 20. Rhonda @ Blue Creek Home 21. Kammy-Small Home in the Country 22. Alicia @ Titere con Bonete Drive by Yard Sale 23. A BEACH COTTAGE ~~ $5 Deck Chairs 24. Heidi – HEART AND HOME 25. Alicia @ Titere con Bonete, Thrift Store Treasures 26. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State 27. starz@vintagedownunder 28. m – tales from an oc cottage 29. Arlene @ Fot the Love of It – Goodwill Transformations 30. Melanie@The Old White Cottage 31. Mary’s Meanderings Fall Basket- cute and Thrifty too! 32. Shanty2Chic~ Whitneys Fall Centerpiece 33. OnOurWayOnline – 34. Katillac Shack 35. Joan@anythinggoeshere~ Estate Sale Treasures 36. MelanieElissa 37. Brittany 38. Jane@Frugal Fine Living 39. Frugality In The Making 40. Ms. Sharlotte’s…Southern Reflections 41. Sherri at Design to Shine 42. Jo 43. Leanne@Organize&Decorate Everything 44. Leslie@butterfly cottage 45. Terry @ Cherished Treasures/Halloween Light Makeover 46. Toni @TheDIYninja $200 folding “Hobby Table” for $12! 47. Nori@love-2-create (Finds & Green Option for Grocery Bags) 48. Cheri-Toddler bolero jacket knock off 49. deb @ Dragonfly Treasure 50. Michelles Cozy Cottage

51. Anna@Kiwi in Texas (yard sale finds) 52. gail MRL my favorite place for bargains 53. Beth @ Soanywaytoday(dollhouse bookcase and shutters) 54. Roeshel – 2 Dear Desks 55. Cindy@Fairy Tale Cottage 56. Brenda@Dragonsflys and Stars 57. Random Anny 58. Heidi@TheCraftMonkey 59. Claudia@DipityRoad(Autumn Wreath) 60. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove 61. Jane @ Mamie Jane’s 62. Shery 63. Shery 2 64. Shirleys World 65. Rita @ Goodwill Haunting 66. Marie @ Lemondrop Vintage 67. Renee @ Cottage Lifestyle 68. Gail – Head Board Becomes House-number Sign 69. Alison ~ Vintage Amethyst 70. Sweet Willow Cottage – Trash to Treasure 71. Kelli@JOY(This and That) 72. Joy Beadworks: Terrarium with Moss and Ferns 73. Laura @ The Shabby Rabbit 74. Mama Byrd – The Byrd’s nest 75. Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm (Junk Bonanza) 76. Vanessa@Life at our House (rug for a steal!) 77. Black eyed Susan’s kitchen 78. crazysuburbanmom -holds memories like tea 79. Pammie Jo 80. gina@the tickle pink thrift 81. Jessica @ This Blessed Life (Flea Market Steal)) 82. Deborah@UndertheCajunSun.blogspot.com 83. THE GAINES GANG {Halloween the Goodwill Way!} 84. DIY Newlyweds – Tables & Bikes 85. Cara@HomespunKitchen(repainted finds) 86. Reid -a fellow GRITS 87. Sisters Christina & Victoria Ironstone & glassware 88. Audra@Frugal Missus 89. Cathy @ Then There Were Eight 90. Thrifty Finds On Fairview Ave 91. Carrie – Oak Rise Cottage 92. Caro’s Thrifty Adventures- What 15$ Can Buy! 93. Pat @ junkblossoms 94. Elizabeth@SouthernWhimsicalGrace-$5 Chair 95. starz@vintagedownunder 96. Monkey Girl @ Monkey Hill 97. Jennifer 98. Heather@Happy Chippy Junk 99. Heather@Happy Chippy Junk 100. Simply Cherished

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