Fresh catch stuck in the mud

While out and about yesterday we saw this fishing boat up from the Carolina's stuck in the mud and listing.

By the time we had returned with the camera the second tide had started to come in.

We drove over the bridge for a bow view.

 The boat had been there since 6:00 am it was now going on 4:30 pm.

They waited through the first tide of the day but, it

wasn't enough for them to be able to back off sand bar.

 

The sun came out and began to set so I looked around

for things to take photos of.

Like this bait and ice dock building wonderfully weathered by the salt air.

 

Hundreds of traps stacked up.

Thick blue dock line.

 

Life ring.

Then the fishing boat called "Big Bob" came rushing in 

with the one of the crew  shouting "dinner".

 

Looks like a few fellow seafood lovers will be there too.

Shells and Ships on my wrist

When I saw this fabulous nautical bracelet I was head over heels smitten.  It had several of my favorite nautical beachy icons.

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From pearls and shells

to jeweled anchors

Should or shouldn't I? I pondered.

It's kind of large. It's kind of bold and not something I could

wear to work unless it was a meeting only day.

It's really unique,

It's beautifully made

It's too expensive; especially now.

I could wear it.....hmmm I don't really go anywhere.

Look at that dangling anchor.....

I thought about it for a week....and its sort of sister bracelet.

Finally, deciding while I liked them both I could only have one

and even one was way more then I should.

It was the Seahorse toggle that sealed the deal.

I am now ready for dockside cocktails or dining.

In the meantime, my wrist was in all its glory pushing the cart down the grocery store isles.

Ribbon

There was a sale....I couldn't resist.

I admit to being ribbon obsessed.

There is never enough. Like in 40 plus full spools not enough.

Some I covet like a fabulous light weight perfect navy taffeta,

 and then there is the silk from Raffit; the company that has decorated

the White House for Easter.

These are Pantones 2010 and 2011 colors of the year.

Everything was so pretty for spring which can't come soon enough.

Do you have a ribbon stash?

Baby's first boat

I about flipped when I saw these baby boat cradles from Beaver Boat Works. Aren't they darling!

 Built by hand in Texas as a true ship's tender.

This one is cypress planks on mahogany, but you can order other woods.

Eco friendly finishes available too.

Davit style suspension system allows for rocking your little one to sleep.

 

Custom bedding is available for extra comfort.

Now you might be thinking well little ones will grow out of it so quickly.

Don't worry this ship is built to take on more serious tasks.

Like being converted into a rocker or my favorite,

a wagon!

Can you imagine pulling this around the block?

And after that you can always make into a coffee table.

This would be neat in adult size wouldn't it?  So much cooler then a hammock.

Thanks for stopping by everyone.