Ocean Waves Campground (2)

July 28, 2008

This final stop at Ocean Waves Campground was just what we needed. We have spent three more wonderful days walking the beach with Pooh Bear, taking much needed afternoon naps and long swims in the campground pool.

We have pushed our walks along the beach a bit father each day. When I recall that during last summer's visit, I had all I could do to walk to the water one time and stand their looking out, I realize how blessed I am. I am extremely thankful for opportunity to be here again and particularly for the rest.

Sunday, we walked with Pooh Bear to the local Dairy Queen where he had his own bowl of DQ ice cream. He make quick work of the bowl and looked longingly at Mom's cone. Afterward we walked over to Pamlico Sound and watched lots of people on their small surfboards attached to harnesses and large kites. These kites pulled the riders at trememdous speends across the water. Sue and I were amazed. Years ago, I brought my sunfish sailboat to this very site and sailed across the Sound for hours at a time. Those were great memories.

We were up early on Monday morning as Sue had an appointment for a massage in Avon about 20 miles south of Waves. This was a Birthday present from Brent and Jen and much appreciated. While Sue was being papered, I visited an Ace Hardware store, a bike shop and finally the local Food Lion. Sue certainly had the better task but we both had fun. Afterwards, we had lunch at Bubba's Barbeque in Avon and then headed back to Ocean Waves.

We then headed for the Chicacomico Life Saving Station in Rodanthe just up the road from the campground. This is a place we have visited often and supported the restoration with some small gifts. We had not been for a visit to the station in probably five years. There were many new things to see. For the first time, we were able to visit the second floor of the Keepers House and to actually go up into the top most turrent. We were told that during World War II this station was manned by 42 people in a location actually intended for about 8 men. There is a tremendous history to this particular station and to the Lifesaving Service (predecesor to the US Coast Guard in this part of the Country). If you ever haver an opportunity to see this Station or to learn of the sacrifice of the men who labored there, I highly recommend it.

After this very inspiring visit, we headed again for the fish market to purchase red snapper which we relished for dinner. Sue finished reading Clarence Thomas' book and started onto another. I picked the book up and am truly enjoying it. This is a personal memoir written by him about his life up to the time that he was confirmed for his seat on the US Supreme Court. It is fascinating walking with him through the struggles in his life in search of himself and his world view. I have a new appreciation for Mr. Justice Thomas.