The Sand at Indian Rocks Beach





The white pearly sand at Indian Rocks Beach is the best in the USA for the construction of Sandcastles.




We have declared next week to be a holiday, time to just listen to the grass grow, enjoy the beach and listen to the song birds, view pelicans, study palm trees.

Have you built a sandcastle lately?
 This song by the late Israel Kamakawiw'ole is one we love



Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    No sand castles lately! But that should be remedied.

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  2. helen tilstonAugust 23, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Hi Katie

    I think it is a good idea for you to build a sandcastle somewhere on the beautiful Pacific coast before the leaves begin to fall.
    Helen, Mary Rose and Violetta
    xxx

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  3. The French HutchAugust 25, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Hi Helen, Beautiful beach snaps, makes me want to go Florida. Your blog is fabulous, and I'll be your newest follower. Hope you'll come back and visit me often. I also am a fan of the beautiful music from Israel Kamakawiw.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  4. helen tilstonAugust 25, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Hello Emily
    We are delighted to welcome you as our follower. Thank you for your kind words of support. We look forward to knowing you
    Mary Rose, Violetta and Helenxxx

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  5. DeborahAugust 26, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    What a lovely post! Makes me breathe more deeply to read it! I love Israel's music so much and it was really appropriate for the images you posted. That sandcastle - amazing

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  6. helen tilstonAugust 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Hello TCFO

    A warm welcome to our blog. Thank you for your appreciative words on the sandcastle and Israel's music.
    We love his voice, it is like an instrument. He left too soon.
    Looking forward to your next post
    Helen

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