Sun Colony Resort Loris

Road Warrior And Then Some

I think it takes a certain type of person: Living 24 / 7 in LESS that 100sq ft of living space!! … You sure find out how compatible you are when you find yourself attached at the hip to another individual… With a leash of about 20 ft it is a whole different experience and not without it's challenges: As Steve mentioned tonight after I had spent 20 mins engrossed in conversation with a fisherman … he felt maybe I was ...

... heron pictured below, roseate spoonbills, wood storks, a beautiful Kingfisher, a woodpecker, and an avocet. The avocet was a "new bird" for Brenda so she was quite excited. There were assorted other birds and various ducks. We searched in vain for the alligators that inhabit the marshes.

We had lunch in Murrel's Inlet at a dockside restaurant with a beautiful view ...

... around for a few hours, then moved on to explore some of the local coastline. Unfortunately we had some bad news when we got back to the Hotel, that Caroline's mum has been taken into hospital, so our thoughts are with her at the moment as she makes ...

... we went back to the hotel to get ready for the first night of the reunion.



Tim and Brenda (our college roomies) arrived and we went to the Grillhouse for dinner. Then it was back to meet the Pine Forest alumni. They seem to be your typical bunch of "old geezers" as Rick calls them. Some older and geezier than others! The band they had put together of alumni - some of whom used to play together - was surprisingly ...

... the washing and walked along the Hotels private pier, We plan to explore Myrtle today and have a show this evening. Just a few pictures from yesterday.

Love Les & Caroline xxx

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We have been on the road for 3 hours now, and I'm watching my dashboard in my RV as we barrel down the country roads, seeking the big freeway aptly named "Interstate 95". The needle in the voltmeter started inching downward, ever so slowly. Being suspicious I am, and my understanding of automotive technology, I realize I ...

Hello Myrtle Beach!!! Oh, how I needed you. As we were driving into Myrtle Beach, SC we all hoped we would be at least within walking distance of the beach. Then our prayers were more than answered when we pulled into the Comfort Suites ON THE BEACH... and even better, with all ocean view rooms. It was gorgeous. Upper 60's, slightly cloudy, warm ocean breezes, and the sounds of the waves crashing as we slept with the door to our balcony open. It was by far the best place we ...

... gator(s). A lot of wood storks too. Then we talked through the winter home of the Huntingtons, a couple of rich NY'ers who came here in the winter in the 1930's--buying 9,000 acres, because the Missus had TB. He seemd like a good dude as rich people go.

... temporaries, which means they get no insurance, noretirement benefits , no paid time off (vacation or sick). They make $8 an hour and are forced to take two unpaid weeks off every year (scheduled by the employer) to prevent them from becoming permanent.

The Grand Strand of South Carolina has always been known for its miles of beach, stretching down the coast. Thousands of tourists come to the beautiful beaches of the Carolinas to put their toes in the ocean and spend their days lounging in the sun and playing in the sands. What few of these tourists know about the Grand Strand is that there is another side, a darker side. There is a rich history of ghosts and legends, here in the Grand ...