Some water is definitely necessary when building sandcastles, but the deluge that bombarded the Sandcastle Festival in Cobourg last weekend was a bit overdone.I had made the long trek to see the sandcastles, quite pleased with myself that I actually remembered to look up the date long beforehand and not the week after as I usually do. (and yes, I know it is probably held the same weekend every year as most festivals are...)
Actually, I used it as an excuse to visit some friends - not that I need an excuse, but it was a good way of confirming a date instead of the usual vague promises to get together soon that we usually go through.
If I ever made a sandcastle, or sculpture, as a kid, I have no memory of it. But then, the cottage we went to had a rocky beach so I do remember collecting stones. Many, many stones. I wonder what happened to them all.Next week I will again be at a cottage where I pray something blogworthy will happen
because some time ago, a grey squirrel passed on an award to me for contributing to the blogging community in a positive or inspirational way.
I probably won't pass it on, but I will sit on a beach and think about the ten questions about myself I need to answer.
Answering ten questions about yourself sounds like a lot of work..but...congrats on the award anyhoo.
ReplyDeletethese questions are not too difficult, but it is always time consuming!
Deleteand difficult to think in this heat.
I love sand sculptures! Sadly, despite lots of beaches and sand around here, most of the sandcastle contests exist no longer, cancelled due to the difficulties of policing the drunken/stoned louts who show up at these events and get completely out of hand. Have a good time next week at the cottage!
ReplyDeletedrunken louts do have a way of ruining things for everyone.
DeleteIn spite of the predicted rain, I plan to have a great time.
Love seeing these photos. It is fascinating what some folks can do with a bit of sand and water.
ReplyDeleteI wish i were so creative...
DeleteThose sand castles are fantastic! Must be the right sort of sand! I don't remember doing more than plonking a filled bucket of sand upside down and smashing the resulting heap with a spade! But I do remember collecting shells, and stones, and interesting bits of driftwood.
ReplyDeleteI recall hearing that this sand is particularly good for building sculptures.
Deleteand yes, I forgot about the driftwood!
Love the sand castles...I remember as a young child, my grandmother giving me a roaster filled with pure white sand. Wow! I played with this forever. It was my prized possession!!
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SueAnn
I would love the feel of the white sand running through my fingers.
DeleteI am so dazzled by the creativity of some people in these things. Truly amazing skills.
ReplyDeleteI was sorry that the thunderstorm came just at the time for judging.
DeleteThose are beautiful sand castles, even if it did rain a lot. I hope you are having a wonderful time on your getaway.
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