Sunday – Views of the Neighborhood

~ John W. Howell

Happy May Day. This weekend is the Texas SandFest here in Port Aransas. I had hoped to get some pictures to share, but unfortunately due to the high tides I could not get down the beach to the event.  The traffic is such that the wait to get to the site would be way too long taking the one road on the island. The Texas SandFest is a major sand sculpture competition that brings artists from all over the world. Here is a link to the Sandfest Facebook page where you can see at least some of the displays.

https://www.facebook.com/TexasSandFest/

Here is a picture of the beach where you can see evidence of the tides and a nice reflection of the sun on the water.

 

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I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

44 thoughts on “Sunday – Views of the Neighborhood”

  6. Beautiful shot, John. Yes, it really does look like there was quite a high tide. (Blondie in my head now. Good song for the morning.) Sorry you missed the sand sculptures because of it though. I didn’t know it was such a huge event. Wow.
    Have a sublime Sunday. Mega hugs.

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  10. Good morning John,
    I’ve read about that Sandfest and have wanted to go there, but now, with you commenting on the heavy traffic, I’m not that sure.
    Have a great Sunday,
    Pit

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      2. Hallo Dina,
        Yep, as we say, I’m subscribed to this blog, too. 😉
        Enjoy Norway,
        Pit
        @John: Hopefully we’ll see her in person here some time (soon).

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  13. I wondered what Sandfest was, then when I looked at the picture I understood. There’s a SunFest event each September at a beach not too far from us, and they usually have fabulous sand sculptures as part of the festivities.

    Happy May Day. I’ve loved this day ever since going to May Fairs as a kid 🙂

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  14. Looks like a pretty day your way, John. I love those sand sculptures! We had some folks set up a huge display at the mall when I was in Gulfport a few years ago, and the detail is exceptional! Must take a LOT of patience to produce art from sand.

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