The air was warm but the water was cold

(c)2022 Douglas Davis
@DWDavis (25807)
Pikeville, North Carolina
March 19, 2022 12:11pm CST
I can testify that the water was cold because I waded barefoot in the ocean this morning. We had a lovely walk on the beach with the dogs. Our timing was good as there were not many people on the beach when we were there. As we were leaving, people began to arrive in droves. The photo is of Ace and Sophie near the Coquina Rocks at the northeastern end of the beach are at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. We walked from the main beach access to this end and then about a mile in the other direction. We are back at the camper now and just ate lunch - our leftovers from last night's meal from Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn. The afternoon will be spent relaxing here in the campsite with our two very tired dogs. Later, we will order some dinner from a different local restaurant to bring back and eat here. I hope your Saturday went, is going, or goes well. https://youtu.be/jk8XysWzdlo
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 22
It's sometimes good to wear out the dogs a bit. Maybe you'll need a nap too.
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@DWDavis (25807)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
20 Mar 22
Ace and I took nice naps in the afternoon. Sophie rested for a short while and was ready to go again. My missus took her on a lap around the campground hoping to tire her out more.
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@DWDavis (25807)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
21 Mar 22
@JudyEv Sophie can outlast the two of us, even when we take turns trying to wear her out.
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Mar 22
@DWDavis Young dogs are like young children. They have way too much energy! lol
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@RebeccasFarm (86981)
• United States
20 Mar 22
So lovely to be at the beach. Enjoy the rest of your time there.
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• United States
21 Mar 22
@DWDavis Oh now that is a great bonus!!
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@DWDavis (25807)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
20 Mar 22
We were able to enjoy a nice hike along the canal between the ocean and the river this morning. One of the many things we like about the campground at this park is that checkout time isn't until 3 pm, so there is time to enjoy your last day before packing up and heading home.
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@snowy22315 (171104)
• United States
19 Mar 22
I would expect it to be darn cold this time of year.
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@DWDavis (25807)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
19 Mar 22
Last weekend the high temp was barely above freezing. This weekend it is in the 70s.
@Juliaacv (48620)
• Canada
19 Mar 22
I find it very encouraging to know that you are camping, that tells me that camping season cannot be too far off here. It still feels pretty cool, but the weather is starting to warm. Camping sounds like it has changed if you order in and don't grill. I think that shows me age.
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@DWDavis (25807)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
19 Mar 22
It's 70F(20C) here today with lots of Sun. The ocean temp was just shy of 60. The water reminded me of trying to swim at Nantucket in MA or Puget Sound in WA.
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@DWDavis (25807)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
19 Mar 22
Oh, I meant to say that we usually do grill and cook most of our meals when we camp, but this weekend, since it is my wife's birthday weekend, we treated ourselves to takeout.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
19 Mar 22
Happy camping! I could imagine how chilly the water would be in March. Your doggies are sooooo cute! Enjoy yourselves.
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@DWDavis (25807)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
19 Mar 22
We've had a wonderful day.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
19 Mar 22
@DWDavis I'm happy for you!
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@Ronrybs (17960)
• London, England
20 Mar 22
Probably a bit early for a seaside holiday. Hope you enjoy the break, once your toes unfroze!
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@DWDavis (25807)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
20 Mar 22
It turned out to be a nice weekend to be at the shore. The water was too cool for swimming but wading wasn't so bad once I got used to it.
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@wolfgirl569 (96342)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Mar 22
Glad the weekend is going good.
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@dwimua (48)
20 Mar 22
its look like so much fun, walking on the beach and camping. But your youtube video is so short, make it longer so we can see how beautiful the beach is.
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