I usually don’t post a lot about my military career, but today I am going to tell you a story. In 1991-2, I spent a year on a tiny, bitty island in the chain of Aleutian Islands off the mainland Alaska. The Island’s name back then was Shemya Air Force base. Most Air Force personnel spend one year there, the island is 4 miles long by 2 miles. So there is not a lot to do or see. There are no trees on Shemya AFB due to the constant wind, and it gets bitter cold there. But I did find one thing that I loved to do to past the time. I discovered I love to beach comb.
I have shared the love I have of beach combing with my boys. On one nice day last week we set out to find some drift wood for a future painting project.
Here is photo of Joel and he discovery. I can picture this piece of drift wood with our family name painted on it hanging above the garage door.
A photo of me, that Joel took when he swiped the camera.
Noah being the perfect beach bum.
So if you have never thought about beach combing with your family, it is a fun frugal family activity. On this day, we picked up three shopping bags full of trash, found some awesome driftwood pieces. We enjoyed the warm sunshine and a picnic lunch. We even had a impromptu science lesson where Noah pointed out some of the names of stones and rocks he had just studied in school. It was a very fun, education, frugal way to spent the afternoon.
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gisele
April 29, 2012 at 6:13 AM (UTC -10) Link to this comment
what a great way to spend a afternoon. it looks like you guys had a ton of fun
Nina Say
April 29, 2012 at 7:28 AM (UTC -10) Link to this comment
I would love to live so close to the water. Looks like you had a great time!
Gwen
April 29, 2012 at 1:36 PM (UTC -10) Link to this comment
Thank you gals for the nice comments <3 It is only Lake Superior but it is so huge. We had a great time and found some excellent drift wood.
Sarah - PS Mom Reviews
April 30, 2012 at 3:52 AM (UTC -10) Link to this comment
Wow, this looks like fun. I wish I lived closer to the ocean or other water. It’s always a fun way to vacation. We went to NC coast last summer, and my son loved searching for seashells. This year we’re going to FL, so he’ll get to do that again.
Amanda O.
April 30, 2012 at 4:05 PM (UTC -10) Link to this comment
This looks like a great way to spend the day…so relaxing and peaceful.
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LisaLisa
April 30, 2012 at 4:07 PM (UTC -10) Link to this comment
Nothing like good quality time at the Beach with family. Looks like fun :0)
Jennifer Gray
April 30, 2012 at 4:08 PM (UTC -10) Link to this comment
Looks like alot of fun! I love the beach and I have went combing but never found good driftwood. Sounds like a great day
Rebecca
April 30, 2012 at 4:11 PM (UTC -10) Link to this comment
Sounds like fun! I love looking for “treasures” when at the beach. Sadly we live too far from one to just go on a whim. Hope to see what you guys made with your finds!
Angie R
April 30, 2012 at 4:14 PM (UTC -10) Link to this comment
Awesome.. lovely pics and post!! I love going to the beach as well.
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Angie from Little Inspiration