Outer Banks, North Carolina

Our grandson has been with us for about 9 days now at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. These islands are pretty quiet at this time of the year. Many places are even closed. It is quite blustery most of the time. That doesn't stop us from getting outside and going to the beach. Many days we threw a line in the water or put Eliott's new kite up into the air. Eliott has made and destroyed many sand castles.

It's been a long time since we have been trick or treating so what a "treat" it was to escort our little Nascar Pit Crew guy from door to door. After hitting a nearby neighborhood we came back and went from camper door to camper door. Some were prepared, some were not so we got a variety of treats that included a fiber bar, a Susan B. Anthony dollar, a breakfast cookie and some people told him they had nothing for him. He was gracious at every door. Our campground owner came by our camper the next day and apologized for not being around for Halloween and handed Eliott a bag of money( 6 one dollar bills and 4 dollars in quarters). So sweet but so unnecessary. People never cease to amaze us.

Since it rained all day yesterday we drove to an aquarium, Eliott was fascinated. Every day we go check our crab pot we threw in when we got here. Every day it only has two in it. Either the crabs are gone or we are in the wrong spot.

We have included in todays posting a picture of Bear's grave. Our daughter-in-law Robin sent us a few things to put on her grave and they look so beautiful. This one is for you Robin, we thank you and love you for it.