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A Mini Vacation (After Work Today) on Jekyll Island, Georgia...balancing work and family.

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Julie Chapman Broker BK3273954

After spending the day with clients, my husband and I decided to take a walk on the beach on Jekyll Island. 

jekyll Island beach

This is the view from the parking lot of our beaches on Memorial Day weekend........(even on holidays, Jekyll is not crowded.)

bird on beachThe birds were feeding along the shore line..

birds on beach

sea gull

man fishing on beach

Man with hooks and children on intertubes.....a possible recipe for disaster.......(but we did not witness any disasters)......

dog on beach1

Even the pets on the beach were having fun.......(Pets are allowed on the beach after 5:00 each day)...My golden retrievers love it when we take them.....

sand dollars

We found a lucky dollar....

 

not sure

My husband and I are still questioning what this is......any suggestions?

 

jekyll island pier

 Jekyll Island Pier close to sunset....

kayak

 Kayakers coming in from fishing....

View of lighthouse

View of the Saint Simons Island Lighthouse from the Jekyll Island Pier. 

sidney lanier bridge sunset

Sunset view from the Jekyll Island Pier to the Sidney Lanier Bridge. 

Living where you can manage a full day of work and still be able to spend an evening doing all of this and then having dinner together really helps me balance work and family.  Each of us should look around and see what we can do close to home with our families and plan mini vacations each week.....

(All photos courtesy of my husband and Associate Broker for Chapman Realty.....Conrad J. Unnerstall, Jr.)

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Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Gorgeous beach. I believe that the picture you were questioning is coral.  Your husband takes very nice pictues.  Was the fishing good?

May 25, 2008 02:50 PM
Mary Warren
Las Vegas, NV

Julie - lovely pictures, looks like a beautiful area - thanks for sharing with us.

May 25, 2008 02:50 PM
Judy Greenberg
Compass - Long Grove, IL
Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove

My kind of place to visit.  Great photos

May 25, 2008 02:52 PM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Leolinda,

The fisherman on the beach didn't catch anything while we were walking but a lady on the pier caught a baby shark and a whiting on one line.......

Mary,

Thanks.

May 25, 2008 02:54 PM
Bob Southard
Atlas Realty Service, LLC - Kennesaw, GA
e-Pro - Cobb,Cherokee,NorthFulton,Paulding,Bartow

I love Jekyll.  I've been there many times.  It is definitely a great treasure.  Have you posted up any pics from the Millionaires Village?

May 25, 2008 03:03 PM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Judy,

Thanks

Bob,

I have not.....there is yet another idea for a localism post......thanks

May 25, 2008 03:15 PM
Rod Rich
Atlanta Communities Real Estate - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta- Associate Broker

My family visits Jekyl every summer. Our Hotel is now gone. Not sure if we will visit this year. Thanks for the pix.

May 25, 2008 10:47 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Julie,

I feel as though I have had a mental health day already and my day hasn't even started.  Thanks

Don R.

May 25, 2008 11:53 PM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Rod,

What happened to your hotel?

 

Don,

Nice to hear from you.....living here works wonders on the mind and soul.....(I can't live in traffic or away from a coast and won't try).....we are going back tonight - maybe by jet ski this time depending on the tides.....forgot to check them yet.....

May 26, 2008 01:10 AM
Rod Rich
Atlanta Communities Real Estate - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta- Associate Broker

Julie, The Buccaneer got bulldozed last October.

May 26, 2008 10:47 AM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Rod,

You are right....aren't they going to build condos there? 

May 26, 2008 11:02 AM
Rich Dansereau
Positive Real Estate Professionals - Knoxville, TN

These are wonderful photos! Jekyll Island is a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing!

May 27, 2008 04:39 AM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Rich,

Happy to share.....love it here.....

May 27, 2008 01:47 PM
Josh Perrington
Arkshire Financial - Marietta, GA

Absolutely beautiful Julie!! Thanks for sharing!

May 29, 2008 03:51 AM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Julie, Beach and water views look beautiful...you really had a perfect day for your mini vacation!  Glad you were able to go and enjoy.

 

May 29, 2008 10:35 AM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Josh,

It is beautiful....thanks

Gary,

We go almost every day after work and walk on the beach......

May 29, 2008 02:05 PM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

Julie,

Given the price of gas I believe that "mini-vacations" will become more  prevalent.    Glad you enjoyed the day.

 

 

 

May 30, 2008 11:25 AM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Tracey,

I am so glad I live in a resort area so I can take a mini-vacation....

Barbara,

My husband took those while we were out....I am so bad with the camera......

May 30, 2008 02:59 PM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Julie - I am turning a little green here and envy is a bad thing ... all I can say is wow ... just to visit would be great but to live there WOW!!

Jun 06, 2008 04:26 PM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

I went again tonight and we rode bikes on the nature trails where you see the deer, baby rabbits, birds, and other animals, then walked on driftwood beach (where everyone take their photos and has wedding ceremonies).  It is WOW.....why not live in a place where you can take a vacation every night after work or all day on your days off (if you will take one).

Jun 06, 2008 04:48 PM