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A Visit to Lake Waccamaw in Brunswick County NC

Real Estate Agent with BlueCoast Realty Corporation

October 02, 2010 01:07 PM

While I was busy with Clients today, Cheeky Assistant took the girls and went "adventuring". They ended up at Lake Waccamaw in Brunswick County, NC and had a chance to see some beautiful scenery and a few of the local inhabitants.

Turtles

Lake Waccamaw is more than 9000 acres and has 14 miles of shoreline. The Green Swamp, located near Lake Waccamaw State Park was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974 and is home to the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, Bachman's sparrow and the American alligator.

American Alligator

Green Swamp

Lake Waccamaw

Tree at Lake Waccamaw

Swamp

Cheeky Assistant strongly suggests a day trip to Lake Waccamaw, especially now that it's a little cooler and the trees are beginning to change colors. But you better step lively, I understand these guys are pretty FAST!

Alligators Sunning

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Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Beautiful spot Tish............wonderful pictures............tell Cheeky Assistant she has two full length gators in her picture, how much WIDER does she need? Her camera is just fine!

Oct 02, 2010 04:45 PM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Roger ~ Thanks, I'll tell her. Amazing to see these guys just swimming along next to the car!

Oct 02, 2010 05:04 PM

Mel Wagner

Knipe Realty - Salem, OR

Principal Broker/Agent Salem Oregon Real Estate

Tish-that is some camera that cheeky assistant has.... what kind is it? Those are fabulous shots! I have got to find a cheeky assistant ;-)

Oct 02, 2010 05:48 PM

Chris Canfield

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tucson, AZ

Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona

Tish - One of the things that I miss most since we moved away from Florida is the wildlife sanctuaries where you could see alligators and other creatures in their natural habitat. Thanks for the post, even though you didn't get to enjoy it first hand either!!

Oct 02, 2010 05:57 PM

Jeanean Gendron

The Address Realty - Redding, CA

Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

Tish, I love the turtles but the "gators" would not be my friends. Scary. Beautiful work here in this post. I feel like I came for a visit. You know this is my favorite part of blogging. Love it!

Oct 03, 2010 12:15 AM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Mel ~ Shucks, I'll have to check with her and get back to you. I think she really does a great job with it. Don't know what I'd do without her. We do have our moments, but still can't imagine not working together after all of these years!

Chris ~ I was brought-up learning to enjoy the simple things in life. It really is an everyday adventure, if you make it so. I was there a couple of months ago with my Grandson, and the pictures really do take you back. Of course, what I missed was the girls reaction.

Jeanean ~ It's really kind of bizarre -- you're riding along and you're just looking out at the beautiful, serene lake on one side and the green swampy area on the other when you see an alligator, or two or three, or four!

Oct 03, 2010 12:44 AM

Diane Williams

Pell City, AL

Trish- what nice pictures of The Green Swamp near Lake Waccamaw. It looks like a great place to get out and enjoy looking at nature. I love the turtle picture and the moss hanging on the tress. Thanks for sharing.

Oct 03, 2010 01:47 AM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Diane ~ Thanks. I don't know why, but I love seeing the moss hanging from the trees. Green Swamp seems to be so out of place at first visit. Lake Waccamaw is really quite nice. Thanks for stopping by.

Oct 03, 2010 02:27 AM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

OMG - Cheeky Assistant needs a RAISE! These shots are all beautiful and really, really capture Lake Waccamaw! I really do bet that is an incredible day trip with a picnic basket.

wake forest nc house chick

Oct 03, 2010 02:53 AM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Leesa ~ She does turn a pretty good phrase with a camera! Lake Waccamaw is so pretty and so off the beaten path -- very tranquil!

Oct 03, 2010 03:27 AM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Cheeky Assistant does know when to bring the camera along. Time for a good new upgrade Tish!

Oct 03, 2010 05:07 AM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Will ~ She's never without her camera and now that you've agreed she needs a new one, I'll send you the model number and you can pay for it! LOL Have a blessed week.

Oct 03, 2010 05:44 AM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

I think that CA should get the new camera with wide angle lens. Jus sayin.... :OD (you're welcome CA!)

Oct 03, 2010 09:55 AM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Joni ~ Looks as though you and Will are planning to buy her a nice new camera with a wide angle lens and split the cost! Can't tell you both how much I appreciate your kindness! LOL

Oct 03, 2010 10:13 AM

Laura S. Baker

First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI

Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Hey Tish ~ Tell cheeky assistant; "Ya done good!" I love her photo's. She's much gutsier than I am. I'd say, oh go ahead and get her that wide angle lens, but I can't afford to pay for it! :)D

Oct 03, 2010 10:25 AM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Laura ~ She really does a great job -- figure between her birthday on ll/ll and Christmas, she may get her wish. But, then again, who knows! Gotta keep her on her toes.

Oct 03, 2010 10:29 AM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Hi Folks! CA here. Thanks to all of you that have suggested I receive the camera of my dreams. I've been asking for quite some time, but "Herself" seems to go deaf everytime I mention it. Bet if I hide the secret chocolate a little better she'll be able to hear me.

Ms. Staples: I think you know what I'm talking about -- I saw those gorgeous pics you took on your vacation! Thanks for your vote!

Ms. Wagner: I use a Fuji S8100. It's a great camera for most things, I'd just like to have an extra lens or two.

Oct 03, 2010 11:34 AM

Laura S. Baker

First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI

Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Nice!

Oct 04, 2010 12:42 AM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Yikes. I think cheeky assistant can do good with her old one! LOL