Monday, September 29, 2008
TSAE centerpiece
Had a learning experience today. Heavy clay sand caused water problems. Got something carved and people were happily snapping pictures.
Labels: Corpus Christi, TSAE, TX
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Sunday Morning Fun
Had a great morning with a great family. Look at these towers! This group is destined to sandcastle contests in the future.
Side 2:
Thanks for the fun.
Had three great lessons yesterday. FORGOT MY CAMERA!!!!!!! Hope they send me some pics.
Side 2:
Thanks for the fun.Had three great lessons yesterday. FORGOT MY CAMERA!!!!!!! Hope they send me some pics.
Labels: Sandcastle lessons
Friday, September 26, 2008
Fun Friday Castles
The first lesson was an unusual castle. The young castle builder was into roads. Wanted roads, tunnels and traffic lights. Ta DAHHHHHH:
Thanks for the fun time!
Ok this was a big castle. Arches, Arches, Arches! Pyramid tried here and there.
Thanks for the fun time!
Ok this was a big castle. Arches, Arches, Arches! Pyramid tried here and there.
Now for the Ta Dahhhhhh shot:
I love these evening castles, especially with a fun crew like this one.
Hope to see you all in the SAND again!
Labels: Sandcastle lessons
Monday, September 22, 2008
Stingray Jack Moves to Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico
Stingray Jack is on the move to Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico. Here is a picture of Stingray Jack, the Port 'A' Sandcastle Guy, and Pirate Larry, at La Palya in Corpus Christi:
Jack has been a great friend and he will be missed. That is till we visit at Rancho Jack in Manzanillo. Hey Jack find us some carving sand!
Jack has been a great friend and he will be missed. That is till we visit at Rancho Jack in Manzanillo. Hey Jack find us some carving sand!Labels: and Pirate Larry, Manzanillo, Stingray Jack, the Port 'A' Sandcastle Guy
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Big Castle Day I
The start of the day and one of the longest castles ever. This group was just fun.
So I had to get a silly face shot......
and the back side! Keep up the fun folks!
What a fun morning.
So I had to get a silly face shot......
and the back side! Keep up the fun folks!
What a fun morning.Labels: Sandcastle lessons
Big Castle Day II
Class reunion of friends Build a Better Sandcastle!
A Texas vacation and Texas sized Towers.
The Ta Dahhhhhhh shot:
had to get a shot of the back side. Details on all sides!!!!
Great Job! Thanks for inviting me to join your weekend.
A Texas vacation and Texas sized Towers.
The Ta Dahhhhhhh shot:
had to get a shot of the back side. Details on all sides!!!!
Great Job! Thanks for inviting me to join your weekend.Labels: Sandcastle lessons
Big Castle Day III
The perfect end to a perfect day. This family likes to build sandcastles. Now that they know the secrets they plan to practice, practice, practice.
TA DAHHHHHHH!
Had to take a shot of the back. Great Job!
Thank you all for a wonderful day in the Sand!
TA DAHHHHHHH!
Had to take a shot of the back. Great Job!
Thank you all for a wonderful day in the Sand!Labels: Sandcastle lessons
Friday, September 19, 2008
Sandcastle Friday
Day two, lesson number two.
This group had lots of fun in the sand!
Professor Mark taught the teachers from Houston how to build a better sandcastle.
The finish!
Ta dahhhhhhh
This group had lots of fun in the sand!
Professor Mark taught the teachers from Houston how to build a better sandcastle.
The finish!
Ta dahhhhhhh
Labels: Port Aransas, Sandcastle lessons
Thursday, September 18, 2008
A Beautiful Port 'A' Sandcastle Day
Look at this Happy crew ready to build sandcastles all weekend long.
1...2....3......SILLY FACE TIME!!!!!
Thanks for the fun afternoon folks!Labels: Sandcastle lessons
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Ike's Aftermath
Port Aransas and Corpus Christi were spared the wrath of Ike. If you see the pictures of Galveston and Houston after the Hurricane you can only imagine how it could have changed the landscape on Mustang and Padre Islands.
I took some pictures today of some of the surge damage to the islands and was amazed at the loss of dunes. Sandy Feet posted some pictures of South Padre after Ike. This was a big storm.
Here are my pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/port_a_sandcastle_guy/sets/72157607331757337/
I took some pictures today of some of the surge damage to the islands and was amazed at the loss of dunes. Sandy Feet posted some pictures of South Padre after Ike. This was a big storm.
Here are my pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/port_a_sandcastle_guy/sets/72157607331757337/
Labels: Hurricane Ike, Mustang Island
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Saturday's Sandcastles
Man what a great family. They have been building sandcastles for several years. Now they learned some new tricks....and look at this Castle:
Greg at La Playa Mexican Grille in Port Aransas, Texas gave his family reunion a boost with a sandcastle lesson:
Now for the family:
Thank you for making me part of your Saturday at the beach!
Greg at La Playa Mexican Grille in Port Aransas, Texas gave his family reunion a boost with a sandcastle lesson:
Now for the family:
Thank you for making me part of your Saturday at the beach!Thursday, September 04, 2008
The Port A Guy In The News
Just made aware that Port Aransas made the 'Great American Beach Towns" list on Concierge.com .
With a little mention of the Port A Sandcastle Guy, Tarpon Inn and, The Beach Lodge.
See the write up here: http://www.concierge.com/ideas/budget/tours/2595?page=7
also AOL Travel page did a shorter version of the story....Port A on page 8: http://information.travel.aol.com/across-america/beach-towns?ncid=AOLCOMMtra
With a little mention of the Port A Sandcastle Guy, Tarpon Inn and, The Beach Lodge.
See the write up here: http://www.concierge.com/ideas/budget/tours/2595?page=7
also AOL Travel page did a shorter version of the story....Port A on page 8: http://information.travel.aol.com/across-america/beach-towns?ncid=AOLCOMMtra
Labels: AOL Travel page, Concierge.com, great american beach towns, Port Aransas, Tarpon Inn, Texas
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Great Day For Family Memories
Great family fun today. This group was a lot of fun. Very creative girls....and Dad!
The Ta dah shot:
Later in the afternoon I saw this add on to the castle....
The Ta dah shot:
Later in the afternoon I saw this add on to the castle....
Labels: Sandcastle
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Castle at Port Royal Condos
This family was hanging around the beach and decided to build a better sandcastle. Storm Gustav had left the beaches as smooth as glass. So it was nice to kinda stir things up with a castle.
Ta Dahhhh:
Ta Dahhhh:
