Ocean Breezes Blog

My grandson has been spending the majority of his summer fishing at Johnnie Mercers Pier here in Wrightsville Beach. He's become friends with most of the regulars and some of the visitors. Yesterday he fulfilled one of his dreams of catching the "really big one". 

He pulled in this Record (at least for the moment) King Mackeral, weighing in at 26.2 lbs.  As his sister pointed out: It's taller than his cousin.

This is the picture of a real fisherman who has stayed the course all night -- yep, no sleep for this angler!!!!

This evening I'm taking my granddaughters to see a movie under the stars at  Wrightsville Beach Park. (Tonight's movie is "Tooth Fairy".) And after that, we'll probably get a frozen custard at Kohl's and take a stroll on the beach.

Life just doesn't get any better than this . . . sunbathing, swimming, gathering shells and beach glass, walks along the beach, visits to the Aquarium at Fort Fisher, hot dogs from The Trolley Stop, kite flying at sunset, summer breezes and for one serious angler:  fishing for the elusive "big one".

If you are looking for something to do in Wilmington or Wrightsville Beach, please visit my website. I keep a list of local activities there.

Life really is better at the beach . . .