Folly Beach

Typically the end of November is an unusual time to post images of the beach, but it's also a unique time on the coastal waters.  Today, pretty much at random, I drove out to Folly Beach with the dogs to let them run around to get some exercise.  Folly is a terrific little beach here, in my opinion.  I think it's more enjoyed by locals, as opposed to Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms which, to my knowledge, draw more tourists.  Folly is on James Island, which is a fantastic, low-key little area where I could definitely see myself living someday.  I just saw on "concierge.com" that Folly was rated one of the best beach towns in the country, with great little bars and restaurants much enjoyed by locals, tourists, and transplants (that's me!) alike.  I expected there to be only a few people at the beach today, and the peacefulness was certainly welcomed.  There was a dad and 3 kids flying a kite on the beach, and the occasional couple causally strolling by, and two WILD black dogs racing about.  (My wild black dogs...)

The scene was beautiful though, despite the ocean breeze and chilly air.  I wish I'd brought gloves because I was fumbling around with my camera trying to take pictures with frozen fingers!  Above are a few of the girls running about, of the beach and the pier, of yours truly, and of the dogs on the ride back home.  They got a fair amount of exercise in and are tuckered out now, which is perfect because it gives me uninterrupted time to study and watch the Buckeyes destroy Michigan!!!  Go BUCKS!

Enjoy the pictures.  :)

P.S.  I'm going to have to have Marie show me how to artfully post pictures on here.  Mine are clearly in one big clustered collage.  I'll have to toy with the different options...