Lions Paw, Panthers Run, Tigers Eye and Leopard’s Chase at Ocean Isle Beach N.C.

NORTH CAROLINA….NORTH CAROLINA….

 GOLF GOLF GOLF GOLF STAYING AT THE BEACH..BEACH..OCEAN ISLE BEACH…for a great golf/beach vacation check out The Winds Resort Beach Club..Ocean Isle Beach North Carolina

We stayed at The Winds oceanfront resort and played  all four Big Cat Courses: Lions Paw, Panthers run, Tigers Eye and, Leopards Chase. Our package included: 4 Nights Lodging, Daily Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet, Daily Round of Golf On Each Of The Big Cat’s Four Courses..Joe Todd says, great room, service, and the breakfast buffet can’t be beat. We did an 18 hole replay three of the four days.(18 hole replay $35.00)

WELCOME TO THE BIG CATS OF OCEAN RIDGE PLANTATION…Lions Paw, Panthers Run, Tigers Eye and Leopard’s Chase…Photos in no particular order…

In early March the temps ran from mid 30’s at night and high 50’s to mid 60’s during the day. The wind could be a factor. The above photo was taken from the back steps of the Tiger’s Eye club house about 7:30 in the morning.This was the only morning there was a little frost on the course.

If I ever get the chance to visit again I won’t play the Lions Paw course…As far as I’m concerned the greens are near impossible as far as being fast.The starter said the stimpmeter reading was 13-15…

God grant me the serenity to accept the shots I miss..

the courage to try, try again,and the wisdom
not to throw my clubs in the lake.

We found the parking lot was full at the Golden Corral restaurant in Shallotte N.C. (mostly locals)… loved the southern seasoned collard greens with ham hocks served with hoecakes on the side,and the southern style cabbage.

I have found The only time my prayers are never answered is on the golf course..

For seafood check out The Dockside Seafood House – Calabash, NC (the senior fish plate was great and only $9.95 nor did they skimp on the shrimp.)

Sand and alligators.. “Big Al” hangs out on #17 Tiger’s Eye course…I found the sand wasn’t much of a problem to play out of.

If you think it's hard to meet new people,try picking up the wrong golf ball LOL . To make a foursome we were paired with Joe and his wife one day.(local/members) and Byron and his wife another day.(from the great state of Pennsylvania)…We couldn’t have asked for better golf partners

  I’ve heard it said they call it golf because all the other four-letter words were taken. Ok go ahead and spell golf backwards…What did you get??? LOL

“Golf has probably kept more people sane than psychiatrists have.”- Harvey Penick… I think I will be able to put up with the cold weather in Ohio a little longer now….

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Lions Paw, Panthers Run, Tigers Eye and Leopard’s Chase at Ocean Isle Beach N.C.

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Artist Aurora Robson at Franklin Park Conservatory

  Address: 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203. Yes the conservatory is located on the Historic National Road LEARN MORE

The Franklin Park Conservatory is a botanical garden and conservatory located in Columbus, Ohio. It is open daily and an admission fee is charged. Originally built in 1895, the Conservatory is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sacrifice + Bliss: Artist Aurora Robson uses cast-off plastic, excess packaging and junk mail to create transformative works of art with a message. READ MORE

When I drove to Columbus,Ohio to check out the Franklin Park Conservatory my motivation was to spend  QUALITY TIME someplace warm/green and get out of the snow for awhile. Little did I know how much I would enjoy the art of Aurora Robson. ENJOY….

 

“Robson uses everyday waste such as discarded plastic bottles and junk mail to create intricate sculptures, installations, and collages. Over the years, Robson has intercepted tens of thousands of bottles, saving them from their ultimate destination at the landfill or costly recycling plants.” READ MORE

See the bottle cap/top

I think there are some “artistic” shadows here,so I may link to Shadow Shot Sunday 2 

Robson’s Website, Pinned to Pinterest, Google Images ….I hope all the above is Aurora Robson’s work because The Chihuly Collection is at the Conservatory and well worth seeing. Chihuly’s artwork was first seen at the Conservatory in 2003 and shortly after, The Friends of the Conservatory, a private nonprofit group, purchased most of the pieces in that exhibition as a permanent collection for the Conservatory. READ MORE

That’s all for today.Thanks for stopping by and have a great day. Linda and I will be “wandering” for awhile but will be back with many more photos/posts.

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Now for some lunch LOL

 Artist Aurora Robson at Franklin Park Conservatory A MY QUALITY TIME POST