Winter is here.  Temperatures have been in the 50 to 60's along the coast.  On New Years Day...some of our family did the POLAR DIP in cold water.  Although the air temperature was in the mid 60's....the water temperature was in the high 30's. I do know that the fishing is good.  WE have Drum, Flounder, Trout in the creek and they sure do taste mighty good when fresh caught and prepared for the frying pan.  Fix a bit of cole slaw and cut your own french fries and fry...a few hushpuppies and you have a meal fit for a King or Queen.  Lemon pie for dessert. The time is here...come South for the joy of it. Ginger of Southport 01/03/2011

St. James - North Carolina~ #1 Golfing Community   St. James Plantation                                                           For the outdoor enthusiast St. James is situated in a prime location convenient to schools, local shopping, restaurants, entertainment, beaches and golf courses.  The Town of St. James offers its residents a friendly hometown ambiance and a carefree coastal lifestyle.  This upscale community resting against the Intracoastal Waterway offers its residents a marina, restaurants, 81 holes of golf with clubhouses, tennis and swimming complex with indoor/outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center with an aerobics and yoga studio, plus sauna/steam and massage facilities.                                               Founders Clubhouse & Golf course in St. Jame... 12/30/2010

Southport~The Place I call home...   SOUTHPORT                                                                                                             Waterfront home in SouthportSouthport is located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.  From long ago pirate ships to today´s shrimping and fishing boats, and also all the many varieties of recreational vessels, Southport´s protected harbor has long been known for it´s beauty and friendly people.                                                     Picture by Jim Harper   Sunset at Southport's MarinaTake a walk under all the awesome oak trees that lead you down the streets to see all the historic homes that will take you back in time.  As laid back as Southport is you will not believe th... 12/28/2010

 This is so interesting and I wanted to share it with you.  You will find it very curious as to the things that were happening during your birth year. Have fun and enjoy! Click on the year you were born and read the news for that year.                                    _1900_ ( http://www.infoplease.com/year/1900.html )                    _1901_ ( http://www.infoplease.com/year/1901.html )                    _1902_ ( http://www.infoplease.com/year/1902.html )                    _1903_ ( http://www.infoplease.com/year/1903.html )                    _1904_ ( http://www.infoplease.com/year/1904.html )                    _1905_ ( http://www.infoplease.com/year/1905.html )                    _1906_ ( http://www.infoplease.com/year/1906.html )                  _                      1907_ ( ... 12/27/2010

This is such a great Christmas Card from Jacquie Lawson.  I do hope that you will open and Enjoy it. Hope that your day was a wonderful as mine.  And I say to you all...Merrry Christmas to you and to all a good night.   http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=2648315225415&source=jl999 Merry Christmas everyone. Ginger of Southport, North Carolina 12/25/2010

This is too good not to share.  At this time of year, many of us are running around trying to get the things done that we feel need to be done. Guess what.  Many of those things that we try to get done, really are not that important.  We need to reflect on our lives and the lives of those around us.  Life is short and precious.  We need to be greatful for the abundance of grace that has been given to us. Click here: Candy Cane Legend Christmas Card ~ AngelRays Christmas Greetings E Cards   Merry Christmas, Ginger Harper 12/21/2010

  Celebrating Christmas in our house (edit/delete) Today, after we got home from Church...we ate a fine dinner of roast beef, rice and gravy, corn, string beans, sweet potatoes, stewed apples, homemade blueberry cobbler and sweet ice tea\. After eating, the grandchildren, Jonah, Joshua and Marissa...put the decorations on the tree. (We did the lights last night)...Each child picked out their favorite ornaments and carefully placed them on the tree. What A Great Sunday.. Ginger 12/20/2010

What a great time of the year.  Christmas parties about every day with friends, family and the office and church.  It would be so good to have these delightful occasions spread out over the entire year rather than being bunched up ove a 4 week period of time. What do you think...A celebration once a week...52 for the year... I love it.   Ginger 12/18/2010

Winter is surely here. I live on the coast between Myrtle Beach South Carolina and Wilmington North Carolina in a coastal community called Southport.  It is a great place to live,; affordable housing, close to ocean, retirement community and lots of social and cultural things to get involve with. But, over the past two weeks, we are experiencing a lot of winter weather, with out the snow.. Not used to this.  Our average temperature for the year, is around 72 degrees.   Ready for Spring. Ginger of Southport 12/14/2010

The SeaNotes Christmas Concert is preforming their Christmas Concert at the Odell Williamson Auditorium in Bolivia this Friday Night at 7:30 and then again on Sunday at 3:00. The concert is FREE and you will be guaranteed to walk away with a "Feeling of Christmas" in your heart. I hope, that if you are in the area, that you will come and see the SeaNotes sing for YOU. Merry Christmas! Ginger of Southport 12/08/2010

Well...needed a break and took one. Jimmy and I did a 10 day cruise to and through the Panama Canal.  Had stops in Aruba, Curacao, Panama and Costa Rica... Great, affordable trip on Holland America, Zuiderdam.  This was one of the most relaxing trips that we have taken in a very long time.  Out in the Ocean with Thomas. Our Captain, took great pains, to steer us away from the hurricane. Met wonderful folks from Canada, Texas, Indiana................... Did a bit of business...and will get a referral going from folks in Canada... No matter where I go....real estate..is in the background.. Take care and get out of town when you can. Ginger of Southport 11/15/2010

We Celebrated Jimmy's Birthday yesterday.. The first thing I did was to make him a Birthday "Create A Card".... and put a fun picture of he and I on the front. Then at lunch, his co-workers gave him a Italian Nut Cake and A Carrot Cake.. Then...the Big Suprise...I bought him a new wide screen Computer....with all the bells and whistles.  Kim our Computer Tech...fixed it up to look just like his computer in his office..(that was hillarious, since he has a sign on it that says..."If you can't leave it like it is...don't sit down".. Next came the homemade Chocolate Pound Cake..that the 4 year old grandson and I made.. Batter was excellent.. As it was cooking, Joshua said to me....Oh Grandma...we have a problem..since it had risen to the top of the pound cake pan.  I said " no it is ok...It... 10/08/2010

   LOCATED IN THE "HEART OF SOUTHPORT" Seller agrees to pay $ 5,000 towards Buyers closing cost!! $274,900      Nice home located in the Heart of Southport. Home is also located at the corner of E. Moore and Cape Fear Drive. Take a stroll to the Cape Fear River, restaurants and shopping. This 2 bedroom home offers appliances, fenced yard, formal dining, irrigation system, free standing gas logs. Stove and heating system have been replaced in 2005. Addede screened gazebo in 1997, refinished hardwood floors in 1997, added climate controlled vents in foundation, added vinyl siding, updated lighting and ceiling fans. Added parquet flooring and added updated vinyl windows, window treatments remain. Seller is offering an AHS Home Warranty!    1002 E. Moore Street Southport, NC   Property Typ... 10/01/2010

"The Rain in Spain falls Mainly on the Plain."  Not so here.  I am in the southeast part  of North Carolina where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Cape Fear River...and the rain is falling on us. We live on a creek, called the Beaver Dam Creek (for obvious reasons) and the 10 inches of rain that we have gotten..is quite enough. Seems like  the weather systems that affect us think we need more. I will let you know how it turns out   Ginger of Beaver Dam Creek 09/29/2010

**POSTPONED** U.S. OPEN KING MACKEREL TOURNAMENT We are experiencing such heavy rains this week, the U.S OPEN KING MACKEREL TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED THE NEW DATES ARE  OCTOBER 15 ~ 17, 201010 AMSOUTHPORT MARINA  SOUTHPORT, NCA 30 year tradition continuesNearly 500 boats are expected to competeVie for more than $100,000 in CASH prizesNo minimum number of boats required Captain Charlie's Kids Fishing Tournament, for kids 16 and younger, takes place Saturday   October 16, 2010 8:30am to 12:00pmShriners Fish Fry (YUMMY!) -- Saturday October 16 from 3:00pm ~ 7:00pm  Cost is $7 per plate.Even if you don't fish it's fun to see the boats come in each day with their catch.  And the charming village of Southport, NC is always a great place to visit!         09/28/2010

Not really... We have needed a good rain so much.  Finally we got over 7 1/2 inches of rain.  Usually there is a dip in the yard that fills up with water...and we call it Ginger Lake... This morning, we got up and there was NO Standing water in the yard anywhere.  That means that the grown was so thirsty...that it soaked it all up. Maybe our WaterTable is higher now. We are still trying to grow a Fall Garden..  Will report on that progress later.   Take care,   Ginger of Southport 09/28/2010

Today has been a wonderful day with the grandchildren.  Two of our Grandson were playing Soccer. Jonah the eight year old was playing on one field as Joshua the 4 year old was playing on the other field. Have you ever tried to watch two soccer games at the same time.?  What great fun.  Both were doing well and I just hopped from one game  to the next.  Jonah is a seasoned player with 3 years of soccer behind him, but Joshua...1st game.  It was all fabulous.   Remember those days?? Ginger of Southport 09/25/2010

How many of us have friends and family that are facing Cancer or other serious medical problems? I have learned of an organization called CARING BRIDGE...that allows folks and friends to keep others udated.  I am doing this with my daughter, Meg and a friend names Lloyd. Sometimes it is better to share these thoughts and feeling rather than keeping them bottled up inside.   So go to http://www.caringbridge.org and check this site out.  It may give you some peace..   Ginger of Southport 09/21/2010

U.S. OPEN KING MACKEREL TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER 30 ~ OCTOBER 2, 2010 10 AM SOUTHPORT MARINA  SOUTHPORT, NC A 30 year tradition continues Nearly 500 boats are expected to compete Vie for more than $100,000 in CASH prizes No minimum number of boats required Captain Charlie's Kids Fishing Tournament, for kids 16 and younger, takes place Saturday   October 2, 2010 8:30am to 12:00pm Shriners Fish Fry (YUMMY!) -- Saturday October 2 from 3:00pm ~ 7:00pm  Cost is $7 per plate. Even if you don't fish it's fun to see the boats come in each day with their catch.  And the charming village of Southport, NC is always a great place to visit!           09/20/2010

Today was the first day of Soccer for our 8 year old grandson.  It is exciting to see these you folks becoming so involved with their sports.  There were a total of 8 soccer fields with family and friends cheering their player on.  This was such a great day to start out the weekend with. WE tied...and that's OK. Ginger Of Southport 09/18/2010