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In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss episode's 187-195 of Sunset Beach

This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Dean Otto of Keller Williams Luxury International and Cohana Homes. Dean shares how Cohana Homes offers a new solution for luxury real estate co-ownership. Dean explains how it differs from fractional ownership, addresses common misconceptions, and discusses how they resolve co-owner conflicts fairly. Plus, he shares an exciting example using Team Lally's Sunset Beach listing and talks about creative solutions for owners who aren't actively using their properties. He also highlights how today's real estate market demands innovation—and shares a memorable client success story.We also have our Experts We Trust. Bradley Maruyama of Allstate Insurance talks about flood insurance options and rising insurance fees—key tips for Hawaii homeowners. Haaheo Scanlan from PSI Seminars joins us to highlight their upcoming Basic Seminars, a free workshop on Feminine and Masculine energies, and their new free online course to level up your personal growth.Who is Dean Otto?Dean is a real estate expert with over 30 years in Hawaii's luxury market. Originally from South Africa, he came to the U.S. on a full athletic scholarship and earned a degree in Telecommunications and Film from the University of Oregon. Since moving to Maui in 1989, he's become one of the top agents in the state. He's also a dedicated community leader, supporting local charities and serving as Board President at Maui Preparatory Academy.Cohana Homes, co-founded by Dean Otto, reimagines luxury living through co-ownership—offering an innovative and attainable path to owning second homes in Hawaii's most coveted locations. With a focus on smart investments and elevated lifestyles, Cohana makes high-end properties more accessible, allowing buyers to enjoy the benefits of ownership without the full financial burden. Their mission aligns seamlessly with Keller Williams Luxury, a global leader in premium real estate services. Together, they bring exceptional market knowledge, personalized service, and innovative ownership models to discerning clients looking to invest in Hawaii's finest homes.To reach Dean Otto, you may contact them in the following ways:Phone: (808) 870-7736Email: deanotto@maui.netWebsite: Deanotto.com | Cohanahomes.com

This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Dean Otto of Keller Williams Luxury International and Cohana Homes. Dean shares how Cohana Homes offers a new solution for luxury real estate co-ownership. Dean explains how it differs from fractional ownership, addresses common misconceptions, and discusses how they resolve co-owner conflicts fairly. Plus, he shares an exciting example using Team Lally's Sunset Beach listing and talks about creative solutions for owners who aren't actively using their properties. He also highlights how today's real estate market demands innovation—and shares a memorable client success story.We also have our Experts We Trust. Bradley Maruyama of Allstate Insurance talks about flood insurance options and rising insurance fees—key tips for Hawaii homeowners. Haaheo Scanlan from PSI Seminars joins us to highlight their upcoming Basic Seminars, a free workshop on Feminine and Masculine energies, and their new free online course to level up your personal growth.Who is Dean Otto?Dean is a real estate expert with over 30 years in Hawaii's luxury market. Originally from South Africa, he came to the U.S. on a full athletic scholarship and earned a degree in Telecommunications and Film from the University of Oregon. Since moving to Maui in 1989, he's become one of the top agents in the state. He's also a dedicated community leader, supporting local charities and serving as Board President at Maui Preparatory Academy.Cohana Homes, co-founded by Dean Otto, reimagines luxury living through co-ownership—offering an innovative and attainable path to owning second homes in Hawaii's most coveted locations. With a focus on smart investments and elevated lifestyles, Cohana makes high-end properties more accessible, allowing buyers to enjoy the benefits of ownership without the full financial burden. Their mission aligns seamlessly with Keller Williams Luxury, a global leader in premium real estate services. Together, they bring exceptional market knowledge, personalized service, and innovative ownership models to discerning clients looking to invest in Hawaii's finest homes.To reach Dean Otto, you may contact them in the following ways:Phone: (808) 870-7736Email: deanotto@maui.netWebsite: Deanotto.com | Cohanahomes.com

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Born in 1950 in San Diego, California, Jeff Divine is one of surfing's preeminent photographers and photo editors. Divine began photographing anything and everything around his hometown of La Jolla, California, as a teenager. Surfer magazine first published his photos in 1968, and by the early 1970s his work was all over the surf sphere. He shot everything—water and action, portraiture, lifestyle, landscapes, travel. He was the photo editor for Surfer from 1981 to 1998, then occupied the same position at The Surfer's Journal until 2016. He's published several books, among them Masters of Surf Photography: Jeff Divine, Surfing Photographs From the Seventies Taken by Jeff Divine, and Surfing Photographs From the Eighties Taken by Jeff Divine. His work has been featured in many gallery and museum exhibitions. In this episode of Soundings, Divine talks with Jamie Brisick swimming at Sunset Beach, the legacy of Ron Stoner, the beauty of the North Shore, art and artifact, Windansea, photographing Andy Irons, color palettes, the evolution of lens technology, and the transition from film to digital.   

In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss more episode's of Sunset Beach

In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss more episode's of Sunset Beach

A treat from our other podcast, Goals & Glory...A Hibby who will forever be in Hibs Folklore, from Stirling to Easter Road to Sunset Beach...The Gordon Rae testimonial is a happy memory from my childhood! Joe T is constantly reminded of it and although Gordon Strachan has forgiven him, not sure Sir Alex has!I loved it the chat, a very funny, humble man who was a joy to chat to. I hope you enjoy listening.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you also circle the laptop like it might be venomous? You'll love this episode! Marybeth Mayhew Whalen is the author of Every Moment Since and 9 previous novels. Marybeth received a BA in English with a concentration in Writing and Editing from NC State University a long time ago and has been writing ever since. She is the co-founder of The Book Tide, an online community of readers where "a rising tide raises all books." Marybeth and her husband Curt are the parents of six kids who are now all in various stages of adulting. A native of Charlotte, NC, Marybeth now calls Sunset Beach, NC home.

In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss episode's 161-165 of Sunset Beach

This week, a laid-back groove session that'll transport you straight to the magical white isle of Ibiza. We're taking you on a musical journey to Sunset Beach, where the incredible Ken Fan will be spinning his wonderful blend of tunes. And don't miss out on the vibes at the Bay Bar Club Beach Bar, right on the shores of San Antonio Bay, where guest DJs will keep you entertained all night long.Grab your favourite tipple, sit back, and chill to this week's show!For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/blueboys-cafe-balearic-beats/Tune into new broadcasts of Blueboy's Cafe Balearic Beats, Wednesdays from 4 - 6 PM EST / 9 - 11 PM GMT//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss episode's 154-156 of Sunset Beach.

In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss episode's 151-153 of Sunset Beach.

Have you ever wondered where the relaxing sounds you listen to come from?  When you take this Journey of Relaxation with me you will know exactly where and when it was recorded.These relaxing sounds are coming to you from Sunset Beach on March 12, 2022 11:00 amNew intro Support the showTake a moment to find the beauty of nature every day,Duchess of the DunesTikTokFacebookYouTube

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In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss Sunset Beach episode's 136-145.

In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss episode's 131-135 of Sunset Beach

In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss another five episode's of Sunset Beach

Darrick Doerner is a big-wave surfer, tow-surfing pioneer, Hollywood stuntman, and former North Shore lifeguard. He grew up surfing in the LA area in the 1960s and '70s, moved to Hawaii his senior year of high school, and discovered himself joyous and at peace in heavy water. Hungry for waves too big to catch manually, Doerner and his pals Laird Hamilton and Buzzy Kerbox started experimenting with personal watercraft assists in the early 1990s. Not long after, they began towing into Peahi, aka Jaws. In Hollywood, Doerner stunt-doubled for Bodhi, Patrick Swayze's character, in 1991's Point Break, and appeared as a stunt surfer in the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day. In this episode of Soundings, Doerner and Jamie Brisick talk about the allure of Sunset Beach, his memorable ride at Waimea on Super Bowl Sunday in 1988, friendship, the importance of being attuned to your environment, drawing lines on giant waves, and working with Eddie Aikau.

Mary Stone reminisces about Silver Maples in Cape May, NJ, once a Native American treasure, and finding an arrowhead on Sunset Beach. And the importance of not taking artifacts as it disrupts the archeological record. As does destroying artifacts of history that teach future generations not to repeat shameful mistakes.Stone reflects on the wisdom of pushing hands in Tai Chi, advocating for peaceful conflict resolution, empathy towards opposing views, and kinder ways to manage weeds in our garden and garden of life.Thank you for tuning in!  Links to related Episodes and Blog Posts: Silver Maple, a Native American Treasure - Blog PostEp 181. Don't Be a Fig Pig - Give a FigEp 146. Money Tree of Abundance-Happier HouseplantsEp 169. Safe Alternatives to Harmful Weed KillersEp 28. Three Sisters, No-Till Gardening    I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer                                        AskMaryStone.comMore about the Podcast and Column: Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.comDirect Link to Podcast Page

Checking in for the week...Barton gives a loving shout out to the influencial surfers of Hawaii that were gone too soon...we touch on some comp advice for Sunset Beach, Blastoff is kicking off today for groms 14 and under this whole month of November and also some great advice on how to deal with the upcoming election! We Luvs ya...

Carl Palazzolo, DVM, graduated from veterinary school at Michigan State University in 1978. He practiced in Michigan for 2 years prior to moving to California in 1980. Palazzolo then worked at the Sun Surf Animal Hospital in Sunset Beach, California from 1980-1985 and then relief work from 1985-1989. He received his MBA in 1985 from Pepperdine and in 1989, purchased the Long Beach Animal Hospital. He sold that practice at the end of 2018.  Palazzolo has been in private practice for 46 years and taught conservation medicine and wildlife digital photography since the first trip to Africa in 1986. He is also an author of PULSE digital photography articles since 2015

2025 Championship Tour qualifier Isabella Nichols returns to the show. Following her debut in Episode 75, Isabella recaps her remarkable 2024 season, finishing #3 in the Challenger Series Rankings, and securing her requalification for the 2025 CT. She takes us through the highs and lows of her journey, reliving the intense emotions of the Corona Saquarema Pro Presented by Banco do Brasil, the nail-biting moments as the rankings shifted, and the mental resilience she built after being relegated to the Challenger Series. Isabella opens up about the challenges she faced entering the 2024 season, the pressure of watching her fate unfold from the beach in Saquarema, and how she maintained her focus and determination. She also looks ahead to 2025, sharing her thoughts on the updated tour schedule, the promising new rookies, and who she believes will be the top contenders to watch. Beyond surfing, Isabella dives into her passion for mechanical engineering and her efforts to inspire young students by speaking at schools about STEM opportunities. She reflects on how balancing her studies and professional surfing both supports and complicates her career. In a thrilling new segment, Scary Stories of the Sea presented by Kraken Rum, Isabella recounts a terrifying big-wave experience at Sunset, her offseason plans and working closely with renowned shaper Darren Handley. Learn more about Isabella here and follow her here. Relive the Corona Saquarema Pro Presented by Banco do Brasil, Oct 12 - 20. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A thank you, not getting terrified, a memorable Jason, a weird interview, children of Donovan,  a stellar remake, a tortured Jack, the interesting Peter Greene, a nice little horror anthology, the bloated Bezos, a touch of Tati, a groovy French song, considering cats, a beloved dog, saying goodbye, an unforgettable phone call, breaking down, and you aren't my destiny. Stuff mentioned: Road Games (1981), Terrifier 3 (2024), Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), The Hangover (2009), The Hangover Part II (2011), The Hangover Part III (2013), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), Sunset Beach (1997-1999), The Young and the Restless (1973-present), Lycan (1977-1978), Crispin Glover on Late Night with David Letterman (1987 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm2CbuTdTtE), River's Edge (1987), Say Anything (1989), A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), Donovan "Hurdy Gurdy Man" (1968), Zodiac (2007), Donovan "Season of the Witch" (1966), To Die For (1995), The Blob (1988), The Blob (1958), Warning Sign (1985), Eraserhead (1977), Hammett (1982), Dune (1984), Blue Velvet (1986), Wild at Heart (1990), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), Lost Highway (1997), Meatballs 4 (1992), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), The Mask (1994), Pulp Fiction (1994), Peter Greene Breaks up Street Fight (TMZ https://www.tmz.com/watch/actor-peter-greene-breaks-up-street-fight-tmz-live-0-g20936fu), Campfire Tales (1997), F. Scott Fitzgerald The Rich Boy (1926), The Falling Star (2023), Mon Oncle (1958), Birds on a Wire "Dernière Chance" (2024), Birds on a Wire "Dernière Chance-Alt. Version" (2024), Birds on a Wire "Dernière Chance-Instrumental" (2024), Bird on a Wire (1990), Aaron Neville "Bird on a Wire" (1990), Leonard Cohen "Bird on the Wire" (1969), Patti Smith Horses (1975), Pavements (2024), Pavement "Extradition" (1995), and Pavement Wowee Zowee (1995).

In this episode Tommy and Derek watch more eisode's of Sunset Beach

In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss more episode's of Sunset Beach.

A beachfront home on Oahu's North Shore has begun collapsing into the ocean. Witnesses were stunned as a portion of a home off Ke Nui Road, near Sunset Beach, crumbled just before noon Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss episode's 101-110 of Sunset Beach

I Become A Dad!by Sénor Longo. Listen to the  ► Podcast at Connected.I drove south until I was able to get onto I-78, following that through Jersey City to the New Jersey Turnpike. We moved along at a steady pace and fairly quickly due no small degree to the E-Z Pass I'd kept after moving from New York to North Carolina. We didn't have to stop to get a ticket or to pay at the southern terminus of the Turnpike, nor did we have to stop in the long lines at either the Delaware Memorial Bridge or at one of the toll booths on I-95 in Delaware.Our first stop was about two hours after leaving, around 11:20, at the last rest stop on the Turnpike. I needed to put Lady out for a walk and Jenny and I needed a bathroom break, too. By now we had our routine down pat. Jenny walked into the restroom while I took Lady onto the lawn. I had already poured water into her bowl on the sidewalk when Jenny reappeared with unwanted attention from a guy who looked to be in his late thirties. Twice I saw Jenny try to walk away from him and twice he grabbed her arm to stop her. Bad move; Lady also saw him. I let go of her leash and she was bounding down the walkway less than a second later.Lady stopped when she reached Jenny, but even 100 feet away I could see her anger at his touching her mistress. The hair on the back of her neck was up and I could see other travelers back away cautiously. Jenny calmly took Lady's leash and it was clear to all that Lady was only a second away from taking down Jenny's admirer. She was in attack mode; rear legs bent and ready to spring, fangs bared; a low guttural growl coming from her throat. Only her rigid discipline and training saved that man's life. I could see Jenny explaining that to the man as she turned away, leading Lady back to me.“Thanks, darling; he was making a real ass of himself. He stopped me on my way in and ignored my telling him that I was a very happily married woman. I couldn't believe that he was still there when I walked out of the ladies' room. What on earth did he possibly think; that I'd jump into a car with a total stranger for a quickie? Eew! Thank you, too, Lady,” she said as she ruffled Lady's ears.I left to use the facilities, and on the way some guy told me that I had a dangerous dog. “Yes and no,” I replied. “She's a danger to anyone who tries to hurt either my wife or me, but she's extremely well trained. That man was a fool, but he was in no real danger unless he put his hand on my wife again. Neither my dog nor I would have accepted that a third time.” I turned away to enter the building. We stopped for gas before continuing. Gas prices in New Jersey are relatively low and there's always an attendant to man the pump and wash your windshield. Jersey was the only place I knew of where that was the norm. We stopped again around one that afternoon for a quick lunch and again around four before stopping for the night around 6:30. For the first time since getting Lady I had trouble with the motel's registration. The clerk absolutely refused to allow us to register with Lady. “Have you ever heard of the ADA; the Americans with Disabilities Act,” I asked. “That's why you have ramps and bathrooms that are handicapped accessible. Part of the federal law covers service dogs like Lady or dogs for the blind. You'd better check with your manager or owner. I'd hate to have to sue you for being turned away.”He did phone the owner and from the little I heard he wasn't too happy about what he was told. He tried repeatedly to argue his point, but apparently got nowhere.Eventually, he hung up the phone and reluctantly told us, “I've been advised to apologize and offer the room on the house.” Instead, Jenny and I said, “No thanks,” turned away and walked out. We stayed instead at a Best Western just down the road. Not a word was said about our service dog.This trip would normally take about ten hours. With Lady, I figured about twelve because of all the extra stops we had to make. That was why Jenny and I had driven almost eight hours that first day. We wanted to get home by noon so we could hit the supermarket. Other than the occasional can and a jar of peanut butter, there was nothing much in the house to eat.That's almost exactly what happened. We turned into the driveway at 11:43, remembering just in time to press the remote for the gate. I doubted that either of us was as happy as Lady. She ran around the back yard and in and out of the garage aimlessly until Jenny and I had removed everything from the SUV. I had to admit that the BMW was a good investment. It rode well and got great gas mileage, even if it needed premium fuel. Jenny told me that both her car and mine were twin-turbocharged, whatever the hell that means. I know a lot about computers, but almost nothing about cars.We shopped most of the afternoon, spending hundreds to fill our refrigerator and pantry. Once we were done Jenny insisted we go to the range. I threw the clubs into my trunk and Lady climbed into the rear seat. The first time we'd taken her she raced out onto the range the instant I hit, thinking apparently that this was a game; some kind of fetch. Today she simply sat by our clubs watching and protecting us from the occasional vicious squirrel.That night after grilling a thick steak that we ate with a salad I retreated to my study. There was something I needed to check on. I had a program that, when opened, showed a screen of text; not words or sentences, but line after line of random letters and symbols. When a certain password is entered the text dissolves leaving a series of email addresses and their corresponding passwords. Why go through all of this, you ask? Because as I mentioned earlier I've had some shady clients; clients on the wrong side of the law; and I can't afford to be caught communicating with them. Once you go online you should always assume that everything you do is public and subject to scrutiny from the government or anyone else who might be interested.Sitting at my keyboard I accessed my home page on the internet. From there I typed in the URL for the University of Chicago and from there a university in New Zealand. Most universities have decent security, but anyone like me can get through it without too much difficulty. Should anyone inquire it would appear as though someone in the University of Chicago library had hacked into the University of Auckland. From there it was safe to access the email I'd used to contact the motorcycle gang.There was a message and several photos I thought Jenny would find interesting. I had no idea how they had managed to get a camera inside a state prison and I wasn't about to ask, but here in all his glory was a severely beaten former sheriff from Waterloo, Iowa. I was laughing so hard as I called Jenny that I could barely get her name out.She came in wondering what was going on so I explained then I showed the photos of her stepfather with his two black eyes, bandage on his forehead, and his arm in a cast, bandages wrapped tightly around his torso; a sure sign of bruised or broken ribs. She took one look and joined me in laughter. “This was you, wasn't it? Some friends or contacts you have?”“I cannot tell a lie, but I do plead the fifth; a person does not have to testify if his answer might incriminate him.”She leaned down to kiss me then whispered, “Thanks.” Then she kissed me again. I scrolled down the screen to read the text again; “What a complete fucktard this asshole is. He thinks he is still a hot shit, trying to boss everyone around. He has pissed off all the prisoners who have met him and more than half the guards. He'll be lucky to live out his sentence. Doubt he will. Thanks for the upgrade. It's working great. A friend” After deleting the message I went to join my beautiful wife on the deck.Jenny and I spent the next three weeks having fun; going to Bird Island on the southern end of Sunset Beach in the boat with Lady, or playing golf, or going to the beach. The only other thing we did was prepare for our visitors. There were no direct flights to either Myrtle Beach or to Wilmington, North Carolina, roughly fifty miles north of us so I phoned Executive Jet to make the arrangements once I had checked with Toni for dates and times. I insisted that the attendant be a woman to make the girls more comfortable. Take-off was scheduled for 9:00 Saturday morning so Toni and Charlie had their daughters at the Newark Airport General Aviation terminal at 8:20, giving them plenty of time to meet the captain and crew and double-check the arrangements before departure. Two hours later they were safely in Myrtle Beach, riding in Jenny's SUV with Lady seated between them and they were talking nonstop. I grinned toward Jenny, but she was into the conversation as much as the girls.They ran into the house and up the stairs to the bonus room closely followed by Lady. She jumped and capered, playfully nipping at their feet, as they put their clothes into the dresser and closet. I couldn't help but laugh. This was going to be some visit!I grilled hot dogs for lunch and then we took them to Bird Island in the boat. We liked Bird Island for several reasons. First, we could take Lady, even in the summer. She loved the beach and often scampered in the waves with us. Dogs were restricted from the town beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Also, Bird Island was on the Little River Inlet so we had a choice of the waves in the ocean or the calm water where we and others parked our boats. Bird Island had ceased to be an actual island decades ago when the narrow inlet between it and Sunset Beach had silted in. Still, it was more than a mile from the nearest road so it was virtually deserted even on the busiest weekend. The only practical way to get here was by boat. We'd brought the Blasi's here on their first visit and they loved it as much as we did.Lady raced back and forth when I pulled her Frisbee from the beach bag. The many holes from her teeth showed clearly how much she enjoyed playing with it. I reminded Andrea and Allison about the heat and Lady's need to rest and drink then sent them off to the ocean side which was completely deserted while Jenny and I set up our umbrella and beach chairs.Jenny was five months into her pregnancy so her baby bump was obvious. She'd bought a new swimsuit, telling me how much she hated seeing women's bare abdomens when obviously pregnant. “Some things should be private, don't you think?”I'd never given the idea much thought, but I could understand her reasoning. Some things should be private.The girls and Lady returned after about a half hour. They hadn't been in the ocean; not yet; because our rule was not to swim unless one of the adults was present. I'd red and heard of many idiotic things done by people at the beach. One of my roommates at Harvard had worked as a lifeguard at a state park near my home. I cringed at the stories he'd told me; how parents endangered their own children through things they'd never consider doing at home.We sat under the umbrella enjoying a Coke from the cooler and some fresh sliced veggies with a cup of ranch dressing. We dug in, eating and laughing until we'd had our fill. We went for a swim, staying fairly close to the shore. There was a lot of boat traffic farther out in the channel, some of it involving fairly big ships, so there was danger in swimming out too far. We all jumped into the water at the same time; all of us, except Lady. Dogs can swim, but they tire quickly. The dog paddle is a very inefficient stroke, using a lot of energy to go nowhere. Jenny had red of several dogs drowning at one of the local beaches. I always forced Lady to “stay” under the umbrella. Yes, dogs can get sunburned, too. We picked up our mess around four for the twenty minute trip home. I had the boat on the hydraulic lift, washing it carefully while Jenny and the girls carried the umbrella, chairs, and beach bag up to the house. I followed a few minutes later, carrying the cooler. We were ready to go out for dinner by 5:15, driving into Calabash for pizza.We were back about ninety minutes later and I fed Lady, noticing how quiet things were in the living room. “Everything okay in here,” I asked.“Jenny, could we ask you something? It's kind of personal.”“Okay, Andrea; go ahead.”“Mom told us that you ran away from home.”“That's right; did she tell you why?” Andrea shook her head “no.” “You're so lucky to have wonderful loving parents. You should thank God for them every day. I had a wonderful father, but he died in an industrial accident when I was ten. My mother remarried almost two years later. She wasn't married even a month when my stepfather; the county sheriff; made his first nighttime trip to my bedroom. I screamed the entire time he raped me, but my mother ignored me. I screamed every time he did it; two to three times a week; for the next five years. I hated that man; I still do. I hated him so much that I ran away when I had the chance. Anything was better than having to lie under his fat sweaty body almost every other day. I knew that I'd have to have sex with some of the men who picked me up, but most of them were nice decent people who just wanted to help me.“I had sex with lots of other men, but I've only made love with Doug. Do you understand the difference?”“I think so,” Allison said. “Dumb animals can have sex, but they don't make love.”“That's true,” Jenny told them. “For me; I would lie down and allow men to use my body, but I was somewhere else. I never had an orgasm and I didn't want one. With Doug I'm always an active participant because I love him. I want it to be good for him just as he wants it to be good for me. Are you guys ready for Monday at the doctor?”“Oh yeah, Jenny; we're looking forward to it,” Andrea replied eagerly. Jenny had realized that she had an appointment for a sonogram scheduled for the week they would visit. She presented three options to Toni: cancel the appointment; take them, but leave them in the waiting room; or take them in to experience the test with us. I wasn't surprised when Charlie and Toni said they'd accept whatever we wanted to do, but thought that seeing a real sonogram would be an excellent and interesting learning experience for their daughters. Jenny and I agreed. Monday would be the day; a big day for all of us.Sunday morning Jenny and I drove them to church and then to brunch at a nice restaurant in Myrtle Beach. We spent the afternoon at Farmstead hitting balls and practicing our putting. Andrea did quite well, especially considering that they didn't have their own clubs and hadn't practiced since their last visit. Allison, however, smoked the ball. “Gee Allison,” her sister commented, “watching you makes me wonder if Daddy is really your father.” Allison howled in laughter then she went to the putting green and smoked everything under eight feet. Jenny and I must have given her a dozen high fives and even more knuckle bumps.Everyone seemed more than a bit nervous at breakfast the following morning. We were in my car before any of us had even spoken. It was Allison who broke the ice. “I bet you're hoping for a boy, Doug.”After laughing, Jenny replied for me. “You'd lose that bet, Allison. Doug wants a girl.”“That's right,” I joined in. “Girls tend to stay close to their families even after getting married although Jenny is an obvious exception. Boys don't generally have much choice because their wives have made it for them, just like almost every other decision.”Jenny laughed and the girls joined her. Then Jenny ended the conversation with, “And don't you forget it!”“Yes, boss!” Jenny giggled then leaned across the console to kiss my cheek. Thirtyminutes later we were in Dr. Cullen's office, sitting nervously until we were called then I thought the nurse would have a cow. I guess she'd never had such a crowd follow her into the exam room.Jenny was handed a gown and pointed toward the restroom. “You've got to be kidding,” she told the nurse. “Why would I want to hide a body like this?” She took off her top and bra and pulled the gown over her arms. I tied a bow behind her neck, but left the other undone as Jenny removed her shorts and lay on the exam table.She was there about fifteen minutes when Dr. Cullen entered with a smile. “I heard this was going to be a theatrical production.” I introduced Andrea and Allison and Dr. Cullen told them where they should stand in order to get the best view. She rubbed some gel on Jenny's abdomen and asked what we were hoping for.“Doug wants a girl,” Allison blurted.“How much do you girls know about sonograms?”“We went online to Google when our mom told us about being here for Jenny's test,” Andrea replied.“Yeah, we must have red six or seven articles about it,” Allison added.“And I bet we looked at four or five videos,” Andrea added. I just laughed; Jenny smiled. We loved their enthusiasm.“Well then, can you tell me what we should look for to determine the sex?”Allison giggled, but Andrea came straight out and answered, “A penis, but sometimes the umbilical cord gets in the way or is confused for a penis.” Dr. Cullen joined Jenny and me in laughing, but did ask if the girls were looking for work. “I'm hiring; I'd bet you know more than most of my staff.”Then Dr. Cullen got down to business. She applied the sensor to Jenny's skin, rubbing it into the gel, and all of us paid the closest attention. We could see the baby's body and head. The umbilical was obvious, but we never did see a penis. “Well, girls, what's the sex?”“It's a girl,” they shouted together.“Another correct diagnosis; are you sure you've never done this before?” We shared a laugh then Dr. Cullen checked Jenny's lungs and heartbeat, reviewed her diet and exercise regimens and told us things couldn't be better. We were out the door five minutes later, laughing and hugging each other before I treated to lunch.We encouraged the girls to call home every day and they did, usually around 5:15 so their dad would be home from work. Every day after they'd spoken Charlie would ask to speak with me and he'd ask how his daughters were behaving. Every day I'd give him the same answer; the way I'd want my daughters to behave. Today's conversation was more elated yelling and screaming than anything else. Andrea began with, ”IT'S A GIRL, MOM! A GIRL!! WE SAW HER INSIDE JENNY. IT WAS INCREDIBLE.” Then Allison added that I had wanted a girl and the yelling started anew.Once they had calmed down Charlie took the phone for his daily question. “Excited,” I replied, “and a bit noisy today, but that's to be expected. It's been an exciting day.” I ended the call and drove everyone down to Myrtle Beach to Captain George's, an excellent seafood buffet where the food was almost as good as in a high end sit-down restaurant.We spent the rest of their visit either at the beach or on the golf course or shopping for baby clothes and accessories. We were actually sorry to see them leave on Sunday; the day before Labor Day. We went shopping in earnest for furniture that week. One of the things we decided was that we wanted to buy a quality set that would last through her entire childhood. We decided on a dresser and crib with a matching twin headboard and desk (can't plan too far ahead if you're a nerd) in a washed blonde maple finish. We'd put the headboard and desk away for now in an air-conditioned storage facility about two miles away until it was needed.The rest of Jenny's pregnancy was uneventful, but she pouted something awful when Dr. Cullen told her to stop penetrative sex in her seventh month. “Don't worry, Jen; I can still take care of you with my mouth and fingers.”My Jenny kissed me then led me to

MARK BURNHAM is an actor and filmmaker living in Los Angeles. After college, Mark began training at the MET Theatre, where he was a founding member of the MET Theatre Workshop under the tutelage of, and studying along side Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Pulitzer Prize winners. Through the 1990's, Mark could be seen on television in MAG7, Buffy, 3rd Rock, Action, Sunset Beach, USA High, and Warden Of Red Rock. In 2012, Mark met Quentin Dupieux and spent the next two years working with the auteur director and DJ on four films; WRONG from DraftHouse, WRONG COPS ep1, WRONG COPS (feat), and REALITE' from IFC Midnight. In 2014 Mark Co-Produced the English language film HIDDEN IN THE WOODS from Chilean director Patricio Valladares and Sony Releasing. In 2018 Mark was seen in student Academy Award winner Ryan Prows first feature LOWLIFE playing Teddy Haynes from IFC Midnight. Before the pandemic shutdown in 2020, Mark was cast in the Legendary Entertainment and Netflix film THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE as Leatherface.Connect with the Film School'd Podcast:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmschoold– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmschooldpod/– Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmSchooldPod– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgrswiL4AGviAOcbzfYCAwContinue the Conversation in the Official Film School'd Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmschoold

Un año más confeccionamos una sesión de temas instrumentales, paradisíacos y evocadores, con melodías surferas seleccionadas desde nuestras valijas subterráneas. Se trata de un episodio sin palabras ni interrupciones, intentando transportarte con esta sesión de atardecer a una playa solitaria, tranquila y hermosa. Deja a un lado las preocupaciones. Hoy escapamos del Sótano. Hoy hay surf en la azotea. Relájate… y disfruta.Playlist;THE DENVERMEN “Quiet Beach” (1963)THE VIBRANTS “The breeze and I” (1963)RJ and THE RIOTS “Your summer dream” (1964)DUANE EDDY “The quiet three” (1959)THE MAJESTICS “Rip tide” (1962)THE SENTINALS “Sunset Beach” (1963)JOHNNY FORTUNE “Siboney” (1963)LEE HAZLEWOOD’S WOODCHUCKS “Quiet Village” (1964)THE CHARADES “In dreams” (2014)LOS STRAITJACKETS “Arizona sunset” (2001)THE BOSS MARTIANS “El Coyote” (2024)JON AND THE NIGHTRIDERS “Amor del mar” (1996)LAIKA AND THE COSMONAUTS “Enchanted rock” (1994)THE BLUE STINGRAYS “Blue Venus” (1997)LOS BLUE MARINOS “The last wave” (2014)THE ROUTES “Love you more” (2023)THE MANAKOORAS “Summer of the surf King” (2022)THE DEAD ROCKS “Maui’s sunset” (2005)THE AQUA BARONS “Unknown seas” (2020)FIFTY FOOT COMBO “Le dimanche matin” (2002)THE TEMPOMEN “Midnight on Pier 13” (196?)LINK WRAY “Don’t leave me” (1990)Escuchar audio

In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss episode's 96-100 of Sunset Beach

A Pinellas County beach town is trying to move tourists and day-trippers off its side streets. Starting July 29th, there's no more free parking in the Sunset Beach neighborhood of Treasure Island. Street parking will cost $5 an hour. City spokesman Jason Beisel insists it's not a money grab. We speak with him about the change. 

A popular beach carpark at Sunset Beach in Port Waikato has been closed because of dramatic erosion. Sunset Lifesaving Club president Malcolm Beattie spoke to Corin Dann.

In this episode Tommy and Derek discuss another batch of episode's of Sunset Beach

In this episode Tommy returns to Sunset Beach with new cohost Derek. In this episode they discuss episode's 76-85.

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Susan Seaforth Hayes, Legendary Actress, Julie from “Days of Our Lives” About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Susan Seaforth Hayes, is a highly popular and beloved actress who is, of course, best known for her longstanding portrayal of “Julie Williams” on the hugely successful daytime drama series, “Days of Our Lives”, for which she has received 6 Daytime Emmy Award nominations.  In fact, she is the only actor to have appeared on the show for ALL SEVEN DECADES that it has been on the air.   She is also well-known for her recurring role as “Joanna Manning” on “The Young and the Restless”, and as "District Attorney Patricia Steele" on “Sunset Beach”.  In addition, our guest has appeared in dozens of other TV shows including “The Loretta Young Show”, “Hawaiian Eye”, “The Young Marrieds”, “The FBI”, “Dragnet”, “Ironside”, “Matlock” and many more.    Our guest and her dear husband and co-star, the mega-talented and multi-award winning actor, the late, great Bill Hayes, whom we lost last January, were without question, television's greatest love story, appearing as Doug and Julie Williams on “Days of Our Lives” for over 50 years, which was definitely the longest running romance in television history.   They became the very first – and still remain the only - soap opera actors in the world to appear on the cover of Time Magazine in its January 12, 1976 issue.   And this superstar couple have written 2 best selling books – a novel entitled, “Trumpet”, and a memoir entitled, “Like Sands Through the Hourglass”, which is widely considered to be the best book ever written about daytime television.  They also hosted the wonderful website, SOAP OPERA SECRETS DOT COM.  And in 2018, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented our guest and her husband Bill Hayes with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To learn more about Susan Seaforth Hayes, go to:https://twitter.com/DaysHayeshttps://www.soapoperasecrets.com #SusanSeaforthHayes    #harveybrownstoneinterviews

We're continuing to add to your beach read pile today with another fiction pick I couldn't get enough of: Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews, which is out May 7. Mary Kay is so talented at making the setting or the place of her books as a character in the novel, and she certainly does that in this latest book with “the Saint,” a landmark hotel on the coast of Georgia. Traditions run deep here, but scandals run even deeper. “The Saint” is shorthand for the St. Cecelia, and if you grew up coming to this hotel, you were referred to as “a Saint”; if you came from the wrong side of the river, you were “an Ain't.” In the book we meet Traci Eddings, who was one of those outsiders; her family wasn't rich or connected enough to vacation at the Saint. She did work at the Saint, however, for one summer, and she married the boss' son. In this book we find her the widowed owner of the hotel, attempting to get the Saint back to its glory days, even though she's got a mountain of opposition standing in her way. She's got one summer season to turn it around, but then, new information about a drowning that happened long ago at the hotel threatens to come to light, and then a tragic death of one of the Saint's own brings Traci to the brink of despair. It's a love story, it's a mystery, and it's definitely worth a place on your TBR pile. Mary Kay Andrews is such a talented writer—she's a New York Times bestseller and her hit books are too numerous to name, but I'll try: The Homewreckers, The Newcomer, Hello, Summer, Sunset Beach, The High Tide Club, The Beach House Cookbook, The Weekenders, Beach Town, Save the Date, Ladies' Night, Spring Fever, Summer Rental, The Fixer Upper, Deep Dish, Savannah Breeze, Hissy Fit, Little Bitty Lies, and Savannah Blues, and I know there are many others that I left out. She is actually a former journalist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and lives in Georgia; Mary Kay Andrews is actually a pen name she adopted in 2002—her real name is Kathy Hogan Trocheck—and (I find this so interesting!) her pen name is inspired by the names of her children, Mary Kathleen, so Mary K, and Andrew, so Andrews. I love details like that. I have lived in the South for 15 years this year, and I really resonate with Mary Kay Andrews' Southern-flavored stories, but they're relatable and totally compelling to anyone, anywhere, as her books at their heart deal with the human element.   Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews

In this episode of The Quivercast Surfing Podcast, we have the honor of chatting with the legendary two-time world champion Tom Carroll @thomasvictorcarroll. Tom takes us back to the early days of surfing in Hawaii, reminiscing about the massive waves at Sunset Beach and the thrill of surfing without leashes. His early experiences in big surf helped shape his career as he discovered his love for adrenaline-pumping waves.As Tom transitioned into his professional surfing career, he faced a new challenge: adapting his style to smaller waves commonly found at contest locations. Despite this, Tom's skill and adaptability led him to great success in the competitive surfing world leading to two world championships. Today, Tom finds himself on a new journey that he never imagined—meditation. He believes meditation is essential in today's fast-paced world, offering a way to quiet the mind and find inner peace.In addition to his meditation practice, Tom invites listeners to join him on Instagram for meditation sessions sponsored by Quicksilver @quicksilver. This episode also features a segment where Tom answers questions submitted by listeners on Instagram. Support the showBUY THE ENDLESS SUMMER BOX SET HERE!If you like the QuiverCast here are some ways to help us keep going! I always like Coffee! Buy me a Coffee! Become a Patreon for as little as a Buck a Month! Patreon Find Us: Website: thequivercast.com Instagram: @quiver_cast Facebook: The QuiverCast Twitter: @The_QuiverCast Sound Editing by: The Steele Collective

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Gordon Thomson, Renowned Actor, Co-Star, “Dynasty” About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Gordon Thomson, is an iconic actor who's brought us some very memorable performances in a career that spans 6 decades.   He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the evil, yet dashing “Adam Carrington” on the blockbuster TV series, “Dynasty”, for which he received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and 3 Soap Opera Digest awards.   But his body of work extends FAR beyond “Dynasty”.   On the big screen, he's appeared in a number of great movies including “Explosion”, “Leopard in the Snow”, “The Intruder”, “Man of Her Dreams”, “Little Miss Sunshine”, “Poseidon”, ““Afterburn / Aftershock” and “The Experience”.    And on television, besides his role on “Dynasty” and a whole slew of guest appearances and made-for-TV movies, we remember him as “Aristotle Benedict White” on “Ryan's Hope”, “Mason Capwell” on “Santa Barbara”, for which he received a Soap Opera Digest Award nomination, “A.J. Deschanel” on “Sunset Beach”, “Walter” on “Days of our Lives”, “Preston Regis” on “DeVanity”, for which he received 2 Indie Series Award nominations, and “Maximillion Winterthorne” on “Winterthorne”, for which he received another Indie Series Award nomination.    And on the stage, our guest has performed in everything from Shakespeare to Ibsen.  He's starred in “The Fantastiks”, “Godspell”, “King John”, “Love's Labours Lost”, “The Imaginary Invalid”, “A Month in the Country”, “Loot”, “Eastern Standard” and many more plays.    For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ #GordonThomson    #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Actor, writer, and director Trevor St. John sits down in The Locher Room to talk about his moving new film, “A Good Enough Day” and his role as “Tucker McCall” on CBS's “The Young and the Restless.”"A Good Enough Day" is available to stream on both Amazon, Apple+ and Tubi. Trevor co-wrote, stars and directs the film, which also features daytime favorites including, Sherri Saum (ex-OLTL, Sunset Beach, The Fosters) and Josh Wingate (ex-GH). In the film, Trevor plays photographer Tyler Hamilton, a workaholic who finds out that he's terminally ill. To prepare himself for death, he decides to heal old wounds and reach out to those he's neglected.Don't miss the chance to hear all about the making of this incredibly powerful movie from Trevor himself here in The Locher Room.

Hawaii's Laura Blears broke barriers riding waves! She was the first woman to compete in a men's surfing event in 1973, the first woman to win a check at a professional contest at Sunset Beach and the number one ranked female surfer in the aloha state and the world in the 70's. The surfing pioneer shares her memories growing up in Waikiki, being featured in Playboy Magazine and advice on parenting as a proud mother and grandma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. Mitch and Dave react to the event's biggest storylines - Picklum, Sakura Johnson, and the young surfers on the women's tour continuing to surge, Aussies dominating, and dark horses like Jordy Smith and Brisa Hennessy showing up big. They discuss whether the Brazilians on tour are in trouble, what's up with the much-heralded American Rookies, and what boards looked best at Sunset. They also choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour's second event, answer fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights from the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Prepare for the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona, Mar 6-16. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 On this episode of the world's greatest action sports podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the Sunset Beach massacre, what's happening with the Brazilian storm, the Caity and Molly show, Chris gets weird at Ween, ISA World Surfing Games starts next week, Todd's Taco Bell disaster, Kai Lenny Lives Mas, Slater hints at retirement, New Creature X Sketchy Tank VX board, Bill Weiss naked 540s, Stefan Janoski Epicly Later'd is EPIC, Primitive “Daydream” video is insanity, Blake Carpenter's part, and Alexis Ramirez “El Corazon” is super sick, Craig Kelly book tour, Dew Tour coming up, snow news, lots of questions answered, plenty of poop news from Todd, and so much more.      Presented By: Spy Optics @spyoptic Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain 1620 Workwear @1620usa   Hansen Surfboards @hansensurfboards Machu Picchu Energy @machupicchu.energy Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals  Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea New Greens @newgreens Pedal Electric @pedal.electric Vesyl Shipping Vesyl.com  Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom

Hawaiian Championship Tour surfer Gabriela Bryan joins the pod between Pipe and Sunset. She talks about training for Pipeline, getting reps and learning the lineup, and the unforgettable, inspiring Finals Day at the Lexus Pipe Pro. She explains her real connection with “her spot” Sunset Beach, how it fits her surfing, and what to expect from the competition. She breaks down her road from the tight-knit community on Kauai to the Championship Tour, her support system, her crew on tour, the changing of the guard, and her goals for 2024 and beyond. Gabby also touches on the absence of Carissa Moore, surfing Nias, Indonesia, and naming all her surfboards.  Follow Gabby and learn more here.  Watch the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach live on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 Championship Tour rookie and Challenger Series winner Cole Houshmand joins the podcast. He opens up by talking about his first event on tour, the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI. He breaks down his approach to training in the intense lineup, his time logged out at Pipe, the forecast, and the shock of starting at such a challenging location. He previews his rookie season, working with coach Luke Egan, focusing on Sunset Beach, switching to Mayhem boards, and how many boards he brought to Hawaii. He shares his origin story, growing up as a multi-sport athlete, winning two events on the Challenger Series, and joining up with the “2-Percent Crew” of San Clemente surfers and supporting each other as as they rose through the ranks. Cole also touches on his wild hairstyles, new school power surfing, the power of journaling, and his first Pipe matchup. Follow Cole and learn more here.  Watch the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI live Jan 29 - Feb 10. Stay locked into the Vissla Shaper Rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Injuries are mostly out of our control. But recovery offers many choices. Will we allow the scar tissue to stiffen or soften us? Stu Nettle is the editor of Swellnet, one of Australia's leading independent surf media and forecasting sites, where he has written about board design, surf industry happenings, surf science, and coastal geology since 2008. Stu is a lifelong surfer but late-comer to surf media. He “had many unrelated life chapters, business failures, social experiments, and surf adventures before he ever got a word published.” We first encountered Stu's work amongst the lively pages of Kurangabaa, an academic – leaning surf journal he helped to found and run in the early 2000s. It was a trove of thoughtful essays, along with poetry, fiction and interviews – and part of a larger, exciting, indepedent DIY surf culture of that time. We wanted to know: what kind of life has shaped the voice and perspective of one of Australia's most prolific surf journalists?  Stu talks us through the Sunset Beach hold down that changed him, the value of knowing our history,  gender politics at Swellnet and the the future(s) of surf media.…Listen with Lauren L. Hill & Dave RastovichSound Engineer: Ben Alexander Theme song: Shannon Sol Carroll Additional music by Dave & BenJoin the conversation: @Waterpeoplepodcast Get monthly musings and behind the scenes content from the podcast by subscribing to our newsletter. You'll get water-centric reading and listening recommendations, questions worth asking, and ways to take action for the wellbeing of Planet Ocean delivered straight to your inbox.

Hear about travel to Long Island, New York as the Amateur Traveler talks to Vanessa Gordon from EastEndTasteMagazine.com about her home. https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-long-island-new-york/ Why should someone go to Long Island? Vanessa says, "Long Island, there truly is so to discover, even from living out here for many years, whether part-time or full-time there's truly so much to do, whether you're in Nassau or Suffolk County, the two counties that make up Long Island. I've lived here in the Hamptons, been here for over 30 years and this New York region never ceases to amaze me. There are ocean beaches. We have Bay beaches. We have beautiful nature preserves, bountiful farmers markets, and endless amounts of summer events." Vanessa suggests visiting Long Island in September or October, mentioning the abundance of events, family activities, and cultural events during these months. She shares her favorite spots in Montauk, including the Montauk Point Lighthouse and the opportunity for seal watching and whale sightings. Moving to Shelter Island, Vanessa recommends taking the ferry and exploring the island's unique attractions, such as Rams Head Inn and Mashomack Preserve. She also suggests Sunset Beach as a hotspot for live music and sunsets. Vanessa then talks about Sag Harbor, her favorite village, and its family-friendly beaches. She highlights The Beacon restaurant and Barron's Cove Hotel for breathtaking sunset views. The discussion extends to wineries on the North Fork, with recommendations like Wolfer Estate and Channing Daughters. She covers various family-friendly activities, including museums like the Parrish Art Museum and Guildhall and theaters such as Bay Street Theater. Vanessa mentions the presence of celebrities in the fall. The itinerary continues with a move to Riverhead, described as the gateway to the North Fork and South Fork. Vanessa appreciates the town's historic charm, new businesses, and attractions like the Long Island Aquarium. She highlights the East End food market as a one-stop shop for local food purveyors. Vanessa suggests considering staying in Brookhaven instead of the Hamptons to save on your travel budget. She highlights Patchogue on the Great South Bay as a vibrant spot, particularly for nightlife, and recommends Fire Island for its popularity among the LGBTQ+ community. She emphasizes historical sites like Fire Island Lighthouse and Bellport, suggesting the Bellport Inn as a cozy stay. Moving to the "Gold Coast" on the north shore, Vanessa mentions historic mansions like Teddy Roosevelt's Sagamore Hill, the Old Westbury Gardens, and Oheka Castle, the latter featured in a Taylor Swift music video. She advises dividing mansion visits over two days. Whether you are visiting Long Island on your yacht or by train, whether you are visiting mansions or living in one, this area near New York City offers a very different world to the city with its beaches, farms, and vineyards.