What a wild weather weekend we just had. Did you have a temperature and weather condition roller coaster on Saturday? We had 68 degree temperatures on Saturday morning, and then we had snow and temperatures in the 20’s on Saturday night. What a crazy time. The weather Gods must be saying “Who are you looking at?”
Christmas Wish – Memory Monday 12/23/19
Greetings from a balmy Sandbridge. Folks here are busily making their last minute preparations to make a Christmas wish come true. This week’s Memory Monday photo contest shows that a lucky bird got his wish courtesy of one of our rental guests.
Dreams Come True – Memory Monday 10/21/19
Good Monday Morning! We hope you are enjoying this late October Monday and having Dreams about Sandbridge beach!
Dreams Come True
This week’s Memory Monday photo contest submission comes to us from Lisa Kueikis who stayed with us in the vacation rental “A Wish Upon A Star” this past August.
How to Stay Cool at Sandbridge Beach on Hot Days
It’s a perfect day at Sandbridge Beach, VA. The sky is blue. The sun is bright. The waves are gently lapping the shore.
But, as the temperature soars, you start to feel slightly uncomfortable. Sweaty. Thirsty. Maybe even a little groggy.
Memory Monday 6/24/19 Sunny side up
Greetings from a fantastic Monday here in Sandbridge. Simply put today is why people come to Sandbridge. The water temperature is good, the sun is shining and people are in great spirits today enjoying a beautiful summer. The day, of course, started with a perfect sunny sunrise.
Glorious sunrise – Memory Monday 8/27/18
This fantastic picture comes to us from Valerie Whetstone who stayed with Blue some time ago, but we did not forget her picture and we’ve been waiting for that just right opportunity to share it with you. Today seems as good a time as any to reach into the archives and pull it out to share with you.
Ready? Here it is!
We actually don’t know exactly where Valerie took this picture, but that doesn’t diminish the beauty of it. It also reminds us that getting up early in the morning has some special benefits. Not only do you get a jump on the day, but if you head to the beach you get to see glorious sights like this. All we can say is Wow!
So this is the second week in a row of fantastic sunrises we’ve shared with you. Maybe another one coming next Monday? You never know…come back then to check it out for yourself.
Also don’t forget that we are always looking for great photos that share memories of our guests’ stay. Each Monday we post a photo here to share those memories with you all, and then to make sure the positive memories are carried on we randomly draw one of our entrants each month to win our contest where we give the winner a $100 discount on your next year’s stay with Sandbridge Blue.
Keep that in mind the next time you are rolling through your photo memories!
All the best from the beach!
Sun and Moon: Memory Monday September 25, 2017.
These are two great shots here from Sandbridge Beach that were submitted to us from one of our loyal guests. Taken from the same place on the beach there is a sunrise
And then after a sunrise, what is better than a great “moon rise” over the Atlantic?
Great pictures! Thank you for your photo submission. We look forward to serving you and your family again soon
Light Show: Memory Monday September 11, 2017.
We also pause today and give thanks that Sandbridge was not affected any more than we were (or will be) by Hurricane Irma. The entire east coast was on high alert at the end of the week last week as the steering currents for the storm were all over the place. We feel for those affected by the storm in Florida. Our hearts go out to them all.
We distract ourselves from those two heady things for a moment today (Patriot’s Day, and Hurricane Irma) as we give you a light show of sorts from James Sell who provides us this creative photograph of a sunrise over Sandbridge beach.
We admire James for his photographic skill on getting this photo as the sun is reflecting off of the water and off of the sand, but we also admire James’ ability to get up early and get the “money shot.” The early bird!
Thanks James for your photo. We look forward to serving you and your family again soon!
All the best from the beach!
5 Things to Double Check Before Leaving on Vacation – Updated
Double Check Your Car
Few things are as scary as having car trouble when you’re on a road trip. Trying to fix mechanical problems on the side of a busy interstate or a deserted back road is enough to put a serious damper on your fun. Before you leave, check (or have a professional check) your brakes, oil, fluids and tires to be sure there aren’t any problems waiting to happen. A check up with a professional mechanic will be sure to ease road trip worries. It’s also a good idea to look into AAA if you don’t already happen. Even if your car checks out fine that doesn’t mean you can’t get a flat tire on the trip. You will thank yourself later when you don’t have to unpack the entire trunk to get to the spare tire and jack on the side of the road.
Don’t Let You Mail Pile Up
Burglars often check mailboxes in an effort to determine if a house is empty. Those with days’ worth of mail piled up give a clear signal that the homeowner is away. Before you leave, make arrangements with the post office to hold your mail or ask a neighbor to pick it up daily. This will also prevent scammers from going through your mail and gaining access to potential sensitive information.
Safeguard Your House
When you’re going on vacation, it is wise to safeguard your house before you leave. Unplug counter top appliances and television sets, so they don’t become victims of lightning while you’re gone. Turn off the water to your washing machine to prevent flooding and lock the gate to your pool (if you have one), so no animals or children are accidentally harmed. You may want to set your thermostat accordingly to the time of year you are leaving. It is recommended in the summer to keep your thermostat around 75 degrees and your heat at around 55 in the winter in order to maintain your home and keep the electricity bill down that week you will be away.
Make Arrangement for Your Pets
Putt Putt Anyone?: Memory Monday April 17, 2017.
Happy Easter Monday to everyone. We hope you enjoyed a fabulous weekend of egg hunting, and church going in the beautiful weather we all enjoyed. Temps reached the 90 degree mark here in Sandbridge yesterday on Easter, and the folks vacationing enjoyed all manner of outdoor activities, including some putt putt golf!
Seriously, admit it….putt putt golf is a cornerstone of family vacations and we love this shot that was presented to us by Leonard Marquez of Sterling, Virginia who stayed with Blue and presented us this family photo enjoying a round of competitive golf in Virginia Beach while they were on vacation.
Thanks to Leonard for sharing this photo. Although we don’t have the accounting of the scoring of this round, judging by the smiles on the photo we suspect the young lady on the left may have had the upper hand in this round!
All the best from the beach!
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