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BlackSkimmer

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9. I think that must have been where we stayed when I was a teen. It was on the beach.

Reply to Lifeafter70 (Reply #8)

Tue Mar 14, 2023, 02:04 PM

Mar 2023

Dad had a small plane and we would fly in, either there or somewhere nearby. The mists of memory have clouded over.

But I still remember Jekyll. I plan to go back this year.

Beautiful, as are all the barrier islands anywhere in this world.

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Warning to all who live on barrier islands: Fourth NC home collapses into the sea... [View all] allegorical oracle Mar 2023 OP

Guessing Delphinus Mar 2023 #1

I agree on many levels, but BlackSkimmer Mar 2023 #3

No, Delphinus Mar 2023 #4

Well, you should visit before it's gone. But I think it'll be there awhile. I'd bet on it. BlackSkimmer Mar 2023 #5

Love Jekyll island Lifeafter70 Mar 2023 #8

I think that must have been where we stayed when I was a teen. It was on the beach. BlackSkimmer Mar 2023 #9

When you do go back please post pictures Lifeafter70 Mar 2023 #10

I had a friend who lived in St. Simons. Beautiful area. BlackSkimmer Mar 2023 #11

I lived in Brunswick from 77-80 tinymontgomery Mar 2023 #13

Jekyll does have a small airport and we used to watch the planes fly in and out wishstar Mar 2023 #16

Not to mention that this is what barrier islands do naturally. GoCubsGo Mar 2023 #6

So true. In Fla, after storms, have seen barrier islands enlarged and others that had half allegorical oracle Mar 2023 #14

This coastal development should be legally barred from further re-building. lindysalsagal Mar 2023 #2

+1 spot on! Emile Mar 2023 #7

Best thing to do. 2naSalit Mar 2023 #12

It was forbidden in some islands and coastal areas for years, but many of those laws were allegorical oracle Mar 2023 #15

I'm sure some of those homes on barrier islands... RussBLib Mar 2023 #17