Welcome to my new Goose Creek Island Journal, where I hope to keep friends, family and those who appreciate our "coastal way of life" aware of connections to our seaside home.  My journal is intended primarily to offer readers a glimpse of day to day activities, but also as a platform to discuss our history, past events, and reflections of life in our maritime village.

       If you haven't been to Goose Creek Island recently, a transformation of lives and livelihoods has evolved due to the massive destruction of Hurricane Irene in August 2011, the forever decline of our commercial fishing industry and its effect on our local community oriented economic base.  Familiar landmarks, homes, and business properties have taken on a new look or possibly not even existing anymore.  While the hurricane's of nature or the storms regulating our fishing traditions may have wiped out many material things, it did not destroy the memories of growing up there and our determination to keep our Goose Creek Island communities intact.  This journal is for all of us who cherish our Goose Creek Island home, who have the memories, the determination and will to keep our maritime spirit alive.

      Thank you for joining in on my new blog spot. I hope it will serve as a reminder of who we are, where we have been, and where we are going.  Island life is good!