July 29th, Tuesday: Newspaper pickup at the Jolly Roger Pier, later, Bob and I walked the mile to the pier and sat out on it listening to fishermen tales.
We all went out to the Crab Pot out by the Swing Bridge and had an excellent seafood lunch. This place is attached to a place where you buy fresh seafood right off the boats so you can't get much more fresh than that. Quite the rustic place.
I spent three hours out on the beach in the afternoon.
Played North Carolina Monopoly at night. Interesting N.C.-centered game.
July 30th, Wednesday Spent time on the beach again before leaving for Goldsboro. Stopped at Paul's Famous Hot Dogs at Rocky Point on the way back.
--RoadDog
SIGNS OF OLD AGE: You run out of breath walking DOWN a flight of stairs.
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Showing posts with label NC Summer Trip 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NC Summer Trip 2014. Show all posts
Friday, August 15, 2014
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Back Home Again-- Part 3
July 25-30th, I spent at Mom's place at Topsail Beach, North Carolina with some outstanding weather.
I love the beach, and spent the time reading newspapers, magazines and writing in my journal both on the beach and various levels of decks. Enjoyed walking along the beach, collecting shells and those unique lima bean stones (as I call them). Spent considerable time "camped" out in the sand on the beach as well.
Monday, July 28th, was quite hot so took a drive southward to near the South Carolina line. Had those great Britt's Donuts at the Carolina Beach boardwalk, looked at where the old cottage was and drove all the way to "The Rocks" at the end of the peninsula.
Sorry to find Fort Fisher closed Sundays and Mondays. Took the Fort Fisher-Southport Ferry across to Southport and drove around that quaint old river town. Then drove to Caswell Beach and Holden Beach before returning to Topsail Beach.
--RoadDog
SIGNS OF OLD AGE: You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.
I love the beach, and spent the time reading newspapers, magazines and writing in my journal both on the beach and various levels of decks. Enjoyed walking along the beach, collecting shells and those unique lima bean stones (as I call them). Spent considerable time "camped" out in the sand on the beach as well.
Monday, July 28th, was quite hot so took a drive southward to near the South Carolina line. Had those great Britt's Donuts at the Carolina Beach boardwalk, looked at where the old cottage was and drove all the way to "The Rocks" at the end of the peninsula.
Sorry to find Fort Fisher closed Sundays and Mondays. Took the Fort Fisher-Southport Ferry across to Southport and drove around that quaint old river town. Then drove to Caswell Beach and Holden Beach before returning to Topsail Beach.
--RoadDog
SIGNS OF OLD AGE: You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Back Home Again-- Part 2
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23RD: Went to a Zaxby's for the first time. Good food. Did some shopping.
THURSDAY, JULY 24TH: Some serious rain. Bob and I drove out to Bentonville Battlefield, about 20 miles from Goldsboro and went to the museum. We didn't get to go on the battlefield because of the off-and-on rain, at times really heavy.
Originally the plan was to go to Topsail Beach today, but the great beach band, The Embers, were playing at Goldsboro's Main Street Jam downtown so stuck around for it. Unfortunately, it was rained out.
Oh Well. --RoadDog
SIGNS OF OLD AGE: When you do the "Hokey Pokey" and you put your left hip out, it stays out.
THURSDAY, JULY 24TH: Some serious rain. Bob and I drove out to Bentonville Battlefield, about 20 miles from Goldsboro and went to the museum. We didn't get to go on the battlefield because of the off-and-on rain, at times really heavy.
Originally the plan was to go to Topsail Beach today, but the great beach band, The Embers, were playing at Goldsboro's Main Street Jam downtown so stuck around for it. Unfortunately, it was rained out.
Oh Well. --RoadDog
SIGNS OF OLD AGE: When you do the "Hokey Pokey" and you put your left hip out, it stays out.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Back Home Again-- Part 1
I was gone for 12 days, driving the usual route: Illinois 47, I-74, I-70, US-33, I-77, US-52, I-40 and US-70 to Goldsboro, North Carolina. Spent the first night in Richmond, Indiana.
I have never seen as much road construction as there was this trip. And everywhere, there were warnings of unbelievably dire consequences if you didn't drive the lowered speed limit.
The second day of driving, I stopped in Mt. Airy, NC, and had some Lexington BBQ (western Carolina-style bbq as opposed to eastern Carolina). Personally, I like both kinds, but don't tell my family.
Made it to Goldsboro that night after driving 650 miles.
Road Work Ahead!! --RoadDog
I have never seen as much road construction as there was this trip. And everywhere, there were warnings of unbelievably dire consequences if you didn't drive the lowered speed limit.
The second day of driving, I stopped in Mt. Airy, NC, and had some Lexington BBQ (western Carolina-style bbq as opposed to eastern Carolina). Personally, I like both kinds, but don't tell my family.
Made it to Goldsboro that night after driving 650 miles.
Road Work Ahead!! --RoadDog
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