And, speaking of beaches, we then took a walk around the Carolina Beach boardwalk area, which to me refers to all the pedestrian-only streets down by where the old wooden boardwalk used to be. Parking on the streets and in some lots is available all the time AND FREE!! Hard to believe there would be free parking at the beach like that. Try to get that at a big beach in FLA.
Sad to see that the old bumper cars are now gone as is the old Landmark restaurant right at what is considered to be the heart of CB. We need to bring those back. I used to inflict a lot of pain to others in those bumper cars, especially on my brother Bob and sister Julie. However, my students paid me back in full at Great America in Gurnee in Illinois, when I made the mistake of going out and immediately became the target of everyone of the little imps. I was actually sore when I got off.
I had bought an Arcadia book at Fort Fisher featuring postcards of Carolina Beach from the early 1900s to 1960s with a lot of history. This beach has been important to my family dating all the way back to when my grandparents had that pre-Hazel cottage and then, we still spent a lot of weeks there during summers in rented cottages and even camped out several times at a campground at Snow's Cut (which connects the Cape Fear River with the sounds along the coast as part of the Intercoastal waterway).
More to Come. --RoadDog
YOU CAN RETIRE TO CALIFORNIA WHERE you will know how to eat an artichoke.
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Showing posts with label NC Trip Summer 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NC Trip Summer 2012. Show all posts
Monday, July 30, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Aye, 'Tis a Beach Life for Me-- Part 5
I devoured two Britt's Donuts at Carolina Beach and feeling sorry for the two guys working behind the window where you see them making those great morsels because it was fairly warm at the long counter and had to be really hot back there.
Love Them Britt's. On my Roadlog Blog, I have just finished 100 North Carolina Icons and one was Krispy Kreme, which are great, BUT NOT COMPARED TO A BRITT'S!!! I'd also have included Britt's on the list. That's how much of a fan I am.
They are open 8 AM to 10 PM until Labor Day, seven days a week.
I wanted to eat more, but cut myself off at two. Hey, I don't get there that often. You enjoy when you can.
What Would Homer Say? --RoadDog
YOU CAN RETIRE TO CALIFORNIA WHERE the fastest part of your commute to work is backing down your driveway.
Love Them Britt's. On my Roadlog Blog, I have just finished 100 North Carolina Icons and one was Krispy Kreme, which are great, BUT NOT COMPARED TO A BRITT'S!!! I'd also have included Britt's on the list. That's how much of a fan I am.
They are open 8 AM to 10 PM until Labor Day, seven days a week.
I wanted to eat more, but cut myself off at two. Hey, I don't get there that often. You enjoy when you can.
What Would Homer Say? --RoadDog
YOU CAN RETIRE TO CALIFORNIA WHERE the fastest part of your commute to work is backing down your driveway.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Aye, 'Tis a Beach Life for Me-- Part 4
Next, we parked by the old Mack's store by US-421 near the boardwalk area of Carolina Beach. I was somewhat surprised to see they didn't charge for parking. Most beaches seem to do that.
It was a short walk past the gazebo where concerts are held Thursdays during the summer to the main boardwalk. After years of decline, Carolina Beach has certainly turned the corner but still has some spots that are a bit rough. It still has the old honky tonk feel to it with quite a few beach bars, including my all-time favorite, the Silver Dollar Saloon which first opened in the 50s.
Of course, first target was Britt's Donuts which has been there since the 20s or 30s. Nothing fancy, just some of the best glazed donuts you'll ever eat. The long counter and method of making the morsels hasn't changed at all as far back as I remember. It being a warm day, I felt kind of sorry for the two guys in back making the donuts.
What has changed is the price, which now is 90 cents apiece. I got six for $5 for the three of us and then did some time travel back to when I was a young boy in the 50s. As I finished the second one, I saw that the best deal was a dozen for $7. I was about to ask if we could get six more for the two bucks when my mom beat me to it.
So, we had doughnuts for tomorrow!!! The only problem with a Britt's donut is that it is only good when eaten right at the place or within a couple hours. But that was back in the days before microwaves, so we'll see how that does it.
The Oven Sure Didn't Work. --RoadDog
It was a short walk past the gazebo where concerts are held Thursdays during the summer to the main boardwalk. After years of decline, Carolina Beach has certainly turned the corner but still has some spots that are a bit rough. It still has the old honky tonk feel to it with quite a few beach bars, including my all-time favorite, the Silver Dollar Saloon which first opened in the 50s.
Of course, first target was Britt's Donuts which has been there since the 20s or 30s. Nothing fancy, just some of the best glazed donuts you'll ever eat. The long counter and method of making the morsels hasn't changed at all as far back as I remember. It being a warm day, I felt kind of sorry for the two guys in back making the donuts.
What has changed is the price, which now is 90 cents apiece. I got six for $5 for the three of us and then did some time travel back to when I was a young boy in the 50s. As I finished the second one, I saw that the best deal was a dozen for $7. I was about to ask if we could get six more for the two bucks when my mom beat me to it.
So, we had doughnuts for tomorrow!!! The only problem with a Britt's donut is that it is only good when eaten right at the place or within a couple hours. But that was back in the days before microwaves, so we'll see how that does it.
The Oven Sure Didn't Work. --RoadDog
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Aye, 'Tis a Beach Life for Me-- Pt. 1
THURSDAY, JULY 12TH
Recovering from the long drive and enjoying the new deck at the Topsail Arms at the south end of Topsail Island. Took a long walk along the beach and found quite a few interesting shells and the "lima bean" stones.
Did some wading in the water and pitched the umbrella for some beach reading.
FRIDAY, JULY 13TH
Another walk on the beach. The waves have created a nice tidal pool which is always a special place.
Highlight of today was the arrival of my Aunt Louise, Cousin Debbie and her husband Rob, Aunt Louise still lives in Mt. Olive. Rob and Debbie are now from Petersburg, Virginia. Rob is retired and Debbie still works. We had a great lunch that Mom prepared of shrimp and crabcakes.
Rob is a history buff like me and says his house is on land that was formerly City Point which was the huge Union supply depot during the Civil War. he once found a canteen while digging in his yard. Later this month he goes on an archaeological dig at the site of an early 19th century pottery place.
After they left, I went over to Surf City's Sound Side Park where the Uncle Harry Band was playing at the band shell. On the way back, I picked up a two-liter bottle of Cheerwine pop, a NC classic.
A Bad Day at the Beach Is.... --RoadDog
Recovering from the long drive and enjoying the new deck at the Topsail Arms at the south end of Topsail Island. Took a long walk along the beach and found quite a few interesting shells and the "lima bean" stones.
Did some wading in the water and pitched the umbrella for some beach reading.
FRIDAY, JULY 13TH
Another walk on the beach. The waves have created a nice tidal pool which is always a special place.
Highlight of today was the arrival of my Aunt Louise, Cousin Debbie and her husband Rob, Aunt Louise still lives in Mt. Olive. Rob and Debbie are now from Petersburg, Virginia. Rob is retired and Debbie still works. We had a great lunch that Mom prepared of shrimp and crabcakes.
Rob is a history buff like me and says his house is on land that was formerly City Point which was the huge Union supply depot during the Civil War. he once found a canteen while digging in his yard. Later this month he goes on an archaeological dig at the site of an early 19th century pottery place.
After they left, I went over to Surf City's Sound Side Park where the Uncle Harry Band was playing at the band shell. On the way back, I picked up a two-liter bottle of Cheerwine pop, a NC classic.
A Bad Day at the Beach Is.... --RoadDog
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