It's been 3 long years since I last laid eyes on one of my dearest friends, Noah Cannon. He lives in Mathews, Virginia - it's a bit of paradise. I also got to meet Digger!
Monday, June 23, 2008
My First Twister
A page went out over our phone system today - an agent was letting us know that there was a funnel cloud visable over Outer Banks Paints. Fortunately, I had my camera. Was told that it was out over Kitty Hawk Bay - have not confirmed it yet
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Smoky OBX
Wildfires west of the Outer Banks have coated our coast with thick smoke. Estimates say it could last for months unless there is a significant downpour. The growth of peat is what's on fire and isn't put out easily.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Sad Occasion
I had to go home this week due to the passing of my uncle. His death was not unexpected. My grandmother and my cousin are so upset and it's hard to be so far away. I am glad I was able to attend the funeral, but I wish I had been able to stay longer. There's a part of me that is starting to think that I should be back in Fredericksburg permanently. Life is too short.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Spring Cleaning!
Here is the "Before" picture and "After" picture of the inital cleaning of the pool....
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Collective Craziness
Tomorrow is a full moon, so hopefully there will be an end to this current collective chaos.
Michael created www.savehatteras.com as an online petition that has exploded in popularity and complaints from multiple attorneys. I haven't seen him for days, as he has been at the office at all hours. There is a threat of the beaches in Hatteras being closed by injunction from the courts. The hearing is April 4th. If it happens, there is legitimate concern that the local economy will be adversely affected. Michael is proving that one person really can have an impact.
In other news, the real estate market is not improving at the rate I had anticipated. Every day I have a sick feeling that doesn't go away. I still pray that May 1st will bring my salvation and the end of my position in management of the real estate company - I know, doesn't make any sense to terminate my job when I can't pay my bills, but something has to give.
The bright side? Today is the first day of spring - hallelujah!
Michael created www.savehatteras.com as an online petition that has exploded in popularity and complaints from multiple attorneys. I haven't seen him for days, as he has been at the office at all hours. There is a threat of the beaches in Hatteras being closed by injunction from the courts. The hearing is April 4th. If it happens, there is legitimate concern that the local economy will be adversely affected. Michael is proving that one person really can have an impact.
In other news, the real estate market is not improving at the rate I had anticipated. Every day I have a sick feeling that doesn't go away. I still pray that May 1st will bring my salvation and the end of my position in management of the real estate company - I know, doesn't make any sense to terminate my job when I can't pay my bills, but something has to give.
The bright side? Today is the first day of spring - hallelujah!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Windmill Point Restaurant
Latest rumor has this restaurant permanently closed and to be leveled soon.
What will go in its place?
Oh no - please no dreaded condos!
What will go in its place?
Oh no - please no dreaded condos!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Belize & Back
We had a fantastic time! We stayed in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. We went snorkling (not a fan), went on a trip to the mainland to see the Mayan ruins at Laminai (and got to hear Howler Monkeys- http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/howler-monkey.html - click on Hear A Howler Monkey - they sound much scarier than this recording - super wicked), rented a golf cart and went exploring in rough terrain until I got scared, and did an impromptu day trip to Caye Caulker - sister island.
Water taxis are a main form of transportation in addition to golf carts and bicycles. The people of San Pedro were amazing beautiful and kind.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
A Moment To Whine
It started in 2006, the feeling that the party was over. And it began to slide downhill.
At the end of 2006, the general consensus was - things will get better by the middle of 2007.
In the middle of 2007, it was said that things would be back to normal by 2008.
Now we are sitting in 2008 speculating that it will be 2009, 2010 before things get straight in the real estate market.
These are not happy times. But they haven't been happy since 2005 - that's entirely too long!
I am ready for the good times! Where are they?
At the end of 2006, the general consensus was - things will get better by the middle of 2007.
In the middle of 2007, it was said that things would be back to normal by 2008.
Now we are sitting in 2008 speculating that it will be 2009, 2010 before things get straight in the real estate market.
These are not happy times. But they haven't been happy since 2005 - that's entirely too long!
I am ready for the good times! Where are they?
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Last Weekend In Carova
We went up to Carova (4-wheel drive area) last weekend to check out a cheap oceanfront house. We came upon a seal just hanging out on the beach.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Christmas Eve
Hard to see, but there was an amazing full moon rising over the ocean as I was trying to find a grocery store open that had collards and asparagus.
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