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Travels with Snowbirds Christmas 2019 Year in Review

North America » United States » North Carolina » Wilmington November 28th 2019

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Wilmington Campout

North America » United States » North Carolina » Wilmington September 4th 2019

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JoNick

Dates: Aug. 17 - 26, 2019 Trip Highlights: Wilmington waterfront riverwalk Airlie Gardens Wrightsville, Kure, and Carolina Beaches Fort Fisher - Southport Ferry Wine Tasting at Wine Samplers Recap of Each Day 1. Managed to set up between periods of rain. Dinner with Lora and Ashley at Cape Fear Seafood Company - no pics but food was delish. 2. Visited Port City Community Church and had lunch with Mark and Bonnie Stebnicki at George's down on the Wilmington waterfront. 3. Lora joined us for breakfast, then Nick left to go back for work. Lora and Joanna spent the afternoon lounging at the pool, then went to see a movie, The Art of Racing in the Rain. 4. Spent the morning at Airlie Gardens, lunch at The Iron Skillet (yummy), more pool in the afternoon. Evening visit ... read more

L'île des bienheureux

North America » United States » North Carolina » Wilmington July 3rd 2019

Bald Head island, North Carolina

le g ographe

Wilmington, North Carolina, 3 juillet Trois pointes de sables du littoral de la Caroline du Nord avaient retenu mon attention avant le départ et la plus méridionale, c'est Cape Fear sur l'île Bald Head. En arrivant au terminal maritime de la petite ville de Southport, lieu de l'embarquement pour se rendre sur l'île, le grand nombre de voitures dans les stationnements nous font présager une foule monstre. Pourtant, quelques dizaines de passagers seulement attendent tranquillement le bateau de 9h00 en cette belle et chaude journée. Ici, pas de lignées de voitures, que des piétons, et on doit enregistrer les bagages qui seront acheminés sur le Ranger (le bateau qui fait la navette toutes les heures vers l'île). Après une agréable traversée sous les volées d'ibis, de mouettes et de pélicans, la silhouette de l'Old Baldy se ... read more

Day 28: Sometimes We Build, Sometimes We Destroy!

North America » United States » North Carolina » Wilmington June 16th 2018

Tearin’ Up Those Floors!

AlyciaK2C

This morning was a slow wake up with excitement to be building in yet another city that I love and means so much to me! We had breakfast upstairs where it was a bit cooler and of course had coffee! We then were ready to have our "butts in seats" of the cars at 7:30 like the leaders requested, however they were meeting and we got into the cars a few minutes later after a quick debrief about the local Habitat we would be working with today. Instead of building, we would be doing a demolition! Woot woot! We arrived at the house and from the outside looking in, it looked like it was in decent enough shape. The site supervisor Trevor have us some history on affordable housing in the area--housing becoming more and more ... read more

Day 27: Bike & Build to Tree Hill!

North America » United States » North Carolina » Wilmington June 15th 2018

Best. Breakfast. Ever.

AlyciaK2C

Sweat drips, sun burns, ready Like engine pistols, we pump Ride on, pump, we ride ************************************************* Sleeping in a bed? And well rested? Is that what this feels like? My how nice to be normal! Waking up in a bed and then having home cooked breakfast on the morning of riding my bike to one of my favorite cities—does life get much better than this?! Sarah and I got dressed and enjoyed eating an egg & sausage with apples casserole with Molly and it was so good we got the recipe! The coffee was also on point so we didn’t hesitate to go for seconds on both! In the haste to get out the door & fill my camelbak quickly, I ended up with a leak and got myself & the floor & pack all soaked ... read more

Travels with Snowbirds Friday February 10 to Saturday February 11 Santee SC to Wilmington NC, home

North America » United States » North Carolina » Wilmington February 14th 2017

Lake Marion, looking west from campground

NanaKat

Friday morning when I went to break camp at Sunshine, I unfurled my extra long sewer hose, connected it to the sewer gate, and tried to connect it to the hole in the ground. No hole. WTF? I was on a site that had no sewer? I looked around and none of the sites had sewer holes. It seems a honey wagon comes around twice a week and empties your holding tanks. I would not be there. Not really a big deal, just inconvenient. I finished breaking camp and looked for the campground map I received at registration to direct me to the dump station. No map……right, I spilled my coffee on it and threw it away. Ok. Ask neighbor. One right turn and one left turn later, as directed, I ended up in the kiddie ... read more

USA Road Trip - Day 8 (Charleston, South Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina)

North America » United States » North Carolina » Wilmington March 23rd 2016

Cracker Barrell Peg Game

Spanners

Weather was perfect started around 15 degrees and increased to about 23. Not a cloud in the sky. Got up early around 7am and had small breakfast of Special K with berries, strawberry greek yoghurt a banana and OJ. Left around 8.30am and we headed off on route 526 and then route 17 on our way to Wilmington, North Carolina. Still not totally used to Mr. Tom Tom. It does give clear directions but I like to see the overview of the route being taken as this morning it seemed to be taking a slightly route different to the one I envisaged. Nothing major as we just used the Google Maps on Kerry’s new smart phone to show the route and make sure we did not get lost ! 292 km total driving today for around ... read more

Bellamy Mansion. Deceptive with 4 stories.

JOUR 15 WILMINGTON 170 KM

North America » United States » North Carolina » Wilmington June 9th 2015

On a rdv ce soir

DanielBerthet

Bonjour à tous, Maintenant j'ai vraiment trouvé la chaleur hier au soir en rentrant de manger (pizza) le thermomètre était encore à 26°. Et ce matin idem, à mon départ pour Wilmington, distant de 155 km. Pas le choix de route, il n'y en a qu'une. Un peu de ravitaillement, eau, fruits, et un car wash, à la sortie de Morehead. Encore un nationale américaine à 4 voies, totalement plate dans tous les sens du mot. Ce matin je vois que je commence à être dans le sud, la végétation change, des palmiers, quelques bananiers et surtout une variété de pin parasol proche de ceux du midi de la France, ils sont superbes. J,essaie quand même de quitter cette route sans beaucoup de succès juste le temps de voir qu'ici les gens entretiennent bien les espaces ... read more

Travels with Snowbirds 2014 in Photos

North America » United States » North Carolina » Wilmington March 4th 2014

Mineola HS Class of 1964

NanaKat

January 2 2014 to March 3 2014. The trip in pictures. It was kind of unusual not writing a blog this year. There were a number of reasons; it ended up being a good decision as this year I had mega trouble with getting a good wifi signal with any regularity. I am in Myrtle Beach now, I will be home in 2 days. I have a wonderful (free) wifi signal and have been sorting out my pictures. I post them in this blog with descriptions as best as I can. Enjoy. See you next year. Kat Out.... read more

The Hooked Fish in The Hampsteads, North Carolina

North America » United States » North Carolina » Wilmington February 20th 2014

Beach Broker

The Hooked Fish, Hampstead, North Carolina Looking for that one of a kind piece to remind you of your time at the beach? Love to pick up an unusual Fish inspired sign for your beach house? Go to the Hooked Fish in Hampstead, North Carolina. The owner, Beverly Dale, is a North Carolina native with an eye for beach inspired antique furnishings, jewelry, clothes, signs, mirrors,,,,the list just goes on and on. Well located on Market Street (highway 17) in Hampstead, NC, The Hooked Fish is worth a visit. Just fifteen minutes from Mayfaire in Wilmington, NC, The Hooked Fish is a delightful marketplace unlike any other. You might even be lucky enough to get a piece of her homemade fudge. The Hooked Fish is a comfortable place where you can get a cup of coffee, ... read more

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