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Special Beach Appartus Drill at Chicamacomico Next Week

The Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station in Rodanthe is performing its Beach Apparatus Drill on November 4th at 2PM.  Don't miss this fascinating and historical reenactment of the Breeches Buoy Rescue, as this is the last scheduled reenactment of the year.  The event is part of  the "Chief's Initiation", and over 100 USCG Chief Boatswain Mates are expected to attend.  Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for students and seniors.  Admission includes a self-guided tour of the Life-Saving Station.  For more information, visit chicamacomico. net or call 252-987-1552.

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Posted by Cathy at 10/30/2009 | Add Comment

Blackbeard's Anchor Recovered in North Carolina Waters

And the Legend of Blackbeard continues...

Just this yesterday divers salvaged an anchor from what is thought to be Blackbeard's flagship, The Queen Anne's Revenge, from waters off the coast of Beaufort, North Carolina.  The Queen Anne's Revenge was originally a French slave ship name La Concorde that had a crew of 150-200 and was 100 feet long.  Blackbeard captured it in 1717, renamed the vessel and eventually ran it aground near Beaufort.  Archaeologists and divers had initially planned on waiting until next year to recover the anchor during a full scale expedition, but they realized that the anchor ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Cathy at 10/22/2009 | Add Comment

The State Saltwater Fish - The Red Drum

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Posted by Cathy at 10/19/2009 | Add Comment

Fall Is Here!

It's a crisp October morning on the Outer Banks today, and I'm bundled up in my first wool sweater of the season!  I know that the "official" start of fall was late last month, but you'd never know it around here with the eighty degree temperatures and the omni-present flip-flops.  But today--actually this weekend--brought the first blast of real fall weather, and I'm loving it!  Halloween never seems quite right to me if it's too hot for the kids to wear their costumes without sweating, so I think the cool air is coming at just the perfect time.  ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Cathy at 10/19/2009 | Add Comment

Duck Jazz Festival a Huge Success!

The Duck Jazz Festival was this past weekend, and I'm finally getting around to blogging about it!  After some iffy weather in the early part of the day, the sun poked out from  behind the clouds and made for a GORGEOUS afternoon of jazz, dancing and lounging on the lawn of the Duck Town Park.  This year I went in the later part of the day, unfortunately missing some of the early acts (a mom has to work around naptime!), but I was able to enjoy Jackie Scott & The Housewreckers.  Housewreckers indeed... this band brought down the ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Cathy at 10/16/2009 | Add Comment

Pumpkin Patch & Hayride in Grandy

This morning I (along with a few other moms and grandmas in tow) packed up six toddlers and headed to the Grandy Greenhouse, about ten or so miles north of the Wright Memorial Bridge, for their annual pumpkin patch and hayride.  Right when we got there, we loaded up the kids on the back of a tractor for a hayride through the forest to the pumpkin patch.  What a treat!  The kids LOVED the bumpy ride through the woods.  The hayride took us to a pumpkin patch decorated with scarecrows where the kids were allowed to pick their ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Cathy at 10/9/2009 | Add Comment

Lace Up Your Shoes!

It's running season again on the Outer Banks.  Now I'm sure that serious runners jog year-round, but for those who opt for more pleasant temperatures and less traffic, now's the time to beat feet.  The folks who plan the Outer Banks Marathon must feel the same way; it's scheduled for early next month.  The 5K Turkey Trot and the Outer Banks Gobbler 5K are right around the corner, too--on Thanksgiving Day, in fact.  While it may be too late to begin marathon training if you're not already a serious runner, it's certainly not too late to sign up.  ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Cathy at 10/7/2009 | Add Comment

Oink 'N Oyster Roast This Weekend!

Don't miss the 8th annual Oink ' N Oyster Roast sponsored by the First Flight Rotary Club this October 10th.  The event is from 11am-5pm at Sunburn Sports Bar in Kitty Hawk and features all-you-can-eat oysters and NC style BBQ.  The First Flight Rotary supports the Food Pantry and the Community Care Clinic of Dare, among others.  Tickets are $20.  For more information, visit oinkandoyster.org. 
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Posted by Cathy at 10/6/2009 | Add Comment

2009 Parade of Homes

The 17th annual Parade of Homes is this week, October 8-11.  If you've never taken part in the Parade of Homes, you're missing out.  Last year I took the tour with my husband and in-laws.  And while none of us were in the market for buying a new home, touring the homes was a great opportunity to get new ideas for renovations and decorating, as well as a good chance to talk to builders and homeowners.  The homes we toured ranged from opulent (think oceanfront palaces with game rooms, theater rooms, outdoor kitchens...) to well-built starter homes. ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Cathy at 10/5/2009 | Add Comment

"Bike the Light" 8K Next Weeekend

Grab your helmets... next weekend is the Kiwanis Club's "Bike the Light", a family-friendly event that starts at the Cape Hatteras Secondary School in Buxton and ends at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.  Bikers are encouraged to decorate their bikes and dress in costumes, and prizes will be awarded.  The entry fee is $5, which includes a commemorative t-shirt and food and drink after the ride.  The event begins at 9AM, and registration starts at 8AM.  For those on vacation who did not bring bikes, Ocean Atlantic Rentals will have bikes available.  For more information, visit << MORE >>
Posted by Cathy at 9/25/2009

Outer Banks International Wine Festival

Mark your calendars for the 7th Outer Banks International Wine Festival on October 3 & 4 at Native Vine in Point Harbor (just across the Wright Memorial Bridge).  The wine festival is a benefit for local animal charities such as The Currituck Animal Lovers Assistance League, Friends of Pooh and The Corolla Wild Horse Fund.  Enjoy live music, delicious food, local art and wines from all over the world... all for a good cause!  The event runs from noon to 5PM both days.  Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 the day of the event.  For more information, ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Cathy at 9/23/2009 | Add Comment

Bodie Island and Ocracoke Island Lighthouses to Go Dark During Renovations

Beginning September 28th, both the Bodie Island Lighthouse and the Ocracoke Island Lighthouse will extinguish their lights as they undergo renovations including extensive cleaning, repainting and electrical work.  Both lighthouses are owned and operated by the National Park Service.  The Bodie Island renovation is expected to take around 18 months, and will be completed in several phases.  The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse renovation is expected to take around four months.  The Coast Guard will issue a "Broadcast Notice to Mariners" to keep boaters aware of the situation.  For more information, contact the National Park Service.  If you've come ...<< MORE >>
Posted by Cathy at 9/21/2009 | Add Comment
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