YJ and RW move to NC

[Yukon Joe]

^ It's going to take me a while to get use to this...

Every morning this week, I drive over the bridge to the main land and I can tell there is a low tide. Except for today, tide is up. I was surprised to see it make such a drastic change from one day to the next. I would have figured it to be a slow change through out the month.

Ahh well... island life, lol.... I'm sure I can get used to it.

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Oh, and Chris, you will be happy to know that we are getting the carpet replaced. So you will have clean floor space to camp on.

You can thank RW, she was a major proponent for the new carpet.

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[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

I say make the most of it. Friday we will prob get there 9-10ish

I agree, we can't control the tide but we can control how much fun we have. It is more about the company we keep....

Oh, and Chris, you will be happy to know that we are getting the carpet replaced. So you will have clean floor space to camp on.

You can thank RW, she was a major proponent for the new carpet.

Thank you RW!!! lol

 

[RaptorWifey]

It wasnt dirty, just stained... or they tried cleaning it anyway. I just remember staying at peoples houses with stained up carpet and its always made me feel uneasy and grossed out, like everything is dirty. And we're going to have lots of visitors down here, that's for sure. Poor Yukon caved..lol so yes, the carpet and pad will be nice and new and the entire house will be scoured by the time you get here.

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[Witchy]

I agree, we can't control the tide but we can control how much fun we have. It is more about the company we keep....



Thank you RW!!! lol

I agree. I say we go and have a blast. Apply aloe and do it again lol.

Could always bring a sheet of plastic and make a little pool for the kiddo that isn't into waves.

 

[Wilson]

you know the sad thing is when I moved in I just picked up carpet off the street lol the sad part is some of it is still up stairs I need to get it out. I think there is hardwood floors underneath most of it. 1898 house half of it is just planks

 

[RaptorWifey]

ewww... Wilson, pull that crap up...lol

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

Funny that a little plastic was mentioned because I actually plan to bring a small plastic pool just in case so that he can have water to play in. Man, the more I think about this vacation the more excited I get...

I here ya there Wilson, I have seen a lot of my friends around here that have found beautiful hardwood floors hiding under old carpet. I know carpet is a little more comfortable, but some folks pay a premium for hardwood and seeing those floors covered up baffles me...lol

 

[RaptorWifey]

I hate that people have painted alot of the original wood in those old houses, especially the ornate trim pieces because its not like you can just sand it off easily... craziness.

 

[Witchy]

Funny that a little plastic was mentioned because I actually plan to bring a small plastic pool just in case so that he can have water to play in. Man, the more I think about this vacation the more excited I get...

I here ya there Wilson, I have seen a lot of my friends around here that have found beautiful hardwood floors hiding under old carpet. I know carpet is a little more comfortable, but some folks pay a premium for hardwood and seeing those floors covered up baffles me...lol

Actual pools? What is that? Most people go the pintrest route
http://www.inlieuofpreschool.com/make-a-thrifty-diy-kid-friendly-pool-at-the-beach/
You dag gone uppity VA people lol. Just teasing. I'm with ya, each day makes me more anxious. I wanna go now!


I agree love love love hardwoods. It's such a shame when people cover them up. But then again I'm weird. I even love cleaning them. Silly I know but the end effect just makes me smile.

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I hate that people have painted alot of the original wood in those old houses, especially the ornate trim pieces because its not like you can just sand it off easily... craziness.

How some people can't see the beauty in ornate wood I don't understand. Hush Wilson. Gr82b and I were making a headboard and had originally planned on painting the whole thing but after seeing the grain in the wood changed our mind. Painted the trim and stained the rest.

 

[Yukon Joe]

Sounds like fun

Off-Road Vehicles: For visitors wishing to fish, sunbathe or view nature in the southern portions of the park, four-wheel-drive vehicles are allowed to operate within a limited corridor along the beach, at certain times of the day and with a valid permit. Drivers must follow designated routes, avoiding dunes, vegetation and marked nesting areas. Only registered motor vehicles are allowed in the four-wheel-drive access area (no ATV's). Exercise caution, portions of the access may flood at high tides; soft sand and sharp drop-offs are common.

Four miles of beachfront at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area is open to visitors in four-wheel-drive vehicles, though restrictions apply regarding times of use and areas open to traffic. There are two principal reasons for the restrictions. The park is somewhat remote and emergency services can be limited during hours when rangers are not on duty. Also, Fort Fisher is home to 16 rare species including the loggerhead sea turtles. In late summer and early fall, the turtles often use areas near the dune line for nesting. Colonial shore birds favor the sparsely vegetated flats between the dune line and marshes for nesting sites in summer months. Restricted areas are clearly marked by rope fences and signs.

*return unwanted fish unharmed to the water and do not leave fish scraps on the beach. Fort Fisher SRA is experiencing problems with nest predators such as red fox feeding on turtle and shorebird nests. Leaving food and scraps on the beach attracts predators to areas where they may come into contact with people or feed on endangered and threatended species.

A word of extreme caution: Steep drop-offs and soft sand can cause drivers and their vehicles to become stranded, and vehicles can be further threatened by incoming tides or engine overheating. Park staff is not equipped to recover stranded vehicles.

Only registered vehicles with valid park-issued permits are allowed in the four-wheel-drive access area. Beach vehicle access permits are available for sale at the park's visitor center daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with cash, money orders or personal checks accepted with proper identification.



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