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Post by Cowboyz on Jun 29, 2015 9:21:47 GMT -5
We never, never take beach vacations.... we are more of a mountain and lake kind of family!!
This year I decided to let my two boys pick where we were going and they chose OBX.... we leave Friday for 9 days. Well, it just figures they pick the year of the shark attack! 
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2015 9:44:34 GMT -5
OBX is wonderful. Have fun.
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Post by Cowboyz on Jun 29, 2015 9:48:16 GMT -5
Thanks... I'm sure we will have a great time! Just bummed about the shark attacks, I am anxious to see how many people are still going in the water.
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Post by aponderer on Jun 29, 2015 10:32:30 GMT -5
Never say "never."  BTW, don't go in the water with someone who can swim faster than you... Don't forget to take advantage of all the National Park Service's talks and demonstrations up and down OBX (assuming they still do that). |
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Post by Cowboyz on Jun 29, 2015 12:54:32 GMT -5
Never say "never." BTW, don't go in the water with someone who can swim faster than you... Don't forget to take advantage of all the National Park Service's talks and demonstrations up and down OBX (assuming they still do that). Very good advice!! 
There is still a lot to do, I was just looking at everything today. We'll be in good shape!!
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Post by Evil Yoda on Jun 30, 2015 10:02:56 GMT -5
Here. Have a handy "shark recognition picture" for your book. File this one under "great white shark" and "range: too close" Glad to help!  |
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Post by darave on Jun 30, 2015 10:55:57 GMT -5
cowboyz any lake or mountains close by you recommend
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Post by Cowboyz on Jun 30, 2015 11:43:04 GMT -5
Here. Have a handy "shark recognition picture" for your book. File this one under "great white shark" and "range: too close" Glad to help! Who knows, maybe I'll be able to take some of my own shark pics!!
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Post by Cowboyz on Jun 30, 2015 11:51:24 GMT -5
cowboyz any lake or mountains close by you recommend Not sure how close you are looking for....
Smith Mountain Lake in VA is my absolute favorite. It's close to Roanoke, VA. (5 hrs from me) Deep Creek is good too, not a lot to do but relaxing. (4.5 hr from me) Lake Lure, NC is beautiful and there is a good amount to do there, not too fare from Ashville and Biltmore Estates for day trips. (6.5 hrs I believe) If you are looking for quiet, I would say Lake Anna in VA. This trip is all about relaxation, not much to do at all. (2.5 hrs from me)
With all of the above I would recommend taking a boat if you have one, if not think about renting one if you can!
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Post by aponderer on Jun 30, 2015 17:18:23 GMT -5
Many years ago I was on a project in CA and we were staying at the Marina Inn in Dana Point, CA. Rumor at the motel was they had caught a Great White and had it hung up down at the marina. I walked over to have a look and spied a shark hanging by its tail. I wasn't impressed. Somehow that was the shark I thought everyone was talking about. Turns out I was looking in the wrong place. Somehow I'd missed seeing the Great White. I wandered around a bit and when I finally saw it (up really close) I darn near crapped my pants!  It was quite dead but still scared the heck out of me. |
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Post by Cowboyz on Jun 30, 2015 18:19:24 GMT -5
Many years ago I was on a project in CA and we were staying at the Marina Inn in Dana Point, CA. Rumor at the motel was they had caught a Great White and had it hung up down at the marina. I walked over to have a look and spied a shark hanging by its tail. I wasn't impressed. Somehow that was the shark I thought everyone was talking about. Turns out I was looking in the wrong place. Somehow I'd missed seeing the Great White. I wandered around a bit and when I finally saw it (up really close) I darn near crapped my pants! It was quite dead but still scared the heck out of me. I bet, not sure I would want to come face to face with a Great White. |
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Post by aponderer on Jul 1, 2015 18:43:17 GMT -5
I heard on the news that was a shark attack off Ocracoke. |
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Post by Cowboyz on Jul 1, 2015 19:13:03 GMT -5
Uggghhh... that's like 9 in NC in the last two weeks!!  ? |
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Post by niamhaine on Jul 2, 2015 2:52:38 GMT -5
Have fun!!
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Post by Evil Yoda on Jul 2, 2015 14:43:51 GMT -5
It's good you're leaving Friday. Saturday, the bridge (yes, there's only the one) gets backed up like Hillary's emails didn't. It's horrible.
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Post by Cowboyz on Jul 2, 2015 20:33:03 GMT -5
Little worried about tomorrow too with the Holiday!! Oh well, either way... I'M OUTTA HERE!! ?? |
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Post by Evil Yoda on Jul 3, 2015 9:29:14 GMT -5
ENJOY!
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Post by shutout on Jul 3, 2015 20:26:27 GMT -5
Where did you go in OBX?
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Post by Cowboyz on Jul 5, 2015 6:04:58 GMT -5
We are stayn in Kill Devil Hills. We got a place on the Sound, its beautiful!!
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Post by aponderer on Jul 5, 2015 9:57:29 GMT -5
We are stayn in Kill Devil Hills. We got a place on the Sound, its beautiful!! Which Sound? I'm fuzzy on the boundary between Currituck Sound and Albemarle Sound, etc. My Sound actvities were further south in Pamilico Sound in the Ocracoke Inlet area. |
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Post by Evil Yoda on Jul 5, 2015 18:29:28 GMT -5
Couple of nice lighthouses within easy reach by car. You're also really close to where the Wright Brothers proved that if man was meant to fly he would not, in fact, need wings.
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Post by Cowboyz on Jul 6, 2015 6:54:21 GMT -5
We are on the Albermarle Sound in a community called Colington Harbour. Its beautiful!! I wonder if they need an on site Manager... I wouldn't mind a bit!! ? |
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Post by Cowboyz on Jul 6, 2015 6:58:48 GMT -5
Yes, we will be going to the Wright Brothers and definitely going to see a couple of the lighthouses. Went to the beach all day yesterday and I'm happy to report no shark attacks. Yesterday evening we went to the The Dunes.
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Post by aponderer on Jul 6, 2015 9:29:00 GMT -5
This is from the NPS website. Shark Awareness
July 1, 2015—Over the last week, three people have been injured by shark bites in Avon, Waves, and Ocracoke, NC. The presence of sharks requires that we take precautions while enjoying the resource. More »Fortunately those areas are south of you. The NPS schedules interesting events regarding the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Here is a list of NPS events scheduled for the next two weeks: schedule. Unfortunately the demonstration of the U.S. Lifesaving Service's use of the breeches buoy to rescue shipwreck victims is not on that schedule. |
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Post by Cowboyz on Jul 13, 2015 15:02:48 GMT -5
We survived.... all limbs intact!
We really enjoyed ourselves..... back to the grindstone! Ugh.....
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It was quite dead but still scared the heck out of me.
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