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Leaving the Island
Day 43 We thought about staying 2 more days on the island. But, rain and more wind was in the forecast. So, before packing up, we decided to enjoy the morning one more time. The boys played and also enjoyed the morning sun. There was a strip of broken shells. I was captivated by their beautiful colors and broken shapes.… Read more…
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Lighthouse of Ocracoke
Day 42 Today, the wind is supposed to be pretty bad again. So, we decided we would go into town. We had not explored this little island town. So, we set off for some breakfast. That was an epic fail. The restaurant we were going to was closed for the season. We looked on the website and they said “open”.… Read more…
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Sunday Beach
Day 41 Jacob is good at looking at the weather forecast. He informed me it was not going to be as windy. I was happy to know I would not be eating a egg, sausage and sand breakfast burrito. Afterwards, we walked to the beach. Jacob is still cautious about my knee. So, he took control of the boys. We… Read more…
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Island wind
Day 40 This morning was sunny. Yet, cold and very windy. We took a short morning stroll on the beach. I felt funny being on a beach with a sweat shirt and toboggan on. I mean, come on that is not beach attire. Well, for this one it definitely was, no doubt. The waves were beautifully angry. They seemed to… Read more…
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Ferry ride to Ocracoke Island
Day 39 Well, we really didn’t plan on being on the road this long. We thought this trip would only be about 1 month. But, here we are on day 39 already. So, much has happened even while we were not camping in TJ SHACK. Today, is something new for TJ SHACK. We are taking him on a ferry!!! How… Read more…
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More driving
Day 38 There is not much to discuss about the next day. We were steady driving along Interstate 40. We did have a little bit of rain. Just enough, to spot up TJ and make him look dirtier than he already did. After several hours, we decided to stretch our legs. So, we pulled over at Cabelas/ Bass Pro in… Read more…
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Small world and visiting the Biltmore
Day 37 Before, leaving today we made sure to have the most important meal of the day. Breakfast. It’s never good to do anything on an empty stomach. We had been on the road for a bit. We decided to stop a the famous Bucees in Sevierville, TN. We were inside for just a bit using the bathroom and grabbing… Read more…
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Get your motor running
Day 36 As previous mention in a blog…my father graciously gave Jacob his 1975 Honda 360T motorcycle. Jacob already worked all day cleaning the carburetor. I will remind you of the before and after. I am amazed how clean it got after sitting for 20+ years. But, cleaning the carburetor is not all the work that needs to be done.… Read more…
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Pancakes and Pizza
Day 35 Waking up this morning, I hear the sounds of my nephew Morgan playing. I laid there for a bit trying to get my eyes to completely open and mind prepared. I am not used to the chatter and sounds of a child(ren) so early. Especially, since I don’t have a child of my own. My nephew, like many… Read more…
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Sunday #3
Day 34 It is another Sunday! Last night we anticipated some heavy storms. But, it was not as bad as predicted. Well let me say for us. I know there were tornados and other weather issues elsewhere. We just got some rain and wind. I pray for those the storm impacted worse. Jacob and I woke up pretty early. Jacob… Read more…
