MerleFest - The Music, Hot Dogs, and Rain

And Boy Howdy, did it rain. More on that later.

We picked up our RV in Charlotte that Friday afternoon (after driving up from NMB), checked everything out, then boogied on up to the festival in Wilksboro, NC that same afternoon. We got the RV set up in the VFW campgrounds, stowed what needed stowing, then caught the next 20 minute shuttle ride to the Wilks Community College campus which Merlefest takes over for the 4 days of the festival. This was the 21st year of the festival, and you could tell by the overall organization that their experience had paid off.

We rolled into the actual festival, walked around some, caught an early act on the Austin stage, then went ahead on over to the Watson Stage, the main stage, and listened/saw all the main Friday acts. The setup itself it really fantasic, with something like 10 or more performing stages. The main stage was worthy of a Rolling Stones concert, with a huge sound system and oversized video viewing screen for those of us in the really cheap seats. Because of our lateness and the massive amount of people, we had to set up our chairs pretty far back, so the wonderful sound system and viewing screen made it a no-nevermind.

I'll have some picture in future posts over thenext few days so stay tuned. And while you're here, go on over to my other Shagmiser blog. I try and keep it interesting.

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Here's a note of interest - I've finally started my "NMB for Locals" website. It's brand new, and only has a few listings. But it's there, so check it out (www.digitalshores.net/nmb4locals) then come back here and leave me a comment, especially if you agree/disagree or have an idea or 2 for some places you know about.

Day After Taxes were Due

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Yep! It's the day after taxes, and we're still here. Major ordeal. But the sun came back out this morning, I found a cool new "beach" show (look to the right), friends and family are starting to book, and life is grand. What could be better.

We're in the process of doing some "spring stufff" to the yard, trying to spruce it up, make it look better and all. I used to hate doing stuff like that in Texas, but this is actually more fun here. Not sure why, maybe it's the salt sea air.

I actually saw those Chinese Carp in the pond the other day. Now we're up to 4, and they are all huge, maybe 3 - 4 feet each. They are really hard to see, and I think I got a video, but it's too hard to tell because of the reflections off the water, and the general all around murkiness. But those elusive little critters are there alright. And since Spring has Sprung, it can get really noisy out there, especially when the bull frogs join the chorus.

The Beach Calendar is starting to fill up, so if you'd like to come visit, just let us know. Since this is primarily a "friends and family" blog, and only you know whereof I speak, you know you're welcome.

Gotta go, feed the fishies and all. TTFN .....................

Some New Things are Happening

Spring has Sprung 'round these parts. People, mostly Canadians and snow birds, are congregating on the beach, daily temps are in the 70's and low 80's, but the ocean H2O temp is still pretty cold. Just ask Brent Rasnake, he stuck his feet in and they came out blue.

My Shagmiser Blog has a new post that, if you're into techie web stuff and/or an Internet marketer, will find it mucho interesting. It's about a marvelous, brand new product just released called Virtual Smart Agent. It's an exit chat program, so get on over there to check it out.

New restaurants recently explored include Beef O' Brady's, billed as a family sports bar. Actually, it is pretty good. It's in the new Bi-Lo Plaza. I am still working on my "hard-to-find" locals spots website. I'll announce here when I've got it up and running.

The state of S.C. has recently declined to ask for an extension to Homeland's Security new ID requirements. Which means that all of us here in S.C., when we want to fly somewhere, will have to produce a current passport instead of our S.C. driver's license. The also includes entry to federal buildings. Our S.C. drivers licenses will no longer be considered valid ID from the Fed point of view. So I guess customs checks are due next? I wonder how much booze I'll be able to bring back from Texas?

We've got the Beach Visitors calendar up and running. Email Sally to get the link so you can see the "who's when" so far. Late spring is starting to fill.

OK fellow beach lovers - I am outta here.
Remember, we are Barefoot in Paradise.