Freeoples Thread 301

[lodwick]

Good afternoon Val. We blast off tomorrow at 11:20am and will be back this coming Sunday. Prolly not long enough to do justice to the town, or the surrounding area.

I've never seen this part of our country, but everyone says it's a must see city - especially the historic district, where all the events, save the golf tournament, will be held.

I splurged a little bit on the room, but Mrs. lodwick is worth it.

If you will not use the interstate highways on your southeron expedition, I think you guys will have a superior trip, and see a whole different view of the south. Side trips to plantations, local diners, fresh seafood and small town America are awaiting you.

[Mo1]

Salute To U.S. Sailors -- Lifesize bronze statue now standing guard at Golden Gate Bridge

[lodwick]

heheh - stopped my mind.

[Darlin']

Hi aamm, :) I agree Annapolis is impressive, a very pretty place. Valerie, it's a photography rich area. :)

[lodwick]

Pensacola has the Naval Air Museum - which I thought was outstanding.

[Mo1]

Valerie, it's a photography rich area. :)

Sure hope she has enough cards for her camera cause she'll be taking LOTS of pictures

[Servant of the Nine]

Sure hope she has enough cards for her camera cause she'll be taking LOTS of pictures

Surely there are service bureaus that can transfer them to CD for her? Can't Kinko's do that?

So9

[Darlin']

Yes, I was just thinking about that. A 2 week trip for someone like Valerie. Whew. She'll wear that camera out. LOL. I'll bet the boys will get to drive more on this trip than ever before. LOL

[ValerieUSA]

I've found that Mapquest keeps putting me on the freeways, so I'll have to deviate (settle down swervy) from their routes a bit.

You and Mrs Lodwick are going to have a fabulous time in LUXURY!
We're packing our tent. *L* We'll see a few Motel 6's, too, (or little old motels) so I can recharge the camera batteries.

[ValerieUSA]

I'm going to get a couple of new compact flash cards and a laptop that writes CDs before we leave. I'm also taking a film camera.

[Mo1]

Surely there are service bureaus that can transfer them to CD for her? Can't Kinko's do that?

Be honest I don't know .. We'll have to check into that .. but it is a great idea .. Thanks Servie

Hey Val ... Ya here that

[ValerieUSA]

Okay, now I see SAINT Augustine! We'll take a couple of days to get there from New Orleans.

[ValerieUSA]

*L* I'm taking the 15 and 12 yr old -- I'll be driving. When I return home, the (almost 18) 17 yr old will get to fly to Washington if he has been responsible in holding down the fort here. A couple of neighbors will help keep an eye on him, too. One is going to put him to work at his auto shop. I'll have a cell phone and call him frequently.

[Darlin']

LOL. You have freepmail.

[gratefulwharffratt]

I see an island called Kill Devil Hills - that sounds interesting.

If it is beachgoing for the boys, then Myrtle Beach is not to be missed.

Wilmington is a great place, as the USS North Carolina is there, as well as the riverfront area, and UNC-W is nearby. Bald Head Island is EXCLUSIVE, and beautiful and remote, and it is one of the few East Coast places where you can watch the sunset over water because of the way it is situated.

Further on up the coast, you might want to go through Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach and Morehead City as you drive. Fort Macon is BEAUTIFUL. (and free!) I intend to own a place at Emerald Isle sometime in the future. It is a quiet, residential place, but as you drive up the island, it is VERY scenic, because you can see the water on both sides of you in most places. The boys might not love it, but it is one of my most favorite places.

Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk are just GIANT sand dunes. Yawn. And there really is NOTHING on the coastline in the Northern part of the state, except Hatteras. Nags Head is also very scenic. It is ALL just as beautiful as it can be, but not terribly overdeveloped.

If you go inland a wee bit, you could detour over to Cherry Point, and tour the base, or the same in Jacksonville. Or you could go by New Bern which has an old money waterfront that is as beautiful as any place you are likely to see.

HOWEVER, you will be driving through the part of North Carolina that is called 'Down East.' The people are just fine, but it is pretty desolate. The entire Crystal Coast is beautiful. Please go between April and November, when it is 85+ degrees and 85+ percent relative humidity. :-)

If landscapes, and nature are your thing though, the entire state ought to be nice.

[null and void]

*sigh* No-one said anything about Beautiful Beaufort....

[gratefulwharffratt]

Beautiful Beaufort

If she goes through Emerald Isle, she can turn right at the bridge, and give it a look-see.

[Darlin']

"*sigh* No-one said anything about Beautiful Beaufort...."

Ok, I can remedy that. Beaufort is so lovely, kinda romantic looking. I have an ex-fiancee from Beaufort and spent a lot of time there one summer.

[lodwick]

US90 which went from the Atlantic, Jacksonville, out west to VanHorn, TX is known as the Southeron Route 66 - check it out.

Is your trip extended to a month with all the hints and recommendations? ;-)

[lodwick]