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Post by genesis273 on Sept 12, 2022 18:38:30 GMT -5
After 23 years of marriage, Daphne and I are going on our first real vacation. We've been to Brown County before for just a few days, which was nice. Daph is a bit of an introvert and doesn't venture out much. At all...
Since she did enjoy Brown County so much, I was showing her some cabins that were nice. She stated that if she went anywhere, she'd like to see the ocean. Floored me! I asked which ocean and where she'd like to go. She said she has always wanted to go to Myrtle Beach. We looked at a few condos and the prices were great. She found one she liked right away. I asked her if she was serious and she said she was. I booked it immediately! We leave Saturday morning. I even got my mother-in-law talked into staying at our house for the week to watch our dogs.
It's a nice condo with the ocean right out of the backdoor. Great balcony view too.
We picked this time of year since the kiddos should be back in school and the beaches less crowded.
I asked her is she wanted to fly and she preferred to drive so she can see everything in between. We're renting a car to save the miles on our own vehicles.
We're going to try and make it to Hendersonville, NC. on Saturday and check into our condo on Sunday and stay til Friday.
We don't really have any plans while we are there except going to the Ripley's Aquarium. We both just want to lay on the beach and enjoy our first sighting of the ocean.
We plan on stopping in Tennessee on the way home. We may even stay there a day or two.
We are both super excited!
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Sept 12, 2022 18:50:47 GMT -5
Be safe and enjoy your vacation! It sounds like you've earned it.
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Post by greghopper on Sept 12, 2022 18:56:30 GMT -5
Going 65 to 64 to 75 to 26 to 20? That’s a Great ride across the mountains for sure
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Post by deadeer on Sept 12, 2022 19:16:39 GMT -5
Congrats! I hope you guys have a great time!!!
My wife is still waiting for her vacation or honeymoon after 16yrs. 😕 Maybe some day...
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Post by genesis273 on Sept 12, 2022 19:24:37 GMT -5
Going 65 to 64 to 75 to 26 to 20? That’s a Great ride across the mountains for sure Looks like Google maps has us going from 65 to 74 to 75 to 40 to 26 to 20. I suppose I hadn't really decided on a route yet.
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Post by HighCotton on Sept 12, 2022 19:34:00 GMT -5
Good for you both! Your gonna have a great time!
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Post by Ahawkeye on Sept 12, 2022 19:39:36 GMT -5
Man that's awesome! Take it from somebody who's learned a lesson the hard way, take sun screen and USE IT! Have a blast and take a boatload of pictures!
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Post by HighCotton on Sept 12, 2022 19:42:26 GMT -5
I know you will get all kinds of restaurant suggestions. But as for our family, we always hit Captain Benjamin’s Calabash Seafood Buffet. You can get some great seafood or the typical American fare as well!
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Post by genesis273 on Sept 12, 2022 19:51:23 GMT -5
I know you will get all kinds of restaurant suggestions. But as for our family, we always hit Captain Benjamin’s Calabash Seafood Buffet. You can get some great seafood or the typical American fare as well! Thanks for the suggestion! We haven't looked too much into the food situation. We did see a menu for Pier 14. Looked pretty good.
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 12, 2022 20:25:12 GMT -5
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Sept 12, 2022 20:38:20 GMT -5
Enjoy the time together, take it all in, and relax. I went in one vacation as a kid and that’s it, but my wife went on multiple each year with her family. Now we go on at least two for spring and fall break and I enjoy it as much as I can. Those fun family times won’t be around forever, so enjoy it as much as you can. It’s just great to get away from the everyday grind and chillax for a while.
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Post by freedomhunter on Sept 12, 2022 20:44:15 GMT -5
I will second on any of the Calabash seafood restaurants. Hard to beat.
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Post by Huntnfreak on Sept 12, 2022 21:02:31 GMT -5
After seeing the ocean and laying on those beaches you’ll be going again sooner than later I bet!! We go to Orange Beach/Gulf Shores, AL every fall break and absolutely have a blast!! I love to saltwater fish while I’m down there!! Enjoy your trip!!
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Post by Sasquatch on Sept 12, 2022 22:50:38 GMT -5
Glad you are going to get to go! I'm even more glad that you managed to pry an idea out of your better half. lol! My wife is the same way; she'll come out with something she likes or someplace she wants to go and I never had a clue.
May you have a safe and happy trip!
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Post by duff on Sept 13, 2022 2:24:55 GMT -5
Toss in a fishing pole. Toss artificial or just bottom fish with shrimp or cutbait. It is super easy and fun. I would get up early and fish until beach goers started to squeeze me out or I was ready for breakfast.
Sand spike to hold your rod out of the sand is the only thing you must get. Otherwise I am sure you have enough to get started
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Post by greghopper on Sept 13, 2022 8:52:46 GMT -5
Toss in a fishing pole. Toss artificial or just bottom fish with shrimp or cutbait. It is super easy and fun. I would get up early and fish until beach goers started to squeeze me out or I was ready for breakfast. Sand spike to hold your rod out of the sand is the only thing you must get. Otherwise I am sure you have enough to get started Good advice....I say the Bluefish are running now. High Tides are your friend!
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Post by stevein on Sept 13, 2022 10:21:25 GMT -5
Was to be a future vacation my wife was planning. She was even looking into fishing charters when she found out they catch Mahi-Mahi.
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Post by marshallco on Sept 13, 2022 14:15:17 GMT -5
Third vote for take a fishing pole (or 3). Frozen squid seemed to be the bait of choice when we went to South Carolina, and remember catching a fair amount of stingrays. Seems like whatever you catch, it feels 5 lbs bigger than it is. Have fun.
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Post by bill9068 on Sept 13, 2022 15:15:18 GMT -5
Have fun.
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Sept 13, 2022 18:03:55 GMT -5
Have a great time. Relax
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