Day trip to New Bern

Day trip to New Bern

We’d like to think of New Bern as our big sister up the river. She’s the nearest major metropolitan area and where you’ll find the closest Starbucks, Chipotle and movie theater. It’s an easy 22.3 miles up Hwy. 55 or about a 30 minute ride if you’d prefer to travel by...
Through the years

Through the years

Back in the day I was a rock climbing guide. I liked reminding my clients about the seriousness of our situation without further imparting any fear or anxiety. I’ve heard old men have stories. Well, I’ve got quotes, and there was one in particular that I...
Getting to know AP

Getting to know AP

Here’s some helpful information that’ll help you better understand what life’s like in and around Arlington Place. Where’s AP? AP is located in Pamlico County North Carolina just off highway 306 bewtween the towns of Arapahoe and Minnesott...
Comfort in the Kitchen

Comfort in the Kitchen

January in North Carolina has us winter wusses all out of sorts.  Yes our average high is in the 50s, but that’s downright freezing for an Inner Banker.   On the winteriest days when you just can’t shake that Northern chill, it’s always nice to return home...
2020 in the Rearview

2020 in the Rearview

The word that comes to mind when reflecting on 2020 is unbelievable.  This year played out like a Hollywood script… from Kobe to COVID to the election and every moment in between.   I suppose it’s easy to be in my shoes and say that ‘the world will be in a...
Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

Holidays on the Carolina coast look a bit different than most Hallmark movies.  A white Christmas?  Keep dreaming.  I guess I should never say never… it is 2020 after all.  It gets cold here for sure, usually not ‘snow cold’, but we often enjoy warm days spent...