Labor Day North Carolina Beach Trip

“What about all the poor tentless bare chested men? We have room for them too. I mean, lets not discriminate.”

“ok, settled, yall take the bare chested men, I take the bare chested women.”

“bite your tongue TW We trick all the men onto last ferry so nothing but bikini clad women and our big tents! : )”

“You men are awfully proud of your tent size. Maybe this could become a tent "throwdown". I volunteer to be a judge.”

“Is is tent size or how you pitch it that matters?”

“well it just took me 10 minutes to pitch mine. But damn its big.”

“My tent ain't that big, but I can put it in places a big tent can't go.”

“Gentlemen...although size is somewhat important it's what is done with it after the erection. Storing gear, sleeping, etc.”

“My tent has gone through rain, hail, and 60 mph wind and it has never lost it's erection. Even though it was shaking violently and whipping back and forth and the walls were extending in and out like it was going to explode at any second, it never went limp on me.”

“Haven't even met you Mildbill but I like you already”

“So I was feeling brave today and went out shopping for a bathing suit for this upcoming shindig. I haven't worn one in years cuz...well, I just didn't want to scare the horses. But since I lost some weight, I thought - what the heck. Go try on a few. Live a little.

I should have stayed home!!”

“My plan is thousands of sit ups between now and then, rewarding myself every 25 or so with a nice cold one!”

“That should work nicely. I'll give that a try.”

“Do we really need bathing suits?”

“The website for the park said "no nude bathing except for anyone over 6 years old" Wait....maybe I read that wrong.”

“After 6pm the only people on the island are campers and rangers. The last time I was there I didn't see a lot of the rangers.”

“I wonder if the rangers use night vision.”

“I've always believed if you throw a party, invite the neighbors first. Maybe the rangers are friendly?”

“Ha! Wild Hogs, great movie. He'd be friendly towards you guys, for sure.”

“Everyone still in for this? Its gonna be a beach blast.”

“I drove by the road for Hammock's yesterday on the way back from Morehead.”

“back to where, clinton?”

“yep..then back up to the Rock”

“what was happening in Morehead? My old high alma mater.”

“took kk down to Camp Albemarle...its the 3rd summer she's been and I heard 1000 times "are we there yet?"”

“Been by that place 10,000 times, but never set foot on it.”

“Thats good to know ;)”

“hey!?!”

“So you're saying we'd have to hide in tents because of bugs?

I'd like to go. I'll have to see if the people that own me have other plans.”

“I aint hiding in no stinkin' tent. :)

I'm hiding in Hyway's Tarp Mahal.

So does anyone know if there are sea turtle nests on this beach?
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“if they are nestin g there will be more on this beach than any other since their are no lights to scare away the mothers”

“So how is everyone gonna carry their gear to the campsite?”

“That's a good question for a "backpacking" site. ;-)”

“I'm hiring Sherpa's!!!”

“you can't take carts or wagons on the ferry. That damn 40lb tent is gonna be heavy :)”

“LOL at Stovie.....that was good. :))”

“I have this lightweight beach cart. If you can take a rolling cooler on the ferry why couldn't we take this rolling cart with the cooler on it as well as tent and other gear.
It travels very well on just about all terrains.
http://beachstuf.com/BeachCart.html”

“I don't know, maybe if it had straps on it and you could carry it on. I don't work there so I don't know what they will accept and what they won't.”

“update from their website: concessions open ...


Protected Swimming Area & Concession Stand On Bear Island Open Wednesday through Sunday ... details ±
Hammocks Beach State Park lifeguards will be on duty on Bear Island from Wednesday through Sunday. Visitors will be able to swim at their own risk on Mondays and Tuesdays. PLEASE be aware that rip currents can occur at any time and can be extremely dangerous. The concession stand will also be open Wednesday through Sunday. PLEASE bring any soft drinks and snacks with you to the island on Mondays and Tuesdays. Indoor showers on Bear Island are open to campers from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. each day, and drinking water, outdoor showers and restroom facilities are open. Please contact the park office with any questions.

PLEASE NOTE: Carts and Wagons will not be allowed on the Ferry

Updated: 2009-06-26 12:53:18”

“Maybe I'll call the park office. But it does sounds pretty clear. Limit what I take. Hmmmm....beer or bathing suit? I do hate tan lines.”

“bring the beer”

“Just spoke with the park office. If it has wheels it must fit under the ferry benches and be small, like 12 pack size. Larger coolers are allowed but must be carried on. AND she stressed....absolutely no beer. Hywy....do they search things?”

“If you have a sled, use it.

A kids plastic sled is lightweight and will work in sand.

It's not as easy as gliding downhill, but it beats making 5 trips to get stuff from the staging area.”

“So everything will have to fit on our backs and in a cooler. Hmmmmm
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“They didn't search my stuff when we went over. I think it will be a matter of how crowded the boat is. If you are taking the late boats they probably won't have many people going to the island so you'll have plenty of room to put your stuff down. here is a pic where is don't see the driver making anyone store stuff under the seat.

”

“Looks a lot like going to Cumberland Island..."
~Treeb

Huh? Did you see any maritime forest in that view from the Goodyear blimp? Holey moley! That place looks HOT!

Oh yeah - this'll be an opportunity to collect baby loggerheads as they hatch.
Goooooood times!
;)

Note:
The Cumby ferry personnel will bring things from the mainland, ie, ice, beverages, ammunition, etc - for a nominal fee (tip), of course.

Any idea about this ferry outfit?


BTW -
the above pic shows nothing but rich retirees and their Eastern European-bought child slaves. What? No Panama City Beach-like action going on there? BEACH BABES, BAYBEEEE!
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“I think the guy with the striped shirt and white socks is kinda hot. I hope I see him on the ferry. Maybe he will be a honey and carry my stuff for me.”

“What a bout that feller with the fish gettin pole in his mouf!? Ew-la-laaaaa!!!”

“This looks interesting. And I'm all for the "less is more" mentality I'm sensing here :)

In fact, I've been battling these pesky tan lines for three years now. Problem is, the lines had a 48 year headstart. Plus, they keep the lead by the fact that I spend alot of time outdoors in my shorts and no shirt.


Hmmmm...
Just did a quick look-see around the net. Not too far at all from here (ATLish). Dogs are okay, with the usual leash, poop, noise, etc, stipulations. The rack is still atop the Mighty Mighty Tacoma, and my brother's Starcraft is still beached at his pond - oars at the ready in my storage building.

I'm going now to get a look-see at the NOAA tide charts...
last edited: 7/08/09 11:39:42 AM”