We got the kids down not long ago, too. Had a couple of Saranac Pale ales when I first got home ...now switched to a bourbon and water to wind down the night. Trying to figure out the marine forecast for this weekend for some fishing. I've heard the spot run is starting and the spanish mackeral and bluefish are thick outside the inlets, but the wind is not looking all that great for this weekend. Guess I'll pick at some flounder and drum along the waterway and creeks if the wind picks up

[quote user="Tarheel"]Man you came a long distance to get to the beach! Funny....I live 2 miles from Wrightsville Beach but drive 250 miles to get to the Outer Banks.[/quote] You know, we do the same thing. In three weeks we are dropping the kids off with the grandparents in little Washington and the better half and I spending a long weekend there. Oh by the way, I'm hoping the Pirates have there game face on and Pinckney is out of his funk today. Hope its a good game.

Rush - 2112

[quote user="Tarheel"] The baby backs are on the grill on this overcast Carolina sunday and the Evan Williams is served neat. Will be going to a memorial service later for all the doves Winchester shot yesterday. Chilibone....catch any fish? [/quote] That overcast sky scared me off the water today...wasn't sure if things were going to get sketchy this afternoon. Maybe a quick fishing trip tomorrow morning. Sure did enjoy a great fresh shrimp scampi meal this evening and ever so glad

Just finished my second beer after a fairly busy day...mowed the yard, edged the driveway and sidewalk. I also mended my cast net so the little bait fishies can't escape as easily. Or it could be I just can't throw it worth a flip. Getting ready to hook up the boat for fun on the water around Figure Eight island tomorrow and Monday. I'm about to switch gears and start sipping on some Wild Turkey and water. I wonder if Winchester limited out on doves this afternoon. I may try to kick some

I enjoy a rum now and then and I tell you the best I have had is Mount Gay Extra Old. However, I drink it like I do the bourbon, either over ice or with a little water. Their Eclipse brand is good too, but the Extra Old really sets itself apart.

[quote user="Tarheel"] [quote user="chili bone"] Enjoying reading about the high end shotguns as I sip a bourbon and water. Tonight is my value bourbon which is Ancient Ancient Age Ten star (90 proof). It holds up pretty well. I'm glad I only tote around a cheap gun while I stumble around a stray beaver swamp or creek trying to harvest a duck now and then. I couldn't imagine dunking a nice gun in the water in an unseen hole. Cheers Gentlemen, Carl [/quote] I remember hunting

Dang Winchester! Canvasbacks around Charlotte?! Who would of thunk it...that's awesome. Although, there were some particularly cold winters for several years around that time so I bet birds were looking for any water they could find that wasn't locked up. Tarheel - No guarantees, but I'll try to take you up on the generous offers you have extended to get together. It would be nice to meet you. Small kids and work seem to take my free time but I'll try to give you a call soon. Carl

Enjoying reading about the high end shotguns as I sip a bourbon and water. Tonight is my value bourbon which is Ancient Ancient Age Ten star (90 proof). It holds up pretty well. I'm glad I only tote around a cheap gun while I stumble around a stray beaver swamp or creek trying to harvest a duck now and then. I couldn't imagine dunking a nice gun in the water in an unseen hole. Cheers Gentlemen, Carl

[quote user="Tarheel"]I remember the first time I was exposed to ss crabs was at the Dockside restaurant at Wrightsville Beach about 22 years ago. They served ss crab on hamburger buns with home made tartar sauce. It was a little wierd seeing those appendages hanging out of the buns. They also served a mean bologna sandwich with mustard and chili on hamburger rolls. [/quote] The wife and I were tooling around in the boat last week and decided to eat lunch there. Enjoyed a nice grilled tuna