Archive for August, 2008

I’m feelin’ a Staycation in My Future!

The cost of traveling just seems to keep going up so I’ve decided to honker down this weekend right here in the heart of Raleigh. I wasn’t sure what kind of trouble we could get into but I know one place I’m going to be checking out is the new Marriott at City Center. Their [...]


Eco-Friendly, Sustainability, Litter, and More – Join Us at the Green Event!

Come Hug A Tree With Me!
When you consider renovations, building a home, or purchasing electrical appliances… do you think energy efficient?
Have you considered growing your own garden and installing rain barrels… increasing the sustainability of your life?
Do you pick up trash when you walk your dog or visit your favorite park… decreasing the litter in [...]


Only In Florida – Can People Fly

This video is crazy!


Week 9,276,356 – The Drywall Goes Up!

Last week I got almost 50 emails asking when I was going to review Solas… This week there was like 20 more about how the house is coming.
I must apologize that I have not taken the time to update all of ya’ll on the house in like 6 weeks but the project was on hold [...]


Tolls on I-540 – Give Us a Brake

The controversy about implementing tolls on the Outer Loop I-540 is definitely the topic of conversation for area residents.
One North Hills resident definitely does not approve the proposed toll!

As most of ya’ll know my day-to-day life pretty much sticks inside the inner limits of Raleigh and I rarely venture outside of my driving comfort zone… well [...]


Dove Season is Coming Up Quick – Better Get Your Hunting License

According ot the NC Wildlife Resource Commission, “Dove season opens Sept. 1, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is urging hunters to purchase their licenses now by visiting its Web site, www.ncwildlife.org.The last week of August is traditionally the busiest week of the year for hunting license sales. With opening day of dove season falling [...]


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Raleigh Native Visits Durham… And Likes It!

Growing up in Raleigh… we went to Durham for one reason… Durham Bulls games…
We constantly hear about the crime in Durham, the lack of a reason to visit Durham, and several other rumors that just don’t stand true to the wonder of Durham.
I consistently hear about all of the good restaurants that Durham has to [...]


Only In Raleigh – On NBC17 Will You Find the Olympics

 8-8-08 marks the Opening Day for the 2008 XXIX Olympics in Beijing. You will find full Olympic Coverage in HD on channel 217 on Time Warner Cable.
Tonight’s Opening Ceremony walked viewers through Chinese Culture, History and Arts. There were over 15,000 performers in tonight’s show which included exactly 2008 drummers who opened the show with an ancient [...]


Tookies Scared Me… Shame!

Several months ago I was told, while filling my belly with the most scrumptious chicken salad Raleigh has to offer, that Tookies… the original… was closing.  I was so sad, fought back my tears and grabbed an extra chx sal + Bac + chz on my way out just in case they closed before I could stop by for one more.
 Nobody [...]