We are safely in Duck, North Carolina. The rain and wind poses limitations to beach outtings, but we are having a great trip.
No wireless… so no pictures yet. We’re using my in-laws dial up for outside contact.
Friends Christie, David, Steph, and Mike all came down and spent the weekend… full of great laughs. It was so wonderful to connect with old friends and we had a great time. Amy and Kevin (Paul’s sister and brother-in-law) were here, too, and we all got to bond with Will.
We took Will to the North Carolina Aquarium in Manteo today. Although he’d been to the NOLA Aquarium of the Americas before, this time, he really got into the fact that there were “fishies” in the tanks. Before, he was much more interested in the children’s exhibits and various pushable buttons than in any animal. Of particular obsession: otters. Much time was spent at the otter tank, with Will taking great delight in announcing the presences of “otters!” to all who came by.
We haven’t spoken much of our plans and are decompressing from the week. Maybe after we both finish our novels (Paul reading a Terry Pratchet, me the book “Wicked”) we can reconnect to our real lives. Until then, it’s just a day at the beach!
Allen (the elder) | 12-Oct-05 at 4:49 pm | Permalink
Elizabeth, Allen (the younger), and Grayson just got back from the Outer Banks on Saturday. Last year Allen was really fascinated by the otters, too. He came back with a pair of socks covered with otters. His “Otter Socks” (Grayson had “Froggie Socks”. This year, they had a lot of fun in the tank where they could touch things. It was windy and rainy for their week, too. I hope it clears up for you by the end of the week.
Pax,
-allen
Holly | 15-Oct-05 at 4:58 pm | Permalink
Total bummer we missed Elizabeth and the twins! I’m sure Will would be completely fascinated with them, as would we!
Unfortunately, it remained icky ’til the end. But I hear that they are now having a wonderfully sunny and beautiful weekend and coming week. How’s that for Murphy’s Law?? 🙂
Anonymous | 17-Oct-05 at 9:27 am | Permalink
Figures.
Looks like you guys had a good time, anyway!