It's summertime which means travel, beach, travel, friends, travel, try new things. I think you get the point. It also means visit friends who live less than a football field away from the beach. Ashley and I did just that this past weekend and had a blast visiting Meredith and AJ at Topsail.
Our only requirement for the weekend was paddle boarding. I've wanted to try this for a few years now and Meredith had the hookup. My only piece of advice is listen to the professionals when they tell you the tide is low, the wind is crazy, and the current is fast. We had no issues starting out but I'd be lying if I told you we did not need to be saved by two fishermen on a john boat who had to tow us to shore. I'm quite positive I'd still be paddling if they didn't come by that day.
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| double margaritas pre paddle boarding probably wasn't the greatest idea |
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| proof |
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| and we're up! |
We spent Saturday fishing and lounging on the Intracoastal Waterway with Mere, AJ, and their friends Eric, Stacy, and Stacy's mom Melanie. Our count for the day: 3 sharks, 1 stingray, 1 crab. I've got my eye on a flounder during our next outing. Thanks again to Stacy and Eric for the invitation, we had a blast AND I CAUGHT A SHARK!
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| my catch of the day |
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| all lines out |
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| lucky to live in a beautiful state |
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| by the end of the day I was Fifth Mate but definitely not Captain |
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| great friends and hosts |
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| Captain and First Mate |
After a night on the town at the Tiki Bar and sitting up until 4am laughing and talking Sunday was spent sleeping on the beach. This is the life.
Mere and AJ... I'll be back. It was the most wonderful beach weekend possible.
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