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Wind and rain arrived as Thanksgiving guests

Raymond's Gut, whitecaps of the White Oak in the background — Raymond’s Gut, whitecaps of the White Oak in the background

Along with our family Thanksgiving guests, a big storm has brought us wind and rain. Hopefully the cold following the low’s exit will leave our fall and winter garden alone. For more details and links to pictures of the garden click the picture or the link http://ow.ly/rfLK5

In a panic over Thanksgiving?

dockonraymondsgut1200 — Our dock on Raymond’s Gut near Swansboro, North Carolina

Stand back. It doesn’t have to be that way- Our Long Ago Escape From Holiday Madness. We try to skip the stress. Click the picture or the link for details. http://ow.ly/rd0wJ

Your boat always feels a little smaller

Mostly brown Pelicans on the eastern tip of Bear Island

Getting near the ocean shrinks a boat, but fishing the beautiful waters near Bogue Inlet makes you feel alive. For more, click the picture or the link. #crystalcoast #boating http://ow.ly/r7Z0R

The long walk to the barn in the night

Taking long walks at night became a habit long ago in the frozen north. I am still doing it today but the circumstances are much nicer. For more info, click on the picture or the link #canada http://ow.ly/r76at

Are you a Mac Pages user?

My article might help you to decide whether or not to upgrade/downgrade from Page 09 to Pages 5? http://ow.ly/r3ASg

Feeling like you are under attack at work?

Oyster rocks just under the shining surface of the White Oak River

Why worry about the oyster rocks if your kayak can glide right over them? Getting personal and responding to what feels like a personal slight can make you miss the big picture. Make sure you see and understand what others often miss. Click the link or the picture for more. http://ow.ly/r2OKb