North Carolina – Page 10 – Our technological infirmity

Home is now where the harbor is

Winter day in Raymond's Gut as the holidays draw near — Winter day in Raymond’s Gut as the holidays draw near

What a great place for family and friends who have defined our lives. For more click the picture or this link http://ow.ly/rXcXY

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

Fall, one of the best times to visit the beach

Sunset Near Raymond's Gut Just Off the White Oak River — Sunset Near Raymond’s Gut Just Off the White Oak River

The best weather of the year for walking the beach and enjoying our area. For more info click the picture or the link. #crystalcoast http://ow.ly/qy0uH

Why Your Broadband Isn’t As Good As You Think It Is

Most likely you have small broadband instead of real broadband, Read my article, Just How Bad Is Your Internet Connection?, to find out how your connection stacks up.

A big coastal river, great fun on the water

A big coastal river, great fun on the water near the beaches of Emerald Isle. For more click the picture or the link #kayaking #boating http://ow.ly/qeFSo

An Obsession With Numbers

Purely focusing on numbers can be a big problem in a country that needs to redefine its future http://ow.ly/pZPA2

For more click the link or the picture.

Sunset in Raymond's Gut — Sunset in Raymond’s Gut

Some people live for their job, not me

My job almost destroyed me. So I now live to be in, on, or around the water http://ow.ly/pXQzK For more on how I changed my life and where we have found a place to recover from corporate American, click the link or the picture.