Thursday, July 2, 2009

Island Packing

As some of you know we had to change our plans for next week unexpectedly. After one day of pouting and disappointment, I buckled down and started searching for a place to stay. We found several houses on Oak Island, but decided to go a different route. Bald Head was calling my name. We have wanted to go back ever since our day trip over 11 years ago. For two days straight, I searched the internet for a listing available. I talked to three reality companies and basically had them laugh at me. It seems some houses are booked two years in advance for the week of the fourth. Finally, I found a sight where owners list their own homes. I found a villa that was available from Sunday to Saturday. I called the owner, who happens to live in Charlotte, and we got a great discount. Bald Head is a golf cart community, and I am looking forward to no car for several days. On the down side, the new ferry has new rules. Everything you pack must be contained in coolers, or suitcases or Rubbermaid containers. Large items (bikes, kayaks, surf boards) cost extra. My biggest fear is that we will leave something in the car accidentally, like the charger for the iPhone, and have to pay another 15 dollars to ride back over with it, lol. So, I am in the process of thinking through everything needed and trying to get it into the suitcases, one cooler, and one Rubbermaid thing. Stay posted, this could get interesting! P.S. Do they sell Diet SunDrop on the island? Guess I need TWO Rubbermaid things. ;)

4 comments:

Shannon said...

Just called the Maritime Market, and they carry Diet SunDrop. YEA!!! One less thing to pack.

Nancy M. said...

I've always wanted to stay there too! To be somewhere there are no cars sounds really relaxing. Take lots of pictures so I can see what it really looks like!

Shannon said...

Nancy, I will. It is gorgeous! I didn't want to leave the last time we visited there. Imagine growing up there and riding the ferry to the bus stop each day. So relaxing.

CrystalW said...

Is there a place for Landon to get ice cream every night? LOL!