Today, Uncle Paul and I took the Screen Gems Studio tour. This film studio is the largest east of Los Angeles. This is where they filmed Dawson's Creek and are currently filming One Tree Hill.
After the tour, we went over to the local animal shelter. It is very small, with very few dogs. It seems that there are a lot of rescue organizations in the are, so the load is spread.
Next, we went down town to check out RiverFest. There were many booths, a lot offering food, and some that seemed out of place, like a booth selling bathroom fixtures. We were limited by the parking meter, but it was just long enough.
We went to a mall, and while waiting for Uncle Paul's sun glasses to be fixed, we had some Pizza.
Next, we went on the great rug hunt. We went to a few furniture stores to try and find a rug he had seen. Carolyn joined us towards the end, but nothing was decided.
We rented a movie, Australia, and watched it after eating great spaghetti that Uncle Paul made.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Bald Head Island - October 2nd
We had planned to go to Morehead City to visit a seafood festival, but since the weather was a bit iffy (It looked like it would rain), we decided to go someplace else.
We drove south along the coast towards Carolina Beach and passed through Kure Beach. We looked at the aquarium at Fort Fisher (from the outside) and took the ferry across the river to Southport.
From Southport, we took another ferry (this time without the car) to Bald head Island.
Bald Head Island is the most southern of the North Carolina Barrier islands, has North Carolina oldest standing lighthouse, old baldy, some restaurants and lots of very nice homes.
After having a drink at Eb and Flo's, we rented a golf cart, since no cars are allowed on the island.
We drove around the island, stopped at the lighthouse, and went down the beach.
I was forced to get my feet wet and sandy (see pictures) at the beach.
We drove around some more, and then went back to Eb and Flo's for supper.
We took the 8:30 ferry back to Soutport and then drove back home.
Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/gadi.ben.avi/20091002WilmingtonBaldHeadIsland
We drove south along the coast towards Carolina Beach and passed through Kure Beach. We looked at the aquarium at Fort Fisher (from the outside) and took the ferry across the river to Southport.
From Southport, we took another ferry (this time without the car) to Bald head Island.
Bald Head Island is the most southern of the North Carolina Barrier islands, has North Carolina oldest standing lighthouse, old baldy, some restaurants and lots of very nice homes.
After having a drink at Eb and Flo's, we rented a golf cart, since no cars are allowed on the island.
We drove around the island, stopped at the lighthouse, and went down the beach.
I was forced to get my feet wet and sandy (see pictures) at the beach.
We drove around some more, and then went back to Eb and Flo's for supper.
We took the 8:30 ferry back to Soutport and then drove back home.
Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/gadi.ben.avi/20091002WilmingtonBaldHeadIsland
Battleship North Carolina - October 1st
Today we went to see the Battleship North Carolina.
The battleship served in the pacific World war II. There is a self guided tour of the battleship which is very interesting.
After the tour we went too downtown Wilmington, walked along the riverfront, looked in a few shops, and had lunch at the Front Street Brewery.
On the way home we stopped at an antique store where Uncle Paul has some pieces to bo sold.
In the evening we went out to supper at The Dockside restaurant.
On the way home we stopped at the supermarket and got some ice cream for Desert.
We got home and had ice cream and relaxed in front of the TV.
The battleship served in the pacific World war II. There is a self guided tour of the battleship which is very interesting.
After the tour we went too downtown Wilmington, walked along the riverfront, looked in a few shops, and had lunch at the Front Street Brewery.
On the way home we stopped at an antique store where Uncle Paul has some pieces to bo sold.
In the evening we went out to supper at The Dockside restaurant.
On the way home we stopped at the supermarket and got some ice cream for Desert.
We got home and had ice cream and relaxed in front of the TV.
From New Jersey to Wilmington NC - September 30th
Dana and I got up very early, and she took me to Newark airport.
When I got on the plane, I saw that the person seated next to me was very wide and already had both arm rests up. It was a tight squeeze, but I didn't say anything. Just before we pushed back, the flight attendant told me I could switch seats so that everyone would be comfortable.
The flight was fine, and we arrived in Charlotte just on schedule.
The flight to Wilmington was fine too and we arrived more or less on schedule.
Uncle Paul met me at the airport, and after picking up my bag, we set off.
We had lunch at P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille and then went home.
I met Skyler for the first time. She is very cute for a 3 month old baby.
We spent the rest of the afternoon doing computer stuff. I set up a wireless router for them so I could use my own computer.
After Summer came to pick up Skyler, Uncle Paul made supper, and then we relaxed and went to sleep.
When I got on the plane, I saw that the person seated next to me was very wide and already had both arm rests up. It was a tight squeeze, but I didn't say anything. Just before we pushed back, the flight attendant told me I could switch seats so that everyone would be comfortable.
The flight was fine, and we arrived in Charlotte just on schedule.
The flight to Wilmington was fine too and we arrived more or less on schedule.
Uncle Paul met me at the airport, and after picking up my bag, we set off.
We had lunch at P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille and then went home.
I met Skyler for the first time. She is very cute for a 3 month old baby.
We spent the rest of the afternoon doing computer stuff. I set up a wireless router for them so I could use my own computer.
After Summer came to pick up Skyler, Uncle Paul made supper, and then we relaxed and went to sleep.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
New York - September 29th
Dana took me to the bus and I took the bus into New York.
I got off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Station and got a MetroCard Fun Pass that would let me use the buses and subways for the whole day.
I walk down to 34th and 9th to B&H Photo. I bought a filter for me new lens and a lens hood for my old lens.
From there I took the bus along 34th street to 5th avenue neat the empire state building and then the subway down to the Brooklyn Bridge subway station.
I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge. The views were great, but it was very windy.
I walked around the Brooklyn side for a bit and then took the Subway back to Manhattan and up to 77th street. I tried to say hello to the people I know at Ramaz, but they were all busy or not there.
I went into a best buy on the corner of 86th and Lexington and found the address of the New York SPCA. It was on 92nd between 1st and York, so I walked up there. They didn't really have time for me.
I walked through Carl Schurz Park and saw the dog parks (two, one for small dogs and one for large ones) and Gracie Mansion (The official residence of the Mayor of New York City). I walked passed 10 east end avenue where we lived when we were in New York, and the doorman, Richie, actually recognized me.
I took the 79th street bus across town to Broadway and then walked down to 41st street and then back to Port Authority Bus Station.
I took the bus back to Willowbrook mall, where I met Dana.
We did some mall walking, had supper and then went to get Dana some groceries.
That was it for the day.
Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/gadi.ben.avi/NewYorkCity
I got off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Station and got a MetroCard Fun Pass that would let me use the buses and subways for the whole day.
I walk down to 34th and 9th to B&H Photo. I bought a filter for me new lens and a lens hood for my old lens.
From there I took the bus along 34th street to 5th avenue neat the empire state building and then the subway down to the Brooklyn Bridge subway station.
I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge. The views were great, but it was very windy.
I walked around the Brooklyn side for a bit and then took the Subway back to Manhattan and up to 77th street. I tried to say hello to the people I know at Ramaz, but they were all busy or not there.
I went into a best buy on the corner of 86th and Lexington and found the address of the New York SPCA. It was on 92nd between 1st and York, so I walked up there. They didn't really have time for me.
I walked through Carl Schurz Park and saw the dog parks (two, one for small dogs and one for large ones) and Gracie Mansion (The official residence of the Mayor of New York City). I walked passed 10 east end avenue where we lived when we were in New York, and the doorman, Richie, actually recognized me.
I took the 79th street bus across town to Broadway and then walked down to 41st street and then back to Port Authority Bus Station.
I took the bus back to Willowbrook mall, where I met Dana.
We did some mall walking, had supper and then went to get Dana some groceries.
That was it for the day.
Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/gadi.ben.avi/NewYorkCity
Yom Kippur
Dana and I got up and went to Schull.
After Musaf we came home and took a nap.
We went back to Schull for Mincha and NeIla.
The place was more or less packed the whole time, and the experience was more or less the same as Rosh HaShana.
We went to the Finkles after the fast. There was too much food, including about 7 types of ice cream. The Fields daughter Adina came with us.
we got home around 10.
After Musaf we came home and took a nap.
We went back to Schull for Mincha and NeIla.
The place was more or less packed the whole time, and the experience was more or less the same as Rosh HaShana.
We went to the Finkles after the fast. There was too much food, including about 7 types of ice cream. The Fields daughter Adina came with us.
we got home around 10.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
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