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pine knoll shores: So the cheese moved, now what? - 12/21/11 12:35 PM
 
So the cheese moved, now what?
I just returned to my office after hearing bad news from my doctor.

I am a runner.  Make that WAS a runner.  At 61 years old I won about 10 gold medals for 5Ks in my age group this year.  I came in number two in the 8K.  I’ve consistently logged approximately 100 miles each month.  Every morning I jump out of bed at about 5:30 a.m. and prepare for my morning run.  I’ve solved many business problems, come up with more wonderful ideas than any other time and place, and forgiven … (55 comments)

pine knoll shores: If the surf roars in the Maritime Forest and there's no-one there to hear, does it still make a noise? - 09/20/10 12:20 PM
If the surf roars in the Maritime Forest and there's no-one there to hear, does it still make a noise?
I am so fortunate to be able to live at the beach.  I live right about the middle of Bogue Banks Island, in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina.  I live at the beach, in the woods. Most people don't think of the forest as part of the beach.  Here, it is a very big and important part.  Thankfully, when Pine Knoll Shores was being developed by the Theodore Roosevelt family, they were very environmentally aware and set up covenants to … (5 comments)

pine knoll shores: E-3 Westport, Beacon's Reach, Pine Knoll Shores, NC - 02/12/10 07:24 AM
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pine knoll shores: Who says you can never go home again? - 01/16/10 09:53 AM
Who says you can never go home again? Mr. & Mrs. Seller, yes you can.  I know.  It's hard to say you're sorry.  It's hard to admit you were wrong.  I know you hate to call your original REALTOR, the one you really liked but left. 
But you can, and perhaps you should. Last year when she told you that you could not get as much for your home as you once could have, you didn't believe her.  You knew she was experienced, honest and good at her job, but other agents told you you could get much more for … (6 comments)

pine knoll shores: Almost wordless Wednesday at the Crystal Coast. - 01/13/10 01:08 PM
 
Almost wordless Wednesday at the Crystal Coast.
Brightly colored flowers are beautiful but what is more beautiful in the middle of winter than Pampas fronds.  They look so wispy and fragile but majestic.  They're everywhere in my neighborhood including right in front of my house.
 
 

Come to the Crystal Coast and walk through Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores and enjoy the stately plant.
 
 
 
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pine knoll shores: Almost speechless Sunday on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina - 12/27/09 04:07 PM
I'm not a bird watcher but pelicans are awesome! 
I guess this is the time of year when pelicans fly South for the winter.  This week-end everywhere I went, there were flocks.  My husband and I walked down to the beach on Friday and there were probably about 100 diving for fish.  We stood on the "sittum" mesmerized for the longest time watching them dive.  Then yesterday I was out walking our dog and there were great flocks of them at the Beacon's Reach marina.  Every piling had it's own pelican.  I couldn't believe how close I was able to … (4 comments)

pine knoll shores: Genesis Condominiums in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina - 12/18/09 02:42 PM
Genesis Condominiums in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina is a unique, ocean side condominium complex featuring 71 condominiums with varying sizes and floor plans. The five buildings that make up Genesis are built around its beautiful, landscaped pools – one main pool with a rock waterfall and two jacuzzi pools.

 
 
Genesis also provides several convenient beach accesses directly from the parking lot. Other features may include (depending on the condominium and floor plan) secured interior entry, multiple decks and automatic garage. Genesis Condominiums in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina is conveniently located less than one mile from … (2 comments)

pine knoll shores: Pine Knoll Association in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina - 12/17/09 10:39 AM
 
If you are considering a move to Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, you'll definitely want to check out the different associations.


Pine Knoll Association in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, also known as PKA, is the oldest and one of the most popular home owner's groups in Pine Knoll Shores.  Early in the development of the town of Pine Knoll Shores a group of home owners established the first home owners association; Pine Knoll Association, Inc.  At that time PKA members were responsible for maintaining streets, parks and waterways.
Today members of Pine Knoll Association in … (5 comments)

pine knoll shores: Single Family Association in Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina - 12/16/09 02:14 PM
Single Family Association in Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina consists of 104 single family homes scattered throughout the community.  Each home is custom built and ranges in size from one level at about 1600 square feet to three stories up to 6000 square feet. Some are direct sound front, some are direct ocean front, some are lagoon front and some are interior homes.  All are unique.
Beacon's Reach has thirteen separate associations; twelve individual associations and a Master Association with oversight of the entire complex.  A professional manager serves Beacon's Reach from offices on site.  Security is provided … (1 comments)

pine knoll shores: Westport II in Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina - 12/16/09 09:54 AM
Westport II in Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina is a unique marina front condominium community.  The condos each overlook the marina and beautiful Bogue Banks Sound. There are two and three bedroom flats.  Each unit has a screened porch overlooking the marina.
Ownership at Westport II in Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina comes with all the amenities of Beacon's Reach; marina, several sound side pools, lighted tennis courts, walking and biking trails, "sittums" on both ocean and sound and more.
 
Almost all the owners in Westport II are second home owners.  Boating … (0 comments)

pine knoll shores: Ocean Grove in Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina - 12/10/09 09:28 AM
Ocean Grove in Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina is a unique and special ocean front condominium community.  Surrounded by the Maritime forest in the middle of the island of Bogue Banks, Ocean Grove, is a relaxing, fun place to escape and get away from the hustle, bustle and stress of city life.Imagine stepping out your front door and right onto the beach.  Ocean Grove units provide direct beach access and spectacular ocean views.  From your deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you can enjoy the sunrise and the sunsets due to the fact that Bogue Banks faces due South.  … (2 comments)

pine knoll shores: The Breakers in Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina - 12/10/09 02:26 AM
The Breakers in Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina is a unique and special ocean front community.  Nestled in the Maritime forest in the middle of the island of Bogue Banks, The Breakers, is a relaxing, fun place to escape and get away from the hustle, bustle and stress of city life. Imagine sitting on your deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, tall glass of sweet North Carolina iced tea in hand, flip flops propped on the railing, enjoying the ocean breeze, the salt smell and the sound of the laughing gulls.  Life doesn't get much better than this at … (1 comments)

pine knoll shores: Coral Shores in Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina - 12/08/09 01:25 PM
Coral Shores in Beacon's Reach in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina is an exclusive oceanfront community in the center of the small island of Bogue Banks just off the coast.  The community offers a private ocean front pool and several other private pools on the sound side, a marina,  private access to beautiful uncrowded beaches, lighted tennis courts, bike and walking trails, and picturesque access to Bogue Sound.  Beacon's Reach is a community of 465 units with only twenty-four of those units being part of Coral Shores which offers two basic designs.  There are eight Garden units, each with four bedrooms … (1 comments)

pine knoll shores: Carteret County Association of REALTORS awards dinner. - 12/04/09 07:54 AM
AMY HAHN OF PINE KNOLL SHORES REALTY  earns REALTOR of the year.


AWARDS & RECOGNITION NOMINATION FORM
AWARD CATEGORY:  REALTOR® of the Year
Nomination Name:  Amy Hahn
Office:  Pine Knoll Shores Realty
Amy Hahn has proven herself to be a REALTOR® with high principles and ethics.  She practices the Golden Rule with customers, competitors and CCAR/CCMLS members in all things.  If doing the right thing or doing what looks like the profitable thing is in question, Amy doesn’t think twice.  She does the right thing.
In her first year as a REALTOR® (2006) Amy jumped in with both feet … (2 comments)

pine knoll shores: Almost Wordless Wednesday on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. - 12/02/09 08:38 AM
When I took off on my run this morning about 6:30 am here on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, the sun was just beginning to come up.  I had admired the beautiful full (I think) moon to my west but I always start out running due east.  I've been told running toward the morning sun is good for your soul. 
It works for me.
About 3 minutes into my run, I had to stop and dig the camera out of my fanny pack in hopes of capturing this scene to share with you.  Awesome!  Have a great day everybody!

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pine knoll shores: Not so wordless Wednesday on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina...or froggy porn? - 11/04/09 07:20 AM
 Not so wordless Wednesday on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina...or froggy porn?
He's not heavy, he's my brother! 
Didn't I tell you to always have your digital camera with you.  I would have hated to miss this shot on my morning walk. 
You just never know.
 

OK, I admit, I have no idea what kind of frogs, what gender...nothing.  Is this a mother carrying her babe?  Is it actually a mating thing?  Is this froggy porn?  I don't know.  But it made me think of love and caring and being helpful, so it's in the eye … (9 comments)

pine knoll shores: Don't leave home without it...Your digital camera, of course - 11/02/09 09:56 AM
You should have your digital camera ready to grab at any given moment.  Shots like this one cannot be 'staged'.  They just suddenly appear and if you're ready you may be able to capture a moment to enjoy and share for years to come.
 

I should probably stop right here to say that "Yes, I know many of you have one piece of equipment that does multi-tasking to the Nth degree."  My best friend Paula, scoffs at me constantly for my antiquated tools.  But, they work for me.
When I go out for my morning walk or run each … (7 comments)

pine knoll shores: If you love wildlife and peace and quiet and beauty and nature and friendly, happy people, this is where you need to be. - 08/21/09 10:25 AM
Maybe I shouldn't tell you but there's a little known secret just off the coast of North Carolina.  It's a little island called Bogue Banks.  Folks call it the Crystal Coast.  I call it PARADISE.
I took this picture just days ago from the walkway near my house to the beach.  I love the sea grass.  Please don't touch.  From my house this is about a five minute power walk away. 

If I walk west, the sound is about a five minute power walk away. How blessed I am to be able to visit both ocean and sound every morning … (3 comments)

pine knoll shores: TAKE A BOY TO WORK! - 05/23/09 06:41 AM
Sometimes I wish I didn't own my own company.  When it's hard to pay the bills, or when it's a holiday and seems like I'm the only one who wants to work, when money is tight and another piece of equipment breaks, oh, how nice if I could just call the boss.  Oh, yeah, that's me.
Most of the time I love owning my own company.  I admit I'm somewhat of a control freak who has a hard time letting others tell me what to do.  And I actually love being in the office where I can get some serious thinking done with … (14 comments)

pine knoll shores: Good-Bye Gloomy Gus! - 05/14/09 03:58 PM
I'm a happy person.  I can find joy in a butterfly in the midst of a pile of garbage.  I have always been able to find the positive in the worst situation and my glass truly is half full at the very worst.
Now, what can we do when we have somebody in our lives who constantly brings us down?  Do you know any of those?  You know, the one who can say "I just met the most fantastic person, secured the best job in the world, have the best health of anyone I know, BUT...(gloom, gloom, gloom)
Come on, Gloomy … (8 comments)