Dick & Sandy Beals's (rbeals) Blog

365 tHINGS  to do in Wilmington and the cape fear regon - Day 97-- Island of Lights Parade at Topsail. This Flotilla had its humble beginning in 1993...Winter is boring so they decided to decorate boats and have them sail down the intracoastal waterway.   The event started out small with about 11...

Enchanted Airlie  - 365 Things to Do in Wilmington Continues  Day 96 continues our journey Through Wilmington----Like Airlie Gardens in the Spring and Summer?   You will love it during the Fall and Winter Holidays.  Visit Enchanted Airlie in Wilmington NC and check out the holidy light display.  ...

Excuses....we all make them.  Or do we?  Everyday we hear an excuse, usually they sound like "sorry I'm late", or "I forgot to call", or maybe "Sorry I really f...d it up this time"  Have you heard that song yet? Anyway, yesterday one of my web site techies said " I goofed, I did not do it right"...

365 Things to do in Wilmingon and the Cape Fear Region - Day 95---It't Turkey Trot Time around the USA....Dick and Sandy started the Wilmington Turkey Trot in 2005. The Although actual turkeys do not trot, they probably would have if given the chance.  The Turkey Trot is one of the largest Thanks...

There are many decisions to be made when imminent death is approaching for a loved one.  Questions regarding what type of care, medical assistance and even physical location for their last days confront us. If care at home has been given, should loved ones be moved to a facility or remain at home...

So... Do you carve a pumpkin at Halloween? WHY!   I bet you don't know why!   I'm glad you asked: People have been making jack o'lanterns at Halloween for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed "Stingy Jack." According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Dev...

Day 93:   Train Display in Wilmington NC.....Today  brings more fun for 365 Things to Do in Wilmington and the Cape Fear Region Fans.... Those looking for holiday train shows this year will  find the display in a new venue....Hanover Center, Wilmington, NC....The train display is moving from Ench...

Day 92:  365 Things to do in Wilmington and the Cape Fear Region continues....check out the fun at the aquarium in Fort Fisher, NC.   More Halloween Fun and Trick or Treating at the Aquarium.  10/27/2010 thru 10/28/2010 - 5:30 to 8:pm.  Enjoy the thrills of this Halloween event.  Trick or treat i...

Day 91: Wrightsville Beach Loop - One of the most popular things to do is to walk, run or jog the John Nesbitt Loop (at Wrightsville Beach known as  the Loop by the locals)  At any time of the day, in any weather you will see walkers, runners, joggers, baby strollers, dog  along this 2.4 mile rou...