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Take a drive and find a little fun in NC!

Take a drive and find a little fun in NC!

Something about this time of year always makes me want to take a drive and do a little adventuring. Maybe it's the cooler weather, maybe it's the free time after a wonderfully busy Summer or maybe it's just that my natural wanderlust kicks in this time of year. Whatever the reason, just about every weekend I'm off in search of something new to experience. It may be a festival, a dive diner that serves the BEST pancakes, a "Junque" store with treasures that take me back to my childhood, or a chance to stretch my legs and take in some beautiful NC scenery. There isn't much I'm not up for!

Picture of Maze Craze signAbout 40 miles west of Wilmington NC, in a little town called Hallsboro NC you can find some Fall fun for the entire family. You'll need to get off 74W/76W and take a couple of backroads to get there, but it's worth the effort.

MAZE CRAZE presents 11 acres of mazes, hayride, train ride for the kids, games, kiddie maze and even a snack bar hosted by the delightful Galloway family. We had the good fortune to meet Alma Galloway and her son, who just happen to be 2 of the nicest people it's been my pleasure to meet in a long while.

Picture of Maze Craze map

You read that right, 11 ACRES OF MAZE! 11 ACRES!! Take a look at this picture of the map! It's incredible!

Picture of entrance to Maze Craze








Picture of Zoe Wright at Craze Maze



Don't worry, if you get lost you can call for help!



The kids get a chance to learn how to pump water at the rubber duck races.

Picture of Zoe Wright at rubber duck races

A kiddie train ride and family friendly hayride.

Picture of hayride at Maze Craze

Picture of Maze Craze train ride



Lots to see and do and when you're done stop by the snack bar! If you're coming after dark be sure to wear bug spray and bring a flashlight! Should you forget, they've got both at the Concession Stand.

Picture of Hay Tractor

Picture of Zoe Wright at Craze Maze

They're open 7 days a week;

M - Th 9a ~ 8p Reservations only!

Friday 4p ~ 10p

Saturday 11a ~ 10p

Sunday 1p ~ 5p and 5p ~ 8p with Reservations

All this fun for just $7 adults, $5 kids, 3 and under FREE!

The Big Sweep is coming to New Hanover County!

The Big Sweep is coming to New Hanover County!

An annual event sponsored by Keep America Beautiful of New Hanover County, the Big Sweep is our chance to help clean up our community and preserve our waterways for fish, fowl and future generations.

Picture of Wrightsville Beach NCHere in New Hanover County, where we're surrounded by water, litter almost always ends up in our waterways. When that litter contaminates our waterways -- it diminishes their viability as homes for fish, fowl or woodland creature, mars our beautiful scenery and brings an end to a way of life for everyone.

On Saturday September 24, 2011 you can do your part to keep our community clean, healthy and beautiful! The Big Sweep takes place in 4 locations and begins at 9a. How about getting a group of friends or co-workers together? Imagine how good you'll feel knowing you made a difference!!

Be sure to dress appropriately -- close toed shoes, sunscreen and clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Help cut down on waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle and gloves. Refreshments and trash bags will be provided.

So, where to meet? You've got 4 great locations to choose from!

Wrightsville Beach at the Gazebo at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier Picture of can on beach

Carolina Beach at the Boardwalk

Kure Beach at the Pier

Greenfield Lake at the Boathouse

Can't go wrong with any one of these locations. Not only will you be making a positive difference, you'll have beautiful scenery while you do it! Hope to see you on September 24, 2011 for the Big Sweep!

FREE Family Movie Night in Wrightsville Beach NC

FREE Family Movie Night in Wrightsville Beach NC

Picture of Wrightsville Beach NC Park signThere is almost nothing better in this world than time with spent family. Wrightsville Beach NC makes that time even better with a FREE Family Movie Night!

Every Friday, until October 7, 2011, you can enjoy a FREE movie at Wrightsville Beach Park. This weeks movie is Despicable Me, a PG rated, family friendly movie. Bring a picnic and join your friends and neighbors in Wrightsville Beach NC this Friday night for a FREE movie in the park. The fun begins at 7p and concessions are available.

Just one more reason why, Everything's Better at the Beach . . .

Send Summer 2011 off in style in Carolina Beach NC!

Send Summer 2011 off in style in Carolina Beach NC!

Picture of fireworksAs much as I hate to see Summer 2011 end, I still get happy thinking about sending it off in style! And you can do just that in Carolina Beach NC!

This Friday, September 16th, you can enjoy the final FREE concert and fireworks in Carolina Beach NC. Come out and enjoy music from Radio Flyer Band and DOUBLE fireworks over the ocean! It's an extravaganza you don't want to miss! Best of all? It's FREE!!

The fun begins at 6:30p with a FREE concert at the Carolina Beach NC grandstand -- fireworks commence at dusk.

Just one more reason why, Everything's Better at the Beach . . .

Dear Tish, I'm sorry but we need to withdraw our listing . . .

Dear Tish, I'm sorry but we need to withdraw our listing . . .

Dear Tish,

I'm sorry but we need to withdraw our listing. That program you told us about that might help us keep our home will work for us and we no longer need to sell. I know how hard you've worked and how much time and money you've put into marketing our home and working with the bank, and I'm sorry. I promise to refer my friends and family to you. If we're ever in the market to buy or sell you're the only REALTOR® we'll call!

Thanks for everything!

Talk about an answer to prayer!

What? You thought I'd be upset about the loss of my time, energy, money and Image of Happy Houseexpertise? Yeah, not so much in this case. See, I'm in the business of helping people realize the American Dream of Home Ownership. Having to help someone short sale a home they love and want to stay in goes against everything I believe. If you want to stay in your home, I WANT you to be able to do just that.

It doesn't always work out though and that's when I work my hardest to help you get out from under the black cloud and move on with your life with as little grief as possible. It's still gonna sting, but I'm going to do my best to make things as painless as possible.

Not all REALTORS® are the same. Some really are in it just for the money. But most of us are not. We're in it because we believe in the American Dream of Home Ownership and we want to help as many people as we can realize it for themselves and their loved ones. Even if that means losing a sale.

If you're under water in your Wilmington NC area home, give me a call. Let's work together to find a solution that's right for YOU! If we can find a program to keep you in your home then that's what we'll do. If you have to sell, then I'll do my best to help you get back on your feet and on the road to happier days. That's a promise you can take to the bank.