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I've heard they are nasty and will kill a manDo me a favor, and don’t fuck with the ostriches and emus. Those guys might try to square up with you.
It's lucky you can't smell pictures because I can assure you it seems like it's rotten egg flavour!That's grape flavor.
Emus aren't too bad. It's their near cousin the Cassowary that is the real Australian danger.Do me a favor, and don’t fuck with the ostriches and emus. Those guys might try to square up with you.
Indeed, it was very peaceful. I was there for a friend's birthday; there were eight of us in an air bnb house that was in a private cove with other houses of year round dwellers. No party crowds, thankfully. The weather was great too. The highs were in the 70s, and the water was still plenty warm.I’ve heard it’s incredibly peaceful there as long as you avoid the party crowds. I’d love to take a trip there one day.
Indeed, it was very peaceful. I was there for a friend's birthday; there were eight of us in an air bnb house that was in a private cove with other houses of year round dwellers. No party crowds, thankfully. The weather was great too. The highs were in the 70s, and the water was still plenty warm.
Outer Banks is an underrated show.That’s pretty much exactly what we’re dealing with here in the Outer Banks now that the remnants from Debby have finally left the region.
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The way all these houses are built just seems really weird to me, like they're all super tall to see above the relatively low tree coverage, but it just makes it really clear where the neighbors are. I'm guessing that's near water, if I see a bridge in the background? That might make more sense why they'd want to be up higher, especially if considering flooding.I ain’t dealing with you. I’m over here making art.
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…and being made fun of for it.
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The way all these houses are built just seems really weird to me, like they're all super tall to see above the relatively low tree coverage, but it just makes it really clear where the neighbors are. I'm guessing that's near water, if I see a bridge in the background? That might make more sense why they'd want to be up higher, especially if considering flooding.
I think that's why it looked off to me, they're built like beach houses that expect flooding. I just don't think you're anywhere near the beach. But makes sense.I guess that’s just how they build all of the houses here on the barrier island. Most of the ground floors are carports or garages for the inevitable flooding from hurricanes. It’s definitely weird having to climb 3 flights of steps to reach a second floor bedroom or take an elevator in a house.
Make sure to check out the Asian/Pacific food truck there in Waves. It's next to the gas station after the roundabout.
Make sure to check out the Asian/Pacific food truck there in Waves. It's next to the gas station after the roundabout.
Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ · Rodanthe, North Carolina
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They've got breakfast, too, but I didn't have a chance to try it.
I'm not sure. Is it flooded?
I'm not sure. Is it flooded?
I think it's a mix of Filipino and other Asian/Pacific BBQ cuisines.Nah, the area in between is, though… or it’s regularly marshy like that, I dunno. NC12 was flooded in quite a few spots heading here, but the people we’re with told us about a barbecue truck in the same lot as that gas station they went to yesterday… and it was too much of a coincidence to not ask.
I think it's a mix of Philippino and other Asian/Pacific BBQ cuisines.
How far are you willing to drive for food? Do you have any interest in aquariums? Do you intend to buy some random shit?
Yeah, that's the one. Also, worth checking out Jennette's Pier. It's a fishing pier with a small aquarium. Two bucks to walk the pier for the whole day. 14 to fish. Great way to get a full view of the beach from the ocean without getting a boat.We made it to the NC aquarium over by the airport, if that’s the one you were referring to. The one in Baltimore is definitely larger, but I like the focus on local wildlife the NC one has.
Yeah, that's the one. Also, worth checking out Jennette's Pier. It's a fishing pier with a small aquarium. Two bucks to walk the pier for the whole day. 14 to fish. Great way to get a full view of the beach from the ocean without getting a boat.
Jennette's Pier · Nags Head, North Carolina
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Also, definitely worth checking out the sand dunes at Jockey State Park. Love the sunset views.
Jockey's Ridge State Park · Nags Head, North Carolina
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In the other direction, there's a solid museum at the end of the road before the ferry.
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum · Hatteras, North Carolina
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There are lots of antique stores and some places sell handmade stuff. There's an interesting place that takes refuge and turns them into pieces of art.
Something Fishy · Nags Head, North Carolina
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Food suggestions:
FroYo that let's you build your own bowl.
Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar · Nags Head, North Carolina
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Food Dudes Kitchen - Small hole in the wall restaurant that serves Caribbean style food and some seafood based entrees.
Food Dudes Kitchen · Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
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Tale of the Whale - High end seafood restaurant. Both times I went to the Outer Banks with my family, I took them here for my dinner night (others just make food for their day). Really popular among family members. They're not used to high end food because they're not the kind of people who would find fancy food worth paying for. They have a gift shop. They do not take reservations, but they do take call ins the day of if you have a large group (I had 14 this past May). They have a bar, but I don't know if they serve food. If you want to try out high end seafood, this is the place.
Tale of the Whale · Nags Head, North Carolina
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I can suggest more places, if you want. Most are going to be Nags Head and north. Traveling from Duck/Corona down to Waves and Hatteras takes a LOT of time and I had to be back to the house by 5PM every day in order to participate in the dinners. There are some solid burger joints, diners, and pizza by the slice places. Also, there's a Target in Nags Head (it'll be closer to you than the Walmart).
Make sure you hit up a Circle K and then write a review about how inconvenient self-checkout registers are. It seems to be the in thing to do for tourists in OBX.
Circle K · Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
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Any clowns come out the hole yet?Here's the state of my bathroom at the moment
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We're replacing all the sewer pipes underground so there's about 30 people here digging errthang up
Seems inefficient for a bathroom. Or any room for that matter.Here's the state of my bathroom at the moment
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We're replacing all the sewer pipes underground so there's about 30 people here digging errthang up
Could you go upstairs and have the same hole-in-floor problem as her?Seems inefficient for a bathroom. Or any room for that matter.
Opposite of what we just had happen where we didn't have a ceiling in one of our rooms for a couple of months.
Only if you want to poop in the attic.Could you go upstairs and have the same hole-in-floor problem as her?
Without a floor the poop won’t stay in the atticOnly if you want to poop in the attic.
The action of pooping would take place there. I didn't say you needed to keep it in there.Without a floor the poop won’t stay in the attic
Position yourself with your butt down the hole so the pooping occurs out of the atticThe action of pooping would take place there. I didn't say you needed to keep it in there.
oh, I ain't doing that shit... I don't even know how I'm supposed to fix the hole in order to put in the new light I bought for it 2 years ago....There’s your problem… that ain’t supposed to go there, and your electrical insulation looks older than Benjamin Franklin. Hopefully you were able to fish all of that old shit out when you replaced that receptacle.
oh, I ain't doing that shit... I don't even know how I'm supposed to fix the hole in order to put in the new light I bought for it 2 years ago....
probably 1950-whatever.Do you know the last time your house was rewired?
probably 1950-whatever.
I have access to the crawl space/attic. The money and time it would cost to rewire the entire house when I'm likely going to be moving in the next year or so is not worth it. I haven't noticed any major issues, outside of a breaker tripping because you apparently can't operate a dishwasher and microwave at the same time on the same circuit.
I put in a quote request. My entertainment system is using outlets with no ground and I believe the pairs are swapped at the circuit breaker. At the very very least I need the porch light set up. I tried replacing the light, but I had to splice the wires and heavily wrap it in electrical tape, it is not up to code. I can't set it to a timer either because of no fucking groundYou should be good if you plan on moving soon. Don’t be surprised if your next place trips breakers, though. I’ve seen brand new constructions with kitchens entirely on a single 20 amp breaker, which is asking for a trip using appliances like those. Every electrician I know suggests splitting load between two breakers for a modern kitchen. Between dishwashers, Keurig machines, and air fryers, and then the shift to electric appliances over fossil fuels… we have more appliances in our kitchens than ever before. A lot of older homes can’t handle that shit.
You would have loved one of the houses when I lived in Singapore. Everytime there was a thunderstorm it would trip the main breaker.
I put in a quote request. My entertainment system is using outlets with no ground and I believe the pairs are swapped at the circuit breaker. At the very very least I need the porch light set up. I tried replacing the light, but I had to splice the wires and heavily wrap it in electrical tape, it is not up to code. I can't set it to a timer either because of no fucking ground
This house passed inspection when I moved in. The only electrical issues were some issue at the circuit breaker which was resolved. I do not want them replacing all the wiring, especially when the basement, kitchen, bathroom, and one outlet in the master bedroom don't need any work done.My biggest concern with calling in a company is they’re gonna try to sell you on rewiring the entire house. Yes, it’ll increase your resale value if the electrical is up to code, but, if you intend to sell as-is, the buyer’s intent is going to be to gut the place and run all new to begin with. Your goal should not exceed your problem area, the porch light to the main feed for that particular breaker. It sounds to me like you’re encountering the same problem a lot of owners of older homes encounter… a combination of electrical gremlins that manifested over time, and a whole bunch of hands in that panel over the course of decades.
This house passed inspection when I moved in. The only electrical issues were some issue at the circuit breaker which was resolved. I do not want them replacing all the wiring, especially when the basement, kitchen, bathroom, and one outlet in the master bedroom don't need any work done.
Selling as-is will likely make it so I can't at least sell it for the price I bought it.
I did some research. I might be able to get away with not grounding outlets by replacing outlets with GFCI outlets (the ones you typically see in bathrooms). My kitchen already has two by the sink (makes sense).Okay, so that makes me optimistic that the whole house’s wiring doesn’t look as bad as that picture. You shouldn’t get ripped off too badly by an electrician if that’s the case, then. It isn’t that bad running a fresh line to a panel.