OK Boys & Girls - This is it
 

We have closing dates for selling our home in PA and buying the new one in NC, and the activity level surrounding both is unbelievably busy.

I drove home on Monday, and am back in NC now, returning in a few days. I will be open for business next week, and then will be "closing" the store altogether until we're settled, which might be January.

In addition to the "clearance pricing" in place on most products, with the use of the BONUS20 code, you will get an additional 20% off of all chemicals, and shipping is free on most orders over $25.

Good luck, Ray! I hope everything goes perfectly during your move!

Best wishes for a smooth closing on both properties, and an uneventful move. Yes, I know, sounds like some pretty dull wishes from me, but dull is usually best in such matters.

I know you have mentioned it before - what town are you moving to in NC?

A "dull" transition would be fantastic! This will be residence #19 for me, and the first move I'll have to pay for (prior ones were mostly corporate relocations).

We're headed to Oak Island, NC, which is about 25 miles north of the SC border. The nearest town of any size is Wilmington, about 45 minutes away.

Having lived mostly on the east coast, where the ocean is always east, this'll be a tough one to accept - the island runs east-west, so if you're at the beach, you're facing south. Our back yard, in the intracoastal waterway, faces north.

I lived in Wilmington, in fact my daughter was born there 44 years ago today. It was a nice place to live, very tiny town then. Wonderful memories of the area.

My son, now 33, was born in Myrtle Beach, when we lived in Georgetown. Back then SC education ranked 49 in the nation, with our county being the worst in the state. I was offered a move north, with a promotion and raise (that didn't compensate for the higher cost of living), but the opportunity for an excellent education for my kids trumped everything.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday to your daughter.

Ray good luck with the move.

A question, how long will the inocucor and kelpmax last in a dark cool place?

Wish i could vent about the "recent events" and the outcome -then i could tell you what i think about it--but i better not---just wish everybody's Eyes would have been open before they voted :(

I've read three moves equal one fire.

Last Chance
 

I will be shutting the store down over the weekend. If you want to take advantage of our clearance deals, now it the time.

small world indeed! I have family all around nc...it is 'home' to me, too! one of my brothers lives in Burgaw, which in the local indian dialect means, 'mudhole', lol....he lives deep in the great dismal swamp, on the banks of the cape fear river, with his house 12' above the ground! my cuz lives over in southport, and plays all sorts of music in the local bars....you watch out for that water, ray, and enjoy the island life!

What's that cousin's name. We love live, local music.

that would be John Tatum, aka Southport Johnny's....a music store, buy that long lost guitar of your dreams!...Southport Johnny an the Bizness...he is a real character, masquerading as a pirate half the time, lol....but if you need a boat to go with that guitar, he can probly find one for you!

Ah Hah! Seen him posted as on their marquee playing at Fishy Fishy Cafe, but haven't had the pleasure of hearing him yet. It'll happen.