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We all chose Beaufort, NC for different reasons. Why do we choose Beaufort, NC? This is Why! Follow the adventures of Greg Moss as I explore the Crystal Coast.

Based in Beaufort, NC, America's Coolest Small Town, this will give you insight into life here!

11/17/2024

Last weekend we got to visit two of our favorite stores in Morehead, Parsons General Store-Historic Morehead City, NC and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum Store, both on Arendell St in downtown Morehead City.

We were there for the Veterans Day Parade, and we had gotten our spot and set up. We have a Morehead City parade tradition; no matter how cold it is, Gabe wants some ice cream from Parsons! We have been bundled up in winter coats and blankets, waiting for the Christmas parade in 40 degree weather, and my youngest will be sitting there chowing down on something only slightly colder than the outside temperature.

Same thing with my wife...I don't think she can watch a MHC parade without an ice cold Coca-Cola in a glass bottle!

We wandered over and enjoyed doing a little shopping. I found a couple of great little stocking staffers (no pics of those, don't want to spoil the surprise!), and I got some dark chocolate nut clusters to share with my mother and father in law (who says you can't buy love!).

I headed over to the Core Sound store next door, and if you know me at all, you will understand why I love this store! They carry so many locally made and locally sourced items, one of which is the famous Crabpot Christmas Trees! Beyond that they carry so many cool things; decoys, clothes, books, artwork, toys, and so much more.

As Christmas approaches, I encourage everyone to do as much of their shopping as possible at small, locally owned stores like these and the many others around our area. There is nothing better to keep a small town alive and thriving than to support local businesses!

I went by tonight to take a couple of night time phots...these old buildings are so beautiful all lit up!

11/16/2024

I tell you, I love Down East sunsets! So many wonderful places to find a good spot and enjoy, and it was no surpeose that there were beautiful birds all over the place to add in an additional photographic challenge! They don't always just stand there and pose!

A highlight was snapping some decent photos of my wife's favorite, the belted kingfisher. This little guy was zooming around like you wouldn't believe, but I was able to get a couple of him on the power lines above Crow Hill Road!

There is so much beauty here...I love the times when I get to take a few minutes to enjoy it at the end of a long and busy day!

11/16/2024

You know those days, where it has been gray and overcast, and then BAM, the sunset shows up with a vengeance...those days are great!

The clouds all day have been so fun to watch as I have been running around town; had some sprinkles earlier, you would look one way and see blue skies, then look the other way and see doom and gloom. I really wasn't sure if we would get any kind of pretty sunset.

About 4:45 I did something that I rarely do; I went to grab a cup of coffee. I have a couple of cups of high test in the morning to get the day started, but it is rare that I have any caffeine after about 2 or 3 in the afternoon. But today, I needed it, and with having the ECHS football game in a bit I know the pick me up would help.

I had planned on just going from my office over to Cru Bar & Wine Store/ The Beaufort Coffee Shop to grab a cup of mud, but I saw the clouds, and my feet took me in the other direction, and for the next half an hour or so I enjoyed as the sunset unfolded over our shores. The colors were fantastic, yellows, oranges, pinks, they just worked well with the clouds.

I did get the coffee, which I needed to warm up my hands after 30 minutes of taking photos. So worth it!!!

11/15/2024

Calories don't count on Fridays, right? Who cares, I have a football game tonight, so I will burn off my DELICIOUS lunch from Social Q Smokehouse and the banana pudding I got from Peach Cobbler Factory!!

Our busy Friday took us over to Morehead City, and I had my ECHS band card burning a hole in my pocket. After a hard workout yesterday evening I needed some protein, and I have been hankering for some good barbecue. Many, many of you have recommended it give Social Q a try, and I listened!

Boy, am I glad I listened! This place had some serious YUM going on!

My hardest thing was deciding what I was going to have for lunch. Of course, they had all the traditional BBQ fare, pig, chicken, cow, etc. But some of their creations were my kind of unique; brisket and pimento cheese sandwich, PB&J BBQ, etc. I could have gone hog wild here!!

I decided however on a 3/2. Not a three bedroom, two bath, but a three meats and two sides. I went with brisket, pork, and sausage, with bacon mac and cheese, and slaw for my sides. My co-worker, Arlene, went with a simple BBQ sandwich and a side of braised cabbage.

The brisket...off the chain! Tender, flavorful, that smokey flavor that hits just right. Super! The pulled pork was very good as well, and the smoked sausage had a wonderful flavor, but the brisket was the star of the show!

As far as the sides, I was 95% on the mac and cheese. Creamy, perfectly cooked, but to call it bacon mac, I could have used a little bit more bacon in it. The slaw was absolutely fantastic, and I would have been thrilled to eat it on its own (as I did today) or on a hot dog, a shrimp burger, a BBQ sandwich, just about anything! Arlene shared a bite of her braised cabbage with me, which was delicious as well. Had a little kick to it, which was nice!

We were not planning on getting dessert. I will say that again. We were not PLANNING on getting dessert. But 2 monkey wrenches got thrown into that not-plan.

1: Social Q was offering peanut butter chocolate ganache cake. Oh me, they know my weakness!!

2: Peach Cobbler Factory had their food/dessert truck there. You as well as I know that nothing goes with BBQ better than a bowl of fabulous banana pudding.

It was a tough choice, but we decided to split our support of local businesses, and we got some Peach Cobbler Factory banana pudding to go...i got their original (also known as the OG), and Arlene got hers with Nutella! I tell you, their banana pudding hits about a dozen spots!

We had a fantastic lunch from Social Q, which is no surprise because it comes from the same group that brings you local favorites like Dank Burrito, Circa 81 - Tapas & Cocktaileria, Beaufort Olive Oil, and more. That Clarke knows his food!

11/15/2024

Crazy cloud action all over Beaufort today! We have had a little rain, a little sun, a little high tide, and it seems like a little of everything in between.

But hey, it is Friday, so I will enjoy it regardless!

Have a wonderful weekend Beaufort and Beyond!!

11/15/2024

Is there anything going on for the holidays in Beaufort, NC? Yep! Mind you, this is just the tip of the iceberg, but it will get you started in your planning!!

Thank you to the Beaufort Business Association for organizing all of this!

11/14/2024

From those of us who did not get to the beach this morning to see the dawn, let's give Sherry's Shells and Seaglass a round of applause for sharing this gorgeous view!

11/13/2024

Fish out of water, birds in the drink, and gorgeously beautiful sights everywhere...I tell you, Beaufort sunsets never get old! As I was taking a few minutes to enjoy the beauty and grace of the evening, talking to friends, watching the sun dip into the distance, and just enjoying the peace and beauty of the world, I thought about how blessed and lucky we are to live here!

Funniest thing, there was something chasing thr schools of fish in the water off of the Beaufort docks, and one of the fish leapt to get away and landed on the dock! I snapped a couple of pics before I went to nudge him back in. My first thought was Lizard fish...can any of the fishier experts on here verify that for me?

11/13/2024

It actually felt like November today in Beaufort! Gray skies (although the sun is coming through now), chilly temps (58 degrees), and birds and boats everywhere!

Arlene and I had had a BUSY morning and early afternoon in the office today, so we broke our for a few minutes in search of lunch and a little break. We decided on the always fantastic Queen Anne's Revenge, and got their special for lunch, a Brussel sprouts and bacon pizza. I don't use the term scrumptious lightly...this thing was scrumptious!

As I was waiting on the pizza to cook, I took a little walk, enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of our little town. The birds calling to each other, (and the big white one doing yoga as he was taking a bath), the boats coming and going, and the laughter and conversations of folks eating lunch and walking around.

Love our little seaside town!!

11/13/2024

A few more pics of the gorgeous sunset at the Point at Emerald Isle yesterday evening. I tell you, if this is November, I will take it!

11/13/2024

Love it when my day takes me to beautiful places, like the Point at Emerald Isle. What stunning, stunning sunset seascape views!

11/12/2024

Sunset @ Emerald Isle

11/12/2024

A little downhill fun at the Emerald Isle Woods trail!

11/12/2024

Based on this photo, can anyone guess where in Carteret County my day has led me? 🤔

11/12/2024

I don't thing Cabela's algorithm knows I live at the Crystal Coast of NC!🤣🤣

I love fishing but have never gone Ice Fishing. I know I wouldn't be doing it in this neck of the woods, but is it fun? Would it be worth making a trip just to do? Remember, I don't drink so the traditional ways to stay warm on a frozen lake may not apply! 🤣🤣

11/11/2024

Yesterday seemed like a very southern, '"country roads, take me home' kind of day, with some beautiful water views mixed in. After I got home from my dropping my son off at work and taking my downtown stroll, I came back home, had a second cup of coffee, made a huge batch of biscuits, did a little work, then headed out to South River & Merrimon.

I love the drive out to South River. The leaves are turning, the drive is beautiful, and while it is about half an hour from town, it sure doesn't feel like that, especially with some great music on. Since my 40's radio station has switched over to Christmas music, and I am so not ready for that, I have been listening to a lot of 50's and 60's music, and they were doing a lot of gospel style songs from some of the big names in the 50's, including a lot of my favorites like Elvis, Sam Cooke, Red Foley, Patrick Boone, etc. Great driving music to enjoy on such a gorgeous Sunday drive.

I love seeing the little white Methodist church on the way out to South River. It reminds me of the one my grandparents grew up with in rural Virginia, where they are buried.

The afternoon was spent out at a waterfront property, meeting at legnth with the owners. Such a spectacular setting...you may be seeing some additional pics from there over the next few weeks. Sportsman Village is such a cool and unique neighborhood, and I never get tired of the views of the Neuse River, the Pamlico Sound, and the boats and birds and trees.

After I wrapped up I swung by my hunting property to check on a few thing, but with evening obligations I didn't have time to hunt. It was great just being out in the woods for a few minutes...i hope to get out there to hunt soon, but family and work are the definite priorities right now, and Lord knows they are keeping me busy (which I am very thankful for!)

I love days where I get to see this much beauty and God's hand in so many things. Life is good when you love where you live and can open your eyes and appreciate the beauty of your area!!

11/10/2024

I'm a turn lemons into lemonade kind of guy. And the lemonade this morning was beautiful! The morning started off much earlier than we had planned (and would have preferred!) Our 16 year old, Isaac, wasn't supposed to work today until 5, but he switched shifts to help out as friend, so this morning he had to be there 7:30.

I could have pouted about not being able to sleep in. I may have grumbled a bit when the alarm went off at 6:20, but you get up, make a cup of coffee, and go into Dad mode.

I figured that if I was going to be up this early on a beautiful Sunday morning I might as well make the most of it. I dropped him off at work, then ran downtown and went for a morning stroll along the docks.

I am so used to seeing this view in the evening that it was such a fun and interesting thing to see the town before it really wakes up. The tables at Cru Bar & Wine Store/ The Beaufort Coffee Shop , Turner Street Market & Cafe, and Beaufort Cafe were all full, and folks were out and about walking, but other than that the town was quiet.

The still waters, boats in town, and blue skies made for some great photo taking conditions, and as always I enjoyed seeing the diverse collection of boats in town as I meandered and sipped my coffee. I did realize that the clock at Grayden Paul park is an hour off...it seems as unimpressed with the time change as I am! 🤣

As I was out looking at the big boats in town, I had a couple of conversations with folks out walking (which is one of the reasons I love life in this little town I jokingly call Mayberry-by-the-Sea...folks are just so friendly)! One group was off one of the boats, and as we were admiring the 1926 built, 104 foot Trumpy Yacth named freedom, we struck up a conversation about how owning a boat like that is probably similar to owning a museum, maintaining on old house, and raising a temperamental child all at once!

As I was walking past the yacht Dreams, a gentleman asked me if that was my boat. I told him that I might be able to afford one of the folding chairs in galley, the one the assistant sous may sit on when he is peeling potatoes or something, lol. While I love seeing boats like this, I don't see one in my near future. Appropriately named though!

I love my strolls through Beaufort, no matter the time of day. And now I am going to continue to take advantage of my morning by going home and having a second cup of coffee and making biscuits. Thank goodness Food Lion was open...I didn't realize until this morning that I was out of self rising flour!

Have a wonderful Sunday Beaufort. Make the most of this gorgeous day, whether it hands you lemons or not!!

11/10/2024

Post 3 of pics from the 2024 Veterans Day Parade in Morehead City (Final batch of pics)

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