Category Archives: Travel

Life in board shorts: Home is just a road trip away

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Shibby

Happy 2019! We woke up and grabbed breakfast in the hotel lobby, dreading the drive back to North Carolina. We were planning to stop in Savannah, so that was something to look forward to. That and South of the Border. … Continue reading →

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Life in board shorts: Gator Bowl & Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Shibby

This was the day, NC State was battling Texas A&M in the 2018 Gator Bowl. We were in Jacksonville ready for the game and ready to ring in the new year. We had lunch at Jax Beach before the game … Continue reading →

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Life in board shorts: Final tide change in Cocoa Beach

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Shibby

Today was our last day in Cocoa Beach before heading to Jacksonville for the Gator Bowl. We had to pack everything up, but before hitting the road for two hours, we wanted to milk our time in the warm sun … Continue reading →

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Life in board shorts: Surf’s up and a fat kahuna

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Shibby

Saturday was our last full day in Cocoa Beach, Florida and we couldn’t ask for better weather. On tap today was some sweet morning surf, a gator tour, some local taps, and a great dinner at Fat Kahunas. Check out … Continue reading →

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Life in board shorts: Brevard Zoo and zip lining

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Shibby

Our second day on vacation in Cocoa Beach, Florida gave us a taste of life in Florida. We went to the zoo, Zander and Jason went zip lining, and spent some time on the beach. You don’t want to miss … Continue reading →

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Life in board shorts: Sandbars and Ron Jon’s

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Shibby

The first full day in Cocoa Beach, Florida, was a little unplanned and hectic. We dealt with urgent care, grocery shopping, finding the best fish taco, and shopping at Ron Jon’s surf shop. Let’s dive into the details.

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Life in board shorts: Heading south to Cocoa Beach

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Shibby

Happy Holidays! The Hibbets family wrapped up Christmas activities and visits to see family over the last few days and we were ready for some much needed vacation. We were heading south to Cocoa Beach for a few days in … Continue reading →

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An Elfie on the Polar Express

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Shibby

The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Spencer, North Carolina. Our family decided to kick off the holiday season with a day trip to the N.C. Transportation Museum and take a ride on The Polar Express™. It was a … Continue reading →

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A Summer Crush in Colorado: Craft beer rush in Denver

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Shibby

Our final day in Colorado was about as packed as it could be. Some killer breakfast, a visit with some dinosaurs, and some last minute breweries before heading to the airport. Here’s our final rush in the Rockies.

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A Summer Crush in Colorado: A date at the Red Rocks

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Shibby

Today was the day we’ve been waiting for—The Dirty Heads were headlining at the Red Rocks. But first, getting there was part of our journey. More breweries and a trip to Denver were on tap. A few stops in Ft … Continue reading →

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