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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: 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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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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A Summer Crush in Colorado: Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Shibby

Our summer vacation in Colorado continued today with more adventures and places to see. First was a bike tour of the Garden of the Gods, then a drive up to Pikes Peak before heading to Ft. Collins to see some … Continue reading →

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A Summer Crush in Colorado: Hanging with our wolfpack

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Shibby

Our first full day in Colorado ended up having a packed agenda—more packed than we thought we could pull off. As we pieced together our itinerary, centered around a visit to the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, our day was … Continue reading →

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A Summer Crush in Colorado: Rocky Mountain High

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Shibby

Merri Beth and I were heading to Colorado to see the Dirty Heads at the Red Rocks. But before the big show, we had an open plate to explore. Our first day in Colorado included lots of travel, our flight … Continue reading →

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Highlands for the Holidays: The Final Pour

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Shibby

The last day of our trip in Asheville was another beautiful day, a little windy with lots of sun. We wanted to stop by New Belgium before having lunch at White Duck Taco. Our ride back to Raleigh would be … Continue reading →

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Highlands for the Holidays: Chimney Rock State Park

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Shibby

Our second day in Asheville started off with an easy relaxing morning, then an afternoon hike at Chimney Rock State Park. After capturing some amazing views of the mountains we sampled some more brews at Sierra Nevada, Wedge Brewing, and … Continue reading →

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Highlands for the Holidays: Exploring Biltmore and Beer

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Shibby

The first full day of our adventure in Asheville started at the Biltmore Estate, where we spent most of the day touring the house and gardens, having lunch, and sampling some wine. Then, later in the evening as the temperature … Continue reading →

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