It's Tuesday March 16, 2010
News From The Village Updated Almost Daily
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The photos that have been on the Home pageFar and Away | March 15, 2010
To get Far and Away, it helps to have adequate tankage. This boat may now be living up to its name; it was at the town dock a few months ago.
Lucky Charms Runner | March 14, 2010
James Pelsang heads down the Oriental bridge and heads home to victory. Pelsang was the 5k winner in Saturday’s Lucky Charms Race.
Florence Boat at Town Dock | March 13, 2010
A DownEaster 32 tied up at the Town Dock this week – it is the newly launched (and just refurbished) boat of Tim Balfour and Jennifer Smart.
Close Quarters At Dockside, Oriental Harbor | March 12, 2010
Close quarters dockside in Oriental’s harbor. The bow of the trawler Lady Susie and the aft end of another Oriental based boat.
Whittaker Creek Cloud Bank | March 11, 2010
A cloud bank on the Neuse as seen from Whittaker Creek. (Photo credit: Linus Martinez)
Three Hulls, Three Crew | March 10, 2010
Manfred Rott launched his newly acquired 27 foot trimaran Tuesday, with the help of his friends Ross Otterbacher and Gil Fontes. First though, they had to get the rigging in place and the mast up.
Daffodils At Tour of Homes Home | March 9, 2010
A sign that spring’s arriving. Daffodils in front of the Dr. Daniels’ home on Broad Street. The house, which is being restored by Jennifer Roe, will be one of the homes on the April 17 Tour of Homes. (For a view of the entire house, click here.)
Tour of Homes 2010 Preview - Dr. Daniels' Home | March 9, 2010
The Dr. Daniels home, now owned and being restored by Jennifer Roe. The two story home is on Broad Streetand one of 6 that will opens its doors on April 17 for the second annual Tour of Homes. For another view, click here.
Betty Brandon Memorial At Bean | March 8, 2010
On a shelf at the Bean, photos of Betty Brandon, who passed away Saturday at the age of 88. From 1944-1946, Betty was a US Marine, leaving the Corps with the rank of Corporal.
Cleat At Day's End | March 7, 2010
Cleat at the wharf near the Town Dock as the day’s light was fading.
Betty Brandon | March 6, 2010
Betty Brandon passed away this morning in Oriental. Betty was 88. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her husband Ken, and Betty’s many friends in the village.
Chaz's Toy | March 6, 2010
A purposeful toy. The trawler Chaz’s Toy at dock on the southeast side of Oriental’s harbor.
Number Three | March 5, 2010
Marker in the Neuse River near Cherry Branch.
Swan Porch | March 4, 2010
Wishful thinking: When a swan’s neck casts a long shadow, porch-sitting weather can’t be far away. Here’s to the verandah season getting here soon. (This scene was found at the Delamar porch on Main Street.)
Oriental Bridge From The Small Boat Ramp | March 3, 2010
Winter view of the Oriental Bridge from the small boat dock. Here’s to warmer weather for launching kayaks there.
Moonrise and Black Birds | March 2, 2010
Birds gather in a tree outside the Village Food Emporium, as the moon rises, mostly full.
Falstaff Finale | March 1, 2010
Some of the cast during the final act of “Falstaff” at Pamlico Community College Sunday afternoon. Hundreds turned out for the performance of the comic opera written by Paul Knudson and Debra Khouri.
Boat Reflection & Chairs at OYC | February 28, 2010
The late afternoon light reflects on the windows of Oriental Yacht Club, creating a mix of boats, docks and chairs.
Dragon's Head At Circle 10 | February 27, 2010
Head of the dragon outside of the Circle 10 gallery, where the annual Stew-n-Brew takes place today.
Falstaff - Per Erichsen | February 26, 2010
Per Erichsen who plays Falstaff in the Shakespearean adaptation and original comic opera, “Falstaff.” Based on Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives”, the Paul Knudson-composed opera premieres on Sunday at Pamlico Community College. For a view of one of the merry wives, click here.
