Why It won't work to just Buy the homes that are on the beach

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There have been a couple of times lately when I have responded to a comment on Eye on Dare, and my comment never shows up. That's a little frustrating, but it's not my space, so I can't really complain.

But some recent posts have suggested that we buy the homes that are currently on the beach, and when my response wasn't printed - well, I guess you always win an argument if you only show one side. There's also the anonymous person who says I'm a swindler, and they won't shop in Nags Head anymore, or buy anything from a business owner that supports beach nourishment. Too bad they don't have the courage to put their name out there.

So I've restarted this blog, after a long rest. These are my opinions and thoughts, not the Town of Nags Head or any of my partners. I hope to use this blog as a tool to work on two current committees, the Beach Road committee and the Beach Plan committee, and I'll be posting notes from recent meetings to stir discussion here.

Anyway, here's my response to buying and moving the homes currently on the beach:

It's not about the houses that are on the beach right now. There's no doubt we could buy the homes that are on the public beach right now.

But follow this method of dealing with erosion for the next 50 years, and where do you end up? At the beach road, just like in Kitty Hawk, with no oceanfront homes to generate the tax dollars that feed

Nags Head is just first in line to address the biggest short and long term problem for the whole county, erosion. As a community, we've wallowed at a crossroads for the past 20 years. I hope we can make a choice now on a consistent and effective way to minimize the damage from erosion.

As far as being a swindle, well, in a swindle, you don't know what's happening. In the erosion issue, there's so much information it's overwhelming.Start with the EIS on the Town website, www.townofnagshead.net. This has been an open discussion all the way through. Shucks, Ray posted my draft plan on Eye on Dare before I gave it to my Board. Just because there is disagreement doesn't have to mean there can't be a polite and public discussion. I don't think anonymity encourages politeness, so if you would like your comment posted, please offer your name. Yes, I'll post all of them, even the ones that disagree. I think you frequently learn the most from the folks that honestly disagree, and you learn their assumptions, and question your own premises. It's healthy.

Bob O

A Rainy Day On The Outer Banks

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So that is what it was looking like in front of the Days Inn & Suites Mariner this morning with the wind. However right now (as of this post) the rain has stopped and we have a hardy breeze going on....

This weekend will be a great time to go out and find the treasures that the sea has washed ashore (make sure you leave the seaglass for me)! Our staff was talking yesterday stating that just like after a hurricane--the day after is always the most beautiful of the week, and that's what it looks like for us this weekend.

You can check out the webcams that the county has out and about by clicking HERE. Another great webcam on the Outer Banks is the one on Avalon Fishing Pier. That really shows you what the ocean looks like.

Our Dare County officials and DOT keep us running smoothly and safely here on the Outer Banks. Today the forecast is of course wind and some rain (which is moving through here very quickly from the radar at the bottom of the page on this site) but check us out this weekend when it will be beautiful!

The Inuagural Outer Banks Flying Pirate Half Marathon

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Those folks who do such a good job of putting on our annual OBX MARATHON on Veteran's Day Weekend have decided to put on another great event in April to be called the "Flying Pirate Half Marathon" (it will be an annual event). The course will be the 1st half the OBX Full Marathon (which is held in November)--so runners will run through Southern Shores into Nags Head.

Runners can sign up now for this great event by visiting HERE. It's a great chance for runners who run the 1/2 marathon in November to see the beginning of the course, since their half of the marathon starts in Nags Head and ends in Manteo. This marathon will also be the USA Track & Field's Half Marathon Championship for North Carolina. Some come try your hand against those in the Championship runnings, or just come out and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the course.

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3 Great Upcoming March Events!

First we have our annual TASTE OF THE BEACH put on by the Outer Banks Restaurant Association from March 11-14. This event was named by Coastal Living Magazine as 1 of the 10 Top Seafood & Wine Events in the US! Featuring such favorites as the: Chowder Cook off, Champagne Lounge, Tapas Crawl of various restaurants, and Oyster Roast with Beer Tasting---there are plenty of events to choose from. Most sold out last year, so make sure you visit their website and buy tickets early!!!

Kelly's Restaurant is always great for good food and good times! The same weekend as the Taste of the Beach, Kelly's will have it's 21st Annual St. Patrick's Parade (rain or shine) beginning at 1 pm on Sunday March 14th. Click HERE for more info.

That Saturday (the 13th) they will host the 2nd Annual Running of the Leprechauns 8K. To find out more information or to sign up for the race, click HERE.

And last but not least--for the same weekend---we have the 2nd Annual Shamrock Car Show & Poker Run by the First Flight Cruisers of the Outer Banks. The Poker Run will be the 12th of March (Friday) and the Car Show will be on Saturday the 13th. Find more information out on their website HERE.

Of course we would love to host your stays for any of these fabulous events on the Outer Banks. Take advantage of our specials we have at our various properties for the BEST DEAL! Click HERE to visit our: Days Inn Oceanfront, Days Inn & Suites Mariner, Wright Cottage Court, Wright House, and the Driftin' Sands Motel.

November Outer Banks Events

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The main event for the Outer Banks in the month of November is the annual Outer Banks Marathon which will be held on November 14th. This is the 5th year of this event which benefits the Outer Banks Relief Foundation and the Dare Education Foundation--returning all monies to our community. The marathon organizers also have a Fun Run scheduled for the 13th of November as well which is great for families. Find out info (they are still looking for volunteers) here.


Also on the 13th of November, at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, there will be a Jewelry Expo from 9 am til 5 pm. Visitors will be able to view how various jewelry is made by local makers and there will be items for sale as well. Find out more information here.

On November 27th Kitty Hawk Kites will illuminate the sky with lit stunt kites on the dunes of Jockey's Ridge to the music of holiday songs. Kites generally go up in the air about 4 pm and when the sun goes down the fun begins. Find out more information here.


And speaking of Thanksgiving weekend, enjoy specials at our Days Inns for the holiday. Stay 3 nights at either the Days Inn Oceanfront Wright Brothers or the Days Inn & Suites Mariner during the holiday in a streetside room with 2 doubles for a grand total of $155.00. Other specials are also available, so check our hotel's websites for more info! Or call the Mariner today at: 252-441-2021 or call the Days Inn Oceanfront at: 252-441-7211.

Come to the Outer Banks--there's a lot to see and do!