If you're planning to be on the island for Thanksgiving, and you don't want to cook, you have a couple of options for a feast. Both Howard's Pub and Dajio will be serving Thanksgiving meals that day. More info. below. They both sound delicious to me, but I won't be here. So if you go, enjoy for me, leave me a comment, and I'll live vicariously.
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Dajio
THANKSGIVING MENU
Buffet served from 1-5pm
Make your reservations early
(The restaurant and bar will be closed Thanksgiving night for a private party)
Herb roasted turkey breast
Honey baked ham
Local seafood chowder
Sausage and turkey gravy
Sweet potato and pine nut risotto
Cornbread stuffing
Oyster stuffing
Horseradish mashed potatoes
Backyard fall and winter vegetables
Carol’s collards
Cranberries
Fig tart, rice pudding, pumpkin flan and lots of pie
Everything is fresh and made from scratch.
Adults $20
Kids $10
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Howard's Pub
THANKSGIVING
ROASTED TURKEY BREAST
MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY
CRANBERRY SAUCE
GREEN BEANS
CORN BREAD STUFFING
PUMPKIN OR PECAN PIE TOPPED WITH WHIPPED CREAM
Adults $17.95
Children $9.95
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Disney daily?
It will be OFF Island Daily for a while, as we are heading out on the early ferry tomorrow morning to start our trip to Disney World. I'll try to blog while there, but I'm making no guarantees. :)
Have a fantastic Thanksgiving, wherever you are!
Have a fantastic Thanksgiving, wherever you are!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Almost back to normal
The road north of Rodanthe is now repaired "enough" for the ferry schedules to return to normal. It's not re-paved or completely fixed yet, but it's functional. The press release from today is below.
If you don't have plans for Thanksgiving yet, come visit the island! I know the shops and restaurants which lost a weekend of income as a result of the storm will appreciate it, and some of them have special meals planned for the holiday (more about that in a future blog).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 17, 2009
Contact: Communications Office, (919) 733-2522
NCDOT OPENS ONE LANE OF N.C. 12 NEAR RODANTHE;
FERRY ROUTES TO RESUME NORMAL SCHEDULES
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation opened one lane of N.C. 12 north of Rodanthe to two-way traffic at 3 p.m. today. The road has been closed since Friday, Nov. 13 due to sand and ocean over wash from a nor’easter.
The department has put stone over the broken pavement in the southbound lane to accommodate traffic. A temporary portable traffic signal will be in place late today to direct traffic through this section. Law enforcement is currently on the scene to direct traffic. Motorists should expect slow downs through this area.
The NCDOT Ferry Division will make its last runs of the emergency ferry route from Stumpy Point at 3:30 p.m. and from Rodanthe at 5 p.m. today. All ferry routes will resume their normal schedules, and tolls and reservations will be reinstated Wednesday, Nov. 18.
If you don't have plans for Thanksgiving yet, come visit the island! I know the shops and restaurants which lost a weekend of income as a result of the storm will appreciate it, and some of them have special meals planned for the holiday (more about that in a future blog).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 17, 2009
Contact: Communications Office, (919) 733-2522
NCDOT OPENS ONE LANE OF N.C. 12 NEAR RODANTHE;
FERRY ROUTES TO RESUME NORMAL SCHEDULES
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation opened one lane of N.C. 12 north of Rodanthe to two-way traffic at 3 p.m. today. The road has been closed since Friday, Nov. 13 due to sand and ocean over wash from a nor’easter.
The department has put stone over the broken pavement in the southbound lane to accommodate traffic. A temporary portable traffic signal will be in place late today to direct traffic through this section. Law enforcement is currently on the scene to direct traffic. Motorists should expect slow downs through this area.
The NCDOT Ferry Division will make its last runs of the emergency ferry route from Stumpy Point at 3:30 p.m. and from Rodanthe at 5 p.m. today. All ferry routes will resume their normal schedules, and tolls and reservations will be reinstated Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Getting here...
Since the storm took out a portion of the road north of Rodanthe, some new options for getting to Hatteras (and/or to Ocracoke from points north) have been set up for travelers.
Here's the latest as I know it.
For Immediate Release
Monday, November 16, 2009 3:45 p.m.
Contact: Dorothy Toolan
252-473-8328
Update Regarding Hatteras Island Access
NC Highway 12 remains closed to regular traffic north of Rodanthe. NC DOT is working to re-establish the link as soon as possible.
At this time, there are three ways to access Hatteras Island.
• Temporary ferry service has been established between Rodanthe
(Myrna Peters Road by the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building) and Stumpy Point (US 264, approximately 1/2 mile west of entrance to the village) and will begin operating on Tuesday morning, November 17. Priority may be given to emergency vehicles and essential service providers.
Stumpy Point daily departure times are 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Rodanthe daily departures are 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Ferry service is also available from Swan Quarter through Ocracoke. For more information, call the Ferry Division at 1-800-293-3779 and then press 1 or visit www.ncferry.org
• The special one lane travel route for four wheel drive vehicles in the Mirlo Beach area of Rodanthe is available 24 hours a day. Use of this route is for essential travel only and will be available for use until regular service is restored. Passage through this area is subject to the following restrictions –
- Only four wheel drive vehicles will be allowed to use the special route.
- Travel is one lane only. Be prepared to wait for on-coming traffic to clear.
- May be restricted due to weather, construction or emergency vehicles.
- The area ½ mile north and south to the entrance of the temporary travel route has been declared a work zone. No parking is permitted in this area.
Here's the latest as I know it.
For Immediate Release
Monday, November 16, 2009 3:45 p.m.
Contact: Dorothy Toolan
252-473-8328
Update Regarding Hatteras Island Access
NC Highway 12 remains closed to regular traffic north of Rodanthe. NC DOT is working to re-establish the link as soon as possible.
At this time, there are three ways to access Hatteras Island.
• Temporary ferry service has been established between Rodanthe
(Myrna Peters Road by the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building) and Stumpy Point (US 264, approximately 1/2 mile west of entrance to the village) and will begin operating on Tuesday morning, November 17. Priority may be given to emergency vehicles and essential service providers.
Stumpy Point daily departure times are 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Rodanthe daily departures are 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Ferry service is also available from Swan Quarter through Ocracoke. For more information, call the Ferry Division at 1-800-293-3779 and then press 1 or visit www.ncferry.org
• The special one lane travel route for four wheel drive vehicles in the Mirlo Beach area of Rodanthe is available 24 hours a day. Use of this route is for essential travel only and will be available for use until regular service is restored. Passage through this area is subject to the following restrictions –
- Only four wheel drive vehicles will be allowed to use the special route.
- Travel is one lane only. Be prepared to wait for on-coming traffic to clear.
- May be restricted due to weather, construction or emergency vehicles.
- The area ½ mile north and south to the entrance of the temporary travel route has been declared a work zone. No parking is permitted in this area.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
The road at Rodanthe
In case you haven't already heard, the road just north of Rodanthe on Hatteras Island (the area called the s-curves) was badly damaged by the storm I'm hearing being called "Nor'Ida" by some.
There are pictures available at the Island Free Press website.
Here on Ocracoke, the sun is finally shining and the roads are drying out well (even the deepest spots on Sunset and Back are starting to have pavement showing through now, finally). We were once again very fortunate and blessed to not have any major damage and no injuries or loss of property that I heard of here on Ocracoke. Our neighbors to the north unfortunately did not fare as well. Multiple houses were lost to the sea, although unbelievably enough Serendipity (of "Nights in Rodanthe" movie fame) is still standing!
Here's the latest informational announcement from Dare County:
For Immediate Release:
Sunday, November 15, 2009
9:30am Contact: Dorothy Toolan
252-473-8328
Four Wheel Drive Route Established for Hatteras Island
All of Hatteras Island continues to be under a declared State of Emergency. NC Highway 12 remains closed to regular traffic north of Rodanthe.
North Carolina DOT will open a special one lane travel route for four wheel drive vehicles in the Mirlo Beach area of Rodanthe at 11:00am today. Use of this route is for essential travel only and will be available for daily use until regular service is restored.
Passage through this area is subject to the following restrictions –
Only four wheel drive vehicles will be allowed to transit the area.
Travel will be one lane only. Be prepared to wait until on-coming traffic is cleared.
Travel may be restricted at anytime due to weather conditions, construction or emergency vehicles.
Travel will only be permitted during daylight hours, beginning one hour after sunrise and ending one hour before sunset.
The area ½ mile north and south to the entrance of the temporary travel route has been declared a work zone. No parking will be permitted along the shoulders of the road in the area.
Residents and visitors should consider using the alternate route to Hatteras Island by ferry from Swan Quarter through Ocracoke. For more information call the Ferry Division at 1-800-293-3779 and then press 1. Or visit their website at
www.ncferry.org
There are pictures available at the Island Free Press website.
Here on Ocracoke, the sun is finally shining and the roads are drying out well (even the deepest spots on Sunset and Back are starting to have pavement showing through now, finally). We were once again very fortunate and blessed to not have any major damage and no injuries or loss of property that I heard of here on Ocracoke. Our neighbors to the north unfortunately did not fare as well. Multiple houses were lost to the sea, although unbelievably enough Serendipity (of "Nights in Rodanthe" movie fame) is still standing!
Here's the latest informational announcement from Dare County:
For Immediate Release:
Sunday, November 15, 2009
9:30am Contact: Dorothy Toolan
252-473-8328
Four Wheel Drive Route Established for Hatteras Island
All of Hatteras Island continues to be under a declared State of Emergency. NC Highway 12 remains closed to regular traffic north of Rodanthe.
North Carolina DOT will open a special one lane travel route for four wheel drive vehicles in the Mirlo Beach area of Rodanthe at 11:00am today. Use of this route is for essential travel only and will be available for daily use until regular service is restored.
Passage through this area is subject to the following restrictions –
Only four wheel drive vehicles will be allowed to transit the area.
Travel will be one lane only. Be prepared to wait until on-coming traffic is cleared.
Travel may be restricted at anytime due to weather conditions, construction or emergency vehicles.
Travel will only be permitted during daylight hours, beginning one hour after sunrise and ending one hour before sunset.
The area ½ mile north and south to the entrance of the temporary travel route has been declared a work zone. No parking will be permitted along the shoulders of the road in the area.
Residents and visitors should consider using the alternate route to Hatteras Island by ferry from Swan Quarter through Ocracoke. For more information call the Ferry Division at 1-800-293-3779 and then press 1. Or visit their website at
www.ncferry.org
Saturday, November 14, 2009
More Ida pictures and the latest news
Here are a few more pictures I took around and shortly after high tide yesterday, which I hadn't uploaded to the computer yet when I did yesterday's blog.
Looking the other way down Sunset/Firehouse:
I think this was probably close to the highest point...water all the way across Sunset and into yards on both sides.
The end of Sunset, where it meets Trent.
Looking down Trent toward Middle/Hickman.
The rest of the pictures are from the Oyster Creek area. Thanks go to my friend Brian for the photo tour in his truck.
Hard to tell where the canals end and the land begins.
The orange cone to mark the low spot in the road made me laugh.
Water coming up over the dock at Brian's house.
There's usually a LOT more head clearance if you take a boat or kayak under this bridge.
Here's the latest update from Dare County.
For Immediate Release:
Saturday, November 14, 2009
10:15am Contact: Dorothy Toolan
252-473-8328
Coastal Storm Update
NC Highway 12 on Hatteras Island continues to be closed south of the Oregon Inlet Bridge to Rodanthe. North Carolina DOT is working to remove sand and water from the road, but it is not expected to be open today.
For those wanting to depart Hatteras Island to reach the mainland, a special ferry is tentatively planned for 12:00 pm today. If conditions permit, a ferry is scheduled to leave Hatteras Village at 12:00 pm today for Ocracoke Island. Travelers will then connect with another ferry in Ocracoke for passage to the mainland via Swan Quarter. The regular fee will apply to the mainland portion of the trip. Reservations are required and can be made by calling
252-928-5311.
Along the Outer Banks, continue to expect water on roads in areas prone to flooding. Drivers should proceed with caution.
In Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk, NC Highway 12, known as the Beach Road, has portions closed.
NC Highway 12 is open from Southern Shores to Corolla.
In Nags Head, all roads are open. Some side streets may have debris.
Extremely dangerous surf conditions and rip currents exist through Saturday.
Dare County Emergency Management will continue to closely monitor the situation and issue advisories as needed. Updates are available at www.darenc.com, Cable Channel 20 and NOAA Weather Radio.
Looking the other way down Sunset/Firehouse:
I think this was probably close to the highest point...water all the way across Sunset and into yards on both sides.
The end of Sunset, where it meets Trent.
Looking down Trent toward Middle/Hickman.
The rest of the pictures are from the Oyster Creek area. Thanks go to my friend Brian for the photo tour in his truck.
Hard to tell where the canals end and the land begins.
The orange cone to mark the low spot in the road made me laugh.
Water coming up over the dock at Brian's house.
There's usually a LOT more head clearance if you take a boat or kayak under this bridge.
Here's the latest update from Dare County.
For Immediate Release:
Saturday, November 14, 2009
10:15am Contact: Dorothy Toolan
252-473-8328
Coastal Storm Update
NC Highway 12 on Hatteras Island continues to be closed south of the Oregon Inlet Bridge to Rodanthe. North Carolina DOT is working to remove sand and water from the road, but it is not expected to be open today.
For those wanting to depart Hatteras Island to reach the mainland, a special ferry is tentatively planned for 12:00 pm today. If conditions permit, a ferry is scheduled to leave Hatteras Village at 12:00 pm today for Ocracoke Island. Travelers will then connect with another ferry in Ocracoke for passage to the mainland via Swan Quarter. The regular fee will apply to the mainland portion of the trip. Reservations are required and can be made by calling
252-928-5311.
Along the Outer Banks, continue to expect water on roads in areas prone to flooding. Drivers should proceed with caution.
In Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk, NC Highway 12, known as the Beach Road, has portions closed.
NC Highway 12 is open from Southern Shores to Corolla.
In Nags Head, all roads are open. Some side streets may have debris.
Extremely dangerous surf conditions and rip currents exist through Saturday.
Dare County Emergency Management will continue to closely monitor the situation and issue advisories as needed. Updates are available at www.darenc.com, Cable Channel 20 and NOAA Weather Radio.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Ida pictures
I have slogged my way around the village a couple of times today (first this morning in my car; the second time I biked/walked) to take pictures as the water has been rising. So here are some photos for your viewing enjoyment.
This first set is from the morning (around 8:30 - 9:00 AM).
South Point Road is closed, of course.
The ocean was a bit wild.
There was a rainbow over the village.
You can see how much sand had blown around on the beach, burying the signposts.
It's a good day for a kayak.
Birds visiting the Lighthouse, and finding plenty of breakfast in the new swamp.
Looking down Back Road from the corner of Back and Sunset.
These pictures are from this afternoon (between 2:30 and 3:00 or so).
School basketball court...
...and the circle in front...
...and looking toward the church from the circle.
A pretty typical sign explaining that the store was closed (this was at Village Craftsmen).
Cars parked on high ground...
...which was a good idea, because this is where those particular cars are usually parked.
Looking down Fig Tree Lane.
The Windfall sitting high in the water.
British Cemetery Road
Not a good day for a picnic!
Water crashing near the boat launch ramp at the NPS parking lot.
More cars on higher ground.
Wading into the edge of Silver Lake - yes, that's waist deep water there.
Kayaking was the best way to get down Sunset/Firehouse.
Here are some before and after shots taken from approximately the same spot.
Looking down Sunset/Firehouse, right in front of my house.
In the morning:
In the afternoon:
And at high tide:
I took these pictures standing with my back right up against Ride the Wind Surf Shop.
This one in the morning:
And this one in the afternoon:
This first set is from the morning (around 8:30 - 9:00 AM).
South Point Road is closed, of course.
The ocean was a bit wild.
There was a rainbow over the village.
You can see how much sand had blown around on the beach, burying the signposts.
It's a good day for a kayak.
Birds visiting the Lighthouse, and finding plenty of breakfast in the new swamp.
Looking down Back Road from the corner of Back and Sunset.
These pictures are from this afternoon (between 2:30 and 3:00 or so).
School basketball court...
...and the circle in front...
...and looking toward the church from the circle.
A pretty typical sign explaining that the store was closed (this was at Village Craftsmen).
Cars parked on high ground...
...which was a good idea, because this is where those particular cars are usually parked.
Looking down Fig Tree Lane.
The Windfall sitting high in the water.
British Cemetery Road
Not a good day for a picnic!
Water crashing near the boat launch ramp at the NPS parking lot.
More cars on higher ground.
Wading into the edge of Silver Lake - yes, that's waist deep water there.
Kayaking was the best way to get down Sunset/Firehouse.
Here are some before and after shots taken from approximately the same spot.
Looking down Sunset/Firehouse, right in front of my house.
In the morning:
In the afternoon:
And at high tide:
I took these pictures standing with my back right up against Ride the Wind Surf Shop.
This one in the morning:
And this one in the afternoon:
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