Sommerland

DK til USA

2009-07-01T05:33:00.000-07:00

Kobenhavn lufthavn. Shelby legede i legepladsen og vi spiste morgenmad. Det var meget hyggeligt. Vi havde en god tur i flyvemaskinen men det var lidt svært på vejen til Norfolk. Efter 12 timers rejse landede vi. Nu er vi her på Outer Banks og kunne ikke være gladere :)

Enlargement

2008-01-02T14:42:00.000-08:00

Mine øjne er ikke de eneste stor ting i billedet! Graviditet går hurtigere nu! Min mor blev meget jaloux på os unge piger så vi tog et billede af hende i "model mode"! Vi glæder os meget til at se jer igen!!

2008-01-02T14:31:00.000-08:00

Næstsidste update

2007-12-30T14:20:00.000-08:00

Julen er overstået og vi forbereder os på at komme hjem. Vi har rigtig nydt at besøge venner og familie og at se en basketball kamp (se billeder).

2007-12-30T13:51:00.000-08:00

Tur med April og Chad

2007-12-23T06:26:00.000-08:00

Vi spiller "Apples to Apples"

2007-12-22T18:27:00.000-08:00

Kanotur

2007-12-21T06:49:00.000-08:00

I onsdags tog Whitney og jeg ud i kano. Vejret var klart og der var ikke en sky på himlen indtil vi sad i kanoen. Så kom skyerne men vandet var alligevel smukt. Vi sejlede afsted of fortalte historier om farlige slanger, vilde bobcats, og truende vejr.

Efter ca. 2 timer begyndte det så at regne, så vi vendte om men for vild! Heldigvis var der et sted vi kunne lægge til, hvor vi parkerede kanoen og fik hjælp af to fyrer der lagde kanoen op i deres båd, og kørte os hjem til Whitneys hus igen. Her slappede vi af med cola, popcorn og M&Ms.

Det var rigtig hyggeligt.

2007-12-21T06:43:00.000-08:00

Sally går!

2007-12-20T05:27:00.000-08:00

Simon ville gerne tage Sally på en lille gå tur i Martins Point. Sally har styr på alt og når det er tid at går tilbage vil hun simpleten sige det.

Simon og jeg har det godt. Vi spiser lækker mad og er meget glad for vores familie og venner. Babyen bliver større og større og man kan faktisk se min mave er vokset. Vi er glade for at være her.

2007-12-20T05:19:00.000-08:00

Familie Poulos Hus

2007-12-18T13:20:00.000-08:00

I gar tog min mor og far os til at se nogle vild julelys. Disse julelys var på fjernsynet top ti liste over flotteste julelys i hele USA. Jeg synes det var uroligt at man finde noget plat så tæt til ens hjem. Dette hus har kan prale af en hele samling af "beanie babies." Jeg var meget imponeret for at sige det mildt.

2007-12-18T13:16:00.000-08:00

Kapitel 4: Juletid på Outer Banks

2007-12-15T06:21:00.000-08:00

2007-12-15T05:19:00.000-08:00

I dag var vores første rigtige dag på the Outer Banks, og alt gik præcis som vi håbede. Selvom aftenen var lidt hård (vi var først hjemme kl.1:30 efter 24 timers rejsetid) var vi fyldt med energi og motiverede for at gøre alt det vi havde tænkt på de sidste måneder:

først en gå-tur på stranden med Sally
en mexikansk herre-ret (til ingen penge) på LaFogata's
WalMart
og endelig en tur til den lokale videobiks for at leje alle de film der ikke kommer til DK

Alt dette var selvfølgelig fint, men det der gør det ekstra godt er at have en bil og tid - hvilket i mit tilfælde er lig med frihed, hvilket er lig med at jeg ikke er træt, hvilket er lig med sjov!

Tager Brooke og jeg thriftstore shopping, eller vil jeg blive hjemme og bekæmpe denne hovedpine jeg har? Følg med i næste indlæg af Sommerland.

(Idag's indlæg er i hast oversat af Simon pga min trætte hjerne)

Farvel igen! Vi ses neasten gang!

2007-03-03T09:13:00.000-08:00

Vi ses Outer Banks. Tak for en rigtig hygglig tur! Jeg er velsignet ud over al forventning! I kan nu vende tilbage til Danglish hvor man kan se mit Danske liv på engelsk (deraf navnen Danglish).

Vandertur

2007-02-26T12:56:00.000-08:00

I dag havde Whitney og jeg en lille gårtur bagefter jeg så hendes hus for første gang. Vi fandt mange forskellig ting i skoven bag ved Whitneys hus. Det var spændende!

Morgenmad og Frokost på en Gang

2007-02-25T11:00:00.000-08:00

Mange af jer kender min familie og hvordan de laver mad. De er fantatisk og kan holdet fest som Rosie Larsen eller Inger Chercka. Brooke holdet brunch i sit hus og inviterede 8 af min bedste venner. Vi fejrer normalt jul med en brunch d.23 dec, men vi havde en brunch for mig den 23 februar instedet for. Vi hyggede med hinanden og spist og dele vor liv. Det var første gang jeg så April og det var dejlig for at snakke med hende igen.

Jul

2007-02-25T10:31:00.000-08:00

I forgår havde vi JUL!! Min mor havde to juletræ op og mange gaver og mere mad, selvfolgelig! Simon og jeg gav hans billeder fra Representation i en ramme, og jeg fået mange ting til mit hus. Chad og April gav Simon og jeg ting til vore vandertur denne sommer! Den var en god ide! Tak, mor og far for I at havde en smukt Jul til mig igen! (Thanks mom and dad for celebrating another Christmas again for me). Jeg er meget glad og taknemmelig.

Jule Frokost

2007-02-25T09:59:00.000-08:00

Denne billeder er fra vores Jule frokost. I gar, havde vi super mad, som kalkun, katoffler salat, "deviled ægg" rosen kål og mange andre. Min morfar kom fra Weeksville for at være sammen mel os, men min "memaw" kunne ikke kom med ham, desværre. Hun har knæ operation om to dage. Vi savnet hende. Min onkle Howard sagde han har besøget os, men kunne ikke finde os fordi vi sov. Howard ringede til os i gar aften og sadge, "Hvor var I?" Opps! Endelig, jeg vist Neta og min mor Nacho Libre men de synes det var ikke sjov. Uheldig for dem! Det var en sjov dag med vore familie!

I kan se hvor Chad sad og spist sin mad. Børnene bord med hans selv!

Hygglig Hygge!

2007-02-22T13:12:00.000-08:00

I går har jeg besøget Sarah og Ricky. Whitney kom også men hun havde ikke sovet der. Vi spist meget chocolade, gik til kirke og hygge snakkede sammen. Det var rigtig sjov. Jeg er helt træt nu!

2007-02-21T04:26:00.000-08:00

Min lille søster kat, Willy, er jaloux af Sally. Se Williams professional billeder i Aprils the adventure!

Dog gone it, Sal!

2007-02-20T10:56:00.000-08:00

I dag, havde sally en stor motion dag. Hun gik maske en kilometer og jeg var meget stolt af hende. Vi tog til stranden, fordi det var meget flot udenfor. Sally er en flot hund og hun ved det godt. Hun elske at man tager billeder af hende.

Jeg har haft travlt den uge. I gar, var jeg i Virginia (McCarthers) og i førgårs var jeg i kirke! Det er meget spændende at se mange venner. I aften, er aftensmad med Danny, i morgen, køre jeg til Wanchese og besøger Sarah, Ricky og Ava og toresdag kommer Chad og April. Fredag er vores stor jul fest og bagefter vil jeg slap af, maske. Maske ikke! Men NU skal jeg tage til Wal-mart og genbrugs-butikker.

Jeg har tænkt på Danmark meget og skal sige TILYKKE til Melanie og Daniel for dere flot baby dreng, Noah. Send billeder snart! Også jeg mest savner min personalige fotograf men jeg er sikker han har det meget fint uden mig:)

knus, courtney

2007-02-20T10:32:00.000-08:00

sallys photoshoot

Overrasket, men ikke meget!

2007-02-16T06:30:00.000-08:00

Bil eller ny bil?
Jeg var lidt nervøs nar jeg kom fra flyvemaskine igar, bagefter en lange, men flot flyvetur til Newerk. Nu, skal jeg se min familie! Efter gik jeg fra min port den var meget svær for at finde min mor og far. Hvor var de? Pludselig, kom min søster og min mor og løb efter mig. Begge to har skreget meget og havde gemt fra mig helt tid. Jeg var meget glad at se dem igen men meget overrasket!

Efter vi hentede min bagage vi gik ud til min mors bil. Jeg kiggede og kiggede men kunne ikke finde den. Endelig, har jeg fået bilen men det var ikke samme. Den var en flot ny honda hed Pilot. Hvor var den smukt! Min mor og far kan sidde syv mennesker i og den har læder sæde. I kan se i billeder hvad min mor havde og hvad hun have nu! I dag, har gammel bil en ny ejer...

Jeg kan ikke skrive meget eller jeg vil ikke se min venner og familie! Men jeg har det fint og jeg sov fint igar aften og Brooke, mor, far, og jeg hygge sig meget i gar. Jeg vågede op meget tidlig om morgen derfor skrive jeg jer nu.

Hvis det er baby nyt så skrive mig eller send billeder!

Savner jer men ikke meget nu! Giv mig et par dage!

2007-02-16T05:32:00.000-08:00

Nogle ting er samme!

2007-02-11T23:26:00.000-08:00

I dag skal jeg starte min Sommerland blog igen. Den er kun mandag og jeg skal rejse torsdag, men jeg tror jeg kunne siger et par ord forst. Forst, skal jeg siger til jer, jeg vil kun skrive på Dansk. Selvfolgelig, vil jeg ikke være på sprogskole, men jeg skal øve nar jeg er i Outer Bank. En andre ting, jeg snakket til jer som bor i Danmark og det er jer som taler Dansk. Derfor vil jeg skrive på Dansk. Sidste ting, selv om siger min blog "Sommerland" det er faktisk rigtig kold i North Carolina. To eller tre grade faktisk. Hvor er det kold! Outer Banks er min eneste sommerland, og så skal det ikke hedder en andre navn. Det var min lille introduktion.

Jeg er meget glad for at rejse og se min familie og venner. Jeg synes det blive meget spænde. Jeg vil vise jer billeder snart og selvfolgelig savner jer meget. Vi ses og har det godt!

mvh Courtney

2006-08-06T11:40:00.000-07:00

Our final day is tomorrow and Simon and I are looking forward to returning home to friends and family, our jobs, confrences, school and lets not forget FRANCE! We have enjoyed our time here thoroughly and feel priviledged to have gotten an oppurtunity to stay as long as we did. Thank you Outer Bankers for making our vacation here even more amazing than it was. To all of you who we missed out on, expect us back at Christmas (Gosh, does that mean I have to make another blog for that too?) To all of those who we hung out with, admit it! You are glad to get rid of us.

My Danish Friends (what, what, what), we are coming back so I am switching back...
You can witness our Danish lifestyle by way of http://chercka.blogspot.com or come over.

The following pictures is how I liked to spend my time when I wasn't surfing.

See you soon,
The Cherckas

2006-08-06T11:39:00.000-07:00

Swimming with Jody

2006-08-06T11:36:00.000-07:00

Hustling with Sally

2006-08-06T11:35:00.001-07:00

At the beach with Sue

2006-08-06T11:35:00.000-07:00

House sitting Rocky Bobby

2006-08-06T11:31:00.000-07:00

Moving day at the Everharts.

2006-08-06T11:30:00.000-07:00

My days painting with Dawn.

2006-08-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

Introducing Melody and Jason Morgan! What an awesome wedding...Jason led worship while waiting for Melody to walk down the aisle. Precious!

"We Mean It, Don't We?"

2006-08-02T06:27:00.000-07:00

The following pictures are taking from April and Chad's "surprise" party the other night. In order to find out if it was an actual surprise or not, one would have to search the hearts and souls of the young Everharts, for their acting skills surpass us all. Just ask Chad to The Elaine dance from Seinfield. The fact that he can cantort his body in those movements, I respect that...

Ok this is for the Danes: Monday night the Culpeppers held a party for April (my sister) and Chad. As you know, they are leaving The Outer Banks and moving to Boone, North Carolina. The gathering was a time to encourage them, tell some stories, and to enlighten all of those who may have forgotten how great and moderately wild these two are. From bras to boats, craps to Chad-snores, friends and family laughed more than they cried giving us reason to believe: Chad and April may leave but they will never be forgotten. Skal, To them!

The pictures are described with a collection of famous Chad and April quotes and one liners. Spend enough time with'um and your guarenteed to pick up a few, too!

Much love,
The Cherckas

2006-08-02T06:10:00.000-07:00

"Don't touch me," for obvious reasons.

2006-08-02T06:06:00.000-07:00

"O my Rod!" Chad is probably upset because they are not Bojangles french fries on the grill.

2006-08-02T06:05:00.000-07:00

"Dag gone it, Sue!" Mom is not nearly done laying the table and Chad and April are starving.

2006-08-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

"Smmeerreer!" (duh!)

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"And IT IS," Probably the best party that I know of.

2006-08-02T05:55:00.000-07:00

"I'll cut you!" April's expression looks likes she wants to stab someone!

2006-08-02T05:50:00.000-07:00

"It just got weird!" As Simon explains in his story describing the Scarboroughs encounter with JusJealous.

2006-08-02T05:49:00.000-07:00

"Nowah, Dixie, Nowah!" Only Sallys are allowed in the picture.

2006-08-01T09:24:00.000-07:00

"I need a Dewski," but there was none.

2006-08-01T09:16:00.000-07:00

"Isn't that precious," "The Dream Team" (Seth and Ezra) in the making.

2006-08-01T09:14:00.000-07:00

"Quit looking at me SWAN!" Cuz I'm trying to get an unposed shot.

2006-08-01T08:49:00.000-07:00

"I got the last water, UH!" and Whitney gave the last poetic speech about her brother.

2006-08-01T08:48:00.000-07:00

"Lets rock! Lets rock today!" Rock on, April and Chad. You will be missed!

'World Map of Happiness' Shows Denmark Is Capital

2006-07-28T11:18:00.000-07:00

not that it surprised us, but...

2006-07-28T11:10:00.000-07:00

Taken from ABC news - click here for full article
Study: Denmark Ranks Highest for Health, Wealth, Education

LONDON, July 28, 2006 — If you're looking for happiness, go and live in Denmark.
It is the happiest country in the world while Burundi in Africa is the most unhappy, according to a report by a British scientist released on Friday.

Adrian White, an analytical social psychologist at the University of Leicester in central England, based his study on data from 178 countries and 100 global studies from the likes of the United Nations and the World Health Organisation.

"We're looking much more at whether you are satisfied with your life in general," White told Reuters. "Whether you are satisfied with your situation and environment."
The main factors that affected happiness were health provision, wealth and education, according to White who said his research had produced the "first world map of happiness".

Following behind Denmark came Switzerland, Austria, Iceland and the Bahamas.
At the bottom came the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe and Burundi. The United States came in at 23rd, Britain was in 41st place, Germany 35th and France 62nd.

Full article at ABC news: http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=2247248
If you're wondering what all the fuss is about, here's a small overview of what makes denmark so great.

Capital Crossroads

2006-07-28T09:53:00.000-07:00

Making our way

2006-07-28T09:47:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Simon and I had an awesome day with my sister and her husband, Chad. It was very spontaneous, something that I am known to do best. I had been at the beach from 10:00 in the morning until 8:30 at night all day Wednesday and Simon had been with me until he had soccer at 6:00. When we got home April called and asked if we wanted to go to Raleigh with them to see the house Chad was building, do some shopping at Crabtree Mall, visit the North Carolina Museum of Art and drive to see my Aunt Neta in Rocky Mount. We gladly accepted the invite and arrived at April’s house at 10:00 pm for a slumber party just as the apple pie was coming out of the oven.

That morning we woke up and were on our way by 7:00. Chad was dahing for a fried chicken biscuit from Bojangle’s while Simon was dahing to return to his bed. (We have been waking up each morning around 9:30/10:00, utter bliss!) Nonetheless, we moved on till we hit Raleigh, Durham where the temp was approx. 930 degrees. We dropped Chad off at his job site for about an hour while April, Simon and I went to Crabtree. We did some shopping there and went back to pick up Chad, but first we got a tour of the house he designed which, I don’t know anything about architecture, but was AMAZING. Talk about time and effort. Anyway, we had lunch and afterwards headed to the NC Museum of Art. We all cooled down during the inside tour, but it was the outside tour we were looking most forward to. Chad and his colleagues help lay the foundation for an exhibit in the woods (unfortunately, we do not have a picture of this) a coupla years ago. It was really cool and something we liked to call “The Hobbit House.” It is better to describe this verbally so feel free to ask us about this when we return home. Along the way we saw other structures that reminded us of something or someONE, but after about 30 minutes in the heat it was time to get hydrated and cooled down. We ended our tour of the art museum and headed to Neta's. Along the way we were able to get rejuvenated.

When we go to Neta’s we were so happy. Not only was I getting to my see my Aunt and Uncle again for the first time in a year but I also got to see my cousin, Andy who I have not seen in SO long. I was so excited. We all got many pictures together (as you see here) and got to eat pizza of various toppings (see below). That alone was worth the entire trip…even though the entire trip was worth it. We had FUN at Neta's!!

Ok, so this is the deal. I am a very spontaneous person. I love doing things on a whim. Planning, although the wise thing to do most of the time, seems so structured, too much in the box. If I were to see all this coming my way Wednesday morning I don’t think I would have enjoyed my day at the beach as much as I did, planning to go on a big extravaganza the next day. I remember leaving Martin’s Point Wednesday night feeling like we had not thought everything through, however and had jumped into a big touring project. In Denmark, because of trains and bus systems, one is constantly thinking ahead and planning. It is a great mindset to have and one that I have acquired having been there for a time. So,Wednesday night I ask, “Simon, are we doing the right thing by just doing this.” Now I realize that I still have what it takes to be adventurous in an unorganized manner, while never missing the bus in the process.

2006-07-28T08:46:00.000-07:00

Chad's newest project in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Open Window

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Rail day

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Chad's creation

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Lunch

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Observing

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Ode to Brad

2006-07-28T08:34:00.000-07:00

I love this picture of April and Chad...it looks so warm, almost like it's winter time outside.

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Porch swing

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Uncle Ike and the weather channel

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Chad (was not allowed to be in the picture), April, Andy and me at my aunt Netas

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April, Neta, Me and Andy

2006-07-28T08:17:00.000-07:00

My dear fellow Danes, this is in fact a chocolate chip pizza that we devoured after our pepperoni, green pepper and onion one. Pizza Inn also features other dessert pizzas with toppins such as crushed Oreos and Vanilla Waffers. Come to America where our cookies are not content being just a cookie...

2006-07-24T17:55:00.000-07:00

Melody Morgan...2 B

2006-07-24T17:34:00.000-07:00

Inger, Jorg, Charlotte and Andre, you remember the Molnar family, right? Well, the eldest is getting married this August so Jenn (Charlotte:Jasper and Jenn, remember?) decided to throw her a Honeymoon Shower. Among the underwear was some exquisit food prepared exclusively by the hostess...everybody was continuously surprised by each bite. After the dinner we unwrapped gifts and played games all ending with dessert. It was fun visiting with them and Simon and I plan to do some more of that at their wedding August 5th. I couldn't help but think of our rehersal at Liberty while I was hanging out:)

Been walking!

Been surfing!

Been shopping!

Simon spillede fudbol!

Fred, Courtney

2006-07-24T17:19:00.000-07:00

The setting

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Rachel, Jenn and Robin

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Esther, Melody and Robin...the three Molnar sisters!

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Elmo

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Practicing for the big day, Melody

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Emily, Seth, Rachel, Brad and Simon's wife

2006-07-24T17:09:00.000-07:00

Walk in the park

2006-07-24T09:43:00.000-07:00

Why didn't I get the picture of Corissa stuffing her shirt with clothes in Charlotte Russe to see if it would still fit when she gets pregnant?

2006-07-24T09:38:00.000-07:00

Beryl

I Need a Hero

2006-07-23T06:38:00.000-07:00

Tilykke to Andre and Kathrine! They got engaged this past week! Promotion to the inner circle....

Pool Party

2006-07-22T07:51:00.000-07:00

2006-07-22T07:03:00.000-07:00

Last week Simon and I had a great oppurtunity to talk to the youth about what God has done in our lives over the past year. Most of you know what a hard time we had getting residency and the strain that we were under for about 6 months. To conquer and become extremelly blessed is something that we couldn't resist telling others about. We praise the Lord for all things that he has done in our lives. He is a good God that knows best for us all.

So, we had a volleyball game, a pool party, rapping, worship and testimonies. I had a chance to talk to girls that I had not spoken to in quite a while and found out what is going in thier lives. Simon, as you probably already know was engaging in sports while all this was going on. Not one to reconnect with the girls. (Simon unfortunatley saw a guy tear his ACL {ligaments in the knee} on the soccer field a coupla days a go, speaking of sports. He said it was a traumatic experience, ambulance and everything. Det var meget uhyggeligt.)

Stay tuned tomorrow for pictures from the mall...

2006-07-22T07:01:00.000-07:00

Whit

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Simno and me

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http://www.reddawndesigns.com

For Melanie!

2006-07-19T10:04:00.000-07:00

Fraek!

2006-07-19T09:16:00.000-07:00

Tropical Storm Beryl is approaching, however it will not hit us! Winds are 45mph and it looks like we might see some rain bands and high seas for a coupla of days. Simon and I are sitting pretty doing our own things. Today Simon plays soccer and I will go paint at a pottery store and work at Culpepper and Associates to make a extra buck. Looks like Rachel and Sarah and I will make a visit to the malls of Virginia before the weeks out. Boone, North Carolina is in the forcast for next week. Thought all you Danes might like to know! Hope all is well at the Sommerhus, Chercka family...

Courtney og Simon

2006-07-19T09:15:00.000-07:00

Before the storm

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Wait for it

2006-07-19T09:06:00.000-07:00

Tropical storm Beryl approaches

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Walk the Line

Jusfishin

2006-07-18T15:53:00.000-07:00

Preparin

2006-07-18T15:46:00.000-07:00

Brooke, Dad and I went fishin on my dad's flounder pounder yesterday. The wind was blowin jus right for a nace little drift that floated us naturally in the rite direction of where the fish were sittin. The temperature was around 30 degrees so obviously Brooke and I walked the plank on a coupla occassions. We caught around 60 "peckers" (what my dad likes to call non keepers) while only 7 are being fryed up right now as I wrate. The three of us had a load of fun. I'll let the pics do the rest of the talkin!

2006-07-18T10:12:00.000-07:00

The Whaler

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Simon drops me off to go fishin

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"I think I have one!"

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Setting the hook

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"Pecker," my dad's term for not-a-keeper!

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"Hold the fish higher!"

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Leaving The Oregon Inlet Bridge

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Nyhavn Oregon Inlet

Random RunIns

2006-07-14T09:36:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned before in a previous entry...there have been quite a few changes as far as other people are concerned. Our friends Whitney and Jesse Hines have built thier very first house, which stands beautifully off Kitty Hawk road. As a friend to Whitney, I know this is a dream come true for her. They will finally have the oppurtunity to have people come stay with them (they are VERY hospitable) and she will be able to display her amazing decor Also, I have gotten to visit with Corissa whose son, Ezra, has grown up to be a little gentlemen. And, I have a feeling that another change will take place in her life in the near future...hmmm?

Other than that Simon and I have been experimenting with my underwater camera, which we found works pretty good. I have been in a daze the past coupla days feeling like my brain farted (too much sun I think can do that do you) so I am glad that it is raining today. Simon is stoked to play soccer twice a week here and has adjusted quite well to not having the World Cup games everyday. We have filled in the time with computer hacking, numchucks and eating tots. Also the surf has been up so I have been frequenting the water quite frequently. He's been frequenting CNN.

We are still loving life here and yes, I am practicing my danish. Until next time....

Much Love, The Cherckas