Living on Euler's Line

New Outer Banks Blog - Harris' Hawk Blog

I have been out of the loop lately - this is championship season for swimming so the meets are long and frequent this time of year.  I still use my Evelyn Wood speed reading skills to keep up with the local happenings at the beach through local blogs. 

I found a new local blog a few weeks ago - Harris' Hawk Blog.  Many locals know him as "The Bird Man".  Younger locals know him as a cool teacher.  Many parents know him as a great teacher.  You all can probably remember a teacher that inspired you, the one that made learning fun and engaging.  This is the guy.  Add this to your favorite reading list.  I hope you enjoy reading his posts and learning about his hobby as much as I do.

A new blog journal on the Outer Banks

Russ Lay has joined the ranks of Outer Banks blog authors.  Russ and a blog are like peas and carrots - this will be one to watch.  My guess is that Russ will cover it all and maybe even get into a debate or two with my favorite Ex-Mayor.  I wish I were there to chime in - but the beauty of the internet is that I can participate as an outsider from the wonderful world of Cary.  Good luck Russ. 

Links to Outer Banks Blogs

I have added direct links to some Outer Banks Blogs on my menu to the right.  If I missed your blog, send me a note and I will add it to the list.  Quite a diverse group of authors if I may say so...

He's Back in Black - a new local blog by Owen Hassell

Owen Hassell has a new blog - OBX Sports Scene.  Owen was a former writer for the Outer Banks Sentinel.  Owen is covering our local Daredevils Carolina Plains League baseball team.  Good luck Owen and I hope to see you at one of the games this summer.

Another Outer Banks Blog

OBX Alert - News is a blog written by Tony Sylvester - a local reporter with The Coastland Times.  This blog offers local news and has recently added an editorial.  His latest takes on the turmoil within the Kill Devil Hills Police Department.   Good luck Tony.   

Duck is in the house - a new local blogger on the Outer Banks

Is it Spring yet?  It seems so in the Outer Banks Blog world.  Just found a new blogger from the world of Duck.  Queen Beaches is on a tear - 61 posts in the last 30 days.  This is borderline Twitter activity.  Welcome to the fold Jamie and KQ. 

A new blog from the Heart of Nags Head

Found another local blog this morning and it will be one to watch.  Bob Oakes from Village Realty has started his own Nags Head Blog.  This is a good sign - I wrote earlier that it seemed local politicians waited until after they were out of office to start their own site (Bob and David to name two).  Bob Oakes is a Nags Head Commissioner and also the President of Village Realty not to mention a great guy.  He sure is starting out strong with a great mix of media.  Like Monty said - Nags Head could be the online publishing capital of the Outer Banks.

All Politics is Local - Dare County Election update 2008

The late Thomas "Tip" O'Neil - the longtime House of Representative and former speaker of the house once said "All Politics is Local".  Two of my favorite local blogs that cover politics are the Outer Banks Republic and View From the Ridge.  We have another that has joined the fold - ex elected official David Sanders from my town of Southern Shores aka "Nine holes and a nap".  I think politicians shouldn't wait until after they are out of office to start a blog. 

Monty from the Outer Banks Republic posted about the upcoming Dare County Commissioners race.  At question was whether Warren Judge should be re-elected Dare Commissioner (this thread is from a local message board - it doesn't look like a nice place to hang out).  Reading some of the nasty messages and the twisting of facts really disturbs me.  I know Monty, ex Mayor Bob and Paula and I have had to deal with this kind of poor behavior in the past - it came from one man with many pen names - Ray Midgett.  The beauty of technology - once you publish a comment online - the comment and it's ID are there forever.  Now I can't say for sure that Ray is responsible for writing some of these comments on the message board - but when it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...  Rumor is that Ray wants to oppose Warren Judge in this years election.  We should all know pretty soon.

One of the problems with message boards such as this is the fact that people can make totally absurd comments and some take them as facts. If you want to see the Outer Banks at it's worst - read some of the trash posted here. 

In my opinion, Warren has done a fine job as County Commissioner.  Dare County is facing one of it's most challenging times in recent history - we need a stable leader.  Let's hope the ducks stay in Southern Shores.

 

Two New OBX Blogs

Funny how this stuff works.  You have people you see on a regular basis and then something clicks.  I was searching for local bloggers and found Rick Lawrenson's blog.  Rick serves on the Board for the Outer Banks YMCA - I see him at the meetings every month and had no idea he was online.  Rick is the pastor of the Nags Head Church next to Jockey's Ridge. 

Long story short - his son is also into the technology and has a huge following.  Rick's daughter in law has Cystic Fibrosis and she has just gone through a double lung transplant just had a baby girl and is now hoping to get on the transplant list.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to their family. 

If you are not currently enrolled in an organ donation program, read Nate's blog.  After you finish - you will want to go to this site to sign up.  You could make a huge difference in someone's life. 

Two new blogs from "Old OBX Bloggers"

There are a couple of new blogs on the Outer Banks.  Let me clarify that - new blogs - old bloggers.  No age discrimination here.  The two bloggers are X Mayor Bob and Monty and their new sites discuss and critique some adult pleasures. 

Wines From the Ridge - from Bob Muller

Outer Banks Republic Syn-Tax - from Monty

Now for all of those that don't know what to get these wordsmiths - now you do.  There is now a historical reference of what they like and what they can do without.  Now I am going to sit back and wait for an invite to join the festivities.  Still waiting.  Call me please!  I really didn't mean any harm from the "Old Blogger" comment.