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Topsail Island - A Trilogy and a Duet

1. North Topsail Beach 1. Onslow County 2. Surf City 2. Pender County 3. Topsail Beach     These 3 small towns make up one Island "Topsail". Each of the three towns are uniquely themselves with their own special... View the full post »

Don't Step on my... Sand Dunes?

It's one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and go cat go, but don't you step on my Sand Dunes.  (You didn't see that one coming, did you?) I borrowed the lyrics from Elvis "The King" Presley to make an important point.  Seriously Folks, locals and ... View the full post »

Perfect Vacations are like Talking Frogs... Really

OK, OK, OK, Soooooo. . . . . . . You've got a real estate related question about vacation rentals.   You can ask but I won't answer until you listen to a story. Ready? It goes something like this; A really old man was sitting on a dock fishing. Nothing was biting but he continued... View the full post »

Topsail Island Beach Vacation

Topsail Island Beach Vacation I used to run to meet the waves when I was a child. "Putting my best foot forward” for the first time each summer was a magical time for me. I can’t explain it. I can only relive it in the eyes of my 6 grandchildren. I’m native to Topsail and still experience w... View the full post »

Topsail Island Swing Bridge

Topsail Island Swing Bridge   Swing Bridge, Draw Bridge and The Bridge, whatever you call it. The Surf City bridge has its days numbered.  It is falling to the march of time. There are at least two camps you know Let’s keep it and wait for the boat parades go by.   L... View the full post »