War has been declared...

We received a unique valentine this year--a typed note from our neighbor nudged in our front door. Here's a highlight:

This letter is concerning the ongoing issue of the use of your front door. People use the garage door to be courteous and to not disturb their neighbor. Over the past months, on numerous occasions, we have politely asked that you please be more considerate and use your garage door, especially before the hours of 8 am and after the hours of 8 pm.

Things to do in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area

Since moving here almost a year ago, I've learned of many great things to do with out-of-town guests in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. All are very affordable AND legal.

Places to eat:

Hog Heaven BBQ

Q-Shack

Maple View Farm: Sitting in rocking chairs in the middle of the country eating homemade ice-cream is a unique experience that every visitor should enjoy.

Locopops: A Mexican popsicle stand where you can get a mango chile popsicle.

Things to do:

Walk through the Sarah P. Duke Gardens and tour the Duke Chapel.

Walk the Duke Loop: The Al Buehler Cross Country Trail offers a great glimpse of Duke Forest.

Durham Bulls Game: Tickets are cheap and you get to hang out in one of the nicest minor league stadiums in the country.

Internationall Whistlers Convention in Louisburg (April)

Check out a flea wedding-fleas dressed up in wedding attire at Bellhaven Museum