The creepiest shack in the North Caroline country side. This is scary movie old.
Its all full of crap empty chemical bottles or some sort. Didn't bother looking to closely. I was afraid to touch most of the stuff on the floor. That and I was a little afraid to fall through the floor. I think a large portion of what is on the floor is part of the wall that fell in and some of the ceiling.
I kind of wonder if this was always outside or if it was in the building at any point in time. Its the country so it wouldn't surprise me if whoever lived in this building whenever it didn't look like this bathed outsdie.
Trash, branches, parts of the building.
The creepy hay rooms window were boarded up. Why would the creepy room full of hay be the one that was boarded up? This is not a place you want to end up with a stranger.
There was this wall in the hay room that was boarded up with wood that didn't match the rest of the wall. Behind the wall was this ubber creepy brick wall coar. If you were there you could tell at some point there were bricks where the opening in the brick wall is. Scary.
Lets not think about that creepy building anymore. Lets see some graffiti. Yes, that says ninja!
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and this was the lake. I'm just kidding. This was a nasty green swampy thing I came across on the way to the lake. This was creepy and it smelled like foot cheese and dirty diapers. I actually went to Tucker Lake in Benson, NC. It was fantastic, there was so much to do, the water was nice and the crowds weren't to bad for labor day.
They have this amazing thing called Hexagon, this thing has tow ropes on it and it pulls you around the lake in a large Hexagon and you can wake board or knee board, out in the water there are some ramps and "rails" that you can do tricks off of. It's one of the coolest things I have ever seen.
I think I was looking pretty alright at the beach. I didn't feel over dressed, or underdressed in any way and my hair, what can I say. It was doing cute things being blown around in the wind all day.
This guy on the other hand. I think maybe he wasn't wearing quite enough. Especially considering there were lots of kids around. Not only was he wearing a speedo, but it was at least a size small on him. Thank you guy, your speedo was so tight when you stood up near me I knew for a fact that you were indeed circumcised. If you have to stop every once in a while because your wanker pokes out of your speedo its not big enough for you sir! After being accosted by this gentlemans man meat I decided to find a bit of shade farther down the beach.
This is the lovely little spot I ended up in, but this sweet spot was only visited briefly.
For this was far to hard to resist! Trampolines and water slides? I think yes. I went on the trampoline and jumped until my legs felt like jelly and I fell over at least a dozen times. If you think jumping on a trampoline is hard then this is just craziness. If you have been on one you know what I'm talking about, but if you haven't then imagine this. You are jumping on a trampoline, soaking wet while the trampoline is bouncing and moving about under you. That pyramid looking thing is also hard to climb when you are wet. I got all the way to the top and then fell off. The lake was so much fun. Jumped off the diving board, went on the rope swing, and had a great time. After the lake I went to look at houses in the area.
Unfortunately for me this run down shanty was the only one in my budget. No really, this is the only thing I could afford to buy in this area, but I didn't really look at houses to buy. Just looked around at some of the run down old houses and farms. This was my favorite one.
This one was my second favorite run down old building. It kind of reminded me of Bethel, Alaska (where I was born, if you weren't aware) except in Bethel this building would still be in use. They don't stop using buildings up there until they literally fall to the ground.
After a long day swimming I was starving. So food had to be found. This bowl of whatever is what I found. Actually this is what the person I went with had. I tried the BBQ chicken, the locals like it alot, and I would guess a lot of other people might like it. In my opinion though it had to strong of a vingar taste. I ended up just getting chicken tenders and fries. This right here in the picture though. This is brunswick stew. Its very popular in the American South I guess, no one really knows the true origin of it, there are a couple different places in the states that claim it in addition to some claim to German origins, which is where I would think something like this would start.
Anywho, brunswick stew looks nasty, smells even worse, but it is FREAKIN' AWESOME!!! If I have the time I'd like to go back to this place and have it again. Oh yeah, I didn't mention where I got it. They have this at Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q. I had never heard of it, but I guess its a small chain restaurant in North Carolina.
On the way back to Clayton from the lake there was this swimming pool with the nastiest green water in the whole world. So gross! You can't even see how bad it looks from this picture. If I can I will get a better picture of it later, but this is as close as I got before whoever lived on the property asked me what I was doing. I said I was taking pictures of the nasty pool. Then he said if I didn't get off his property there was going to be trouble. He looked pissed and serious. In a sort of scared panic I decided weirding him out was probably my best option so I half yelled in a weird voice. Play the video below to hear what I said and in what voice.
He looked more annoyed, very confused, maybe even a little scared. It worked though, he stopped coming toward me and I ran off. Sometimes my need to take pictures of things gets me in the strangest situations.
What you are about to read below is a hot mess of adorable cuteness. This is for Dawn, who has graced me with a new travel buddy. Sir William Guthrie Cunningham III. I am glad that I will not have to go on the rest of my east coast travels all by myself. Thank you Dawn for parting ways with him. He says you will be missed and he will think of you often. :)
Today we went on an adventure. It started with a great feast of sandwiches and chips. Then we ventured off from our dining place and headed for Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC. The place where the Carolina Rollergirls were going to have a bout to the death against Cincinnati, but alas we came across a rogue band of ninjas and dinosaurs. Sir William was very brave and defended us all.
When we arrived we had more troubles.We were warned via sign not to enter. Our desire to see the derby bouts though was far to great. We crashed through the fences, ignored the warnings and flags and went forth.
Sir William found us great seats, where upon it was suggested that we take a look at the little shop that was set up on the arena floor.
Oh it was such a pleasant surprise to find all things involving derby, and only derby. Helmets, skates, pads, hot pants, everything any derby player or enthusiast could ever dream of. I was also excited to know that roller skaters is all they cater too. Derby City Skates is their company name, they are amazing and really know their stuff.
One of the ladies helped me get properly fitted in to a fantastic pair of boots, pick out a really nice plate, wheels. The whole shebang. Dang do these look fantastic. I can't wait until I can see them again with the plates mounted, wheels on and on my feet again.
If I had cash in hand...lets just say I would have left broke.
Safety is sexy. Not only that, but if you have dreams of being a derby girl you will have to have all the safety gear not only to play, but to even practice with the team.
All that dream shopping was tiresome and it was very hot in the arena. So we decided to get ice cream with sprinkles. Sir William demanded all the red sprinkles as tax for having the great idea of perusing the skate table.
After we got our tasty treat we went back to our seats and enjoyed the bouts. It turns out there was no battle to the death. As interesting as that would have been I am glad no beautiful ladies were beheaded or slaughtered.
The first bout the Carolina Bootleggers handed out a major spanking. The final score was 271 to 38. In the second bout though it was not so much as a spanking as a light pat on the bum. I believe the final score was 192 to 173. The Black Sheep did not let the All Stars win it easy.
After the bouts we meandered about until we found Smoothy King. I must say blueberry banana smoothies are the best way to cool down after several hours in a hot arena. Smoothy King, Sir William hales you.
