We had been in North Myrtle about 11 years ago. (Ironically a hurricane hit while we were there then as well. We have had 3 hurricanes hit while we have been on vacation. Ivan hit us in Florida in 2004.) We swore the last time that we were there that we would never go back. The town was a dumpy tourist trap. But a great deal on a beachfront condo was too hard to pass up.
Much has changed in North Myrtle since we were last there. It seems like the town cleaned up its act. Nicer places to stay, eat, shop. Enjoyed Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing! Great Pizza at Benito's!!!!! The beach, sun, and weather were awesome (except for 1 day with Arthur!)
We went to the Boardwalk in Myrtle on the 4th. Left in less than an hour. If you like drunks, skanks, B.O., cigarette smoke, and crap that is WAY overpriced then you'll love this place. Got back to the condo and watched fireworks being shot off on the beach from our balcony. All's well that ends well.
Followed the Pen's trades, etc. online while away. Holy crap the whole damn team is gone! Next year should prove interesting....we shall see!
The vacation interrupted hobby time. (The price you pay for quality time with family!!!) Working on a WH40K Soulgrinder. I am happy with my progress so far. Still sitting on the sidelines are a LOTR Balrog and a bunch of Warzone Bauhaus soldiers that I started. I hope to get everything done by the end of summer. Wishful thinking perhaps.
I bought some stuff from the Miniatures Market recently. I got a great deal on the Axis Gorilla sets and the zombies. I also got 2 Marauder sets by Mantic Games. I'm sure that I will get to them at some point.
Watched a bunch of World Cup matches. So much fun to see such great athletes play such a phenomenal sport. Too bad for the U.S. Got to say that they gave it one heck of a go.
Back to real life tomorrow. Better hit the hay. I'll just have to dream of ocean breezes, sunny cloudless skies, and sand between my toes.