You are correct about the suitcases but she sure seems to know how to have items shipped. I feel like the kids in the neighborhood are playing tricks by ringing our doorbell and running away. But everytime I look at the door it is another item from either Fed Ex OR UPS!! Thanks for the exits.

HI. I read in our paper the other day about $5 discounts on tickets to the Rutgers game and the one on the 3rd, so I think that means that it is not sold out. Upper level, of course.

After all of this talk I started,my wife is trying to get me to go to Eastern TN now instead. We may be able to pull it off with out any extra costs. She says there is more to do there for the children. The reason we chose Raleigh at first is becuase we had tickets that we had to use,or we would lose them. And Raleigh was the only place we could get non-stop.

I would definitely go to the basketball game if you can find tickets. You should expect a fairly subdued crowd, compared to usual, with all the students away for the break, but it is still fun. UNC has a great team this year too.

I would consider the hockey option too, unless your family doesn't care for it. The Anaheim Ducks are here for a game next Friday night. This would be a match up of the reigning Stanley Cup champs against probably the best team in hockey this year.

I second the recommendation for the Monet exhibit. It is very good.

Even if you don't go to the UNC game, Chapel Hill is worth a visit.

Not sure anyone knows what you are talking about. A little too much egg-nog perhaps. University of TN has basketball and a better Football system I hear. There are boating lakes there,which Raleigh does not have. 2 1/2 hours from Nashville which has major sports also. Not far from Atlanta,Louisville ect. I am talking about vacatin home now not place to uproot my family. If it were a full time move I would most likely go to the Cary area. Leave some egg-nog for the guests now.

And she wants to know why you need to be snotty with her? Hmmm
Nashville is a shorter to Knoxville area than it was from Raleigh to Charlotte where you say the big NFL team is. Also Raleigh is without motor boating lakes. The mountains are 30 minutes away as opposed to hours. The only thing closer is the beaches. But we have them here in Florida,real nice ones and only 25 minutes away. Not sure what you mean by the "we know you" like I said,lay off the egg nog.

Pick where you want to go, but do know Raleigh has boating lakes nearby.

Jordan Lake (south-west of Raleigh)
Falls Lake (north)
Kerr Lake/Lake Gaston (farther north)

Not sure if you can put a motor boat in Lakes Wheeler, Benson, or Crabtree, but you can canoe/kayak.

I guess you're not too knowledgable about college basketball. You're giving up the change to be in the area of UNC and Duke, both highly ranked in men's and women's bball. NCSU is an up and coming team and next year NCCU will move to division I.

Those lakses do not compare to the great Tennessee lakes. A little slant to her home area I detect!!
I am very familiar with college basketball and just got back from the Knoxville,Maryville,Farragot,FT. Lauden,Vonore area.
In matter of fact we went to a University of Tennessee game. They were ranked 23rd. Not bad!! Big blowout. Same as if I would have gone to the University of Carolina vs. Rutgers game. Very impressive though. Sounds like you do not have much knowledge of the TN area. You win with basketball,overall. But you can not compare any of those football teams to the Volunteers!!
Again,if I were to raise my family the Raleigh triangle would be my choice. Most likely Cary. But as for a vacation destination,most agree I believe that this is not the best area for that.

Wow. Progress HAS been made!

I don't think either TN or Cary are a "vacation destination" of the type you are talking about--buying a home in an established subdivision. Same old same old as the Charltotte, Lake Lure, Asheville threads.
Ummmm, let's see. This year for college football. Can you say "Wake Forest"?

I did not know Wake Forest played in Raleigh. I guess you did not know that plenty of people vacationed in Tennessee. Not many in Raleigh I see. There are certain areas in which people have 2 homes. There are a lot more planned developments being built now in the Mountains. Keep on reading,you will learn from my trips. It is obvious when someone does not like a certain area.

Wake,Duke,UNC-CH,NCState--we WERE talking about the 35 mile diameter area of Cary (admittedly mostly west of Cary) that has some pretty fine athletics. Short term memory loss?.
Oh, and just north, there is the Blue Ridge Parkway and its glorious mountains.
And now I am off to the beach, which would be a haul from TN. But you have that covered. Do you go?
By the way, the Georgia mountains are gorgeous. I haven't seen that you have inquired about them.
And around Greenville, SC are some beautiful places. You haven't even begun to scratch the surface!!

Wake Forest plays in Winston-Salem which is not close.
I have checked out the Greenville are and we did like the Clemson Seneca area.

We chose the Knoxville area for our vacation home. Actually next to Maryville TN,15 miles south of Knoxville. Beautiful area in a waterfront community called Lowes Ferry. Only 20 minutes to the airport,30 minutes to the football stadium and basketball,or we could boat there in 45 minutes the said. Also only 30 minutes from Smokey Mountain Park. Great for the kids. We were also told that we were within an hour from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
The beauty of the area is breathtaking. It will be a gated community with boat docks and a clubhouse. We bought an interior in walking distance to the lake. Did not feel like paying $550,000 just for a lot on the water without a house. Especially when it is only a vacation home.
The only downside for us was there did not appear to be much diversity in the local area. However,the mix of people that will live in this community are from all over the country. Many from Florida,mid-west and some from the Northeast. The usual on the eastern part of the US.

I just hardly know what to say--you have found your spot. I will say it==CONGRATULATIONS!!

Thank you. Also the shortest reply from you, I believe,ever.

You have often left me speechless--but I rose to the occasion. This time, the occasion left me speechless!!

And everyone can thank me for leaving you speechless by donating to the vacation fund. I only bought the lot,still have to build a house!!

Congratulations.

Thanks for the congrats. Who said you guys could not be nice?