Welcome back to the work week and with the welcome came 37′ for my ride to work this morning, considering it was in the 80’s everyday last week it is a shock to the system. Well we wrapped up the NC Oyster Festival here in Ocean Isle Beach last weekend and a great time was had by everyone who attended. Whether they just enjoyed the weather and spirit of the festival or participated in an Oyster eating, shucking, or stew contest. Some people just enjoyed the music while others competed in two different types of races the festival’s road race or the Muddy Oyster Challenge which is a mud run on steroids. Me, I walk the vendor area and listen to the music and just enjoy where we are on earth. Everyone here is taking a breath and preparing for the holiday season which is fast approaching, and we will have plenty of specials to match your holiday needs. I take great pleasure watching the younger people here with there children, most of them I was here when they came into this world. It makes me feel good to see that their children are is such good hands.