Fairfield Harbour Fishing Club Sponsors “Wounded Warriors” Fishing Trip

My husband, Bob, recently had the pleasure of joining members of the Fairfield Harbour Fishing Club on an outing with some of America's finest, wounded veterans of our armed forces.  Here is Bob's report from the trip:

Wounded Warriors and their Catch

On a windy, but warm Wednesday morning, June 8^th, the Fairfield Harbour Fishing Club took 13 Wounded Warriors on a fishing trip 1½ hours offshore from Swansboro.  We were aboard the Nancy Lee, a 52’ foot charter fishing trawler under the command of our skipper, Captain Lee Manning. George Maravelas coordinated the outing with retired Marine Lieutenant-Colonel Chris Hedgcorth and Ms. Emma Riley, Outdoor Adventures Director, Hope for the Warriors, Jerry Dilsaver, Outdoor Sports Writer for NC Sportsmen magazine and Ed Wall, Outdoors Sport Writer for the New Bern Sun Journal also accompanied the group.  Jerry has been heavily involved with the Wounded Warrior program and outdoor events for some time and helped George with logistics for the event.  Five  members of the FH Fishing Club went along as hosts for the troops.  In addition to George, other FHFC members included Bob Bruggeworth, Frank Picco, Jim Phillips, and Bob Dumon, the trip’s photographer.  George’s Grandson Dillon Maravelas also joined us.

Getting to the Fishing Grounds

While the breeze helped offset the heat from the sun, it also create a bit of a chop, however that  didn’t stop the Marines from catching plenty of fish and having a great time.  Several took home enough fish, mostly sea bass, along with a few grunts, porgies, and hog fish, for some very nice dinners.  The one uninvited shark who was hooked after nosing his way into the event was quickly cut loose!Following the trip, everyone congregated at the nearby Riverside Park for a catered picnic.  Chris Maravelas’ catering company, 2 Chefs Catering, prepared a terrific meal consisting of some truly sensational Southern Fried Chicken, cold slaw, baked beans, hot corn muffins, iced tea, and cake.  The red, white, and blue cake was decorated with an American flag and the words, “Warriors - God Bless You and God Bless America.” After everyone finished eating, retired Lieutenant-Colonel Chris Hedgcorth presented George and the FH Fishing Club with a plaque thanking the club for the outing.  It was a great day for all involved….

Plaque Presentation

Is now really a good time to buy a home?

According to the folks at the KCM Blog, it is.  See why below....

Financial News Icons Say Now Is the Time to BUY! Posted: 07 Jun 2011 04:00 AM PDT We received some tough news on housing last week. Prices are still softening. There was a lot of negativity surrounding these reports. The news caused more consumers to be concerned. However, the real question is what this means to you and your family. This could actually be great news if you are buying (either as a move-up buyer or a first-time buyer). We don’t want you to take our word for this. Instead, here are excerpts from articles published last week by two of the country’s iconic financial publications: The Wall Street Journal and Forbes Magazine. The Wall Street Journal: Why It’s Time to Buy  “Despite all the gloom, there are growing indications that it is a good time to buy… The long-term benefits of homeownership remain very much intact. For now, at least, you can deduct the mortgage interest on your taxes—a big perk for people in higher tax brackets. You get to paint your walls any color you wish, without having to clear it with a landlord. And assuming you can buy a home for about the same price as you can rent one, buying will give you the ability one day to live rent-free. Come retirement time, a paid-off mortgage means your monthly expenses are significantly reduced, and you have a chunk of equity to play with.” Forbes Magazine: 9 Reasons to Buy a House Now “If you’re planning to buy a house right now, the next few months may be the best time to buy… With a convergence of the factors (mentioned in the article) all of which are favorable to the prospective home buyer, there may not be a better time to buy than right now. It’s a buyer’s market, but like everything else in life, the bargain deals won’t last.” Bottom Line  When the Wall Street Journal and Forbes have articles saying now is the time to buy, maybe it’s time to buy