Other Things to Bring to the Beach...

Boys, it's going to be hotter than Hades, according to the weather people. Bringing a portable fan down might help you in both the cooling-down and drowning-out-noise departments.

Also, I am bringing an air mattress. With but eight beds, a couple of couches, and a hammock down there, others may want to follow suit.

Sheets and towels - people often forget that I forgo the process of getting everyone linens, then they land a bed and it's not as enjoyable.

Beach toys - by now we have a small collection at the house, and Jim Thorpekrug often brings a few extras, but it never hurts to introduce new games to the group. I am not sure of the current horseshoe tally, but I am hoping the "tetanus shoe" isn't all we have left.

A few bucks for poker, a volleyball if someone has one, and, of course, your drinking shoes. See you there.

Here is the house location from Mapquest for rookies and idiots. 4001 Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head. 252-441-7802. My cell: 202-345-3957.