Me, Her, the Boy and a Dog

The adventures of me, her, my boy and our dog as we navigate life in a crazy world. We love the outdoors, sports, reading, playing, and of course, the Virginia Tech Hokies and the William & Mary Tribe.

Also, I founded the GoFightWinVT Tumblr, so if you're a Hokie, give it a follow. And, feel free to check out my Project 365 Tumblr.
Recent Tweets @vthokiefans
Who I Follow

Me and Nic at the Beach in Nags Head, NC.It’s not even winter yet. Shoot, we’re barely into fall and already I’m looking ahead to next summer’s beach vacation. For the first time in six years, I did not make it to the beach this summer and even though I’ve never considered myself a big fan of the beach, I actually missed it! Especially being there with my son, Nic, who is a little beach bum like his mom.

For the first time, I will be making all of the arrangements which mainly includes booking the rental. In past years we’ve stayed at hotels, condos and houses and I prefer houses - much more private, especially if you get one with a pool.

If I start saving for the trip now, I’ll be in good shape to pay for the whole thing by the time summer rolls around. Plus, I plan on inviting some friends and their kids to help alleviate the cost of the rental. It’s the best way to go! I started my vacation home rentals search today and have already found some awesome properties that I think Nic would love!

Have any suggestions on beaches I should check out? I’ve been to Myrtle Beach several times and of course, growing up in Tidewater, I spend most of my summer vacations at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I’ve heard Wilmington has a nice beach front, but I’ve also heard there’s not much to do other than the beach.

I’d love to hear about your vacation stories! Leave a comment on this post, or drop me a line at gary.cope@gmail.com.