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A triangular blue net on the docks at Garland Fulcher Seafood.

Monday February 8, 2010

Sometimes the weather needs to be viewed through rose colored glasses. This may be one of those times.

It has been cold. It has been wettttt. So, with glasses on – here is the rosey forecast. Tomorrow it is going to rain. THEN, the Oriental weather forecast shows clear dry weather for about a week. After what we have had lately, that sounds pretty good. OK, it will still be cold. But at least town will have a chance to dry.

Last nights low was 23 – and this morning the world had a bit of frost everywhere. Instead of frost, you could say the world looked sugar coated. You may have to wear the glasses to see this.

Saturday February 6, 2010

First things first, yes, there will be a Farmers’ Market happening this morning…

Despite all that whooshing wind last night — and there was a lot of it — and despite the one and a half inches of rain yesterday, and the flood watch that was in effect, we woke up this morning to find that Hodges Street was dry. A simple reason: the winds were not out of the north, which is what usually sets off flooding in the waterfront area. (Instead, those south winds were bringing us 61 degrees at midnite!)

But that was then… The wind is shifting now and the Oriental Weather Forecast shows a chance of snow along with the everpresent rain today. And days and days of north wind and cold coming. Whether that brings the flooding, delayed, remains to be seen….

For this morning though, the farmers’ market, next to the Duck Pond, is happening. Lots of eggs for sale today.

In other goings on.. Circle 10 Art Gallery has an opening tomorrow for its February show, Heart to Art. Stop by to see the display and get your sweetie some art for next weekend’s holiday. (pssttt..that’d be Valentine’s Day.)

Friday February 5, 2010

The monsoons continue – rain is coming today and there could be a couple inches of it. There is a FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. Saturday even has a chance of snow. Sunday’s supposed to be somewhat sunny.

Chamber music tonight in one of the best chambers around to hear music. The Arman Trio is at the Old Theater. Pamlico Musical Society says there are still some tickets..

A cure for your cabin fever comes on Sunday — that day that’s supposed to be sunny-ish — when Circle 10 holds its opening reception for February’s Heart to Art exhibit. (Hey, here’s a helpful reminder for relationship bliss: Valentines Day’s coming up.. and you can give some Circle 10 heart art this year…)

That Loran you still own will have signals to receive for just a few more days. The government is shutting down the service as of Monday. Oriental’s History Museum is interested in setting up a display about Loran and those days before GPS, so it can provide a new home for that Loran that won’t work anymore…

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Good morning. Looks like we may have a ‘clearing event’ and maybe even a ‘sun event’ today, according to the Oriental Weather Forecast Grab it while you can; more rain is in the forecast Friday and Saturday. Oriental may be needing a “Soggy Foot Index” to gauge just how saturated our ground is…

Coming up Friday night at the Old Theater is the Arman Trio. Pamlico Musical Society says it has a few tickets left.. but just about all their shows have sold out this year, so if you’re planning to go, might want to get a move on getting those tix now…

The Oriental Methodist Church is hoping to get its first shipment of food for Haiti sent off later this week. Still time to add your beans and rice to the mix…

And we have the story up about the town’s win in its lawsuit over South Avenue.

Monday February 1, 2010

10:00a

One word from the NC Supreme Court has given the Town of Oriental a final victory in the long-running South Avenue lawsuit. The state’s highest court has rejected an appeal by Lacy Henry who claimed that land his family rented from the town for decades was his. The State Supreme Court was the final word in this case, and its denial, siding with the Town of Oriental, went online today. It is a simple one line listing on a long list of court decisions:



For background on the South Avenue case, see this story from July 2009.

8:10a Okay one winter month down, another to go. February’s here. And yes, it’s still cold out there.

Subfreezing temps out there this morning, but the Oriental Weather Forecast has us getting above freezing by mid-morning. Up to a balmy 46 today, which will make it better, but not enough to melt those icy patches in the shade, so watch out..

All that freezing after this weekend’s winter storm put a different cast on our landscape. You can see examples in some photos, here.

The cold makes it a great time of year to catch up on reading, and it just so happens that the Pamlico Library kicks off a book discussion series tomorrow night. This month and next, they’re reading and talking about books centered on the Middle East. We’ve got details in What’s Happening.

The Town’s Tourism Board needs some new members as two members stepped down last week and a third may be doing so. Also, the Parks and Rec Board needs a couple of members. To step up to the plate and serve on these boards, contact Town Hall at 249-0555 and talk with Town Manager Randy Cahoon.

Sunday January 31, 2010

While other parts of NC turned wintry white, we got gray wintry wet yesterday. The wet came from some rain — about a third of an inch — but mainly from the north wind pushing the river water higher and on to Hodges and other low lying streets. Today, the Oriental Weather Forecast promises clearing but temps barely above freezing. Tonight watch out for things on homes and boats that might freeze – the expected low is 20. Bundle up…

Saturday January 30, 2010

8:22a No Farmers’ Market this morning – Farmer Sandie Beal reports the high waters on Hodges Street go all the way to the Wits End – the Market Farmers didn’t think too many people would wade in.

The Bean IS OPEN this morning. Wear your boots – coffee is waiting…

7:57a There isn’t a lot – but there is sleet and freezing rain on the roads this morning. Drive slow – or maybe better – don’t drive at all if you don’t need to.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SUNDAY …COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY…
At 8am the temperature was exactly 32 – today’s high is only expected to be 37 degrees.

Friday January 29, 2010

5:25p The latest is:
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM EST SUNDAY …COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY…
Click here for the weather forecast details.

Take a look at the marine forecast too – strong north winds Saturday and Sunday will bring rising waters and possible flooding in the Oriental area.

7:56a Around the state the talk is all about snow this morning – but the Oriental weather forecast has us getting maybe a little – but more likely ice and sleet. Some are relieved – although this writer might rather look at snow that ice for a day or two. It will be clear by Sunday.

Lacking snow pictures to take, we’ll have to dig into the archives. January 2003 brought a few inches of snow to Oriental – here are photos to remember: