tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post5174423067552192116..comments2024-03-06T11:07:23.753-05:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: Comments from PhilipPhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-63400892994286292182007-10-08T14:29:00.000-04:002007-10-08T14:29:00.000-04:00I't sad how we all get when we don't get our Ocrac...I't sad how we all get when we don't get our Ocracoke fix.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-15659402470108635812007-10-08T13:32:00.000-04:002007-10-08T13:32:00.000-04:00Hello Folks,Don't fear everything is well here at ...Hello Folks,<BR/><BR/>Don't fear everything is well here at Ocracoke. Philip has been out of town for a couple of weeks or so visiting Lou Ann and jude has been gone since late last week visiting her mother in Maryland. I think both should be back on the island by tuesday.<BR/><BR/>DaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-51823022310409944012007-10-08T12:57:00.000-04:002007-10-08T12:57:00.000-04:00Everything ok down there? We haven't seen an upda...Everything ok down there? We haven't seen an update for more than a week. Let us know if you all are doing well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-84231696980478995102007-10-06T16:25:00.000-04:002007-10-06T16:25:00.000-04:00Wow, over a week without an update from Philip. I...Wow, over a week without an update from Philip. I hope everything is ok. I know you all get busy, if so, no problem. Just trusting that all is well. <BR/><BR/>God BlessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-35210903963335499362007-10-05T07:18:00.000-04:002007-10-05T07:18:00.000-04:00I recently discovered your blog and have enjoyed i...I recently discovered your blog and have enjoyed it very much. Although I have only visited once, I felt wonderfully at home there. Perhaps its because I grew up on the Coast of Maine and the people I met on Ocracoke reminded me so much of home. Like someone posted above, I hope that there are ways for the next generation to be able to afford to stay on the island if they want. Many of the best coastal communities in Maine are now out of reach of many Mainers because they can't afford to purchase land, homes, etc. and if they want to stay in the area they have to wait to inherit the land and then the fact that they can sell the land and make lots of money sometimes is more inticing then staying. <BR/><BR/>Porstmouth was the highlight of my trip. I've read everything I can find on it and Porstmouth worked its way into my heart. I wonder though if Portsmouth wouldn't have discovered a new breed of folks if the government hadn't stepped in. <BR/><BR/>Sue<BR/>Born in Maine<BR/>Living in Exile<BR/>(a quote from my favorite coffee cup)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-20409136216142252942007-10-04T13:44:00.000-04:002007-10-04T13:44:00.000-04:00Dear Philip,I wanted to write and ask a question o...Dear Philip,<BR/><BR/>I wanted to write and ask a question or two after reading your latest comments. I am like many of your readers that hates to see the island changing. I also realize that much of my thoughts are selfish as I want the door flung open welcoming me, but slammed shut when others want to come. Your comments were excellent and left me thinking. <BR/><BR/>How much more do you think the island can change? For example, how many more buildable lots are available? Is there the potential for lots more to be constructed or is most of the large places already full? Around the harbor, how many more lots do you anticipate will change or built upon? Can the towns infrastructure handle another building boom?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all your time that you spend preserving, promoting and informing others about Ocracoke. You are truly appreciated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-25175885403405584442007-10-03T14:48:00.000-04:002007-10-03T14:48:00.000-04:00Wonderful thoughtful response Philip, and I agree ...Wonderful thoughtful response Philip, and I agree with you that change is inevitble. But from a distance one would only hope that Ocracokers have their zoning laws in order, and that aesthetics and "quality of living" trumps "making money" under at least circumstances. Also, that the cost of living is somehow kept down so that the kids of native Ocracokers can afford land and a house AND non-natives of modest means can continue to visit and stay in Ocracoke. I would hate to think that in 20 years only rich people could live or vacation on OK Island.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-22105067019917529402007-10-01T10:34:00.000-04:002007-10-01T10:34:00.000-04:00Philip,I've thought on more than one occasion of c...Philip,<BR/>I've thought on more than one occasion of commenting on your writing talent, but your latest entry really begs the question--what is your background in writing, language, etc? Your abilities as a writer are uncommonly good and suggest specialization in the field, or perhaps a career in teaching. Am I close? Appreciate your journal entries--A Daily ReaderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-29611813365840007892007-09-28T20:09:00.000-04:002007-09-28T20:09:00.000-04:00Beautifully written and right on the money. John ...Beautifully written and right on the money. John & JoanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-54902195171226048562007-09-28T12:33:00.000-04:002007-09-28T12:33:00.000-04:00What a wonderful and thoughtful response to the wh...What a wonderful and thoughtful response to the whole notion of keeping the charm of Ocracoke. I've often thought of this in the same light - mainly because we face similar issues here in Lancaster, PA, but you were quite eloquent in your post. <BR/><BR/>It's a difficult balance, but to be honest I've never been that worried about Ocracoke losing its way. There are too many folks such as yourself 'minding the store' and passing on the legacy of common sense when it comes to development. That certainly doesn’t mean it’s an easy task. There are, of course, battles won and battles lost, but overall it's the same beautiful place I remember coming to over 37 years ago. I even remember the Village Craftsman Tipi (although barely, sorry)! <BR/><BR/>My wife and children now also share the same love that I have always held for this special place. When it comes to our vacations, to even think of another destination is high treason. My daughter has vowed to live there one day and I have been coming closer and closer myself to making that move – even with the all the ‘hardships’ that would entail. <BR/><BR/>It’s hard to explain Ocracoke to those who have never been there, but you do a great job of painting the full picture. Keep up the good work. I read you daily and have for years. Thanks…<BR/><BR/>Andy BaileyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com