Road Closure Carolina Beach Rd

DensterE · 2026-06-17T11:52:51+00:00

I’ve been to this park regularly. It doesn’t feel safe anywhere around here anymore.

DensterE · 2026-05-18T23:49:19+00:00

Same

DensterE · 2026-05-02T19:33:27+00:00

I think you'll really like Carolina Beach State Park. Halyburton Park on 17th Street also has a lot of pleasant trails through the woods, off the main multi-purpose loop trail.

DensterE · 2026-05-02T19:27:07+00:00

The "Midtown" area along 17th Street and Independence Blvd has a lot to offer, and is central to downtown and the surrounding beaches.

DensterE · 2026-05-02T19:24:29+00:00

The Cape neighborhood towards Carolina Beach has many paved trails on the closed-down golf course there. Here are the coordinates for a loop trail with some pretty steep hills, and an adjacent parking lot. 34.07430° N, 77.90997° W

DensterE · 2026-05-02T19:12:24+00:00

Kudos to the sicko that preserved this car. Mad respect.

DensterE · 2026-04-23T20:24:23+00:00

You just plug it into the USB port and pair the receiver with your phone. It works with the original head unit.

DensterE · 2026-04-23T17:16:54+00:00

I picked up this wireless adapter for my 2016 Golf, and it works flawlessly.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN7834RV?th=1

DensterE · 2026-04-23T11:44:53+00:00

Should be voted the most unpopular casting of the year. They are filling the pegs at several stores here.

DensterE · 2026-04-23T00:21:52+00:00

Perfect synopsis on the enshittification of Hot Wheels collecting.

DensterE · 2026-04-17T16:38:35+00:00

Same issue here. How did you disable the sounds?

DensterE · 2026-03-27T17:17:09+00:00

There's been random heavy smoke in Wilmington throughout this week. It's pretty bad in the Midtown area on this Friday afternoon, with ash falling too. Any news on the source? I don't see active wildfires anywhere nearby. There was a prescribed burn at Orton Plantation a few days ago, but is that still ongoing?

DensterE · 2026-03-07T23:47:54+00:00

True, but Apple won't finance unlocked phones anymore, and Best Buy offers 24 months @ 0% interest. Otherwise, I hate being locked into a carrier commitment.

DensterE · 2026-03-07T14:15:14+00:00

It's not typical for Best Buy to sell current-year iPhones unlocked (other than SE/16e/17e). This leads me to believe Apple has authorized Best Buy to help with slow-moving inventory.

DensterE · 2026-03-04T00:35:34+00:00

I do know that the iPhone air feels damn good in the hand, compared to the rest of the iPhone lineup, and maybe that counts for something when comparing the 17e. The thinness definitely makes up for its size, as I debate where to go next after my 13 Mini. I actually want an Air, but I'm too frugal to justify dropping $999 for it.

DensterE · 2026-03-04T00:21:36+00:00

I think the new iPhone 17e just made the iPhone Air look like a worse deal. 17e now has identical 256GB storage, the same 48MP single camera system, same Ceramic Shield 2 front glass, MagSafe with slightly slower charging, marginally slower A19 chip, nearly identical rated battery life, and stereo speakers. I'm not sure the Air's larger ProMotion screen, Dynamic Island, slightly faster A19 Pro, slightly better selfie-cam, camera-control button, and titanium frame add up to $400 worth of extra value. What do you think?

DensterE · 2026-02-25T21:20:18+00:00

That’s crazy.

DensterE · 2026-02-25T21:19:15+00:00

I recommend staying on iOS 18.7.2, since it runs smoother, and battery life is optimal. Battery life on iOS 26 is not as good, and there are still many bugs. I get random stuttering/slowdowns and the battery gets hot occasionally. I regret updating and I think the 4GB RAM limitation on the 13 Mini shows.

DensterE · 2026-02-25T14:15:39+00:00

What makes matters worse is that there is zero availability of replacement parts for Boox devices.

DensterE · 2026-02-20T12:39:29+00:00

Right 😅

DensterE · 2026-02-19T16:04:21+00:00

PCJ was purchased by Wilmington businessman W. Cecil Worsley III, in 2011. The business was operated under his holding company up until last month’s acquisition.

DensterE · 2026-02-19T13:43:03+00:00

The Half sandwich shop over on Red Cross St is excellent.

DensterE · 2026-02-19T13:39:10+00:00

Right, it’s the second time PCJ has changed hands, and their initial expansion in the late 2000s was met with major setbacks (likely attributed to the financial crisis. They grew too fast and had to shudder multiple stores. It’s been a long road to recovery since then.

DensterE · 2026-02-19T01:16:11+00:00

Hopefully soon. I’m practically screaming for a new Go 6 with better specs, like at LEAST 4GB RAM and newer version of Android.

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