For years people have been pronouncing Camp Lejeune like it’s spelled but the family that the Base is named after finally decided to correct everyone and give them the proper pronunciation.
We’re still working on the inside of the house and I’ll post before and after photos later. For now I’ll just show you some of the good food we’ve been eating cuz y’all know for me it’s all about the food! There are several middle of the road restaurants in Jacksonville, lots of fast food joints some having double drive throughs. I’ve never seen double drive throughs. There is one restaurant that has more unique and very well made food and we really enjoyed it.
My lamb was delicious and Katie’s steak was tender and good.
The mussels had a great sauce for dipping. Now that Dear has joined us in North Carolina we’ll be going to this restaurant again. If you ever find yourself in Jacksonville, North Carolina we highly recommend Ducks Grille and Bar.
Cities adjacent to huge military bases draw a multitude of establishments you won’t see in such quantities elsewhere. I couldn’t number the barber shops on my fingers and toes here. There are Tattoo parlors galore. Furniture stores with next day deliveries are in abundance. Tobacco Shops and car accessory shops and video shops. This town probably has one of the highest ratios of 18-22 year old residents because of the military camps here.
Have a great Monday y’all…
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Well. ..we can’t come. I saw the sign posted by the speed limit …ha ha!
Okay…are you sure you are not in Quebec? That sounds very french to me but now I know how to say that. I am always amazed when I connect a place I hear about regularly on TV or where ever with it’s spelling. If I read about the same place it was often pronounced differently in my mind. It is always a aha moment.
We are quite used to the French names around here…and having to learn to say them properly. Colonel = Kernel.
Enjoy your food down there…and come home with a few new dishes to replicate!
Dry cleaners? Are there dry cleaners next door to the barber shops? And don’t forget all the bars.
So nice you get some time to know where your girl is going to be living. Glad your hubby could join you. I can’t remember if you already know when Andrew will be back….is there a date yet?
Hmmm, my sister and her Marine LT husband were stationed there years ago, I guess maybe we were saying it wrong, or maybe it was our NY accents!. I know we called it La June! 🙂
Have fun! Another mild day here in NY! Ask your son in law if he ever heard of Gen Libutti, ret.
I remember my parents going down to check out where their dau would be living!
Thanks for educating us!!! Now, I know something my husband doesn’t… 😉 The food looks yummy!
How interesting. My father was stationed there several times and he never said, “luh-JERN.” It’s about time that it was set straight.
Oh my goodness…. I’d forgotten how much I loved your photos. I’ve never cared for lamb, but that photo like ta changed my mind! 😉
Now I’m off to poke around for a bit and enjoy some of your other pics!
I’ve enjoyed reading and hearing about your adventures. You know how to take things in stride…but I’m hoping you can still get in your dress…after all you have worked hard.
Oh my goodness, but those plates look tempting!
I had to smile at your description of the town – like every town near a big training base!
I hear you…..”it’s all about the food”. :):)