Lisa Jeffries Nobling – Raleigh, NC

Category: Travel

  • Welcome to Alum Status, Sis!

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    I swear NCSU made the grad attire red just so she couldn’t reuse mine (which was black). And while she may be an undergrad alum, she’s heading back to NCSU in the fall for four more years. At the end of those four years and a board certification or two, you may call her Dr.…

  • Vegas – Round Two

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    Remember Round 1? That was bachelorette party style. Round 2 this past weekend was “couples style”, if you will. Hotel: Mandalay Bay. They pump a smell into Mandalay Bay. Whatever it is, I’d like to buy it… by the gallon! {Image: About.com travel} Hotel Pool: Beach at Mandalay. 99 degrees F, no humidity! Dinner #1:…

  • Red, Merlot, or Muscadine?

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    Lisa S. shared Old North State Winery with those of us in her networks on facebook this week and I thought I’d pass it along here, too. She swears by Restless Soul and says it makes a great table red.Restless SoulThis blend of Malbec, Tannat, and Cabernet Sauvignon is combined in just the right proportions…

  • Day Trip to Boone?

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    I’d probably be too scared to take the plunge, but this seems like the cooooooolest thing ever. (Especially after watching last week’s episode of Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory where he installed his own zip line in his massive warehouse/office complex). From Garden & Gun via email:GO SOUTHZipping Along Believe it or not, zip lines (those…

  • Such Cool News for Downtown Raleigh

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    This past weekend the R-Line* was launched. This week, NC State ties into the R-Line with WolfProwl. Via The Howl – an email from NCSU’s Student Body PresidentWolfProwl – NC State’s connection to downtown RaleighFor years, students have been seeking a way to access the incredible entertainment district that is downtown Raleigh. Starting this Thursday,…

  • Viva Las Vegas!

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    The girls and I had a blast!(Click to enlarge)Here’s my list of don’t miss places and sights (note: it’s mostly bars – which I figure is ok, because since there are so many, you’ll need to know which are worth going to). Sigfried & Roy’s Secret GardenLocated at MirageOnly $15 and some very, very cool…

  • Rehab…

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    ….is where I will need to check myself into when I return to Raleigh next Monday night. Can you guess where I’m going? Here’s a hint:That was one of the more exciting videos I could find in my 30 second YouTube search. Well, other than:…but if I come back hitched, I’m willing to bet my…

  • Calling All Region 2 Pi Phis!

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    I’m super excited to see that the power and ease of use of blogging technology is making its way up the Pi Phi ladder! Just for you Region 2 alums (here’s the map if you need to figure out just what region you’re in), our quarterly newsletter just informed me that we have a blog…

  • It’s Always the Little Ones

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    I never participate in the tags and awards that social bloggers do (I really do appreciate you all for including me, but I try and keep this blog content-based so that each post is about more than just me), but when I saw this on Green Magsterpie’s blog today… I just couldn’t resist. Maybe it’s…

  • Guess What Just Crossed the Mason-Dixon…

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    (Firefly Distillery) Oh yes, that’s right. All of you who hail from (or have moved) north of NC can now enjoy what we’ve been raving about all summer and fall: Firefly’s sweet tea vodka! Via text message from one of my favorite bride-to-be sisters, E. Riley (soon to be E. Riley-Dorn):They’re selling sweet tea vodka…