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October 2026

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omewhere in Pamlico County sits an abandoned structure, once a home or perhaps storefront. A couch rests under the extended portico, blocking French doors.

The lawn is kept low, and No Trespassing signs are posted.

In late September, TownDock.net asked for your best caption. You delivered.

Our top honors for the caption went to ….

“Good bones, some updates needed” – Walt Morissey

with an honorable mention for:

• “Our marriage counselor said we should spend more time outdoors.” – Johnny Bower
• “Zillow Zestimate: $3.2 million.” – Matt Jones
• “Where have all the good times gone?” – Neal Mccraw
• “AirBnB ad headline: ‘Charming open-air historic cottage with a true vintage vibe’” – Julie Rahm

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The rest fell into a few categories, while others stood on their own. Here are the rest of the submissions:

The allure of Home.

• “Home Sweet Home.” – was submitted by several readers including William Cheadle, Ed ONeill, & ‘Dodge’

• “Homely Sweet Home.” – Durl Evans, who pointed out that this was also once a Home.

• “There’s no place like home.” – Barbara Stockton

• “The Straight Road Leads You Home.” – Chasity Chandler

An invitation to rest.

• “Come on up and sit down a spell.” – Barbara McGovern

• “Blissful abandonment” – Emotional Surrendering – April Amore

• “Take your shoes off, set a spell.” – Russ M (with the Beverly Hillbillies theme in mind…)

• “Come on in and sit for a ‘spell!’” – Carol Hagy

• “Rest and Relaxation …” – Ed ONeill

• “Come sit with me and watch the world go by.” – Terry Ausband

• “Sit a’while. Take yer shoes off.” – Michael Dyer

• “Counting Cars…” – Brad Chandler

• (Referring to the No Trespassing signs) “Come sit a spell….not!” – Mike Styron

With a hint of nostalgia.

• “Have a seat, my friend, let me step inside and get us an RC Cola and a Moon Pie.” – Bowie Gray

• “Photo shoot setup complete. Waiting for Crosby Stills & Nash to arrive.” – Jim Lastowka

• “Where have all the good times gone?” – Neal Mccraw

• “Waiting for someone to sit down and finish the story.” – Julie Rahm

• “Oh, the things I have seen and the stories I could tell!” – Brenda Mills

On the nature of dreams and reality.

• “Often, the dream lives on after it’s dreamer is gone.” – Bruce Larue

• “Where Dreams Meet Reality” – Deb Tayloe

• “I try to always remember as I drive through smaller towns and neighborhoods…
In the not so distant past, this was someone’s dream.
A better job,  a better home, a better life for them and their family.
I hope they made it.” – Paul Green

With a nod to housing costs and real estate descriptions.

• “Our marriage counselor said we should spend more time outdoors.” – Johnny Bower

• “Everything you need including a nap.” – Lee Barham

• “Affordable Housing” – Lester Pace

• “AirBnB ad headline: ‘Charming open-air historic cottage with a true vintage vibe!’” – Julie Rahm

• “Zillow Zestimate: $3.2 million.” – Matt Jones

• “Nicely situated on private property is an excellent Air BnB or Mother in law suite opportunity. Charming patina surrounds a breezy open floor plan. Classic covered front entry with included outdoor seating. Don’t miss this unique opportunity at classic coastal living. Open to offers……” – Rick Holland

• “For Sale! Minor Repairs Needed.” – Si Bell

• “Oriental Waterfront Home for Sale – $1.2M” – Jean White

• “Southern Comfort! Rustic vacation cabin, furnished and move-ready. Asking $1.2M, owner will hold mortgage with no money down.” – George Avgerakis

• “Good bones, some updates needed” – Walt Morissey

• “Originally purchased for a bushel of apples, this rustic period piece is steeped in character and colonial charm. This rare property boasts a storied past and is being offered at the modest asking value of $650k — act fast!” – Spencer Litzenberger

• “Home sweet haunted home.” – Julie Rahm

• “Garage with a sofa” – Lee Barham

• “Yup. Tariffs Work…” – Dale Hartwig

Acknowledging the abandoned.

• “Honey…you left the screen door again!” – Gilbert Fontes

• “Weathered, Not Forgotten” – Chasity Chandler

• “Sorry, We Are Closed!” – Charles LaHay

• “Worn Out!” – Sally Belangia

• “Front porch setting…Never Forgetting… Weather Permitting…” – Brad Chandler

• (Referring to the No Trespassing signs) “Uninvited.” – Mike Styron

• “Empty for decades, yet it still feels crowded.” – Julie Rahm

• “No power. No cushions. But by God, the grass gets cut—now get off my lawn.” – Pat Terry

• “Without Abandon.” – Laura Dugan

Captions that stood on their own.

• “Not too sure about this “hobo chic” look.” – Sandy Braun

• ‘News Flash from the Pig with Billy. “We’re so excited! Coming soon our second location of the PIG!”’ – Charles Hartman

• “Where did I lay the remote?” – Don Mau

• “Couch Cover!” – Richard Grogan

• “Yes, we know Southern homes should have a piece of upholstered furniture on the front porch; but the proper ones have a broken clothes washer, or kitchen range or similar piece of white goods out there too.” – Sam Myers

• “Is this NC or West VA???” – Patrick Dalton

Artsy brilliant words about Pamlico Captions on the big TownDock