Getting out while the gettin’s good: Escaping the looming Arctic blast heading for the Gulf coast, the passenger ship Carnival Spirit heads out of Mobile Bay Saturday evening, beginning a twelve day tour of the Southern Caribbean. Moving at 15 mph, the ship sets sail for Grand Turk Island, with arrival expected Tuesday. Stops include…
A new Airbus A321neo passes over The Shops at Point Clear and Battles Wharf Thursday afternoon while turning to land at Brookley Field in Mobile. Capable of carrying up to 244 passengers, the A321 is manufactured across the Bay in Mobile, as well as in Hamburg, Germany, Tianjin, China and Toulouse, France. More than 3,300…
Flags remain at half staff JAN 16th in commemoration of the death of President Jimmy Carter. Alabama is one of eight states whose governors have ordered flags to be flown at full staff on Monday, JAN 20th, in acknowledgement of the inauguration of President Donald J Trump. Flags at the U.S. Capitol will fly at…
A US Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk air crew flies along the edge of Mobile Bay JAN 15 2025. In service since 1990, the Jayhawk provides multi-mission capability for the Coast Guard. Search and rescue, law enforcement, drug interdiction and marine environmental protection missions are among the roles the aircraft handles. Capable of cruising at 170…
Poseidon over Fairhope: A US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon makes passes over Point Clear late Tuesday afternoon while practicing touch-and-go landings at Brookley Field in Mobile. Based on the design of Boeing’s commercial 737 aircraft, Poseidons are modified for military use. Specializing in anti-submarine warfare, the aircraft is capable of carrying torpedoes and missiles. Poseidons…
Curious about how much money people pay to live in Fairhope? Here’s a look at what Buyers paid by the square foot during 2024. Thinking of selling your home, or looking to buy? Colleen and I are full time REALTORS® serving Fairhope and the eastern shore. We are happy to answer any questions (at no…
A ribeye so good it should almost be illegal: Colleen and I stop in at Mr. Spud’s for dinner Saturday evening. This is one of those places where deciding what to order is never easy. Seafood? Steak? Chicken? Stuffed potato? Salad and soup? The possibilities are numerous. First to show up at our table is…
Cruising with Spirit: Carnival Spirit, the 959 foot by 127 foot passenger ship that sails out of Mobile part time, passes Gaillard Island on its way out of the Bay of the Holy Spirit (as sixteenth century Spanish explorers called Mobile Bay) into the Gulf of America Sunday evening, JAN 12th. Moving at 11 mph,…
One of the best meals you can get in Fairhope: Besides being a visual feast, the Kebab Mixer ($28.95) from Sage Lebanese is a delicious culinary experience and is my choice during an evening meal with friends. A blend of shish kebab, grilled chicken, Kafta kebab and yellow rice with salad, my plate goes back…
The big hit: Looks like one present in particular under the Christmas tree at our place this year scored extra points!