Alabama’s Spring In February
The calendar may say winter, but eastern shore residents spend FEB 11th 2026 enjoying spring-like weather at Fairhope’s North Beach Park along Alabama’s Gulf coast…
Author: David Black
A Tasteful Way To Say Thanks
The ribeyes and filets sizzle on the grill at Fairhope Elks Lodge 1879 the night of FEB 10th 2026. The people enjoying a delicious meal prepared by Lodge members are volunteers including U.S. Marines who help run the eastern shore’s Toys for Tots program. Each year, Toys for Tots collects toys to be donated to…
Allegiant Air Shows Its Belly
Its underside illuminated by the late afternoon sun, Allegiant Air flight 981 turns and climbs while passing over the Fairhope Soccer complex the afternoon of FEB 9th 2026. Captured climbing from about 16,375 feet or roughly three miles up, the Airbus A319 accelerates from a ground speed of 358 knots or 411 mph. En route…
Beds, Booze and Coffee Aboard
MSC Ela, a 964 foot by 106 foot container ship sailing under the flag of Panama, heads into the port of Mobile Sunday afternoon. With a draught of 44 feet, the ship moves at 9 mph while finishing a four day trip from New Orleans. According to ship manifests, MSC Ela’s cargo includes 55 tons…
Mystic Mutts of Revelry
For the 24th year, the Mystic Mutts of Revelry parade winds through downtown Fairhope FEB 7th 2026. Paws of Oz is this year’s theme. It’s hard to tell who has more fun – the pets or the humans. Although fun is what this event emphasizes, it’s important to remember that there’s a serious side to…
Landing At gulf Shores
Allegiant Air flight 977 is captured descending over Fairhope while preparing to land at Gulf Shores the afternoon of FEB 6th 2025. From an altitude of 6,025 feet or just over one mile, the Boeing 737 slows from a ground speed of 291 knots or 334 mph while finishing the one hour ten minute flight…
Local Resident Seeks Warmth
Yet another Gulf coast resident who’s happy to see warmer weather…
SWA over The Eastern Shore
Southwest Airlines flight 1572 passes over the Daphne Civic Center the afternoon of FEB 3rd 2026 while on a flight from Orlando to New Orleans. Captured at an altitude of 32,000 feet or about six miles up, the Boeing 737 moves at a ground speed of 395 knots or 454 mph during the one and…
slushball fights on Mobile Bay
𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙡𝙪𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙮: Strong north winds blowing for days have driven water out of Mobile Bay, leaving large areas of Bay floor exposed. Eastern shore residents brave the cold wind FEB 1st 2026 to walk on the Bay floor and even engage in ice slushball fights, a sight that’s not…
U.S. Marines Over Mobile Bay
A C-130J Super Hercules operated by the U.S. Marines flies along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay JAN 30th 2026. Built by Lockheed Martin, the four engine turboprop aircraft is considered by the military to be a proven workhorse, given its multitude of mission capabilities. Airdrops, special operations, medevac, aerial refueling and search and rescue…