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…
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!
Starting the new year in Thyme: Our first evening meal out for 2025 kicks off at Thyme on Section St. We begin with an appetizer of hummus with grilled pita bread ($9). Featuring a basil pesto with roasted chickpeas, it’s excellent. For entrees, Colleen orders the grilled salmon ($29) while I choose the Bistro steak…
Its Texas livery with white star clearly visible over the eastern shore, Southwest Airlines flight 1231 passes over McMillan Bluff in Daphne Thursday afternoon while on a flight from Austin to Tampa. Captured at an altitude of 36,325 feet or 6.8 miles, the Boeing 737 moves at a ground speed of 522 knots or 600…
Caught in the act (of training): A Coast Guard MH-65D Dolphin flies north along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay on Alabama’s Gulf coast Monday morning. Captured about 500 feet in the air, the aircraft moves at a ground speed of about 93 mph. Dolphins are among several types of aircraft based at the Coast…
If you’re looking for a sign of real Christmas spirit in the area, you need go only as far as the local Elks Lodge to find it. That’s where members spend time filling around seventy boxes with food for families in need throughout the Baldwin county area. “Along with the food for each family, we…
Second visit to Cozumel Bar and Grill at the Shops at Point Clear in Fairhope. These are the Enchiladas Supreme. Food on both visits: Very good. Service: Excellent (despite the fact that the place is packed during most recent visit)…