Who in the world doesn’t love a yard sale?  Well how about a yard sale that stretches across GA from Perry at I-75 all the way to Brunswick and I-95? On the weekend of March 14^th thru the March 16^th, the Golden Isles Parkway is the place to be. This is a grand opportunity to experience Southern hospitality in several Georgian communities and along the way meet some new friends. Please go to www.goldenislesparkway.com and read about this annual event held in the glorious Spring weather. 

 

And you know I hope you’ll touch in with me when you get to Glynn County!

Beachcomber Properties Open House

You're invited to our annual Customer Appreciation Open House to be held at Beachcomber BBQ located at 319 Arnold Road, St. Simons Island, GA. Date: December 16^th from 2:00 - 5:00. We are encouraging our guests to make a donation of non-perishable food items for our food drive to assist a local church and ministry center to help some local families in need.

Food, friends and fellowship is a winning combination but add in the opportunity to provide a charitable organization with assistance should make for a wonderful time. If you need any further information, please let me know. If you are able to attend our Open House, please RSVP our office #877/382-9927 toll free or locally at 638-0697.

Hope to see you soon!

My favorite dressing (and easy):

One 8 oz. Bag herb stuffing mix

One 8 oz. Bag cornbread stuffing mix

1 stick butter

1 cup each of chopped celery and onion

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of celery soup

2 beaten eggs and also 2 chopped boiled eggs

2 cans Swanson's chicken broth

Sauté celery and onion in melted butter until softened. Mix broth and soups together in skillet with sautéed vegetables. Pour over stuffing mix in large bowl. Add in beaten eggs and chopped boiled eggs. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes in greased 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish. Serve with gravy.

Note: This flavorful dressing slices up well, but is never dry. I actually prefer 16 oz. of cornbread, personally.

Cranberry Salad:

1 can cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied-your choice)

3 Tbsp. Lemon juice

1 cup whipped cream

One 3 oz. Cream cheese, softened and whipped

¼ cup mayonnaise

½ cup sifted 4X sugar

1 cup chopped and toasted pecans

Add juice to cranberry sauce and crush together until well blended with fork and set aside. Combine whipped cream, cream cheese, mayo, 4X sugar till smooth and fold in chopped nuts.

Take small cups (the small drinking cups you may have seen for use in a dispenser in the bathroom) and divide the cranberry between 8 cups. Add the creamy mixture on top and then freeze. Unmold on lettuce leaf.

Note: The tangy, slightly sweet combination is very nice. Also being able to make well ahead is a good thing!

As our famous Georgia cook, Paula Deen, would say: "Best dishes from my kitchen to yours!"

Our business and home is on St. Simons Island in Southeast GA. Thousands of avid University of GA football fans come in several days prior to the annual GA Bulldog/FL Gators face off in Jacksonville this Saturday afternoon. The traffic is already getting heavy with many vehicles displaying team flags in their windows and lots of tags with that big black "G" on a red background. I just sat down to read yesterday's local newspaper and the Golden Isles tourism prediction is that this event brings an estimated $1 million a day to our area! Two of my three children run a barbeque restaurant and last year the GA/FL weekend rivaled the July 4^th sales.

I believe it may have been Larry Munson, long-time announcer of Bulldog Football, who hailed St. Simons Island on this weekend as the World's Largest Cocktail Party. I am not attending the game, but will be in the office hoping to meet some of the visitors who are interested in masking this special place their home.

Whether you are a sports enthusiast, golfer, racing fan, naturalist, shopper, and music & arts enthusiast or simply enjoy relaxation, the Golden Isles offer activities and events to entertain you and natural beauty to captivate you. The small town charm mixed with modern luxuries will suit even the most discriminating visitor. Look over just a small sampling of what's coming up the last quarter of this year & plan to come see us:

· 10/6/07 CoastFest

Hosted by the GA Dept. of Natural Resources, COASTFEST takes place @ Conservation Way in Brunswick right under the Lanier Bridge. From 10 - 4, the event has many educational & interactive components such as tours of a DNR Research Vessel, hands on visits with sea critters in touch tanks, snakes & other wildlife, historical interpreters & cannon firing demonstrations, natural trails & marsh walks. Entertaining programs, skits puppets and dancers are a favorite of children. Admission & Parking are FREE.

http://crd.dnr.state.ga.us/content/displaynavigation.asp?TopCategory=251

· 10/13/07 Brunswick Rockin' Stewbilee

See my 7/20/07 Post on this event in Downtown Brunswick for great family fun. Brunswick Stew competition, pooch parade, antique cars, 5K race, arts & antique vendors. Culminates with an evening concert featuring the Neville Brothers!

www.brunswickstewbilee.com

· 10/12 - 10/14/07 Birding & Nature Festival

5^th annual festival on Jekyll Island offers a variety of entertainment & educational activities. Seminars & field trips highlight coastal GA's abundant natural beauty & wildlife. Unique pontoon & kayak trips, beach excursions & more should give birders an opportunity to enjoy this important regional bird area. Some free programs & events open to public. www.coastalgeorgiabirding.org

· 10/27/07 GA/FL Football Game in Jacksonville, FL

See my 8/31/07 post that highlights this annual event. BullDawg fans from all over the nation congregate on St. Simons Island and the mainland to enjoy the company of other loyal fans of GA's favorite college team. Tour busses depart to the game on Sat. & even if you don't care to attend the game, the team spirit is contagious. If you've never seen a grown man drop on all fours & bark like a dog, this is your opportunity. No kidding!

· Fall Crazy Golf Days - Coastal I-95 GA Golf Trail

Golfers who stay @ participating hotels on Jekyll, St. Simons & in Brunswick can play 8 different courses for the same reduced rate. Your passport ticket is good for cart & green fees @ area fine courses. If golf is your thing don't miss this opportunity to sample the best. www.coastalgeorgiagolf.com/specials.html

· 11/18/07 Concert One of the Season

Brunswick Community Concert Assn. starts off the season with the Harry James Orchestra. Broadway, ballet, chamber music and more will be covered in the association's season selections. Go to www.brunswickcommunityconcert.org to review the concert dates.

· 11/24/07 Community Tree Lighting in the Historic Village, Jekyll Island

The Holiday season is kicked off with festive music, Santa's arrival on a fire truck,

horse drawn hayrides, storytelling, a field of "snow" for children to play in, food & vendors and the lighting of an enormous Christmas tree. The light display alone is worth a trip to Jekyll. www.jekyllisland.com

· Fall Car Racing Golden Isles Speedway

This dirt track is located approximately 12 miles from exit 29, I-95 on the Glynn/Brantley County line. If racing gets your motor running, go to www.goldenislesspeedway.com and look it over.

The Golden Isles of GA is a fabulous place and the Fall and Winter weather make for year-round enjoyment. If you have any questions or need further information, please give me a call or shoot me an email.