September 2010

Sea Turtle Update!

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Nest #9 hatched last Friday night! There were 9 volunteers on hand to see all the babies emerge and make their way safely to the water!
Tammy, with the Tybee Sea Turtle Project, excavated Tuesday and learned more about the nest. There were one hundred and five eggs that hatched successfully out of one hundred and seventeen. She also found seven live babies still in the nest and released them near the water. So, all told, there were 97 little success stories born last week!

There are only two nests left to keep an eye on for the 2010 season! We are so grateful for the hard work of everyone involved with the Tybee Sea Turtle Project. Make sure to visit their Facebook page and see the amazing videos of the Nest 9 babies they have posted! Truly beautiful footage! To learn more about sea turtles in our area, you can also visit the Tybee Island Marine Science Center website. Or better yet, plan a trip! We can’t wait to see what the rest of the turtle season will bring!

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More Fish Camp Cottage Cocktail Fun!

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The Fish Camp Cottage cocktail recipes are just (enjoy the pun) pouring in! We are really going to have our work cut out for us choosing a winner from all of the wonderful submissions. Here are three more recipes to share; thanks for your submissions Jane, Maureen, and Cynthia!!

Once In a Blue Moon

from Jane

2 oz Amerstan Gin or Sapphire Bombay Gin

1 oz Blue Curacao

Shake well in crushed ice, then strain or serve over the rocks!

Annabelle Lou

from Maureen

2 large tea bags for iced tea

1/2 cup boiled water

4 cups lemonade from concentrate

1/2 cup vodka

ice cubes

8 lemon slices

8 sprigs of fresh mint

-Prepare your tea so it can be cooling.

-Combine your ingredients and serve over the rocks.

-Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice!

The Wilson Anniversary Cocktail
from Cynthia
1/2 oz St. Germain
1/2 oz Mathilde Pear Liqueur
3oz champagne, well chilled

Serve in a champagne flute and enjoy!

Remember, our deadline for submissions is October first, so you still have time! Send your cocktail recipes to fishcampcottage@yahoo.com or visit the Fish Camp Cottage Facebook page. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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Misc Mermaid Mutterings

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Oprah is in her last season- The Final Season as they say constantly on the show. I am so excited because somehow Oprah appears on my TV on this strange channel 3HD2. I literally have no idea where this channel came from, but I have a 3HD1 and 3 HD2. The 1 is NBC in high definition ( I adore how bright, shiny and clear this channel is) and the 2 has Oprah appearing like magic every night at 10PM!!! Today is Jon Stewart and Liza! This is such a nightly treat!!!!

Fall arrives tomorrow. Tonight the moon is almost full and while the big red sun was setting over the marsh tonight, the moon was rising over the ocean. Every time I see this happen, I feel like I’m reading a chapter from the Prince of Tides. Ah, Pat Conroy is still one of my favorite writers.

Layla and Kevin Palmer are returning to Tybee this weekend to work on the Mess Hall for the new owners. I can’t wait to see the magic they create! www.theletteredcottage.net is still a daily treat.

My realtor friend Brenda keeps sending me real estate info on Key West. The prices continue to drop…. Maybe my next fixer upper is meant to be in Key West. The beauty of being a middle aged mermaid means I literally could go and live anywhere and continue to re create my life!

Back to Oprah- again-who knew about this miracle TV channel!!!

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Mermaid Sightings!

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We have two mermaid sightings this week! The first I caught myself on my weekend road trip…aren’t they lovely? These ladies make their home at the Sea Board House in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

Our second sighting was sent to us from Christina, all the way in Erie, Pennsylvania! She and her husband spotted this little lady perched on a ledge at Waldameer, a theme park on the shores of Lake Erie, Labor Day weekend! Thanks for sending us your sighting Christina!

We love seeing your mermaid sightings! Remember, if you spot a mermaid, snap a picture and share…your picture could be our next featured mermaid sighting! Send your sightings to diane@mermaidcottages.com…we can’t wait to hear from you!

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