Diane Kaufman

I am a middle aged Mermaid who is following her passion. I created my own business- Mermaid Cottages Vacation rentals on Tybee Island, Georgia. I adore WordPress and want to learn as much as possible.

Johnny Depp’s June 14th wedding plans on Tybee??????????

We aren’t saying it’s true, we aren’t saying it’s not. Go to this website http://myjohnnydepp.com/ and scroll down to the April 10th, 2008 entry…. People Magazine has been calling their Hollywood connections on Tybee for details , Susan Kelleher of SeaSide Sisters has said she’s started an “un official” bridal registry, Stephen and Jennifer of Tybee Island Weddings http://www.tybeeislandwedding.com/ are saying ” We never speak publically about any of our weddings” . Hmmmmm – you be the judge!

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Mother’s Day Shopping Event at SeaSide Sisters

Don’t forget to stop by SeaSide Sisters Coastal Cottage Shop on Saturday May 10th from 10AM– 4PM for all sorts of Mother’s Day shopping fun and events! Besides specials all day including great prices, giveaways, raffles, drinks and goodies, our Sister Sallie has put together a Jewelry and Beach Tote Trunk Sale! In case you’re a first timer- SeaSide Sister is located in Tybee’s Shopping District- Sundance Square on Highway 80- when you first come onto Tybee- look to your left- Tybee Oaks, Douglas the Fish Art Man, Gallery by the Sea, Turtle Dragon- all these shops are grouped together for your shopping ease.

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Miss Kitty visits Tybee & Missy’s on the Marsh

We are an equal opportunity pet friendly vacation rental company. While most of our pets who come and stay are dogs, we do have the occassional cat! Miss Kitty of Atlanta , GA visited us last week staying at Missy’s on the Marsh. Miss Kitty loved hanging out on the front screened porch. Thank you Missy Kitty (and your humans ) for staying with us!

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May Happenin’s on Tybee!

May is a great, great month to be on Tybee. The bugs and jelly fish haven’t re-discovered us yet, the weather is warm but not too humid, there is still a cool breeze, blue skys and fluffy clouds – just a perfect time.The next three weekends are full of unique Tybee fun , so if you haven’t made your plans yet to join us, it’s not too late. We still have homes available each weekend, so call or email us asap for your getaway. BTW, these beautiful spring flowers live happily in my front yard.

May 10th and 11th- Spring Fling Art Event in Memorial Park!
This is our twice yearly Art in the Park event held in Memorial Park featuring over 40 regional and local artisans with a wide variety of art, crafts , music and food. 10AM- 6PM rain or shine. First timers to Tybee- the park is right in the center of the island by City Hall. This event is sponsored by the Tybee Arts Associaton.

May 16th and 17th – World Famous Beach Bum Parade Weekend
Yes, the world’s largest water gun battle returns to Tybee in the form of the Annual Beach Bum Parade. Parade starts at 6PM and runs till around 8PM. Any spot along Butler Ave is perfect to be part of the parade. Wear clothes that can get wet…. Then head over to Memorial Park for the after party- live music and dancing from 8PM. NEW for Saturday- Beach Bum Luau in Memorial Park from 4PM-9PM featuring music, food , games for the kids and a great spring Saturday of fun!

Memorial Day Weekend May 23rd- 26th
Summer season is here and this weekend kicks everything off! The island will be full of visitors ( and locals) celebrating the best of Tybee- beach , sun and fun!


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Michael, your Computer Expert Merman

Michael lives with an artist who calls herself “an healthy neurotic”. Michael is perhaps a bit less healthy, but definitely into the techie stuff, having lived in the computer world programming embedded systems, operating systems, telephone switches, and all sorts of innards of devices, but now has take on a bit more of a healthy bent by relaxing in the paradise that is Tybee and helping the less geeky figure out how to make their digital world conform more completely to their will. (Take a breath.) Have fun. Make computers work right. Michael helps folks in remote locations ranging from Seattle to Boston, and Michigan to Atlanta, as well as right here on the islands. He’ll help you purchase the right equipment for the job at hand, make the equipment you already have work more effectively, and scrub those nasty viruses right outta your hard drive. His web site is www.rammb.com, his email is serendip80@rammb.com, and his cell phone is (912) 655-4361. Contact him however you can for assistance, 24X7.

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