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Mermaids in Our Midst: Lorraine Powell

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It is never easy to say goodbye, but it is extra tough when the person you must let go is such an amazing individual. I recently had to say goodbye to my good friend, Lorraine Powell. Lorraine was one amazing lady. Not only was she a huge success in the hospitality industry, she was also a valued member of the Georgia Chapter of Meeting Professionals International for 24 years. There, she used he influence to  bring attention to a cause she was very passionate about- the annual Atlanta Ovarian Cancer Walk.

When Lorraine was diagnosed with ovarian cancer herself, it never stopped her dedication or determination. She served as an active member of the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance. As a patient, she participated in Southeastern Gynecological Oncology’s Buddy Program, a program providing patient-to-patient support for fellow patients in need.

Lorraine was an amazing person, passionate volunteer, and, I am honored to say, friend. She will always be an inspiration to me and to others she touched with her beautiful spirit. If you are in Atlanta, make sure you check out the Atlanta Ovarian Walk and the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance. For that matter, find a walk near you -where ever that may be- to support as well. It’s a great cause that brings attention to an awful disease that really, really needs a cure.

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Live Like a Local: Sisters on the Fly!!

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We are SO excited! April 9th, this Saturday, Sisters on the Fly and their caravan of vintage trailers return to Tybee’s River’s End Campground! Sisters on the Fly is a group of over 1500 women from all over America that share a love of fly fishing, campfires, poker, and vintage trailers and this weekend, they will share all that with you. Come join the cowgirl fun and friendship! The Sisters will be opening their fabulous vintage trailers for a three hour tour, so you can dream and enjoy, and there will even be a cowgirl lunch, quilt auction, and book signing at the event!

Over 40 fabulous trailers will be open for touring from 11 to 2 p.m. this Saturday at Tybee’s River’s End Campground – all hosted by Susan Kelleher, owner of our favorite local shop, Seaside Sisters! Come enjoy the trailers, camaraderie, food, and fun this weekend and learn why the Sisters’ motto is “We have more fun than anyone!”

The proceeds of this wonderful event will go to benefit the restoration campaign to restore Tybee’s Historic Post Theater, so its fun for a great cause. Get your tickets (just $18 in advance, or $20 the day of!) today…and that includes the Cowgirl lunch! They can be purchased at Seaside Sisters here on the island, by calling 912.786.9216, or shooting an email to tybeeseasidesue@aol.com. You can even get your tickets online at the events page on the Tybee Post Theater website. There are no excuses! Come enjoy the boot scootin’ fun with us Saturday and air out your inner cowgirl (or boy!)…Yeehaw!

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Mermaid Sighting: Movie Mermaids!

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Check out the story behind the picture here: http://tiny.cc/7cht7

Of course, most of us have seen one (or all!) of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. What with all the beautiful ocean and beach scenes, exciting swash-buckling, and the wonderful Johnny Depp, what’s not to love! Well, a fellow mermaid brought this link to my attention, and of course, I had to share! There’s an article over on the Reel Movie Nation website about the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and I couldn’t be more excited to say that mermaids are making an appearrence! The concept art is so awesome. These mermaids aren’t exactly the friendly sort, but that doesn’t take away from their grace or mystique. I just love this…does anyone else get a jelly fish vibe from her tendrils?!

 

Make sure you visit the article link to see more amazing concept art from the movie!

Isn’t that amazing?! And, the article has a lot of information about the film, the artists behind it, and the plot, so make sure to explore! The movie is supposed to premiere May 20th this year, so here’s a trailer to whet your appetite!


Have you seen a mermaid? We’d love to know about it! Please send your sightings and stories to diane@mermaidcottages.com and allow us to share it with our Mermaid Community! We can’t wait to hear from you!

 

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Help Us Name That Cottage!

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You might have heard…we have a cottage that needs a new name! Our Nowhere to Go Cottage has been getting a complete makeover, and the name just doesn’t do her justice anymore. We asked everyone for help, and boy did y’all deliver! We got loads of great name entries. We’ve whittled them down to our top five favorites, and now we need your help again! We want to know which of the names is your favorite, and we want you to tell us over on our Mermaid Cottages Facebook Page!

Here’s how this is going to work… we discovered a Poll app and thought we’d give it a try. We will be posting the Cottage Names in a Facebook Poll on our Mermaid Cottages Facebook Page TODAY! Be on the look out for the post, because that is the only place you can cast your vote and make it count! If you comment here, or on our wall, it just won’t work, so make sure you look for the specific poll post on our Wall. You can also get to the poll by clicking the “Poll” option underneath our profile picture! Or, you can click here and go directly to the poll and cast your vote right now! We’ll be watching the poll, and Thursday, we’ll announce the Cottage Name that comes out on top!

We want to thank everyone who participated in the first round…y’all are very creative! We can’t wait to see which name you vote as new name for our cottage!

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Mermaids in Our Midst: Brooks Cottage

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Spring seems to be in full swing around here, and we couldn’t be happier! Warm weather means more people heading to the beach, so with changing seasons comes busier times here at Mermaid Cottages! Here’s what a recent guest from Rome, GA sent to us after a recent stay:

“Brooks Cottage was perfect for our girls weekend! There was plenty of room and the cottage was large enough that we all had our own space if we wanted some quiet time. Loved the roomy front and back porches, and the sleeping porch! Just a few blocks from the beach was also a huge plus! We would definitely stay again. And, the sales people at Mermaid Cottages were so easy and pleasant to work with. Thanks so much for the great stay!” ~kmathis 

Thanks to K. for sharing! We are so glad your girls getaway was a success!

Have you stayed with Mermaid Cottages recently? We’d love to hear from you too! Please find us on our Facebook page and click the Reviews link (on the left) to share your Mermaid Cottages experience with everyone!

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