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Cottage Cheese:CELEBRATION SUNDAY

2 Comments / Service Dogs (Beach Bum Biscuits) / David Barwick

Pomp and Circumstance. Rite of Passage. The Pinnacle of Achievement. Graduation Day. Fulfillment of Destiny.

Behind all the pomp lies the most important circumstance. Unto every life a time comes when each soul is called to serve a cause that’s greater than himself or herself and it represents everything that is good and honorable in this wonderful life we share.

Behind all the pomp stand many dedicated supporters and caretakers and remarkable talents that make a difference and make their lives a testimony for achievements . They know that what we earn is our living and what we give is our life. They have learned that a life of service is a life best lived.

THEY are the people who make up Guidedog.org. Since 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind, Inc. has provided Guide Dogs to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence. THEY include the sponsors, the trainers, the puppy walkers and their many supporters from all across our world.

In our particular circumstance, this includes Mermaid Cottages and our commitment to sponsor Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever puppies to be trained as Guide Dogs and Service Dogs for persons with disabilities. We even have our own special Mermaid At Large, Sandy Leandro, a very busy travel and hospitality executive who is our Puppy Walker. Sandy has raised and nurtured and socialized our latest puppies to become the best at what they do.

Recently, Sandy travelled to New York for CELEBRATION SUNDAY to attend the graduation of Berkeley Springs, one of the dogs she
was puppy walker to and one of the puppies we sponsor. If you’ve ever attended a milestone event for someone in your life you can appreciate the pride and love and hopes and dreams and all the emotions that swell up inside as you witness the recognition of a worthwhile endeavor.

Thanks to Diane Kaufman and her devotion to championing the best that Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers have to offer through Mermaid Cottages, Beach Bum Biscuits and the life that she lives.

In this circumstance the pomp is well deserved and we honor Berkeley Springs for achieving his Celebration Sunday and meeting his forever companion as he walks through life. This is our celebration every day!

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Mermaids in Our Midst: Tanya Tisor

Leave a Comment / Mermaid's Friends and Family / Melissa

As most of you know, we recently had a contest to re-name one of our cottages. It was so much fun seeing all the names y’all came up with! I am also glad I wasn’t the sole person that had to decide, because they were all wonderful! By far, the winning cottage name was Tucked Inn at Tybee, and we love it! It was submitted by Tanya Tisor, and she just happens to be one of Tybee’s biggest fans. She tells us that Tybee is her favorite place in the whole world, and who can argue with that? Tanya was even kind enough to send us this great shot of herself with her beautiful children enjoying a trip to The Crab Shack here on the island!

Congratulations again Tanya on your winning name submission! Don’t be a stranger either, we hope to see you sometime this summer on Tybee!

We hope to see you soon too, dear readers! Come stay with us and become part of our special Mermaid family…we’d love to have you!

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Live Like a Local: Art and Wine Fun!

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April has gotten off to a running start here on Tybee! There’s so much going on, your head will spin. The fun isn’t waiting for the weekend either! It starts tonight, in fact!

One of our favorite island artists, Rebecca Rice, is teaching a class tonight at the Tybee Arts Center. Art materials, snacks, and beverages will be provided, so all you need is a creative spirit! The class is $40 per person, with $5 being donated to the Historic Tybee Post Theater, and participants will create an original 9×12 inch painting to take home and enjoy. The Tybee Arts Center is at 7 Cedarwood Avenue. If you would like more information, please call 912-786-5920 or go to the Tybee Arts Association website!

The good times continue through the weekend with the 3rd Annual Tybee Wine Festival! The festival will be April 15th and 17th, 3 to 7 p.m., on the Tybee Lighthouse grounds. This year, there will be a Grand Tasting event as well as an Evening of Oysters and Wine at Marlin Monroe’s at Beachcolony! The festival will wrap up April 17th with the special Champagne at the Chapel, held at the newly opened Tybee Wedding Chapel!

Don’t miss a minute of the fabulous festivities…proceeds benefit the effort to restore the Historic Tybee Post Theater. What better reason is there to enjoy great wine with good friends? Tickets for these events are available right now, but they are limited, so get yours today! You can purchase your tickets and get more information one each event over on the Tybee Wine Festival website. We can’t wait, hope to see you there!

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Mermaid Sighting: Everyday Magic

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Look at this wonderful surprise our friend Michael discovered the other day while out and about on Tybee! I got the biggest smile on my face seeing this. Michael spotted her up in the trees along Van Horne while on the way to the Dog Park! “I’ve been trekking this route on foot, bike, and auto for six years, and only now spotted her!” he said. Isn’t that great? Just a little bit of everyday magic to catch your eye that makes you slow down a minute and smile! Thanks so much for sharing Michael!!

Have you spotted a mermaid? It seems they are everywhere when you know to keep an eye out for them! We’d love to see your sightings, so please send your pictures and stories to diane@mermaidcottages.com and we’ll share the with our readers right here on our blog. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Mermaid Tales: Tybee Daze Cottage

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Welcome to 1407 Miller Avenue and Tybee Daze Cottage! This beautiful home is ideal for a family, girls getaway, or even a paradise just for yourself. The original heart of pine floors throughout the cottage have been newly restored and gives the entire home a cozy glow. The open floor plan makes it effortless to enjoy being together, no matter what everyone is up to! Relax inside, enjoy local art, and lounge in the beautiful sun room, or take the fun outside to the large deck and lush, private back yard. There’s a grill to put to good use, and even fruits trees to enjoy!

Miller Avenue is about four or five blocks from Tybee’s gorgeous beaches, and is an easy stroll to the Back River fishing pier and Alley 3 kayak launch area. You are never far from our island’s wonderful Downtown, which includes the Pier and Pavilion, great shops and restaurants, and the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. It’s truely a cottage that has it all!