tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22830942767945492872024-03-05T03:52:05.511-06:00Fort Morgan Area NewsKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-37982784038108737652010-05-11T19:57:00.000-05:002010-05-11T19:57:57.568-05:00Tara gives the Sunset Properties May 11th 2010 3:15pm beach conditions u...<object style="background-image: url(http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/WDRx1PQ0wL4/hqdefault.jpg);" height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WDRx1PQ0wL4&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WDRx1PQ0wL4&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="344" width="425"></embed></object>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-53968254383553121212009-09-25T11:39:00.000-05:002009-09-25T15:44:44.281-05:00Turtle Adventure Part 2I thought my part of this turtle adventure was over with being the turtle chauffeur. This was just the beginning. I received another call later asking if I wanted to go out with the Coast Guard and help release the turtles. I jumped at the chance, this was a once in a lifetime sort of thing for me. So the next morning I met the refuge workers, with turtles in tow, at the ferry drop off. I assumed that we were taking the ferry over from <A href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com/">Ft. Morgan </A>to Dauphin Island and leaving on the boat from the Coast Guard station there. This was not the case!!! We went to the boat launch. There we met two of the Gentlemen from the Coast Guard at the boat launch. They handed us life vests and helmets. We put on our gear handed the turtles over to them and boarded the Coast Guard Red, zodiac.<br /><OBJECT class=BLOG_video_class id=BLOG_video-b6d80045ca2a908c height=266 width=320 contentId="b6d80045ca2a908c"></OBJECT>The five of us along with two turtles took off toward open water. We had to take the turtles 40 miles out, I was pretty sure we were not taking this boat and that was the case. We were speeding quickly toward a large Coast guard cutter, the Cobia. We got closer to the boat and the our chauffeurs instructed us to keep our hands and arms inside the boat. This was starting to feel a little like a roller coaster ride. I love roller coasters. The next thing I knew we started going faster and drove up into back of the boat. <OBJECT class=BLOG_video_class id=BLOG_video-f3a4f33df0af774f height=266 width=320 contentId="f3a4f33df0af774f"></OBJECT> The crew on board caught the boat with a huge rope and then secured us into the larger vessel. We were all helped off and the turtles were handed up on board as well. We were given a tour of the boat, and made to feel at home.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_CgTNort3BN2zZfR1o0xZfCQ4VA2Sx7TAHnlJ4-_xaLQC6Rl-3Ub7pButZZK57VfU1RObRLsj6NXxq8qEgwtdss214DAOTsED7KPGRvt2zAUPZ5__PdKCAiKvADB_x6wNVand4KGovZc/s1600-h/katies+Pictures+204.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_CgTNort3BN2zZfR1o0xZfCQ4VA2Sx7TAHnlJ4-_xaLQC6Rl-3Ub7pButZZK57VfU1RObRLsj6NXxq8qEgwtdss214DAOTsED7KPGRvt2zAUPZ5__PdKCAiKvADB_x6wNVand4KGovZc/s320/katies+Pictures+204.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385488414001580978" /></a><br /> Then off we went toward the sea weed line to let the turtles go. We were able to go along on a regular cruise we this boat patrols the waters keeping our coast line safe. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2V0WZpfXIV-EY4LnlKEOWFHrzP9HnkzBRCwnVewry-L_cRotNulVe0glR7rrwVN0JNlSkOSa3G4JHpSXvl-PgxoReNwybnQPJVXOdoGEwazAbFc0xbUdoLq-CbcpmXd0bijDV3bjM0dp_/s1600-h/katies+Pictures+209.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2V0WZpfXIV-EY4LnlKEOWFHrzP9HnkzBRCwnVewry-L_cRotNulVe0glR7rrwVN0JNlSkOSa3G4JHpSXvl-PgxoReNwybnQPJVXOdoGEwazAbFc0xbUdoLq-CbcpmXd0bijDV3bjM0dp_/s200/katies+Pictures+209.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385489260631894402" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkxdX9vJjiZnXqe7E5MXrw6p_wXFEIKiYr5vVdyoX8C3_uwfJuvT7Iia_ZnTS1v0jdueXFiWsCRFyuyTAMUfj4hrtDha_aW8byycpbfbxCfHHHMbmUInMuQMEFHljPuf1AvQgIPUNidjD/s1600-h/katies+Pictures+211.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkxdX9vJjiZnXqe7E5MXrw6p_wXFEIKiYr5vVdyoX8C3_uwfJuvT7Iia_ZnTS1v0jdueXFiWsCRFyuyTAMUfj4hrtDha_aW8byycpbfbxCfHHHMbmUInMuQMEFHljPuf1AvQgIPUNidjD/s200/katies+Pictures+211.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385489770380581426" /></a><br /><br />We wet down the turtles a bit and gave some of the crew members a quick lesson on our flippered friends. We even had an opportunity to steer the boat a bit.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjC25BiaQpwyjtfAHTIn9XJpuXIMurMVjMWejEj5FW8oh376jBawGkHrqQ0uGfx2O8oztM63u128Cj1K1jN64IRfjwXlLAHHE-2TOmS6fJY4CE4CDh-4-5Z26HrJRgcw2NSk-3PlIXyrWD/s1600-h/katies+Pictures+220.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjC25BiaQpwyjtfAHTIn9XJpuXIMurMVjMWejEj5FW8oh376jBawGkHrqQ0uGfx2O8oztM63u128Cj1K1jN64IRfjwXlLAHHE-2TOmS6fJY4CE4CDh-4-5Z26HrJRgcw2NSk-3PlIXyrWD/s200/katies+Pictures+220.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385488963328678498" /></a><br /> We finally reached our destination and loaded back onto the zodiac. We took the turtles out to the weed line where they have a great chance to grow and feed safely. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjgOq3OAIRBBeWAqt6S4IP_-9hgcuPQc8R24VpPVE-f7IVDFYzv9F2I9e_HCItlajR9EfIRqewRS7ddgSGmHOqhnM5iZ96M7n_TPC0bi9D7_KXaOl2hQKsiDOoU-SfuKIdWYDU2rE2kEv/s1600-h/turtle+Pictures+09+114.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjgOq3OAIRBBeWAqt6S4IP_-9hgcuPQc8R24VpPVE-f7IVDFYzv9F2I9e_HCItlajR9EfIRqewRS7ddgSGmHOqhnM5iZ96M7n_TPC0bi9D7_KXaOl2hQKsiDOoU-SfuKIdWYDU2rE2kEv/s200/turtle+Pictures+09+114.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385500954214806834" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrB-KZiwEgf6AVnaNb5Rrf5iHzMTvlY4QfS10NOLpeoQ5IOXOr17lC1GZoalvhZTMRWYbhmLJjtOuoLBxcR_Bk0vAnAnMmNDm817OOGD9EleIG3KOArb7NMZWdfe_bOWf4IhnJCoQMqcw/s1600-h/turtle+Pictures+09+123.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrB-KZiwEgf6AVnaNb5Rrf5iHzMTvlY4QfS10NOLpeoQ5IOXOr17lC1GZoalvhZTMRWYbhmLJjtOuoLBxcR_Bk0vAnAnMmNDm817OOGD9EleIG3KOArb7NMZWdfe_bOWf4IhnJCoQMqcw/s200/turtle+Pictures+09+123.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385502436551517138" /></a><br />Both turtles were anxious to get in the water. I video taped while the two refuge interns let the turtles go. What an amazing experience to be a part of. Both turtles happily swam away right to the weed line, just were they were supposed to be. I wanted to thank the <A href="http://www.alabamaseaturtle.com/">Bon Secour Refuge </A>and the Officers and crew of the Coast Guard cutter Cobia. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqGc9lX6GnrzsZCHE_MxqGXq-rFL_ZPGxsh0cThx3UH7U5lL8TGmhlYE_ElvLkietN2MGBDNnwZcwn8XLj-Nt3hcEBcC7I1GgQPtxF3wbeuRu0C9PrTQQiK3v70VR6dCh20y_1NGbY5mU/s1600-h/turtle+Pictures+09+099.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqGc9lX6GnrzsZCHE_MxqGXq-rFL_ZPGxsh0cThx3UH7U5lL8TGmhlYE_ElvLkietN2MGBDNnwZcwn8XLj-Nt3hcEBcC7I1GgQPtxF3wbeuRu0C9PrTQQiK3v70VR6dCh20y_1NGbY5mU/s200/turtle+Pictures+09+099.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385496068743286466" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgviQ3Fl1UfOit3aMnVmauoGa0fg0C9XKVC0SA1yMOwAjOjHituTeeWJlVTDttojGMusGWc30HIIIxCMwp-kUOn6nTNQX6jMPu30tTgjYczJ9L099rgqeHdheL3s1FLKxvgkep6-sdgnXb/s1600-h/turtle+Pictures+09+109.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgviQ3Fl1UfOit3aMnVmauoGa0fg0C9XKVC0SA1yMOwAjOjHituTeeWJlVTDttojGMusGWc30HIIIxCMwp-kUOn6nTNQX6jMPu30tTgjYczJ9L099rgqeHdheL3s1FLKxvgkep6-sdgnXb/s400/turtle+Pictures+09+109.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385497308014309762" /></a><br /><br />Thank you, all for the great adventure.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWg1ocWVUhNhAtDvPHKXq5B17sgW0aDzDvbWGgp22QwzvcTjp2VidEnz6H-PrLY_ImGWBlEp0RYVX2WVlMAqIUB8hJf9ZglmpnX8soPc6eBNfwyuERG-gyUfHGeaHMNQ9Eykx1KQDl-dxu/s1600-h/turtle+Pictures+09+125.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWg1ocWVUhNhAtDvPHKXq5B17sgW0aDzDvbWGgp22QwzvcTjp2VidEnz6H-PrLY_ImGWBlEp0RYVX2WVlMAqIUB8hJf9ZglmpnX8soPc6eBNfwyuERG-gyUfHGeaHMNQ9Eykx1KQDl-dxu/s400/turtle+Pictures+09+125.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385497534807299586" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-14777742757154907212009-09-08T12:04:00.007-05:002009-09-08T12:33:27.014-05:00Extraordinary Sunset Properties Cleaner!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNS7XGBtKAHfgocarG3QFMmzyIPPM6MGAQ4j9BEhe4gJQF-G_zkgxlI5dqnOPTIDoJFWQeL9iXMIHNE-BBfdFGjRtZuJ0YZ2k5puvltl_XjnyT9ipGih_szHzGPD1hHGWMBVOdPk6T_-i/s1600-h/katies+Pictures.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNS7XGBtKAHfgocarG3QFMmzyIPPM6MGAQ4j9BEhe4gJQF-G_zkgxlI5dqnOPTIDoJFWQeL9iXMIHNE-BBfdFGjRtZuJ0YZ2k5puvltl_XjnyT9ipGih_szHzGPD1hHGWMBVOdPk6T_-i/s320/katies+Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379144158320684130" /></a><br />I first met Maria Brown just before summer when she stopped by looking for a position as a cleaner. This beautiful, well spoken young woman explained that she just finished college and was hoping to live and work at the beach for the summer while she searched for a position in her field, which is marketing. We did not have an opening at the time but we soon saw Maria again when she came to work with our co-cleaning company, Ocean Sparkle.<br />Maria was always on time with a smile on her face. Her cheerful attitude and sweet spirit was contagious here in our office. She always did an outstanding job taking pride in her work. With summer coming to a close, one of her final jobs was to clean a house called Bella Vista. While Maria was cleaning, she found money and jewelry the owner left behind.<br />At that time, the owner had not realized she was missing these items.<br />Maria strongly showed such amazing character to return things that no one had reported missing. We work with cleaners daily and look for the cream of the crop people who will take pride in what they do and go above and beyond the call of duty. We found this with Maria!!!! We wish we could keep her on staff permanently but would not want to hold her back from bigger plans that await her beyond the beach. We will certainly miss her and feel truly blessed to have been able to call her part of our staff. The owner of Bella Vista was so impressed she asked us to give Maria $100.00. We personally want to say Thank You to Maria Brown and hope you will come back our way soon. For, you will always have a home with <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Sunset Properties</a>.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-86413047323791514072009-08-04T14:58:00.012-05:002009-08-19T13:40:49.111-05:00Turtle Adventure Part 1This turtle adventure started with a phone call! I received a call from <a href="http://www.alabamaseaturtle.com">Bon Secour Refuge</a> office telling me that their plans to pick up two turtles that had been rehabilitated in Florida had been changed because of a turtle stranding on the <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com ">Ft. Morgan Beaches</a>. They asked if I could help!!!! I was absolutely thrilled to help, and drive over to Gulf Breeze and pick up these little guys. So the next afternoon I traded my car for a giant refuge truck and continued driving over the Florida line to pick up the <a href="http://www.">sea turtles </a>that were being released the next morning. I met the ladies from the Gulfarium who had helped these little guys get back in swimming condition. The turtles were packed safely for travel in their containers one was small about the size of your hand he had lost a flipper earlier this year but was doing well now. This turtle swam up to a little girl playing in the water.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQFGOOfXod5Oj1vWkLMxPyP385pvQzldNLenk12kzbb61ZF6xYTM2uy0l25qrssGk-gReiFnfcBAA2DlSx49BtrZug36nWcXORExRfGckZClsoFuaFtqZPE3Fq2y1apRulSD6T3BE8G29/s1600-h/katies+Pictures+171.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQFGOOfXod5Oj1vWkLMxPyP385pvQzldNLenk12kzbb61ZF6xYTM2uy0l25qrssGk-gReiFnfcBAA2DlSx49BtrZug36nWcXORExRfGckZClsoFuaFtqZPE3Fq2y1apRulSD6T3BE8G29/s400/katies+Pictures+171.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371745144000731954" /></a> The other container was a surprise to me I was expecting another hand size turtle and this one was the size of a platter.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyJsSivBVVjH4-2ABhePaz2WJ7vf5Ii8e9X0ZCEBCxTrDIAKwjygx4QqqaaR7i1c_cJK92zc3dKWatR73w9Rpjnytddzu-dxJe2JhGy0rLHOrTFVKrY7S6fK2kzIIfr0PALxYPfabo7mv/s1600-h/katies+Pictures+172.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyJsSivBVVjH4-2ABhePaz2WJ7vf5Ii8e9X0ZCEBCxTrDIAKwjygx4QqqaaR7i1c_cJK92zc3dKWatR73w9Rpjnytddzu-dxJe2JhGy0rLHOrTFVKrY7S6fK2kzIIfr0PALxYPfabo7mv/s400/katies+Pictures+172.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371745555387046690" /></a><br /> This one was also doing well after it was found swimming in circles off of the Florida coast.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizq9y6zocP-tm0Zc1lb-75yTZrFTGbFo38MMjzc8cpCV5asQceTCHahCzOfUVUxRJK9BF2fkYSCY_B4ZQZWQ_QNzheVn3p1KlCFMGCQxiJYCCr4hYsn_zq_6lz82N9ePa5B0g_wOGwuZv4/s1600-h/katies+Pictures+182.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizq9y6zocP-tm0Zc1lb-75yTZrFTGbFo38MMjzc8cpCV5asQceTCHahCzOfUVUxRJK9BF2fkYSCY_B4ZQZWQ_QNzheVn3p1KlCFMGCQxiJYCCr4hYsn_zq_6lz82N9ePa5B0g_wOGwuZv4/s320/katies+Pictures+182.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371745934873873138" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_cqUgFxSw6DKQghNijBlbD9pX4cd1nT3QZpvESwxzp82VRxwBvFPzeEof8UzSkosM9Kp8lelpT7dPTcPavR9N6AKuxs_wzIHMgX9ypNr1sBwODJdD8t_hORHgBV4A5RNpNc_kFVTEa-U/s1600-h/katies+Pictures+176.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_cqUgFxSw6DKQghNijBlbD9pX4cd1nT3QZpvESwxzp82VRxwBvFPzeEof8UzSkosM9Kp8lelpT7dPTcPavR9N6AKuxs_wzIHMgX9ypNr1sBwODJdD8t_hORHgBV4A5RNpNc_kFVTEa-U/s400/katies+Pictures+176.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371746427376083298" /></a><br /><br /> Both turtles made the hour drive back to the Bon Secour Refuge Office where the wildlife biologist and one of the wonderful interns, made sure the radio tag was working and they turtles were doing well after the drive. Everyone was doing well and feeling good we got a short turtle biology lesson and they let these guys rest for a bit before their journey out to sea the next day. I was completely honored to be a part of this release effort even if it was just driving a truck.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-49509340275557275592009-07-17T14:50:00.004-05:002009-07-19T13:34:31.101-05:00Take a Breakaway!!!!!!!!Breakaway, our newest gulf side home is ready for you to come down and spend some time away from it all <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">at the beach</a>. This family friendly 5 bedroom 3 bath home sleeps up to 12.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4-rkwN7LGwaqhaCbsliZFea92PT9ksi5RMM4BkjjU4-bZBT91tRbzPdjPFri3vH_HM7BksQs79YpgK6Og9AF2ixM-7JoeuDPPY9znNS2q0H-IKIzQkTLaD6b7l_nCfcnhmEK09xj2c7V/s1600-h/1breakaway.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4-rkwN7LGwaqhaCbsliZFea92PT9ksi5RMM4BkjjU4-bZBT91tRbzPdjPFri3vH_HM7BksQs79YpgK6Og9AF2ixM-7JoeuDPPY9znNS2q0H-IKIzQkTLaD6b7l_nCfcnhmEK09xj2c7V/s400/1breakaway.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360234798553595234" /></a> This home also allows small dogs. This is great for all of our four legged friends, who really want to come to beach with their family. Breakaway has two bedrooms that look toward the beach, you also have a little bit of a view from the kitchen. This is a third tier home, that is less than a 5 minute walk to the water. <a href="http://reservations.sunsetproperties.com/properties/BREAKAWAY">Breakaway</a> is located in the Dunes Community, the last little hideaway on the island. <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">The Dunes Community </a>sits right next to part of the Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge. This means you have 2 miles of beach to explore down to the very end of the island.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFdcN5sdLfGjkP3UKC_rYq1TNjONW4hUYup8sYw3CgZQp6lz9MndGUVar49v394oFgBZMTlvR4GJ7jMtuW-h5cRZxebi5SZayxEy7pN3TPSx9pOSoJQgd_yEpQRA-dJ965qs2C6rozyKS/s1600-h/2+breakaway.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFdcN5sdLfGjkP3UKC_rYq1TNjONW4hUYup8sYw3CgZQp6lz9MndGUVar49v394oFgBZMTlvR4GJ7jMtuW-h5cRZxebi5SZayxEy7pN3TPSx9pOSoJQgd_yEpQRA-dJ965qs2C6rozyKS/s400/2+breakaway.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360235400843164498" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://reservations.sunsetproperties.com/properties/BREAKAWAY">Breakaway</a> has 3 bedrooms upstairs, the master with a king bed over looks the Gulf, along with a second bedroom with a queen bed. The third bedroom upstairs has a set of twin beds. The two bedrooms downstairs rooms both have queen beds. This home also has a sleeper sofa for any extra people you may want to bring along. There are two balconies one off of the main level and one off of the master bedroom and main hall upstairs that allow you to relax outdoors overlooking the gulf. This great home is just waiting for you and your family to come down and have fun. Give us a call to book <a href="http://reservations.sunsetproperties.com/properties/BREAKAWAY">Breakaway </a>today!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-69582063630684553092009-06-24T15:28:00.011-05:002009-08-04T10:27:02.708-05:00Turtle Season at the BeachIt's Turtle Season again and those Mama Turtles have been busy laying nests this year. So far we have 20 nests, just on <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Ft. Morgan beaches </a>alone. Ft. Morgan Beaches consists of about 13 miles of beach and they are patrolled each morning on an ATV by a refuge worker and 2 volunteers from the <a href="http://www.alabamaseaturtle.com">Share the Beach </a>program. The patrol is looking for signs of a mother turtle and possible nests. These signs are pretty easy to spot most of the time. A turtles tracks look like a four wheeler, or a tractor drove out of the water, made a loop, and went right back in the water. If there is a nest she leaves tell tale signs of that too!!! The volunteers and the refuge workers are trained to spot these signs quickly, and start looking for eggs. Sometimes the workers and volunteers have to move the eggs back a little further from the water. They do this because the mother turtles laid the eggs in a place that will be covered by water if we get high water and the eggs will drown. The Alabama beaches are very important to the turtle population because it is considered a northern beach to the turtle territory. The gender of a turtle depends on the temperature of the sand they are laid in. Our sand is a bit cooler so we are more likely to produce males. A Mother Loggerhead Turtle can lay up to 190 round white eggs at a time and she can do this up to three times in a year. These eggs look just like ping pong balls except the shells are leathery. I have included a couple of photos donated by Mr. Dave Record a visitor to our area. This is a mother Kemp's Ridley preparing to nest. We have Loggerhead, and Kemp's Ridley Turtles nests primarly on our beaches. Thank you Mr. Record for your help. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwL3qXZKYTGWP1bVqPBAokIW4MRL-P8cDqJaSRmA_WAFZ_UanuROdm7qAIOZLVVDLrGvCg4KUgz_t1IKSbxEv-uYeB9kBlnf_WLa5wR27vKFPz_d693ealwuvCf2TCH-xEheCVt_XUIaqU/s1600-h/27B9.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwL3qXZKYTGWP1bVqPBAokIW4MRL-P8cDqJaSRmA_WAFZ_UanuROdm7qAIOZLVVDLrGvCg4KUgz_t1IKSbxEv-uYeB9kBlnf_WLa5wR27vKFPz_d693ealwuvCf2TCH-xEheCVt_XUIaqU/s320/27B9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354369744182552850" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLqpW15ms7Fm19FnueknOjvTgpOkXejwHMMOBOINztnOBEBrtArTwvAR39Ae_XVG7IZsica_JB0wu2eYrqucp4-YY9SbzHVDNTSuwoNzYlKpCiudA0JZytOL5exfmoD0SoDHb6eZLHixM/s1600-h/27BD.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLqpW15ms7Fm19FnueknOjvTgpOkXejwHMMOBOINztnOBEBrtArTwvAR39Ae_XVG7IZsica_JB0wu2eYrqucp4-YY9SbzHVDNTSuwoNzYlKpCiudA0JZytOL5exfmoD0SoDHb6eZLHixM/s320/27BD.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354370058780214354" /></a><br /> You should never touch sea turtle eggs, hatchlings or adult turtles because they are protected animals, and it could be dangerous to your health and theirs. If you come up on a nest or an animal, wait by it and get a friend to call <a href="http://www.alabamaseaturtle.com">1-866-SEA TURTLE </a>they will know how to help. <br />I have been truly blessed to help find two nests this year, I have included a couple of pictures below of the eggs so you can see what they look like. The babies will hatch out about 55 days after they are laid. I know I will be there to see my nests hatch out. I can't wait!!!! Our <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Ft. Morgan </a>nests start hatching next week, and everyone is very excited. Who knows you may get to see this exciting event on your trip to the beach. <br />Did you know the less you leave on the beach the easier it is for the mamas to lay eggs and get back to the water before daylight. Because of things on the beach we have had several mothers get lost and go toward streets instead of the water and get trapped behind chairs and under tents. Make room for our turtles on the beach, pull your things away from the water, or take them back completely, give these rare creatures all the space they need. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UbEGNhes_tFtIsILH8Z3qf4CYZ2qd7R2teUFmOvODpe7P8GCz01Oyj2-QB8rjZUcgNqCDhpN9Y-nAmtDXz2gNlEvTauQkgJuCf6cb9Jfv6-7pCFgWI57U0ngqDcN97tZ_iAyclvB7koF/s1600-h/0617090746-00.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UbEGNhes_tFtIsILH8Z3qf4CYZ2qd7R2teUFmOvODpe7P8GCz01Oyj2-QB8rjZUcgNqCDhpN9Y-nAmtDXz2gNlEvTauQkgJuCf6cb9Jfv6-7pCFgWI57U0ngqDcN97tZ_iAyclvB7koF/s320/0617090746-00.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354364022516890130" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfcXdUnMUAVHKgbum_QXCa0rNBfD6Dbaeslmv7y5WNy1aK_N43BgwGgpvvQQ6KpABbaduPzdhulPOI8JASrOlQzZWrWHoDe9T9Glg_krzAMJYpqzAc7XaZWcS-EX9Md-mgRelNSJMfK43/s1600-h/0624090723-00.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfcXdUnMUAVHKgbum_QXCa0rNBfD6Dbaeslmv7y5WNy1aK_N43BgwGgpvvQQ6KpABbaduPzdhulPOI8JASrOlQzZWrWHoDe9T9Glg_krzAMJYpqzAc7XaZWcS-EX9Md-mgRelNSJMfK43/s320/0624090723-00.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354365114831148610" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-16160746804604098682009-06-06T14:29:00.003-05:002009-06-10T14:55:39.636-05:00A Massage at the Beach!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6MN47sawgdnntCpcy9MSgx2ycmXpCvl_xn3xBF_gmmjzU4pUzF58iuTCLuXxzCir9YhuEiGNUyoi8k2GLDKXKF6utulFp8gnbe5VndjCCkbkpV-WXzhAmHhlGmUwaMNcafu7PnolebLb/s1600-h/100_1621.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6MN47sawgdnntCpcy9MSgx2ycmXpCvl_xn3xBF_gmmjzU4pUzF58iuTCLuXxzCir9YhuEiGNUyoi8k2GLDKXKF6utulFp8gnbe5VndjCCkbkpV-WXzhAmHhlGmUwaMNcafu7PnolebLb/s320/100_1621.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345782985503608994" /></a><br />We want to welcome Adam and Rachael Austin to the <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Sunset Properties</a> Family. Adam and Rachael are massage therapists whose dream was to work on the beach. Rachael recently came down to our office and every member of the staff received a massage from the boss. HAVE I MENTIONED I HAVE THE BEST JOB EVER???? <br />Each of us walked out of our massage completely relaxed and ready to do NO work at all for the rest of the day. Rachael did an amazing job working on each individuals problems and sore spots. <br />Rachael and Adam specialize in couples massages, and Rachael will be available Tuesday mornings for individual massages on the <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">beach or in the condo</a>. The massages range from $25 for an individual for 15 minutes to $75 for an hour. Couples start at $180.00 for an hour massage. All services are licensed and professional.<br />The Austin's also do set up meals to go along with the couples massages. There are all sorts of pricing and packages to fit all budgets. <br />Gwen our housekeeping supervisor said, "having a massage with Rachael would be a necessity to a relaxing vacation!" Brenda said, "it was simply AWESOME!" Becky wants, "have one every week!" I absolutely agree with everything they said and can't wait until Rachael comes back for staff massage day again!!!!!!!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-32961584719170256322009-06-02T16:17:00.009-05:002009-06-10T11:51:00.152-05:00Beach PicturesI wanted to introduce all of you to a very good friend of mine, <a href="www.on3fotos.com">Tony Thagard</a>! Tony has done a good portion of our photography on our websites, and is a true artist. He has decide to make his art his full time job this summer. Tony has set up a website <a href="http://www.on3fotos.com">www.on3fotos.com</a> to showcase some of his photos and advertise what sort of photos he can do. We wanted to give you a smattering of Tony's talent and the opportunity to get in touch with him if you need beach, event or wedding photos. I cannot say enough good things about Tony and his professional approach to photography. everyone who has used him in the past has been thrilled with the result and the variety of photos to choose from. Enjoy some of Tony's beautiful photos, and be sure to give him a call to capture your <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">sunny beach memories</a>!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Fvcw_9Tv_h_RhjfQgG3CrxH9uH9R8bbAdTVkOdXffSedFI1P4-xW9lcfwn6pIiVF4iymJlfsW_KSp1q-xkY2QgNR3fssid9QfvFLEuwNbwK6nNZTFktarU_Q8iVyAURhjhloZ75iPdmA/s1600-h/tonywed4.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Fvcw_9Tv_h_RhjfQgG3CrxH9uH9R8bbAdTVkOdXffSedFI1P4-xW9lcfwn6pIiVF4iymJlfsW_KSp1q-xkY2QgNR3fssid9QfvFLEuwNbwK6nNZTFktarU_Q8iVyAURhjhloZ75iPdmA/s400/tonywed4.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345739707735610450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVj_m6Yxh1NmCzZyPdx8Wn4566he54Sp4ZItKztj3rPnfhBG9U7DvhKzhJkQ_YDTAPv0WcLEB9W5W5avtLOfcDMvzSrFttaLHxgp37pIOAtzSmxtSaGAdaInnOpk1laMssNPedrUfoE1F/s1600-h/tonywed3.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVj_m6Yxh1NmCzZyPdx8Wn4566he54Sp4ZItKztj3rPnfhBG9U7DvhKzhJkQ_YDTAPv0WcLEB9W5W5avtLOfcDMvzSrFttaLHxgp37pIOAtzSmxtSaGAdaInnOpk1laMssNPedrUfoE1F/s400/tonywed3.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345739443443125970" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDFA0QscWB-PB133o2eYc0KpItx6xrJ7tW9W1GBrKZ1PkVBLqs_D1ER7o-GEgCihwnVobf4yEg1BgT_heqqFVb89OVp-u6yCimUopikZHX9B8v22NoJdsHcixKgc54ftNQDgXxpZLvelV/s1600-h/tonywed2.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDFA0QscWB-PB133o2eYc0KpItx6xrJ7tW9W1GBrKZ1PkVBLqs_D1ER7o-GEgCihwnVobf4yEg1BgT_heqqFVb89OVp-u6yCimUopikZHX9B8v22NoJdsHcixKgc54ftNQDgXxpZLvelV/s400/tonywed2.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345739283427936514" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKk5QMNQGll6-1ageWqqIfIAxarT8P3xIvGVsRWb_gRljf9a97pv5UtV65ftPqI9G4n9PD-8aWFGmrbC23usglF79-7qVbFJemD4tdg3Nuc-ueAoYAU7AIRx-cge1YUTXhFZZx3JguYyxP/s1600-h/tonywed1.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKk5QMNQGll6-1ageWqqIfIAxarT8P3xIvGVsRWb_gRljf9a97pv5UtV65ftPqI9G4n9PD-8aWFGmrbC23usglF79-7qVbFJemD4tdg3Nuc-ueAoYAU7AIRx-cge1YUTXhFZZx3JguYyxP/s400/tonywed1.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345739120110133426" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-51662412725567284372009-04-16T14:22:00.010-05:002009-05-15T15:57:35.153-05:00Beach Vacation or BUST!!!!I've mentioned in the past we see some of the most unusual things <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">at the beach</a>!!! I wanted to take this opportunity to remind all of our vacationers to be sure you take back everyone and everything you bring along. Look under beds and in closets, in all those special little hidy holes that little hands like to stick things. <br />We have noticed that it is not just you and your family that want to come on a <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">BEACH VACATION</a>, your things want a vacation too!!! Your shoes, your I-pods, sunglasses, medication, and even your children's stuffed animals are longing to be at the beach. How do we know this you may ask??? Well we always check all the best hiding places for your things and sometime we find them. Lately I have noticed your left behind stuffed animals and other treasured things having all sorts of adventures around the property. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiEB0o2NNjP_jquE2KWvBi3hIntOy5ZugTnUlWCKm2FBD_bp98Agxo9J5IDS40rWxm-j2mXPFtrjoKsEiYN2aCotUoQmS0gq5uG8VuTST7XJmp5pKngCr-452BLXKFpbm393Mlnz011td4/s1600-h/stuffed+friends+at+the+beach+056.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiEB0o2NNjP_jquE2KWvBi3hIntOy5ZugTnUlWCKm2FBD_bp98Agxo9J5IDS40rWxm-j2mXPFtrjoKsEiYN2aCotUoQmS0gq5uG8VuTST7XJmp5pKngCr-452BLXKFpbm393Mlnz011td4/s400/stuffed+friends+at+the+beach+056.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325373886770959426" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHE4Y3MIwFn4MhoVgHzVnlMu1707CuzB3DEd69QyAk8Ni50BBIftJPZTPLrF-p_dU84pgZkwl_7TndixD4g05sIeUmibzjTijZLxjB52u4qQQpOX8wadfDzwo02UBatecEc2gxDWLPbkuO/s1600-h/stuffed+friends+at+the+beach+057.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHE4Y3MIwFn4MhoVgHzVnlMu1707CuzB3DEd69QyAk8Ni50BBIftJPZTPLrF-p_dU84pgZkwl_7TndixD4g05sIeUmibzjTijZLxjB52u4qQQpOX8wadfDzwo02UBatecEc2gxDWLPbkuO/s320/stuffed+friends+at+the+beach+057.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325374693453550898" /></a><br />It seems all your special things needed a vacation too!!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEx54CT919bMA97zGH71bjRRQb_4VSad5hIbnT2tbZFZKI2IkHskv1pPxgfsZEEPlDEnia4v-SKhsf6reEGTMJbE1rmAlFgf3rSNR_mbNoX_kZHfCaj9U6ZBPzxM2CXoXw4gzL2NrZisn/s1600-h/stuffed+friends+at+the+beach+061.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEx54CT919bMA97zGH71bjRRQb_4VSad5hIbnT2tbZFZKI2IkHskv1pPxgfsZEEPlDEnia4v-SKhsf6reEGTMJbE1rmAlFgf3rSNR_mbNoX_kZHfCaj9U6ZBPzxM2CXoXw4gzL2NrZisn/s400/stuffed+friends+at+the+beach+061.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325382381898471586" /></a><br /><br />The stuffed animals are the wildest on these adventures. They have no fear!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfeI2I8QWRyjMwpMyJfVQDuaMZP0pSL44YpbCo6MTd9O47e5Hmk02cL9S7K6T5wPfJpzPo0EcS2PntE8evidxcW3_Y9nkHNOuTl5lDzbfAfiQ1gDjVVh_frgjEsZZRLb5LyOnI6pq6Axh/s1600-h/stuffed+friends+at+the+beach+062.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfeI2I8QWRyjMwpMyJfVQDuaMZP0pSL44YpbCo6MTd9O47e5Hmk02cL9S7K6T5wPfJpzPo0EcS2PntE8evidxcW3_Y9nkHNOuTl5lDzbfAfiQ1gDjVVh_frgjEsZZRLb5LyOnI6pq6Axh/s400/stuffed+friends+at+the+beach+062.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325383251829781826" /></a<br />Be sure to look for ALL of your family before you go, or your things may just decide to move down here and let you visit!!! <br />><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXf8EdjUm9VGzhBhbMPWn3zz9p93JK6AabxLdhTM-Cm_9ncuNDWukGsb-vHIBnDGewORFsV9mWm6TUSopUEa2MYKBX1KJpzIzX03NqQfyAsgc8StnjsUCnbXCiUKnRd9VCYfyH3Tk7BEw/s1600-h/stuffed+friends+at+the+beach+059.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXf8EdjUm9VGzhBhbMPWn3zz9p93JK6AabxLdhTM-Cm_9ncuNDWukGsb-vHIBnDGewORFsV9mWm6TUSopUEa2MYKBX1KJpzIzX03NqQfyAsgc8StnjsUCnbXCiUKnRd9VCYfyH3Tk7BEw/s320/stuffed+friends+at+the+beach+059.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325376360422236434" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-20220566712953476072009-04-16T14:10:00.004-05:002009-05-02T11:04:01.005-05:00Slow down, your at the Beach!!!!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVETx37tX5bZbtiRbb6es3N5mm5jj0Q3OWz-JJOI3XzAiZ2QoUJ9YFYlKzJ3fFFIA80ydX3xs4d1OAL3hPtm6wJLhU49sAMxghxJiCmS6fsza4hBeI03zBKERwD3B9HdTrjT7mstQFD15/s1600-h/My+Footprint+in+the+Sand.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVETx37tX5bZbtiRbb6es3N5mm5jj0Q3OWz-JJOI3XzAiZ2QoUJ9YFYlKzJ3fFFIA80ydX3xs4d1OAL3hPtm6wJLhU49sAMxghxJiCmS6fsza4hBeI03zBKERwD3B9HdTrjT7mstQFD15/s400/My+Footprint+in+the+Sand.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331257414461253058" /></a><br />One of the most important things I have learned since moving to the area is to SLOW down and take in everything around me. I moved here from a very busy place and a very busy life. The <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">beach</a> is busy in its own way but we always try to make things as relaxed and laid back as possible for our guests and ourselves. We have noticed that if you slow down just a little, and look around you get to see the most incredible, beautiful, and unique sights. Having the opportunity to see new things at a slower pace is true here <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">at the beach</a>, but I am sure it is a rule that is good throughout life wherever you are. <br />Take a closer look at the photo with this post. It is a picture of a dear friend's shoe print in the sand. As you look notice the beautiful sand dollars that are undamaged in his track. Sand dollars are so fragile and rare. It is really amazing that they all are still intact. This was such a fun find and a great memory of a beautiful day. <br />Take some time and slow down. It's just good for the soul!!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-44464586527944422552009-04-11T13:40:00.007-05:002009-04-15T21:41:34.195-05:00A Wedding on the Beach at Ft. MorganWe have Weddings on the <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Dunes Community Beach</a> on almost a weekly basis in the spring and summer. A couple of weeks ago we had the most unusual wedding to date. A family that lives in the community, and very dear friends or theirs had a wedding ceremony for their beloved pet poodles. The Dunes beach at Ft. Morgan is dog friendly and the owners here take that very seriously. You will often see owners letting their dogs romp through the waves or playing fetch with a tennis ball out on the beach.<br /><br />On this particular occasion you could see owner and pets enjoying the festivities of the happy day. The puppy bride, Lulu is the pet of Elizabeth, and the groom, Murphy, is proudly owned by Callie. The ceremony included both pets dressed to the Nines in their wedding attire. Murphy wore a new wedding collar, and Lulu wore a beautiful white ilett dress. Elizabeth and Callie explained that the two dogs are long time sweethearts and became engaged on Valentines Day. Murphy a "famous" ball player has always been a fan of Lulu who spends her days as a stay at home model, Auburn Cheerleader and gardener / explorer in her free time. Invitations were sent to the dogs and friends in the Dunes Community soon after their engagement. The guests all enjoyed the reception. The humans enjoyed a lovely two layer cake prepared by Lulu and Elizabeth's mother. The dog friends/guests were all given treats that were their choice of peanut butter, or a marshmallow, even a pet friendly chocolate cookie. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTqA23Uj-CUQjF5ygILCHCR3VM83XTpKBQWvtx-rPjrKTkeWRDVK1qwrzeWkQFGMrhMwyjiBxzc3Vh-sXRz8iFKvF68M0XCzb3HwiJONfDjJxZNU-3jboJBxa9a3LrLHgKlKmNUtMUBtMI/s1600-h/doggy_wedding_on_beach_2009.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTqA23Uj-CUQjF5ygILCHCR3VM83XTpKBQWvtx-rPjrKTkeWRDVK1qwrzeWkQFGMrhMwyjiBxzc3Vh-sXRz8iFKvF68M0XCzb3HwiJONfDjJxZNU-3jboJBxa9a3LrLHgKlKmNUtMUBtMI/s320/doggy_wedding_on_beach_2009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325111648116504034" /></a><br />The bride and groom gave each other wedding gifts of a beautiful new outfit for the ever stylish Lulu and 4 new balls to play with for Murphy the sportsman. The couple looked lovely in their photos Murphy in his naturally black coat with bow tie, and Lulu always the lady in her beautiful white fur and white dress. A great time was had by all who attended, with a couple of the 4 legged guests participating in a game of catch the sand crab after the reception. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6Ij1SclV5OBI21gVc-NcViuJ1SUameOB1LBol-yiTsf9kf19oLPWAcvsxTMdFE6FWg1Lb6u18nPip1aA3aQkbE8moJjFUfc9k7cxJuw8vs4TGLMeP7L-IFXRjCK_vr23aom6ebEhuMBt/s1600-h/DSC_0074.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6Ij1SclV5OBI21gVc-NcViuJ1SUameOB1LBol-yiTsf9kf19oLPWAcvsxTMdFE6FWg1Lb6u18nPip1aA3aQkbE8moJjFUfc9k7cxJuw8vs4TGLMeP7L-IFXRjCK_vr23aom6ebEhuMBt/s320/DSC_0074.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325113020806770498" /></a><br />There were no plans for a honeymoon; puppies are not in the plan for this active couple. They do have a special marriage training planned that will take place in a "Tricks Class" coming up really soon. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMR8FVbRDztz5LMYx8tWzCqn3D0c35qbzgAwW6SClrpPR3aeDpWWj3OAXte9MWCwnpxk2rvuvFRSsc4JTOTCh6ZlfC6RwD81pOw8bPIkmUtSc2j3RQLq3J9lKMyWe5e5kPdtUo-6cDL_pv/s1600-h/doggy_bride_and_groom.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMR8FVbRDztz5LMYx8tWzCqn3D0c35qbzgAwW6SClrpPR3aeDpWWj3OAXte9MWCwnpxk2rvuvFRSsc4JTOTCh6ZlfC6RwD81pOw8bPIkmUtSc2j3RQLq3J9lKMyWe5e5kPdtUo-6cDL_pv/s320/doggy_bride_and_groom.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325113298554094082" /></a><br />I recently heard from the owners, that Lulu was already nagging Murphy about playing football every afternoon. We are so glad that this special event was held here at the Dunes Community and Murphy and Lulu can be added to long list of happy couples married at the Dunes Beach. If you are planning a beach wedding soon, give me a call. Helping the brides and families with all the ins and outs of a <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">beach wedding </a>is one of the favorite parts of my job.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-75586900339187966822009-04-10T13:19:00.011-05:002009-04-15T23:14:02.523-05:00Sunset Properties Goes On Vacation!!!We are usually the destination for vacations in the <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Ft. Morgan </a>area. It is unheard of for all of us to take a vacation together. The boss decided that we needed a getaway together, to be waited on and taken care of, just as we take care of our guests. We were given a cruise to Cozumel!!!! Thanks John and Karen!!!! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4pLcMDxC3T4FKLv74JWqs19Ewc9yfIgf98vff_s-ni7WJ7K0soUZwKbjfJULMMgUa9aOlOcCFHwOpT6pyZRNjwBjS3LY_2i8ErwXVCqxueOk0Uz46LoWxaDd10S6JenqCdOq5FCn7rLP/s1600-h/cruise+2009+26.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4pLcMDxC3T4FKLv74JWqs19Ewc9yfIgf98vff_s-ni7WJ7K0soUZwKbjfJULMMgUa9aOlOcCFHwOpT6pyZRNjwBjS3LY_2i8ErwXVCqxueOk0Uz46LoWxaDd10S6JenqCdOq5FCn7rLP/s320/cruise+2009+26.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325115792203220578" /></a>We all boarded a cruise line that leaves from the port of Mobile and began our much needed 4 day getaway. The ship gave us fresh linens and turn down service each night, along with friendly towel animals each night to great us when we came in from our evening activities. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiynsTqFkg5o-nUO7_p-TReA1O6ew1iVJ_-Ehp-TgrnhqMFft3solWZv07VMOv1vpYkBCIENz7bebAyS6jTXal0Vob2RTH6cYSW0IPmbYGG4-6fxQpR29DwH_cXcZaRytMQ_Mhay5dTTc4J/s1600-h/cruise_19800101_019.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiynsTqFkg5o-nUO7_p-TReA1O6ew1iVJ_-Ehp-TgrnhqMFft3solWZv07VMOv1vpYkBCIENz7bebAyS6jTXal0Vob2RTH6cYSW0IPmbYGG4-6fxQpR29DwH_cXcZaRytMQ_Mhay5dTTc4J/s200/cruise_19800101_019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325134780968163410" /></a> We enjoyed live musical shows, comedians, magic shows, Afternoon tea and a huge variety of classes for adults and kids. My favorite part by far was just being out on deck in the sun. We come to work at the beach each day, with the beautiful water and sand just steps away and rarely get down to the shore to enjoy it. We all took advantage of our time in the sun. I came back with a very special tan, that included lines on my face from my sunglasses. It was fun!!!! <br />Once we arrived at Cozumel the Bobe's headed out for a Coral reef tour on board a Submarine. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Q5scKk6iwxXst0Jk-ddd7T5RW9yMIVltwb9Uu-YCdaVJBv-EPo6xsjqeEUnUepM4LmVB1rYkxqcCzcThmox681wdSyKQrrNSeHhhUykUQP9OJWYAMbmRXc82z4BGXEPtkh0_LPIthGl7/s1600-h/cruise+2009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Q5scKk6iwxXst0Jk-ddd7T5RW9yMIVltwb9Uu-YCdaVJBv-EPo6xsjqeEUnUepM4LmVB1rYkxqcCzcThmox681wdSyKQrrNSeHhhUykUQP9OJWYAMbmRXc82z4BGXEPtkh0_LPIthGl7/s320/cruise+2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325122348178310130" /></a><br />It was really fun and very educational. We went down to a depth of 109 feet below the surface, and enjoyed creatures that one usually only sees in aquariums or on TV.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggL1XBCXLHrEPffeLKWChmPu5aodQmrbCLj4Qwc2f31h4vD6mSkj8RzDAoRbHC41Nk0q1SUaLLUze9NEsGf8qdbKrN5KyWmznfmFqHul14CRq8xdL4B_-8QxY0sEO1YFo-fr6LKGwcoeNb/s1600-h/cruise+2009+24.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggL1XBCXLHrEPffeLKWChmPu5aodQmrbCLj4Qwc2f31h4vD6mSkj8RzDAoRbHC41Nk0q1SUaLLUze9NEsGf8qdbKrN5KyWmznfmFqHul14CRq8xdL4B_-8QxY0sEO1YFo-fr6LKGwcoeNb/s320/cruise+2009+24.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325123625054400386" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnuSqC5vF2HIFTRUWpSCeSPwX8qMR0my61X8K6ddki6tdZT1i_AMy1FBGxFReMne4dy1aBT1hRehDb2wCXEFcGdJIQUx6MGcc2Y3K6p4fDiUUlvvWfgkG8DuMOwnzuYjogr0-F_lkZEDh/s1600-h/cruise+2009+16.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnuSqC5vF2HIFTRUWpSCeSPwX8qMR0my61X8K6ddki6tdZT1i_AMy1FBGxFReMne4dy1aBT1hRehDb2wCXEFcGdJIQUx6MGcc2Y3K6p4fDiUUlvvWfgkG8DuMOwnzuYjogr0-F_lkZEDh/s320/cruise+2009+16.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325119929440851234" /></a> We did a bit of shopping through the city, while John and Karen did a tour of the local bars, trying Karen's favorite drinks. Becky and her sister enjoyed a sailing trip on a private boat and an afternoon on a quiet beach. <br />We boarded the boat that afternoon with stories to share about our different adventures. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHS5ICDN_jsLxacmwA0TUjO4-AhA4iATcxJaHr8HJDcpfE-Ck78lG6LSdobyKY9skDh1CANtH9qb89wO35YsbkU0koOHh3BzMjPiTAgMn6IMU5HfFH5WfNdl1fwiMN4jNxFzlO5zcXHWR/s1600-h/cruise_19800101_003.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHS5ICDN_jsLxacmwA0TUjO4-AhA4iATcxJaHr8HJDcpfE-Ck78lG6LSdobyKY9skDh1CANtH9qb89wO35YsbkU0koOHh3BzMjPiTAgMn6IMU5HfFH5WfNdl1fwiMN4jNxFzlO5zcXHWR/s200/cruise_19800101_003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325136385320703730" /></a>That evening we had a dress up dinner where we all had a great meal and were entertained by our wait staff in between stories of our adventures that afternoon. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgatxIkfG11oqtSYApq4XDnxEVU6ACCUO-t1DfEHtvrr_gCR8tfgmP2ofzOOISB1ywt2T9-g61oVKMKzAPZ9Cq5857kryrrugGbLJ7SjnFVjuInl3wJQ2jT7bnH712Z2qvOsZUfxeJIZ1WA/s1600-h/IMG_0094.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgatxIkfG11oqtSYApq4XDnxEVU6ACCUO-t1DfEHtvrr_gCR8tfgmP2ofzOOISB1ywt2T9-g61oVKMKzAPZ9Cq5857kryrrugGbLJ7SjnFVjuInl3wJQ2jT7bnH712Z2qvOsZUfxeJIZ1WA/s320/IMG_0094.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325128762258984306" /></a> <br />All around it was a great vacation. We had lots of rest that allowed us to come back all geared up for <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Spring Break</a>!!! We wanted to Thank Mike and Brenda, who took care of everything while we were gone. Thanks Guys!!!! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXzzwc8FFM5qE7X6ba33UxDWmVgaKnubfOIPiEs0T9fyZDGInYP98YeaK5WL1w9P6caJV3LArr8YvQEefGdAFKW4xpdZoLllxQ5dcDJPSoJ1pRfJToI4yEBaaso7PaxgexpuKQ6L1sJIW/s1600-h/cruise_19800101_009.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXzzwc8FFM5qE7X6ba33UxDWmVgaKnubfOIPiEs0T9fyZDGInYP98YeaK5WL1w9P6caJV3LArr8YvQEefGdAFKW4xpdZoLllxQ5dcDJPSoJ1pRfJToI4yEBaaso7PaxgexpuKQ6L1sJIW/s200/cruise_19800101_009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325131894222822066" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-90498737773269632732009-03-27T10:10:00.006-05:002009-03-27T17:04:11.042-05:00The Fisherman at the DunesWhen you look from the <a href="www.sunsetproperties.com">condo</a> balconies down to the beach it is hard to judge the size of and what exactly things are. Some of my favorite owners Kathy and Gary noticed a fisherman on the beach for several days in a row. He caught their attention because he was in their favorite fishing spot catching all of "their fish"!!!!! She finally decided she need to meet this great angler. So Kathy, went down to the beach on a mission and once she got there she was pleasantly surprised and came back with a great story. Check out the picture below of "The Dunes Fisherman"!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF44NRpYKDDFojxe3QpE7KcDx4FRJoIIJWjkjtuKkvLga9RmrI3iqjhKmrgFXVuyVXRw_JmTkMZfHlYWrFnYp9OyJHHWHxFbKVxeUMcI-OV4m-0C_VWxJsQfOa0dTYqgZWWUdakdA6Z5e0/s1600-h/DSCN2567.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF44NRpYKDDFojxe3QpE7KcDx4FRJoIIJWjkjtuKkvLga9RmrI3iqjhKmrgFXVuyVXRw_JmTkMZfHlYWrFnYp9OyJHHWHxFbKVxeUMcI-OV4m-0C_VWxJsQfOa0dTYqgZWWUdakdA6Z5e0/s400/DSCN2567.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317990756751975106" /></a><br /><br />We had so much fun with Kathy's story that we all decided to take our picture with the famous angler... <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ig-y_r6XhJUYHdOmDx9EUO1aPc00ksVH_v-8XUzfC-g2gR-iQx3qU0M7dpajZRkFks9wecfaQPqFeeZSNR1wQ-kxrSIz2IcmCYfs229hlrOff9Mpki_mDroYu-hNf2flMLmgxFBHU6EQ/s1600-h/DSCN2569.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ig-y_r6XhJUYHdOmDx9EUO1aPc00ksVH_v-8XUzfC-g2gR-iQx3qU0M7dpajZRkFks9wecfaQPqFeeZSNR1wQ-kxrSIz2IcmCYfs229hlrOff9Mpki_mDroYu-hNf2flMLmgxFBHU6EQ/s400/DSCN2569.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317991266741590882" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-5908489277340403202009-03-24T10:31:00.004-05:002009-03-27T10:10:07.077-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_nJpsPO7yf8lzEkNpfspATDOqrnjld-IfLCVq5LUXQDXcBe1-lg7PyfUv-tVfRS0_7kZqfZ5_4GvMbPYqWzftc6IyeR7nGZzhC1kv6GsE5n8B_lRtz61QDUMH7AODzvVeSxZXEagsTmW/s1600-h/DSCN2575.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_nJpsPO7yf8lzEkNpfspATDOqrnjld-IfLCVq5LUXQDXcBe1-lg7PyfUv-tVfRS0_7kZqfZ5_4GvMbPYqWzftc6IyeR7nGZzhC1kv6GsE5n8B_lRtz61QDUMH7AODzvVeSxZXEagsTmW/s200/DSCN2575.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317882073680285938" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiwFziLcgqPZKNlBnWZ8R0eTCfh1QEGobqJZ7sMNXMsYaFLrcYBghjI2MshcbkHeDsTkW6eAV0a7VIwu5k0DmhfpDO4IHOjqsco5p3TNGL_17Dz3cRk25BTDJmFiqT3piSe-NcU4bbqhL/s1600-h/DSCN2566.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiwFziLcgqPZKNlBnWZ8R0eTCfh1QEGobqJZ7sMNXMsYaFLrcYBghjI2MshcbkHeDsTkW6eAV0a7VIwu5k0DmhfpDO4IHOjqsco5p3TNGL_17Dz3cRk25BTDJmFiqT3piSe-NcU4bbqhL/s200/DSCN2566.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316778353785774402" /></a><br />Sowing Our Wild Oats 2009 was a huge success!!!! Due to the overwhelming generosity of <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">The Dunes Community, The Indies, and The Dunes Condos</a> we were able to purchase just over 2000 plants to help build our sand dunes. Sand dunes are natural protection for our community and habitat for our local wildlife. These dunes protect us from storm surge, which can cause irreparable damage to this <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">beautiful community</a>. This is the third year we have planted sea oats with our winter guests, owners and friends of our community. <br />It took two days of hard work by these wonderful men and women but we got all of the plants in the ground just before the rain. We laughed a lot and met new friends while we planted each day. On Friday after our planting was complete we gathered for a picnic donated by Gary and Kathy Bergmann for everyone who gave of their time to help us get plants in the sand. Thank you all for your help and generosity. I will keep you updated on the growth and development of our Dunes.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-31456187957792249262009-03-12T21:26:00.000-05:002009-03-12T21:26:00.482-05:00What to Do and See in Ft. Morgan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQmXvDSjO_THEdh-UbJjs8KDTZCtAMir6D2EBYr0xUZnwD9APge0zSUE2NY41QPrU6y80-Pg07SOUF2aoZUhSltZP4U8AJKAccSu6UKnh-eLJTlrSFVdyfoSHXgD-uk2BSNgetNdeKWsJ/s1600-h/sunset+lavender+BEST.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQmXvDSjO_THEdh-UbJjs8KDTZCtAMir6D2EBYr0xUZnwD9APge0zSUE2NY41QPrU6y80-Pg07SOUF2aoZUhSltZP4U8AJKAccSu6UKnh-eLJTlrSFVdyfoSHXgD-uk2BSNgetNdeKWsJ/s400/sunset+lavender+BEST.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312491121471760034" /></a><br />Ft. Morgan has become one of my favorite places. I work and live part of the time in Ft. Morgan and cannot think of another place I would rather be. It is unique in the fact that the <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Dunes Community</a>, where I work, is located very near the end of the Island. <br />Visitors traveling in from the west can come to Ft. Morgan via the <a href="http://www.mobilebayferry.com">Mobile Bay Ferry</a>. The drive to the ferry is delightfully scenic as you travel over water and across Dauphin Island to catch you boat. Catching the ferry is our regular guest's favorite way to begin their vacation. Once you step foot on the ferry your vacation has begun. This trip is fun too you often get to see dolphin, all sorts of seabirds and even a sea turtle every now and then. Be sure to call ahead and check to see how busy they are and get the schedule. Getting stuck waiting for the ferry is not the way any one's vacation should start.. <br />This nearness to the end of the island allow for adventures, almost daily. We have wildlife watching that will astound you at every turn. You can watch the dolphin feeding and playing just off shore from your condo balcony, or the beach. Sting Ray, Manta Ray, and Skate migrate through in the spring and fall. We also have a by annual bird migration with a banding station less than a mile from the community. If take a walk on the very end of the island you will always find, unique shells just waiting to be found. The <a href="http://www.alabamaseaturtles.com">Sea Turtle </a>nesting season starts during the summer when the mothers come on shore and lay their nests, these same nests will hatch in the fall. Sea Turtle hatchlings are naturally one of the cutest animals around, and watching them got into the water and swim away is an event not to be missed. Local volunteers keep an eye on them with help of the officers at the <a href="http://www.fws.gov/bonsecour">Bon Secour Refuge</a>. This area is part of the Bon Secour Refuge and the refuge office is not far. Visitors can stop by the refuge office and learn more about the local wildlife, and they can even track the sea turtle nests on line at the <a href="http://www.alabamaseaturtles.com">Alabama Sea Turtle website. </a>Wild life is not the only attraction we have in Ft. Morgan. While you are here be sure to stop in and visit the areas namesake Ft. Morgan. A civil war fort put in place to help guard the entrance of Moblie Bay along with Ft. Gains on Dauphin Island. Ft. Morgan has civil war reenactments in the evenings throughout the year which includes period dress and a canon firing and discussions about period food, medicine, and the activities of the soldiers while the fort was active. Ft. Morgan is definitely a place to explore history as well. <br />If you like to fish Ft. Morgan is the place to for you to visit. We have water on three sides of the area!!! <a href="http://www.gulfshoresyachtclubandmarina.com">The Gulf Shores Yacht Club and Marina </a>can help you with a deep sea or an inshore charter. They also have the opportunities for walk on fishing trips, and even Dolphin cruises. The marina is within walking distance of the Dunes Community. Be sure to visit Tacky Jacks 2 at the Marina for breakfast before you head out on your trip. <br />While I am telling you of all the wonderful things about Ft. Morgan, I cannot forget the most striking. Because we are on the end of the Island you cannot help be see the beautiful sunset every day. The sunsets here are beautiful, inspiring, and absolutely romantic. <br />When you visit Ft. Morgan be sure not to plan so much fun with all of the great adventures available, that you can't take time to have a quiet walk at sunset with someone you love. <br /><a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com"></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-34522413282284609782009-03-11T14:30:00.000-05:002009-03-11T14:29:54.608-05:00Create great beach memories at Indies Condos in Ft. Morgan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3QIAKyIZyWZbAqxr4ERrw624iKiVL03_sS5QfeBX5SocmjBXyBgPQcPyuv-UFUZgmpA7QRVEuqkvXoi-GLbipUiOfsEMR_sinRgy34kLPYmWLSYbJn14rcduI0_T4wZmKtlXT9YXMIi2/s1600-h/condos.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3QIAKyIZyWZbAqxr4ERrw624iKiVL03_sS5QfeBX5SocmjBXyBgPQcPyuv-UFUZgmpA7QRVEuqkvXoi-GLbipUiOfsEMR_sinRgy34kLPYmWLSYbJn14rcduI0_T4wZmKtlXT9YXMIi2/s320/condos.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312013497617446610" /></a><br />I wanted to take some time and tell you about the properties here at Ft. Morgan that you can enjoy. I have told you about a few in the past but for this post I want to tell you about <a href="http://www.theindiesonline.com">The Indies</a>. It is the newest of the condos here at Ft. Morgan. <br />The Indies like the Dunes building is seven floors high. The Indies has an added bonus though, it has an eight floor that is an observation deck. The Indies is a wonderful addition here in the Dunes Community, you can see spectacular views all the way to the end of the Island. Just imagine, watching the sunset with your loved one, favorite beverage in hand, from the top of The Indies. The other option for the roof top terrace is to catch some rays at the lounge chairs set up while you are misted by a cool mist. Be sure to wear your sunscreen!!!! We are so proud to have The Indies as part of the Dunes Community. Take a look at the interiors of the individual condos at <a href="http://www.theindiesonline.com">www.theindiesonline.com </a>or give us a call if we can answer any questions, about this beautiful property!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-82840291487986600172009-02-18T09:51:00.002-06:002009-02-18T12:45:00.973-06:00Snow Bird Activities with Sunset PropertiesWe are having a great winter down here at <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Ft. Morgan</a>. Now that we have a new spacious office we have been able to incorporate some fun activities for our winter guests. So far our guests we have been able to have classes on making Greeting and Valentine cards, and a couple of very creative scrap-booking options. The group had a great time getting to know one another and all went away with new friendships. <br />We are hoping to hold a few more classes before the season is over, a painting class / wine tasting which will be lots of fun, a basket weaving class, and hopefully a class led by the winter guests on some of there favorite crafts. We will also hold all of our activities for the Sowing Our Wild Oats Celebration. Sowing our Wild Oats is our annual sand dune restoration project. This is an activity that our guests participate in and it makes a huge difference in the health of our beach as a habitat for endangered species. We are excited that we now have the space at <a href="www.sunsetproperties.com">Sunset Properties</a> to have our winter guests play a little while they are here!!!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-12095591190410948442008-12-19T16:22:00.004-06:002008-12-19T16:26:33.098-06:00Christmas at Ft. Morgan!!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5J2ev5PhtW48c0AtT-XR59PzIfVG6UEX3f5CI1Gi13I5qLReoetgJjVfRle8_41VFfyaKpBpbEBzoj0i1wEt9pH2-wnpdfL-8Um3naVkdFgmNOCsTBa2KE1tOjEGnquFLpmqC8R3wtTe/s1600-h/ssp+christmas+tree+08+002.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5J2ev5PhtW48c0AtT-XR59PzIfVG6UEX3f5CI1Gi13I5qLReoetgJjVfRle8_41VFfyaKpBpbEBzoj0i1wEt9pH2-wnpdfL-8Um3naVkdFgmNOCsTBa2KE1tOjEGnquFLpmqC8R3wtTe/s400/ssp+christmas+tree+08+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281630818446657154" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Christmas at Ft. Morgan</a>!!!! It is just a few days until Christmas now, and I am on the hunt for that Christmas-y feeling. It has been such an odd year, with storms and crazy economy, not to mention unseasonably warm weather. The Christmas feeling has been sorely missed. This cheery feeling pokes it head out here and there with the visitors who come through, but it is far from the warm fuzzy norm of the Christmas Season. I have been to the Church Christmas Musical, and sung carols on my own, the very worshipful and the very silly ones. I’ve baked a few cookies, watched some Christmas movies and even put up a tree here at the office. When I am with that tree here at the office is when it seems most like Christmas. So, I have a plan to go ahead and put a tree up at home too. I know it’s a little strange not to have one. The one at work is so beautiful I thought it would suffice. So, I’m off to put up my tree at home watch some Christmas Movies and bake cookies. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas, or Happy Holiday, whatever you may be celebrating. Please enjoy our Beach Christmas Tree. This tree is decorated with seashells from the beach that washed up after the storms.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-27811679437629108672008-12-01T12:10:00.004-06:002008-12-01T15:18:28.562-06:00Winter at the Beach, home away from home for our Snow Birds!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb5bJLqZv-dqK5bP3CLQsOU8KKSc6GcJ_TVBwstZYbcUqwxlG1J7hfhDNCYFgFib4HOde1vDcn9fi-Yu5VVsSQMFk1UgBv69P6SkQWtVRNdxRuMMLAgk05vnZ3enXDbwWtFs9X85Bqqhch/s1600-h/sunset+lavender+BEST.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb5bJLqZv-dqK5bP3CLQsOU8KKSc6GcJ_TVBwstZYbcUqwxlG1J7hfhDNCYFgFib4HOde1vDcn9fi-Yu5VVsSQMFk1UgBv69P6SkQWtVRNdxRuMMLAgk05vnZ3enXDbwWtFs9X85Bqqhch/s200/sunset+lavender+BEST.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274933081964854130" /></a><br />It's that time of year again, <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Winter at the beach</a>. Our winter is full of fun adventures and beautiful sunsets to share. Our winter guests, affectionately known as Snow Birds, begin arriving just before Thanksgiving. They spend the winter with us here at the beach, with our mild climate and Southern Hospitality it is truly a home away from home. We think of our guests as family and try to have events throughout the winter for them to mix and mingle and have a great time. <br />This winter is no exception, we plan on several classes for painting, jewelry making, a book club, and of course Sowing Our Wild Oats!!! What has become our annual sea oat planting, to help protect our beach and habitats for so many of our endangered species that live right here at <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Ft. Morgan</a>. It is a fun time for everyone. We have had wonderful results from all of the efforts made by our owners and winter guests. We can't wait until this celebration comes around this year. I'm so glad our family is back for another year and can't wait to have everyone over for our first mixer!!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-69507038662972430622008-09-02T12:43:00.007-05:002008-09-03T10:49:46.963-05:00Our Beach Before & After GustavFirst, just to put your mind at ease all is well!!! We have all of our houses and condos, in perfect shape. The worst things that happened are some minor sand erosion, dirty windows and standing water that makes everything a little fishy smelling. We wanted to post a few before and after pictures for you to see how it looks now. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0W2dMT0JfULAo3tsGdVDicrF9GMceR-ZbrsIHFF_D1hGoIZ8j5_wGSOh4T1gwb-Ks-EYApxwrGrIQWq9ClPT0XTcVFb5BiwwsegiL9F_JLB3IjgsF9XZETStONJQTbUDQzFW7unbAJDit/s1600-h/dunes+before+and+after+gustav+004.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0W2dMT0JfULAo3tsGdVDicrF9GMceR-ZbrsIHFF_D1hGoIZ8j5_wGSOh4T1gwb-Ks-EYApxwrGrIQWq9ClPT0XTcVFb5BiwwsegiL9F_JLB3IjgsF9XZETStONJQTbUDQzFW7unbAJDit/s200/dunes+before+and+after+gustav+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241820100265056210" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukEj1ZlONF0DohVuZYOdc54IEmU5VSrO2upx_kEG_zuKAN6pZfUq1KKqjTbElmFMBTfJ6GJmSxEt55E4F843iypoI1tyEhHgYjGwXzXs0F6rfnTnwPT2vvwjpGjY3cfKN4T9CBFLM1dcw/s1600-h/dunes+before+and+after+gustav+020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukEj1ZlONF0DohVuZYOdc54IEmU5VSrO2upx_kEG_zuKAN6pZfUq1KKqjTbElmFMBTfJ6GJmSxEt55E4F843iypoI1tyEhHgYjGwXzXs0F6rfnTnwPT2vvwjpGjY3cfKN4T9CBFLM1dcw/s200/dunes+before+and+after+gustav+020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241820806070529906" /></a><br /><br />We are so pleased that all of the hard work planting Sea oats and other Dune Plants seems to have kept back the water and left the majority of the sand in place. We did well but we still have a few problems as you can see!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Q4ZkUCDw_rhiTlYDzMafouBRr-Pa9DpyGzlJOS0-IKmYDP_OvP-nDlzcGEef9FvglRr7bqbvLFyiX7aVBCGXSW8rzd-zkhIn6f5Wn-sUh7GuujJ_2oYCNqOSI1dZbSxet8myUmMW7jgl/s1600-h/dunes+before+and+after+gustav+034.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Q4ZkUCDw_rhiTlYDzMafouBRr-Pa9DpyGzlJOS0-IKmYDP_OvP-nDlzcGEef9FvglRr7bqbvLFyiX7aVBCGXSW8rzd-zkhIn6f5Wn-sUh7GuujJ_2oYCNqOSI1dZbSxet8myUmMW7jgl/s200/dunes+before+and+after+gustav+034.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241821365200186050" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdjKR32-9QduRKBAiDnDqsMmvlEGUo_TZarGQE31ZYaEwDAgBIKhNi3EsLj3kLuuryF97GXdXiG6l5nfbn6ZrBggto8AJ91MtE2YRsTz7Rff6RMJ2juP4ay3xAZcXcewlGzDJvDKDkeDp/s1600-h/dunes+before+and+after+gustav+037.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdjKR32-9QduRKBAiDnDqsMmvlEGUo_TZarGQE31ZYaEwDAgBIKhNi3EsLj3kLuuryF97GXdXiG6l5nfbn6ZrBggto8AJ91MtE2YRsTz7Rff6RMJ2juP4ay3xAZcXcewlGzDJvDKDkeDp/s200/dunes+before+and+after+gustav+037.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241821832992103858" /></a><br /><br />Thank you to all of you who donated time and funds to keep our beach looking great. As you can see we have some work to do cleaning up but over all we are pleased. We fared much better than some of our neighbors. Keep Louisiana in your prayers they have lots of damage across the state to recover from.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-68663259082431431322008-08-16T09:24:00.010-05:002008-12-01T15:21:07.699-06:00The Baby Sea Turtles and The Tourists at Fort Morgan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyySoWFrsFH0usKPeUBN-geiLdaNn-McJFSbkRgfSubRVXOjD4f-dNKd_QxwsmALRQR4AidLwhJb5ge2UcAi92c06tBhh82s5EWvi1FSph0NN7Y3wSlquDnmyaIeWrnnitvYFLe-SnH5mn/s1600-h/Gore+Turtle+Pictures+027.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyySoWFrsFH0usKPeUBN-geiLdaNn-McJFSbkRgfSubRVXOjD4f-dNKd_QxwsmALRQR4AidLwhJb5ge2UcAi92c06tBhh82s5EWvi1FSph0NN7Y3wSlquDnmyaIeWrnnitvYFLe-SnH5mn/s200/Gore+Turtle+Pictures+027.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236337910212776978" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgdZ2yKVeNcEsuG5FUplZsB5ChaFLbWg5iDzNDbO8OO2oVv4mGY-yGAzOIFv5T40XCUwpFVD2erABmFzwEllHL0NfSAdfarV49CYEbtNu8AbfqUoHb3atsugyJtLsrsaIV7O-DAttUYKK/s1600-h/Gore+Turtle+Pictures+010.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgdZ2yKVeNcEsuG5FUplZsB5ChaFLbWg5iDzNDbO8OO2oVv4mGY-yGAzOIFv5T40XCUwpFVD2erABmFzwEllHL0NfSAdfarV49CYEbtNu8AbfqUoHb3atsugyJtLsrsaIV7O-DAttUYKK/s200/Gore+Turtle+Pictures+010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235209419517552018" /></a><br />This week has been such a different one for us and our visitors at <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Sunset Properties</a>. It has been a very rainy week which cut down on their <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Sunny Beach Vacation</a>. All the wind and rain allowed for some unique experiences for our visitors. Many who live and work here in the <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com/dunes/dunes.html">Dunes Community </a>and across the Alabama Coast volunteer with the <a href="http://www.alabamaseaturtles.com">Share The Beach Program</a>. This program monitors Alabama beaches for <a href="http://www.alabamaseaturtles.com">Sea Turtle</a> nests and also monitors those nests for hatching babies later in the season. We are still finding nests in this record year of 45 found on <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Ft. Morgan Beaches</a> alone. It is also time for hatch baby turtles. This is always a fun time for us and any visitors to the area who may have a chance to see these amazing little creatures. I met a couple who had just this experience this week. <br />A group of Volunteers were monitoring a nest for several nights. In fact is was a false crawl which is where we mark what seems to be a nest but we never actually found the eggs after they were laid. Of course during monitoring if a storm begins to come up we are told to always leave the beach especially if we hear thunder or see lightening. At the beginning of the week we would sit until about 8:30 or so waiting on turtles and a storm would roll in each night chasing us off of the beach. Some of our visitors are braver than all of our seasoned volunteers. <br />A sweet couple who have visited with us several times and were so curious about the turtles were out on the beach just before the storm. They had the stopped by faithfully each night to see what was going on and if we had any activity. They had lots of great questions and were so excited. As we were heading off of the beach because of the up coming storm the were heading out to the beach. We must have crossed paths and not even realized it. When the got down to the nest they found baby turtles everywhere. They jumped immediately to action and guided the turtles with a flashlight to the water, one after another. They helped about 50 turtles to the water.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-onLnEN3TJxPeQDE8J0mEhQlDcl-1wrnBscOQIs6EjpEXRfGMgD145Egy0JGOiv2gJqGogRLDN2vrdbKYWgBcXA03J5wXd3Gjj7_zWD5HQV7-0BjZhzrDBVHRY-U9kN6ut6E8k-MED_Tl/s1600-h/Gore+Turtle+Pictures+015.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-onLnEN3TJxPeQDE8J0mEhQlDcl-1wrnBscOQIs6EjpEXRfGMgD145Egy0JGOiv2gJqGogRLDN2vrdbKYWgBcXA03J5wXd3Gjj7_zWD5HQV7-0BjZhzrDBVHRY-U9kN6ut6E8k-MED_Tl/s200/Gore+Turtle+Pictures+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236337328346920882" /></a><br /> Not knowing that we don't really use flash to take pictures of the turtles, they were able to get some great pictures as you can see. Once they got to the board walk to head back to their condo they actually found a few more turtles that had been confused by the lights on the beach houses. They helped these little turtles to the water too. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZap3XPRVXUcQ35_ABDS0rano1upC8wR5DzrUc299HHPt_vpoIz9eN6bkbObeTL4j8lXJq-Kng_b2R5JsNOVoiP0EK_6LKyJoHix5FlxykN4jXcuhJKbhltoeOLEN5cy56ZjolvlltFIY3/s1600-h/Gore+Turtle+Pictures+028.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZap3XPRVXUcQ35_ABDS0rano1upC8wR5DzrUc299HHPt_vpoIz9eN6bkbObeTL4j8lXJq-Kng_b2R5JsNOVoiP0EK_6LKyJoHix5FlxykN4jXcuhJKbhltoeOLEN5cy56ZjolvlltFIY3/s200/Gore+Turtle+Pictures+028.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235211076164229346" /></a><br />This couple Lindsey Gore and Ryan Polk are my hero's. They set aside their personal safety to help these baby Logger Head Turtles for all of the volunteers. 120 baby turtles made it to the water out of this nest due in big part to Lindsey and Ryan. Thanks so much guys. Can't wait to see you next year..Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-70064083463492261722008-06-30T15:37:00.005-05:002008-06-30T16:08:53.193-05:00Sea Turtle Obstacles at Gulf Shores<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZs1RdTx3IAC9bA8-1iNuxz5Uca1cmGap4abAKZZiH9SUnnXvFdQhkOTQIhFJGitZIuHuFQuV8ECcbF_P02sBQxNxnd7Wfi0uhlLQJAwSKzb0hk8nny-ZNcjmpfmyuW_kbYXTGWqFA5Kr/s1600-h/East+Beach+Turtle+002.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZs1RdTx3IAC9bA8-1iNuxz5Uca1cmGap4abAKZZiH9SUnnXvFdQhkOTQIhFJGitZIuHuFQuV8ECcbF_P02sBQxNxnd7Wfi0uhlLQJAwSKzb0hk8nny-ZNcjmpfmyuW_kbYXTGWqFA5Kr/s320/East+Beach+Turtle+002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217776962457878066" /></a><br />This amazing photo was taken recently on a Gulf Shores Beach by a member of the "<a href="http://www.alabamaseaturtles.com">Share the Beach Program</a>." The <a href="http://www.alabamaseaturtles.com">"Share the Beach"</a> program is a group of volunteers that monitor the beaches each morning looking for signs of Sea Turtle nests. So far just on <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Ft Morgan beaches </a>there are 15 Sea Turtle nests. <br /><br />This particular photo is of a mama Sea Turtle looking for a place to that is safe to dig and lay her eggs. It is difficulty for Sea Turtles to crawl up on the beach. They have to drag several hundered pounds on to the sand and then to have to maneuver between chairs, umbrellas and other items that beach goers leave. This Blog is to ask you our guests to pick up after yourselves. <br /><br />It takes 20 years for a Sea Turtle to be old enough to lay eggs and then the turtles only lay every 3 to 5 years. So the fewer things on the beach the more likely she is to lay her eggs. <br /><br />This mama turtle started two different nests but something wasn't right either time. So she dragged herself back to the ocean and found another more perfect spot for her hundred or so eggs. So in a month and a half or so we will see lots of baby turtles on <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Ft. Morgan beaches</a>.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-5469663293564710272008-06-20T10:06:00.003-05:002008-06-20T11:13:38.608-05:00A Fun New Golf Cart Shuttle a Sunset Properties<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-JblR2NbQWqOs92P73-HeRfXD-SPOQgc3J-p6STr9izRU8-eAnKJ__tUN_A5B6TWoRi9sfehJlepSyKBs9oNLp_6JD3RzKQHFNbmxoDOADd5TeUPcXHMiiHzLpyhdVAsGFoyjz-6FK3C7/s1600-h/Woodie+golf+cart.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-JblR2NbQWqOs92P73-HeRfXD-SPOQgc3J-p6STr9izRU8-eAnKJ__tUN_A5B6TWoRi9sfehJlepSyKBs9oNLp_6JD3RzKQHFNbmxoDOADd5TeUPcXHMiiHzLpyhdVAsGFoyjz-6FK3C7/s400/Woodie+golf+cart.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213997306574844194" /></a><br />One of my favorite memories as a child is watching the old surfer movies with the big Woodie Cars piled high with surf boards and every now and then the entire cast of the movie would break in to song and dance. So fun!!!!!!! <br />We recently turned our golf cart shuttle into a Woodie. With all the hard work of our friends and family here in the neighborhood it turned out beautiful. So please take advantage of our Golf Cart Shuttle for the Guests of <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Sunset Properties</a>. This shuttel will get you down to the beautiful <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Ft. Morgan beaches</a>. I can't promise the driver will break into song and dance. But you never know for a big enough tip they just might. Give it a try!!!!!<br /><br />Oh, and check out our new office in te background, we will move in soon! Look for a blog about that soon.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-7172491665915211482008-06-03T09:53:00.003-05:002008-06-03T11:50:02.104-05:00Begin your Beach trip on the Dauphin Island Ferry!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6-N77RCJ2L2OKtdGvLrJc0sLIAQzLoINLev4mcA3DEmTcvxKQD6eaZsT8dsV9cuyjZ0b5NJFWBJV1bkZu_6mgjEshEks8-TcyfKki6p3PzsDm7KaGVe6TwXR0yy_g9_DofE5BDy7ZydL/s1600-h/DSC_0159.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6-N77RCJ2L2OKtdGvLrJc0sLIAQzLoINLev4mcA3DEmTcvxKQD6eaZsT8dsV9cuyjZ0b5NJFWBJV1bkZu_6mgjEshEks8-TcyfKki6p3PzsDm7KaGVe6TwXR0yy_g9_DofE5BDy7ZydL/s320/DSC_0159.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207698437271713666" /></a><br />What if you could start your trip with a boat ride and enjoy the local wildlife all around you, and beautiful gulf views even before you check in? You can, just take the Dauphin Island Ferry. While it does not particularly save time it will save gas, and you get a nice restful start to your vacation. While on the Ferry you can check out lots of local birds, Dolphin, and you get beautiful views of the Gulf. Take deep breaths of salty air and relax you are almost there!!!! Know when it gets close to check in time that the Ferry fills quickly and you may have to wait an hour and a half for the next one. The trip is a lot of fun because you get to walk around the deck and take a look at everything for the 45 minutes. Once the ferry docks it is only a couple of minutes down the road to Sunset Properties and check in for your beach vacation. Take the ferry if you are coming from the West. It is a great start to a memorable vacation.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283094276794549287.post-28327889577862988362008-05-24T14:27:00.002-05:002008-06-02T16:23:05.930-05:00The Best Cheese in Gulf Shores!!!!Ok, so this is a little different as far as Blogs go especially those about the beach. I wanted to tell you about the best cheese and Cheesecake in Gulf Shores, so you won't miss out while you are here. Let's start with the cheese!!!! <br />You wouldn't think of Gulf Shores, or even Alabama when you think of a Dairy food. We have some of the best Cheese ever tasted. It is made by Sweet Home Farm, that is located in Elberta it is about 40 minutes from <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com ">Sunset Properties</a>. The fresh cheese created by the owner/ operators of this family run business is the stuff of dreams. You have cheese that ranges from sweet and creamy desert like "Cheese Fudge" to The spicy Italian Pepato Asigo and all different flavors in between. They are all our favorites, be sure to take a little detour, or take a short day trip over Friday or Saturday from 10 to 5. The folks at sweet home farm and there <strong></strong><em></em>AMAZING CHEESE <em></em><strong></strong>is one of those hidden stops in the Gulf Shores area that you don't need to miss. For more information and directions to the farm stop by the <a href="http://www.sunsetproperties.com">Sunset Properties </a>office while you are here and we will be happy to get you the information you need. <br /><br />Now on to, <em></em>cheesecake!!!!YUMMmmmmmm!!! Ok there are two place of note in the Gulf Shores area. The first is the <a href="http://www.originaloysterhouse.com">Origianl Oyster House</a>. Yes they specialize in seafood and always do a great job, but beware of the long wait because everyone wants to go have dinner there. They also make an out of this world Praline cheesecake in house. Even if you don't want to wait in the line for dinner, which is worth the wait. Grab a piece of cheesecake to go and take to the beach and enjoy the sunset or the moon rise. You won't regret it.<br /><br />Finally, last but most certainly not least is <a href="http://www.hopescheesecake.com">Hope's Cheesecake</a>. Hope's has cheese cakes of all different flavors and even sell by the slice. They have seasonal specialities and a flavor for every member of you family. Instead of that stop for ice cream while you are out playing at the amusement parks swing by Hopes for sweet creamy goodness in the form of Cheesecake!!! Let us know your favorite!!!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340949813901641331noreply@blogger.com0