We just had the backyard redone to take advantage of the 100 year old oak and even had the landscapers notice a couple of other smaller and rare trees in the backyard that have been there for over 75 years.   The Main House is also going through some improvements after a bit of planning.  As the summer approaches, the cl... Read More

I just bumped into this great picture of  Ben's BBQ in was must be the 50's.  The lady on the right is the wife of Ben Jr who created what is now Original Ben Jr's. in Fairhope.  You can find it on MerchantCircle here...Ben's BBQ Local businesses like this are a big part of what makes Fairhope a unique pla... Read More

Gambino's came onto MerchantCircle today.  I have eaten in this place probably 100 times in my life. I remember we used to eat there before we had our pictures taken close by every year. It is just off the beach and always has great Karaoke on the weekend.  My son loves the breadsticks. The place represent... Read More

The battle over a Walmart is heating up again.  I continue to ask if we really need one, but where do we go without one.  Well, how about Foley, they need one.  Read More

it is not unique to Fairhope, local communities around the country are beginning to question how Walmart impacts thier communities. Big Box Invasion Stories are all over the web. Now I have to admit that the Home Depotis a wonderful thing when it comes to redoing a kitchen.  I still wonder if it will eventually kill... Read More

 So Mardi Gras is over but in just a few weeks Arts and Crafts will be getting under way in Fairhope.   March 17, 18 & 19, 2006 is the timing this year.  Hopefully the weather will be warms and the flowers will be blooming.  It is a great time to visit some of the local unique arts establishments like Summi... Read More

It is Mardi Gras...what are all these people looking at.. The next big event in Fairhope is Arts and Crafts next month. Read More

Mardi Gras is about to begin in Mobile.   I have gone to it off and on since I was a kid. The great thing is that Fairhope has its own Mardi Gras now.  Little know fact is that alot of the floats from Mobile get used in Fairhope.  Even more of a secret is that alot of New Orleans floats get used in Mobile and vice v... Read More

While there remains alot of damage to be fixed, it looks like the main pier will be getting fixed soon.  A number of the smaller piers are expected to be fixed by the summer.  Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a total of $1,595,930 for the city of in to repair and restor... Read More

I hadMike Ford 's firm manage some of my real estate last year.  Now I will start by saying one of the renters they put in just plane a jerk.  The bad thing was the guy seemed to be married into the late Coach Major's family which just depressed me.  By the kid was clearly a spoiled 25 year old from one of the "good... Read More

There is nothing like the solitude of the Bay in Winter.  My top 5 reason for loving it. No one is there There is ussually some interesting stuff washed up on the beach since no one is there. The water is slick and you can see the bottom of the bay It is quiet, since no one is there. No bugs are there either Read More

Christmas in Fairhope is a special time of year. The downtown area is always lit up at night and there is of course some great shopping around town. You can always find a couple of good places for Christmas concerts around town and you are definitely going to experience some community christmas singers at your door at some point. Read More

Whenever you are in town this is a great local bookstore Page&Palette; I have shopped at this place since I was a kid and it is a great place for book signings and local Fairhope books. There are a couple of great coffee shops close by as well. Read More

I got a note from Chip Brown today. I have known Chip since I was about 6 when I played little league with him on his Dad's team. It looks like he is in the real estate business now. As a 5th generation Baldwin County native, he should do well Read More

Now it is just cold today down here today. The Gulf or Mobile Bay take on a different atmosphere in the winter. Nothing like walking down a beach for an hour and seeing no one. Just bring a jacket Read More