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  1. Chickpea

    Alys Beach growth

    Within the next 2-3 years, the number of homes will be about double what it is now.
  2. Chickpea

    For sale - mid century chairs

    for sale two (2) chairs, mid century danish moderne good condition $300 or best offer must be able to pick them up (at alys beach) please message me or text me at 305-494-5464 if interested. Thank you
  3. Chickpea

    For Sale Furniture for kids

    Matching Bedroom Set for kids - Dark Wood Furniture Two (2) twin beds, each with three (3) storage drawers at base, under bed One (1) headboard with storage cubbies Two (2) desks with matching two (2) chairs (for smaller kids) One (1) dresser with six (6) drawers Two (2) twin...
  4. Chickpea

    Scenic 30A and 395 Intersection in Seagrove Beach

    Well stated Teresa!
  5. Chickpea

    Alys Beach Sales Up 80 Percent

    Thanks Kurt! Agreed with what you say! Alys is not for everyone and has always had its detractors, however I am just glad that so many people love it!!
  6. Chickpea

    Alys Beach Sales Up 80 Percent

    Thanks for the good wishes - Alys Beach has an amazing number of great Owners, guests and even renters who are passionate about their town and who are great ambassadors for it. The continued development may be slower than others but it is indeed growing, it is thoughtful and deliberate and...
  7. Chickpea

    Seagrove Market Trees Coming Down Today?

    When we were practicing in Miami, we collaborated with another husband and wife team on a project in the design district where there were these magnificent oak trees on our site - the developer COULD have chosen to take them down but he is such an enlightened client to begin with that he readily...
  8. Chickpea

    The Godfather of New Urbanism - April 2 and 3

    For anyone interested in design, architecture and urbanism, we would highly recommed that you try attend some of these events. We are so excited that we have lured him here as he is quite legendary in our circles and we would love to make sure that these events will be as well attended as...
  9. Chickpea

    Seaside Rep scuttlebutt

    I for one, will continue to support the REP as much as I can as I find it to be a gem and God know we need all the arts and culture we can get here. I know nothing about the reasons why Craige resigned, and it is none of my business - I also know quite a few of the past and present Board...
  10. Chickpea

    Looking for French Instruction

    I am thinking of teaching my daughters (ages 9 and almost 6) french as well - pls pm me and I can share details. Thanks
  11. Chickpea

    mexican restaurant?

    Try La Cocina towards east side of 30a near Seacrest Beach (between Rosemary and Alys Beach). It is excellent.
  12. Chickpea

    Shayne Vaughan is Caliza's new Executive Chef

    Should definitely be a great place to hang out and chill!! We are super excited as well to welcome both these uber talents!!!
  13. Chickpea

    Alys Beach growth

    After Hurricane Andrew in '92, I recall how drastically the Dade County Building Codes changed - all professionals started off threatening, kicking and screaming - architects, engineers, door and window manufacturers, etc... all saying that obtaining NOA's (notice of approvals) would be...
  14. Chickpea

    Local Soccer Coach Jason Thompson [Memorial Celebration 2/21/10]

    Heartfelt condoleances to his family and friends - how incredibly sad!
  15. Chickpea

    Alys Beach growth

    I admit that I am biased and I love Alys Beach and I thank those of you who appreciate how the project is coming along and who step in to defend it.... everyone is entitled to their own opinion and not everyone is going to like Alys - and that is perfectly ok. What staggers me though is the...
  16. Chickpea

    Alys Beach???

    I think so too! FWIW: People always complain about parking at Seaside as well and one quickly realizes that as long as one is willing to venture outside of immediate town center / amphitheatre area, parking is plentiful!
  17. Chickpea

    Indoor pool facility

    Rosemary Beach has an indoor pool you can use.
  18. Chickpea

    Fire, one of the best brunches I ever had

    Fire is just excellent! Brunch, lunch and dinner - extremely friendly and competent staff and the food is always delightful! Love that place!
  19. Chickpea

    Take the Survey! 30A Radio Real Estate Round Up Market Survey

    Well happily there are still many people who eagerly look forward to working with architects - whilst there certainly exists a high percentage of people who cannot be bothered with the involved design and build process and who are attracted to the idea of immediately finding a house they could...
  20. Chickpea

    Stick Your Neck Out and Predict

    Si :blush::wave:
  21. Chickpea

    Digital Graffiti 2009 Gallery

    Thanks!!:wub:
  22. Chickpea

    Stick Your Neck Out and Predict

    Here is my take: COMPLETELY unscientific and ACUTELY emotionally driven as we live here full time and this is home for us.... I absolutely love the natural beauty of this area and think we live in a gorgeous place / setting and that we need to continue cherishing its unique features. My...
  23. Chickpea

    Digital Graffiti 2009 Gallery

    I want some of those for our portfolio!!! Amazing!
  24. Chickpea

    Fabrice on 98

    Fabrice and Fabienne are so creative and clever - their idea is that they want people to enjoy his unique cuisine and you pay what you can and what you think the food is worth - so if one day you have a $8 budget for lunch, you can go - if another day you have $10 or more, same thing or $6...
  25. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    Thanks Yippie, No offense taken.
  26. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    For the record yes, I am a licensed architect and know many excellent builders I have worked with and who I would recommend (but not on this Board for obvious reasons). I do not particulalry want to state who I am on this forum - not in any way because I am embarrassed or unable to answer any...
  27. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    This can work beautifully if Owner does not care too much about design - BUT if they do, they should hire Architect first (with all the caveats about checking references, etc...) and then trust Architect to hire engineer, etc, etc....:blush:
  28. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    The contract to build a house is between Owner and Builder (in many cases an architect has no say whatsoever). Many do chose to ask their Architect to suggest some Builders whereas in other cases it is a bidding situation in which Architect commits to work with whomever is awarded the contract.
  29. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    Aabsolute, You have an obvious chip on your shoulder whether you realize it or not about Architects - you are constantly denigrating their work and clearly resent the fees some charge. What you are saying on this thread about the architect of the home is borderline slanderous - no-one has any...
  30. Chickpea

    More Yankees coming down!

    Welcome - welcome!!! Glad to see more yankees coming here. Congrats on your move and hopefully you will be love living here. I will let others who know more than me comment on the pool question but I am sure you will find something.
  31. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    Yippie, I agree with you - a homeowner should be able to trust the professionals he hires - if someone wants to learn and educate themselves about all of the rules, regulations and codes that govern buildings then do go ahead and do that if that pleases you but it should not be necessary...
  32. Chickpea

    New Emerald Coast Middle School

    Where exactly in the point washington area would this school be? Thanks
  33. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    In an ideal world the best thing a homeowner interested in a custom job can do is hire a competent team - that means a skilled architect who will competently draw up a set of plans that is complete and leaves little wiggle room for change orders and they will also hire a competent builder who...
  34. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    AAbsolute and I are going to agree that we disagree (politely of course). My few comments had actually nothing to do with the Rosemary House (so I may be in the wrong thread) - I was commenting on the different roles and responsibilities the different players have and the legal and...
  35. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    That is the ideal all professionals should aspire to.
  36. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    Aabsolute, I am not interested in debating this project in particular because I know nothing about it. And yes, incompetence can certainly run both ways but it does not change the fact that a good competent Builder should look at drawings and try to the best of their abilities to find...
  37. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    I do not know if you are talking about the original Architect of record or the new one and I certainly know absolutely nothing about the drawings BUT from what you describe (and I have no idea if what you are saying is correct or not), there was not sufficient time allocated to coordination...
  38. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    You are a builder and you know that an Architect on site tries to do the best they can to look after Owner's best interests and make sure drawings are being respected (but remember that a contract is between Builder and Owner - a competent architect will draw a complete set of drawings and...
  39. Chickpea

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    An architect can draw away as much as he or she desires - but all the details are completely worthless if the Builder does not build it per the drawings.
  40. Chickpea

    The Seaside Prize - James Howard Kunstler - THIS WEEKEND

    I cannot state enough how great this should be - Kunstler is an engaging speaker and both Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater Zyberk (DPZ masterplanned Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Draper Lake and Alys Beach in our neck of the woods) will be there as well. 3 pioneering minds in SoWal.
  41. Chickpea

    watersound north

    Fisher, I like all the communities you list and others also not on your list. I do not measure the success of a community based strictly on sales in this kind of economic environment. In Alys I see the burgeoning of a beautiful and spectacular town (like WC, RB, Seaside and others) that has...
  42. Chickpea

    watersound north

    Well I respectfully disagree - we happen to be currently living in an absolutely awful economic climate. For now things may be slow but I do not remotely worry about Alys -in the long run it is going to be an exceptional community and Ebsco is committed to their vision, as are the many people...
  43. Chickpea

    Publix Breaks Ground

    Not sure why we need yet another Publlix - they are going to end up canabalizing themselves!
  44. Chickpea

    Seaside Changes

    Yes - thanks!!
  45. Chickpea

    watersound north

    I agree with you :blush:
  46. Chickpea

    A slice of Danish

    Yuk!!!
  47. Chickpea

    A slice of Danish

    I have no idea what snuff is???? Unless you are talking about video taping deaths???
  48. Chickpea

    A slice of Danish

    Interesting read and Copenhagen is truely a beautiful city!
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