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  1. phdphay

    Wire dog crate for sale

    Sorry, I should have posted that I have already sold it ($50).
  2. phdphay

    Wire dog crate for sale

    Single door wire dog crate 42"L 28"W 30"H for sale. Only used for a couple of weeks. Didn't know that our puppy would arrive house-broken from the breeder. Online price for a new one is $95. Asking price $50 OBO. PM me if you are interested.
  3. phdphay

    For sale: Matching Frigidaire Clothes Washer/Dryer set

    Why do you say "good" instead of "great" condition? What color are they? Are they the tall ones that are too tall for using them as a folding area?
  4. phdphay

    Flies on the beach?

    The flies turned our yard sale into a garage sale with the garage door closed. ;)
  5. phdphay

    Yard Sale Monday 5/28, 9-11 AM

    Of the items I've mentioned, we've sold the Frontgate cushions, the 32' ladder, the blow-up mattress, the ladder jacks, and the chef's knife. The yard sale has turned into a garage sale, thanks to the flies. The free stuff is outside of the garage. The for-sale stuff is in the garage with the...
  6. phdphay

    Yard Sale Monday 5/28, 9-11 AM

    I forgot about the dog crate. Soon after we bought it, our dog finally became comfortable sleeping without being crated. Crate is in perfect condition, never any "accidents" in it. http://www.petsmart.com/cart/index.jsp
  7. phdphay

    Yard Sale Monday 5/28, 9-11 AM

    Also two ladder jacks. Never used. What I meant about the floats is that Frontgate has them for sale now at $119 each. http://www.frontgate.com/world-s-finest-pool-floats-in-bright-colors/pool-beach/pool-floats/158297?listIndex=0. Ours are blue.
  8. phdphay

    Yard Sale Monday 5/28, 9-11 AM

    Fridge $60 23"W, 29"L above fold, 45"L below fold. They are light sage green, not "green" -- very neutral. 32' aluminimum ladder, rated 250 lb. 28' fiberglass ladder, rated 300 lb.
  9. phdphay

    Yard Sale Monday 5/28, 9-11 AM

    Yard Sale Monday 5/28, 9-11 AM 25 Kristi Lane (corner of 30A and Eastern Lake Road in Seagrove) Not a lot of stuff, but here are a few of the better items: 4 Frontgate lounge chair cushions, sage green, bought for $179 each, used one season by family only, will sell all 4 for $150 OBO 1 Haier...
  10. phdphay

    Opal 10 years ago today

    We have a Louisiana plantation-styled house with functional hurricane shutters. The architect was a purist, even though the house is in GA. (Ironically we don't have hurricane shutters at our beach house.) Anyhow, those shutters did help. We wered so scared during the hurricane - it sounded...
  11. phdphay

    Bud & Alley's and Caring Community raise $31,000

    I could always count on David for nice gifts for my local Junior League in GA that focuses on helping children in need. He's probably glad that I'm now a sustainer and not bugging him for donations (just kidding - he was always willing to help). Thanks, David!
  12. phdphay

    High rise condos coming to SoWal

    NO WAY! How do we fight *that*?
  13. phdphay

    Favorite restaurants

    Yes.
  14. phdphay

    celebrating 27th anniversary

    Congrats, jennifer, on 27! We had our 35th in June. When we were building our house, we made 23 visits during about a one year period to meet with the architect and contractor. We had to avoid the ?ber expensive places, especially those that had a minimum stay. We really enjoyed staying at...
  15. phdphay

    December weather and activities around Christmas in SoWal

    And you know, there are gators EVERYWHERE on 30-A in October, November, and December. I mean, when you're on the bike paths, gators just lunge out at you. It's plain scary! They love to eat dawgs and marshmallows. (True story - when I was a UF student, I would frequently see an alligator...
  16. phdphay

    photos - Blue Mountain Beach access - 7/28/05

    I mean, red Georgia clay wouldn't look any worse (not meaning to offend any of my fellow Georgians)? Did someone lose the Munsell-ometer?
  17. phdphay

    Wi-Fi or Internet access

    I spoke with a friend of the owner of Shades. He said that they had renewed the lease, but I don't know for how long. I also have spoken from time to time with a friend of DR of B&A. Apparently he is frustrated by what's going on at Seaside. He has received offers to move out of Seaside. I...
  18. phdphay

    Wi-Fi or Internet access

    Yes, thanks, I knew Patchouilli's had moved, but the new one doesn't have as much inventory as the old one. Plus, I liked the atmosphere of the Seaside location. Oh, can't computers be so frustrating? I've had issues with mine since May. Got a new Dell last week. The battery on the old one (3...
  19. phdphay

    Wi-Fi or Internet access

    Thanks for these links. I had no idea that this was in the works.
  20. phdphay

    Wi-Fi or Internet access

    I miss Fermentations, Patchouilli's, and even the short-lived Albert F.'s. What is Seaside doing? If they run Shades off, it will really be a tragedy. And Bud & Alley's won't be there forever if the current mindset stays in place, further eroding the old 30-A ambiance IMHO.
  21. phdphay

    Wi-Fi or Internet access

    Just be careful. You might want to visit http://www.wi-fi.org/OpenSection/secure.asp and read about security in public places. Also, no wardriving! I heard that someone in Florida got charged with a felony for using someone else's private wireless network, although I never saw the details in...
  22. phdphay

    Celebrity sightings

    It's just a totally different experience than South Walton. Imagine lying poolside on a chaise longue overlooking the Med. You lift your finger, and an attendant is ready to take your food or drink order or spritz your face with icy-cold Evian water. If you want to shop, yet sun, just request...
  23. phdphay

    Celebrity sightings

    I've been there, and in my opinion our beaches are much prettier, even after Hurricane Dennis. The biggest advantage to the beaches on the Med is that you don't have to worry about tan lines, if you get my drift.
  24. phdphay

    Do you want non-white sand dumped on the beach?

    I am so torn by this issue. On the one hand, sugary-white sand is the trademark of our beaches, not to mention the environmental issues! But on the other hand, I wonder how I'd feel about this issue if the home I loved was about to crumble into the Gulf. I think I know. I talked to one of...
  25. phdphay

    Favorite restaurants

    Are they pricey?
  26. phdphay

    Back from vacation--market looks very soft

    Agreed. We adore this place!
  27. phdphay

    Cancelling Plans

    I have already apologized for my comments. Who hasn't made statements at a time of stress that they regret later? I will admit that I will never not be upset by guests who stay in my home and remove items or damage them beyond normal wear and tear. But I am happy that I can share my home with...
  28. phdphay

    Cancelling Plans

    God bless you.
  29. phdphay

    Beach Erosion--Can it be fixed?

    Exactly.
  30. phdphay

    Beach Erosion--Can it be fixed?

    I think that "The Atlanta Daily News" is the fishwrapper IMHO. I'm a conservative, but I respect my hometown paper. I am an ATL native, born at Crawford W. Long and delivered by the famous Dr. Thomas F. Davenport, Jr. So please don't "dis" my town or its paper, as liberal as it might be. OOPS...
  31. phdphay

    Cancelling Plans

    Have a nice day. :)
  32. phdphay

    Welcome Advice from Renters for Rentals

    That's so disappointing. :( I mean, I never steal a robe at the Ritz-Carlton, so why should someone take laundry detergent from a property that costs 10 times as much as one night at the Ritz?
  33. phdphay

    Beach Erosion--Can it be fixed?

    I'm just quoting the article, not expressing an opinion, so please don't slam me. Here's the link: http://www.ajc.com/search/content/shared/news/nation/stories/07/12DENNIS_BEACH.html
  34. phdphay

    Dennis - Seagrove Villas and Motel

    Re: Seagrove Villas and Motel I went to www.ajc.com and saw the article, but the photo wasn't attached, so I couldn't save it and attach it to my post.
  35. phdphay

    Has anyone seen the 'Seagrove Dog'?

    Actually there are two, from what I've heard. The one whose photo that I took after Ivan is at home at the top of what's left of the beach walkover at Seawatch (off Eastern Lake Road). I also have heard from friends who own at One Seagrove Place that they have a similar statue. I dunno if it's...
  36. phdphay

    Beach Erosion--Can it be fixed?

    The Duke University professor in today's AJC says that the demise of the beach is inevitable - that only arrogance of the wealthy beachfront owners keeps everyone in denial.
  37. phdphay

    Dennis - Seagrove Villas and Motel

    Re: Seagrove Villas and Motel Did you see the photo in today's AJC? I cried.
  38. phdphay

    Dennis - damage reports & requests - merged to this thread

    We just got here this evening. Everything looked totally normal during the entire trip down from Georgia - no limbs or trees knocked down. We checked out our house - no damage. Thank God. But we had seen today's Atlanta Journal-Constitution with a view of Seagrove from Seagrove Villas (across...
  39. phdphay

    Cancelling Plans

    Really? No one ever told me that. Thanks for the info. BTW we're now insured by Fly By Night's Insurance and Lawn Maintenance Company. I think they operate out of a van down by the river (love that SNL skit). LOL.
  40. phdphay

    Cancelling Plans

    As of when we built our house, the well-known companies like Allstate stopped selling insurance for homes as close to the beach as ours is. So you're forced to insure with no-name companies that you've never even heard of. It's that or nothing, and you just pray after every storm that they don't...
  41. phdphay

    Cancelling Plans

    Rent doesn't cover expenses. The rental season starts Memorial Day and ends in early August, thanks to schools starting in early August instead of after Labor Day like in the old days (which has really hurt the tourism industry). We get a few weeks of rentals during spring break. So basically we...
  42. phdphay

    Cancelling Plans

    Well, first of all my previous insurance company went bankrupt after Ivan to avoid paying claims. Thank goodness we had no damage. The coverage with the new company wasn't great, but every insurance agent we talked to said to take what we could get. Some agencies weren't even accepting new...
  43. phdphay

    Welcome Advice from Renters for Rentals

    There are some great ideas in this thread. I personally have always felt that the rental management companies with which I'm familiar don't provide the amenities expected by someone who spends as much as our guests spend to stay at our home. I have suggested to them that I make up gift bags with...
  44. phdphay

    Cancelling Plans

    To luvthebeach: Okay. This is just too cruel! You shouldn't personally attack someone on a message board whose circumstances you don't know. You can't understand how I was a little flipped out when someone complained about losing a week's vacation when we were facing a major financial loss...
  45. phdphay

    Cancelling Plans

    Please email me. Thanks.
  46. phdphay

    Home Owners -next several weeks of rentals

    I emailed my rental management company this same question, but haven't gotten a reply yet. I just don't know if renters are willing to pay the normal rate to stay at a beachside place if they can't get to the beach. Our guests have access to a pool, so that's not so bad. But not as good as...
  47. phdphay

    Olive Branch for PHDPHAY

    Disclaimer: my daughter made up these recipes off the top of her head. She doesn't measure ingredients and follow recipes, but likes to be creative and go simply by taste. Unfortunately, most people (myself included) don't have this gift. I guessed the proportions based on her verbal...
  48. phdphay

    Olive Branch for PHDPHAY

    Here it is: Fish Tacos 1-2 pounds of white fish (such as tilapia, grouper, etc.) 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 lime, juiced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 large pinch of dry wasabe...
  49. phdphay

    Reading how the locals resent the renters

    As you've seen from my earlier posts, I've had many items disappear. Last summer I walked into my house and immediately noticed that one of the two throw pillows that match my sofa had disappeared. Thankfully I had some fabric left over, so I had a new throw pillow made (which took the...
  50. phdphay

    Reading how the locals resent the renters

    Damage deposits are a joke. I have never gotten a dime from a damage deposit, even though many items in my house have disappeared or been damaged. The problem is that the rental management companies have so little time on a check-out/check-in day, they don't have time to inventory every item or...
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