Parting Shot

You all did an amazing job!!!!!

You all did an amazing job!!!!!

Ditto!!!!

I hear the evening was really beautiful, funn and well-attended, even if hot...

JR earned his keep. :clap_1:

(Midway shot)

I have some humble pie to eat. When invited, I cannot say that I was too excited about attending last night's fete at Alys Beach. I have had a brief tour and love the architecture and like what they are trying to do with the development. All of the staff whom I have met, most whom I already know, are delightful cups of tea. I knew they would be funn and because of them, I was less reluctant to attend. In fact, I was going mostly in support of them. What I found when I arrived was very impressive, unlike anything else from the western border of Florida to ... I don't know where, but a long way. Alys Beach will be THE place to be. I look forward to seeing it come out of the ground. Seeing one of our local photographers there, I thought I would do all of the wonderful shots more justiss, by leaving my camera in my pocket. I know I couldn't capture that which I wanted to capture. Thanks to Abe Drinkin et al for twisting my arm, and thanks to all of you resonsible for hosting a great party. 😀 :wub:

Thank you to Alys Beach for putting on such a grande event. All involved, are to be commended. Karen, Niki Andre and her band were moving. YouTube videos in progress. If you want to hear her now, check out her myspace page. John R, nicely done :clap_1:. I am impressed as much as I thought I would be. Christian, Snooky, Kendall, Kelly, Lauren, et al, OUTSTANDING!!! :clap_1: Merrianne and Erik, you have the architectural skills!!! Your house impressed me the most. I want it on my lot!

I think Jason Comer and EBSCO, Inc are very lucky to have such wonderful people working with them. Without you guys, I wonder if Alys Beach would be Alys Beach.

We are so fortunate to have such outstanding "communities" within our sowal town. Alys will contribute much to our lives here, no doubt...

hard to believe you could outdo yourself, john r, but i believe you did! all of the great events in sowal have one thing in common...YOU!!!

thanks y'all. i was just part of a great team dedicated to bringing you a topnotch event for you enjoyment. i'm glad all who came to attend had a good time.

jr