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Dolphin Tales: Dolphin breath

Dolphins are mammals, not fish, therefore they breathe air using their lungs, just as humans do. An average dolphin can hold its breath underwater for 8-10 minutes but must consciously surface to breathe.  Dolphins have a blowhole on the top of their head which serves as the dolphin’s ...

On the Water: What will December bring?

Two times I look forward to each fishing year. First, when the water warms after winter and bait schools return to our waters. And second, when the water cools to the point bait fish vacate our inshore waters as we approach the end of the year. I love fishing live bait most of the year, but ...

Island Mahjongg

We had 11 players at mahjongg on Nov. 16. We are happy to have Diane Burnett and Joyce Bieber back in our group.  Stephanie LaHines scored 200 points, putting her well into the lead! In second place was Carolyn Crosby with 105, and tying third place were Joyce Bieber and Judy Burchianti with ...

On the Water: Holidays are a great time to be out fishing

Holiday season is here and it’s a great time to spend a relaxing day of fishing with friends or family. The weather is often great with fish hungry as we move into cooler days. It’s a good time to enjoy a simple day of fishing, just grab some bait, hit the water and see what you catch. To ...

Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2019 Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Claret

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2019 Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Claret #43-2023 The Coppola Claret is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot. and a touch of Petite Sirah, for a rich, lush wine, perfect for a medium rare ...

Dolphin Tales: Bottlenose dolphin skincare

Indo Pacific bottlenose dolphins practice a very thorough skin routine which involves a lot of coral mucus. The dolphins rub their bodies against certain types of corals and sponges that are believed to have medicinal benefits. The three invertebrates that the dolphins seem to be drawn to are ...

Cat of the Week: Henry

Those big blue eyes and innocent expression help Henry get away with a lot at the shelter. He came to us with a permanent head tilt. Since we don’t know his history, we can only guess what caused it. Some think he had an inner ear infection, but I like to think he accidentally ate a skink. ...

On the Water: Calm seas brings fishing opportunities

Finally, a week without strong winds. After what seemed like a month of winds, we had a reprieve, and enjoyed calm seas. I cannot say the fishing was always better but it sure was more enjoyable. For some fishing was good, others found a difficult bite. On my boat we experienced both good and ...

Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2021 Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo Podere

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2021 Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d' Abruzzo Podere #42-2023 If there is a better everyday wine more suited for Lasagna during the week, I have not found it. Montepulciano is my first choice for a week day Italian ...

Island Mahjongg

We had fourteen players at Mahjongg, November 2nd. Starting at 11am seems to be a winner. We are happy to welcome Jackie Mallery, Sandy Rotz, Kathy D and Kathy S to our group. We had a three-way tie for first place today, Bonnie Potter, Peggy Finley and Paula Bruckner all scored 155 points. ...