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volume 4 • number 3
Photography by Marvin
Bouknight www.naturenookllc.com
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um, Sum, SUMMERTIME DUDES! Saddle up and make sure you let your horses stay at the watering trough a bit longer before we ride, cause it’s gettin hot out there! Come on, let’s get goin DUDES we’re burning daylight! Every time I say that, I feel like John Wayne, aka Marshall Rooster Cogburn is riding along with us on the Chisholm Trail. Nothing stirs the emotions of Redneck Nascar fans more than the one simple word, EARNHARDT! This Summer, DUDE would like to dedicate this issue to and WELCOME THE BLACK #3, THE INTIMIDATOR, DALE EARNHARDT to the DUDE HALL of FAME. Earnhardt was one Bad Ass DUDE and he stands side by side with other DUDE HALL of FAMER, KING RICHARD PETTY with an amazing 7 Winston Cup Championships. Ralph Dale Earnhardt was born April 29, 1951 in Kannapolis, North Carolina to the parents, Martha and Ralph Lee Earnhardt. Ole Ralph was one of the best short-track racers of his time in North Carolina and he did not want his son to follow in his tracks, however Earnhardt dropped out of school to become a racer. Dale was one of five children and he did a little better in Nascar than he did in the marriage department. He got married for the first time in 1968 at the age of 17 and ended up getting divorced twice and had three wives. One of his sons from his second marriage seems to be following in his footsteps, the ever poplar, Dale Earnhardt Jr., who is now the most popular driver in Nascar. In 1975 Earnhardt started his professional career in the Winston Cup debuting at
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John Wayne, The Duke, Rooster Cogburn James Arness, Marshall Matt Dillion Lorne Greene (Ben), Pernell Roberts (Adam), Dan Blocker (Hoss), Michael Landon, (Little Joe) The Cartwrights Clint Eastwood, Dirty Harry & Western God Sylvester Stallone, Rocky & Rambo Arnold Palmer, The King Of Golf Richard Petty, The King Of Nascar Elvis, The King of Rock n Roll George Strait, The King of Country Music Stormin Norman Schwarzkopf, Four Star General Willie Nelson, Waylon and The Boys Dale Earnhardt, The Intimidator
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Charlotte Motor Speedway, World 600 where he finished 22nd. In his rookie year, he won at Bristol, captured four poles and had 11 Top 5 finishes. He finished 7th in points! Once he hooked up with Richard Childress the Dream Team was complete. Earnhardt won 76 races, KING RICHARD 200 DUDE! THE BLACK #3 INTIMIDATOR won Winston Cup Championships in 1980, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993 and in 1994 when he tied King Richard with seven cups. One of my true heros passed away doing what he loved to do, RACE! At the Daytona 500, which he finally won back in 1998, on February18, 2001 he was involved in an accident on the final lap protecting his son Dale Jr. and Michael Waltrip, who was driving for his very owned team. The Black #3 went nose first in to the wall and passed away from blunt force trauma to the head. Because of his death, NASCAR now has safer impact walls on all tracks, as well as the HANS Device that protects drivers heads and rednecks. EARNHARDT was awarded the Long Life Pine Order in NC, was inducted to the NC Sports Hall of Fame in 1994, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2002, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006 and was in the Inaugural Class of the Nascar Hall of Fame in May of 2010. Now he joins the DUDE HALL of FAME in the Summer of 2013. Welcome aboard DALE EARNHARDT (#3), YOU DA MAN DUDE! This Summer we have some good stuff for you DUDES to enjoy. DUDES love our Natural Resources and Wildlife and what issue of DUDE would be complete without the words of wisdom from our Naturalist DUDE, Marvin Bouknight, also the full time naturalist at Oldfield. Marvin has taught us DUDES a lot over the past 3 years and this issue, once again, he teaches us about something most of us DUDES don’t know anything about, BURROWING OWLS! Yes, owls that dig holes in the ground like gofers , live and breed in those holes but are every bit the predatory bird that is the owl. The cover shot is of a group of young DUDES, burrowing owls hanging out waiting on Mom and Dad to bring them some grub. Great article, great photos! Thanks for sharing with us Marvin! Our top two fishing DUDES, Captain Jason Dubose and Captain Trent Malphrus are on hiatus this Summer, as they are busier than two beavers building a dam. I’m sure they’ll be back this Fall with some great stories of this busy Summer’s fishing. Catch em up DUDES! Fishing is in most DUDES’ blood and we are so fortunate to have such a great asset here in Beaufort County as the WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER. Al Stokes and company do such a great job of helping us have one of the best fisheries anywhere on the East coast. It’s not by mistake that Cobia and Redfish thrive here in our Lowcountry Estuary. Sure, Mother Nature wanted them here, but with a little help from our friends, Beaufort County’s cobia and redfishing are second to none on the East coast. Well, our friends at the Waddell Mariculture Center have tried to maintain with governmental budget cuts, while the IRS is learning to line dance and it has taken a toll. The center is in need of some serious basic repairs just to maintain normalcy and actual safety to those wishing to visit this Lowcountry Gem. They have most recently started a new crop of cobia, thanks to their know how and the help of some caring local fishermen that donated their catch for this year’s brooding stock. See article and make sure you call you local politicians to make sure they do all they can to support this most valuable asset to our beloved Beaufort County. Keep up the good work Al, we’re behind you DUDES all the way! Summertime means fresh garden vegetables to this DUDE. LOVE EM! This issue, DUDE rode in to the #1 Farmer’s Market in South Carolina held every Thursday in downtown Buffton. This Farmer’s Market of Bluffton has it all DUDE. If you haven’t been, you simply don’t know what you’re missing. Every time I go, I come home with saddlebags full of fresh goodies to make my Summer meals extra special. They also have some great programs for young and old to enjoy, so go check them out this Summer. We would like to wish one of our favorite DUDE FAMILY MEMBERS a HAPPY 70th birthday this issue, none other than O’NEILL WILLIAMS of the great national outdoors show that is O’NEILL OUTSIDE. Happy Birthday DUDE! O’Neill shares with us some stories of when he was a younger DUDE and a tough one at that, however times changes and so does that toughness factor. Hope you had a good sheep hunt out west O’Neill. I’m sure he’ll share that story with us this Fall. How 3
does Gail put up with that DUDE? DUDES love GUNS, FISHING RODS and MARINES, so when our Marine buddy, Warren DIZ Disbrow invited me to join him to go to the Parris Island Rod & Gun Club this past June, I simply could not refuse. Talk about a great place and a great bunch of DUDES and DUDETTES mind you. These TRUE AMERICANS care about their natural resources and they have a great group. We even got to see, Jim Rathbun, THE PECAN MAN again. He says get ready DUDES, cause this year’s pecan crop looks to be a bumper. This group welcomes outsiders, so do yourself a favor and join them one first or third Monday of every month and see what it’s like to be in a group our active and retired military personnel that are hunters and fishers, OH and true lovers of our natural resources. Thanks for the invite DUDES and as Arnold would say, I’LL BE BACK! Summertime in Beaufort County means THE BEAUFORT COUNTY WATER FESTIVAL. The Water Festival is 58 this year and it is more fun than a barrel full of monkeys. Last year we had a blast and got to meet our great Senator, Lindsey Graham. Yeah, Senator Lindsey reads DUDE and is a big fan. Make sure you check out the complete schedule this issue and look for us every night, as DUDE will be down at Waterfront Park taking pictures and passing out DUDE HATS to our fans. Chris Cagle and Chris Jones will highlight the BIG SHOW on Saturday! DUDES like to stay fit and if you just sit around punching your iPhone on the couch, one day you are going to look in the mirror and say, WHAT HAPPENED DUDE? Well, our good friends and DUDE FAMILY MEMBERS at Beaufort Memorial Hospital have just recently opened the amazing LifeFit Wellness Center across from the hospital on Ribaut Road. One word, WOW! This place is amazing, so get your lazy butts over there and sign up and get in shape DUDE, so when you go to the beach the women will be going WOW, not UGH! If you DUDES will remember a few issue ago when we had that great horse photo on the front taken by Phyllis Burchett, well Phyllis is obviously a HORSE NUT and this issue she shares with us the story of The Great American Horse Drive. You talk about a DUDE EVENT. This is it! It’s hard to believe in the year 2013, there are still DUDES rounding up wild horses and driving them across the wild, wild west. Fantastic photos and a great modern day DUDE STORY. Thanks for sharing Phyllis! We want to see a photo of you and your buckle! Last issue we introduced you to one of our favorite DUDES of all time, Billie Baldwin who passed away, but was fortunate enough to have completed his memories before he passed, Reflections Of My Island Life. Well, ole Billie Boy lives on and we share with you this issue some of his Geechee Boy thoughts of what it was like back THEN vs what it is like NOW. A simpler, more peaceful, more pure, self subsistence time for sure. Times gone by! DUDES need to buy one of his books! Great DUDE info! Thanks for the memories Billie! We miss you DUDE! Summertime means HOT TEMPS and sometimes it’s too darn hot to do anything,
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but one thing is for sure, you don’t want your AC to go out DUDE. New DUDE FAMILY MEMBERS, Covert Aire and their group of DUCTWORK DYNASTY DUDES, check in with what you need to do to keep it COOL this Summer. Proper maintenance can save you time, money and trouble DUDE, so pick up the phone, give em a call. DUDES love our military forces, most particularly our TRUE AMERICANS, OUR FALLEN HEROES, that fought and died for our country. If you see someone jumping up and down on our American Flag and disrespecting Old Glory, do me a favor and whip their ass. They are not Americans! Our fallen heroes, fought and died for that flag and I’ll be damned if I’m going to watch some goof ball disrespect it. Well, our great American Vet Motor Cycle Club has decided to have a Biker Jamboree and Car/Bike Wash this summer with the funds going to the great Wreaths Across America program that puts and nice fresh wreath on the graves of our fallen heroes every Christmas season. This Jamboree will go directly towards putting wreaths on all the Veteran’s graves in Beaufort Memorial Cemetery. Great work DUDES! See you DUDES at Carolina Honky Tonk on Saturday, July 20th. As our DUDE RIDE starts heading back to the lower forty and the ranch, it time to check in with our FUSKIE DUDE, Lowcountry Joe Yocius. Ole Joe shows us what the old Bloody Point Lighthouse used to look like. WOW! If you have a hankering DUDE, Lowcountry Joe is looking to pass the torch to a new KEEPER OF THE LIGHTHOUSE, so check out BloodyPoint.com and see if this might be your calling. Once we get back to the ranch, water down our horses, put up our saddles and make sure they are back safely in their stalls, we kinda get hungry. Well, COOKING DUDE STYLE checks in this issue with some very helpful cooking tips. Prime Rib and Filet Mignon! Learn to cook them perfectly and properly every time DUDE. DUDE FAMILY MEMBERS, Village Pasta Shoppe and Rosie O’Grady’s also check in with a couple of their delicious recipes; Italian Sausage with Penne Pasta and Smoked Pork Belly. Hmmmm Boy! As we kick up our heels and take our cowboy boots off by the fire, we sit around and tell stories that make us laugh and laugh you will, when you read the Wild and Crazy letters that Harold, Our Largemouth Bass Editor got this past Spring. If you don’t laugh out loud, I’ll be surprised. We’d like to thank all you DUDES out there that sent Harold photos of your fish, animals wildlife and other nature shots for our readers to enjoy. Harold was out and about this Spring with a visit to the Kiwanis Rib Burn Off and a visit to the Law Enforcement Association’s Car Show that benefits Law Enforcement officers that were disables or killed in the line of duty by helping them and their families out. What a great cause DUDE! Well DUDES, this ride has come to an end and I enjoyed having y’all along the trail with me. Let us know if you have any great ideas for us to consider for future issues. Make sure you LIKE us DUDE on facebook, as we’ll keep you posted on our DUDE FAMILY MEMBERS’ activities and know you can always find our latest issue on line FREE at our great website; www.dudesc.com, where you can also find links to all our DUDE FAMILY MEMBERS’ websites, as well as being able to access every pass issue of DUDE in the Archives in case you missed some of our great articles in the past. Can you believe that we had over 7,500 DUDES and DUDETTES hit our website this past Spring?! WOW! WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW DUDE FAMILY MEMBERS and THANKS FOR STAYING ALONG FOR THE RIDE TO ALL OUR LONG TIME MEMBERS. WE APPRECIATE Y’ALL! IF IT WASN’T FOR Y’ALL, THIS RIDE DOESN’T HAPPEN! GET R DONE DUDES, BE SAFE, STAY COOL AND HAVE A GREAT FUN FILLED SUMMER!
BRAD B. MCDONALD PUBLISHER of DUDE WWW.DUDESC.COM BRAD @DUDESC.COM 843-298-3827 Summer 2013
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The Florida Burrowing Owl
Diggin’ Little DUDES of Cape Coral Article and Photos BY MARVIN BOUKNIGHT
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ecently, I had just an opportunity to take a short trip to southwest Florida for a very specific purpose. As you know from an earlier DUDE issue about scissor-tailed flycatchers, Gabrielle and I have NO PROBLEM going a long way for a photo…! On one of my earlier trips scouting Florida for a photo safari, I took a quick side trip to Cape Coral, Florida to try and find the Florida Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia). Even though I was able to find them and get a quick glimpse of the owls, it was not a very good opportunity to photograph them. Being an owl enthusiast (or owl “buff”, I’ve always wanted to be a “buff”), these little owls intrigued me, so I set out to visit these little diggin’ DUDES during the nesting season to watch and photograph the cute little owls and their babies. As always, my partner in crime, Gabrielle and our two pups set aside one weekend and we took off down south to the southwest coast of Florida. After 8 hours of driving, we finally arrived in Cape Coral, Florida, the burrowing owl “capitol” of Florida (and a tired little town with a mandatory law requiring all restaurants to close at dark and offer “early bird specials”…). With just enough light to try and locate a few choice owl families, we were able to find a few burrows, complete with adult owls diligently keeping guard over the burrows and even a couple of shy hatchlings. Excited, we laid out our plan to wake up and get to the burrows early in the morning for the best light. Burrowing owls in Florida are speckled brown and white with bright yellow eyes. The stand about 8-9 inches tall and have exceptionally long legs to allow them to see above the grass on the ground where they live. Unlike western burrowing owls, these
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owls actually dig their own burrows and in Cape Coral, they excavate burrows on vacant lots in right smack dab in the middle of a development! The burrows are 4-8 feet long, lined with grass, plants, etc. and can even have trash trinkets all around the mouth of the burrow. Burrowing owls feed mainly on insects, but will also eat rodents, small birds, and even frogs! The female will lay 6-8 eggs and incubate for about a month. Although the male and female look essentially the same, the male spends a majority of his time outside, guarding the burrow. Because of this, you can tell males from females because the male’s feathers are lighter from being out in the sun! One owl pair can have 4-6 babies and, after two weeks, they can be seen outside the burrow. They will be able to fly well after about 6 weeks, but will stay with the adults for about 12 weeks. This was the magical time for seeing the babies and I was keeping my fingers crossed that we would witness the adults feeding the young’uns! The next morning was beautiful, with a golden light coming in from the side that was perfect for photography. We crept up to our “favorite” burrows and to our surprise and amazement, 5 little owl nestlings were standing outside the first burrow, staring wide-eyed and alert at our approach! Close by, the adult flew in and perched right beside the little owls and watches us intently. After a few minutes of making sure the coast was clear, the male owl walked down into the burrow, with the babies focused on his every move. All of a sudden, from the mouth of the burrow, the male started flinging dirt outside. Flying dirt hit the little owls in the face, but unfazed, they were still concentrating on the adult in the hole. What was going on? Then, the babies started bobbing and squawking and out of the burrow, the male emerged, carrying a frog that had been cached in the hole! Eager mouths opened and
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jockeyed for position to get the first mouthful and the adult ripped the frog apart and fed the first owl. As if on cue, the male stomped back down the “ramp” into the burrow, flung out more dirt and appeared with yet another frog, this time not even bothering with tearing it apart. He stuck it into an eager mouth and the owlet gulped, gobbled and swallowed the small frog! What a sight! I didn’t know that these little owls actually cached food caught that night and retrieved it later to feed the growing owlets. I was in Heaven! Seeing the owls, finding baby owls, AND seeing the adult feed the babies? Somebody pinch me… (It doesn’t take much to impress me, right?)… As fun as it was to see all of this, it was even more special to share it with my wonderful wife, who was just as excited to see this as I was! Y’all have heard me say it before, but I am a lucky guy to have such a wife! These little owls use their burrows all year long, so if you find yourself wandering around the southwestern coast of Florida, swing by Cape Coral and find the Cape Coral library. Owls can be seen all around the neighborhood surrounding the library and can be located by white perches and roped-off burrows. The neighborhood and residents have fallen in love with the owls and are serious about protecting these diggin’ little DUDES. Once you see those glowing yellow eyes looking at you, you’ll see why they are so passionate about them and I promise you won’t forget these cute little critters! Just remember to find a place to eat before it gets dark. They literally roll up the sidewalks shortly after sunset in that section of Cape Coral and you may find yourself wishing you would’ve cached a frog or two in your burrow for supper… DUDE PROFILE: Marvin Bouknight is a South Carolina native and has lived in the Lowcountry for over 15 years. A Clemson University graduate with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Marvin has been a professional naturalist for over 20 years and is currently the staff naturalist at Oldfield Club. Through his company, The Nature Nook, LLC, Marvin offers a variety of programs, seminars and workshops on topics such as the local flora and fauna, attracting wildlife to your backyard and wildlife photography. He also provides services such as interpretive center design, displays and features, interpretive program development including curriculum-based and guided lesson plan development, trail design and development, wildlife surveys and documentation, nature-based consultation, etc. He can be reached by calling (843)441-0961 or by e-mail at naturenookllc@gmail.com
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HE CALLING OF
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BY DAVID CAMPBELL
hen one enters Oldfield Plantation off of Route 170 between Beaufort and Bluffton, one is often greeted at the security gate by a smiling,clean shaven, energetic young man, dark in color, sunglasses on during brighter days or a wool hat on during the cooler days. Waving members through with the customary, “Have a nice day” or issuing a pass to members friends or to those working at Oldfield, his demeanor rarely changes – a bright smile, positive attitude and an occasional joke to those who know him relative to the success of his beloved New York Giants and Mets. Patriots and Red Sox fans love to chide him when his teams are upset but he takes it all in stride knowing full well, they will rise again! His name is Ruben DeJesus, age 39, Puerto Rican descent, married to a supportive Brazilian girl, Andreza, who home-schools their three children; Nathan, Lucas and Leah, raised in the “concrete jungle” of the South Bronx and Passaic, New Jersey, college graduate, previous sales representative, Bluffton resident and a believer that Jesus Christ is leading him to his destiny. He is a full time Oldfield employee. More importantly, he is the Lead Pastor at Crosspoint Church, Pritchardville, SC having received congregational approval for this position in 2011. Under his direction the sponsoring church, Crosspoint, merged with their Life Church (set up to encourage Hispanic participation). Ruben preaches every Sunday morning and evening in English, and Spanish respectively. He is not a “fire and brimstone” preacher but his message is recognized for his verbal passion as well as his ease and effectiveness in communicating the compelling message of the Bible. The inner city of Metropolitan NY and NJ was rocked with drugs and violence when Ruben was growing up. Sadly, he has a cousin who “went missing” years ago and has yet to be found. He was never in a gang per se but was heavily into rap music, including Gangster Rap. He had a few jobs (one with Continental Air), traveled extensively, partied and ran up to the limit credit card charges. At 23, his best friend Tito was on his death bed dying of an overdose and Tito called to Christ to save his life. He relayed this to Reuben who had no plans/goals in mind. Tito was spared and Ruben became a believer. His life changed from that moment to a life dedicated to others in the call of Jesus Christ. Encouraged to start college, Ruben enrolled in Passaic Community College and at the same time, started teaching teenagers the Bible. Beginning to realize his destiny, Ruben transferred to the Philadelphia Biblical University (satellite campus in NJ) where he graduated in 2007 with a BA in Bible and a Minor in Leadership. Almost immediately he was hired at the Hydewood Park Baptist Church as their Student/Youth Pastor, reaching out to the Spanish speaking community. He was ordained as Pastor in 2008. Unfortunately, Hydewood Park ran into financial difficulty. Turning to Jesus
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Christ, asking for advice, he was “told” to work part time at the church, get a full time position elsewhere and within a year, his destiny will be realized. For the next ten months Ruben worked for a building supply company with a New Jersey and New York territory, doing very well, enjoying his job and the amenities that came with it – an expense account for example. But, he knew that this “plan” was for no more than one year and with God blessing his effort and success, 10 months later his calling led him to SC. This is how Ruben arrived at Crosspoint and eventually Oldfield. Dr. Carl Martin, Lead Pastor at Crosspoint, read Ruben’s resume and immediately offered him a position but there was an unexpected twist. A salary figure was set but the church could only afford to pay only 75%. Realizing his family could not be financially secure at this level yet wanting the position, Ruben raised the balance through donations from his friends as well as earnings as a Security Guard position at Oldfield. This is still the case today. When Dr. Martin started a new endeavor, Ruben was acclaimed by the congregation as the new Lead Pastor. Ruben is unsure where his path to destiny will take him in the future. As Crosspoint does not have a church building, fundraising will be an immediate part of his direction. He will continue to educate and encourage the Hispanic community, leading by example. As he has stricken all the Passaic demons from his life, as Lead Pastor, he continues to set high standards knowing he is protected by the strong hands of Jesus Christ. In the meantime, if you enter Oldfield and Ruben is on duty say hello to him, make a disparaging comment about the Giants/Mets and then congratulate him on his success with his calling and destiny. He deserves it. DUDE PROFILE: Dave Campbell resides in
Oldfield with his wife, Eileen, and their almost 18 year old daughter a rising senior at Hilton Head Christian. Eileen is a full time talent research director for Parexel, a pharmaceutical research firm located just outside of Boston. The family moved to the Lowcountry 8 years ago. Dave is an avid golfer at Oldfield, a volunteer at the Parris Island Museum and a platelet donor at Savannah Memorial. He has two sons - Dave Jr (47) from Austin, Tx and Tim(45) from Hamilton, Mass., and 3 granddaughters. Eileen’s son, Christopher, a St. Andrews University graduate, resides and works in Boston.
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WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER
NEEDS OUR HELP! BY BRAD MCDONALD
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ur Waddell Mariculture Center is in desperate need of repairs and renovation. The structural problems, largely due to years of budgetary neglect by the state legislature, which once even unbelievably attempted to close WMC, has left the facility so unsafe that it is dangerous, not only to its staff but also to visitors coming to tour this valuable facility. The South Carolina House version of the new budget, lead by Rep. Bill Herbkersman has wide support and includes sufficient funding to get the needed repairs. The Senate version has no repair considerations and only restores Waddell’s original operating budget. Sen. Tom Davis is lobbying on our behalf and could use a note of support, so DUDES please let your representatives hear from you. Our local community has always shown tremendous support to help provide critical help and emergency funds to Waddell in appreciation of the huge role it plays in maintaining our fisheries, our marine ecosystem and our tourism economy. WMC has also become our primary education and research center for the most important marine ecosystem in South Carolina. We, however, cannot be expected to make up for the State’s lack of insight or business sense, to minimally maintain its own properties. If you want to help keep Waddell’s educa- tional tours, research programs, the great relationship we enjoy with SCDNR and not have to turn the facility back into an inaccessible “Area 51”, pass this message on to your friends and contact the previously mentioned legislators. “What has the Waddell Mariculture Center done for us * SC fishermen spend
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millions of dollars a year in the pursuit of red drum, South Carolina’s most popular saltwater sports fish. The economic impact to the state is more than $150,000,000. We have the best red drum fishery on the East coast. Waddell’s red drum stock enhancement program is responsible for that continuing success having stocked over 18,000,000 fish in SC waters. These fish populations are monitored using DNA technology. • South Carolina fishermen spend over $3,000,000 a year in the pursuit of our cobia. Port Royal Sound is probably the most significant spawning ground for cobia on the East coast. According to DNA research, up to 40% of the inshore cobia caught the last two years by fishermen were spawned at Waddell and stocked by SCDNR. Waddell has stocked over 68,000 cobias in Beaufort County waters in the past 6 years. • WMC has stocked over 700,000 Striped Bass, in SC fresh and salt waters, reviving a Charleston fishery that had long been decimated by pollution and habitat loss. • WMC has stocked over 520,000 spotted sea trout in SC coastal waters in one year, while developing a rapid response stock enhancement program to protect this fragile fishery from severe climate fluctuations and habitat degradation. • WMC opens its doors to students for tours and lectures. More than 100 students have participated in programs in May alone. In addition, WMC biologists recently installed a private grant funded fish production system (hydroponics)
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at Whale Branch Middle School in Beaufort. Two Hilton Head High School students, who performed their science fair projects at WMC, recently competed in the Intel International Science Fair program in Phoenix. One of the students finished third place out of 80 students competing in her category. This student won two scholarship awards and was selected by NOAA to work with researchers in one of their labs next summer. • WMC has received a $300,000 research grant to monitor the effects of storm water on Beaufort County’s sensitive saltwater marsh. Working with USCB and Beaufort County, they will develop baseline data to improve the county’s storm water management plan. • Through contributions to the Hilton Head Reef Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Beaufort County citizens have funded over $150,000 of emergency repairs and equipment, research instruments, stocking tanks, tour programs, school education programs and summer interns. The Hilton Head/Bluffton Home Builders Association and Master Gardeners donated a $40,000 renovation of the Turnere House and its landscaping. • The Port Royal Sound embayment, from the ACE Basin to the Savannah River is the most pristine and biologically significant marine ecosystem on the East Coast. The Waddell Mariculture Center is the most important facility, we citizens have to protect its health and enhance its role in our state’s fishing, boating and tourism economy.!” COBIA BROODSTOCK was recently collected from various local fishermen and
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boat Captains fishing in the Port Royal Sound area this past Spring. Once a cobia was caught and the angler was willing to donate it, they called up a SCDNR biologist on Channel 16 and arranged for the pick up. It’s nice to see local DUDES doing the right thing to help out our good friends at SCDNR and at the Waddell Mariculture Center. A total of 8 cobia were captured for the new broodstock to be held at the Waddell Mariculture Center. One of them died recently, but WMC had a 2 million egg spawn in late May and they were placed in one of the large raising ponds. From one of the hatching tanks, they stocked an additional 210,000 larvae into 2 other ponds and biologists have reported seeing fry in fairly short order. Additional spawns were expected throughout the weeks of Spring. WMC also stocked 2 ponds with spotted speckled sea trout this Spring. According to Al Stokes, “It took the cobia less than two weeks to reach a size of more than one inch!” (See Photos) ALSO FROM SCDNR Black Sea Bass Catch Limits Set to More than Double in 2013. Recovery Highlights Sacrifices and Successes. The Council is proposing the increase go into effect as soon as possible in order to extend the 2013 fishing season. The current bag limit is 5 fish per person per day with a 13” total length minimum size limit for the recreational fishery. There are no changes proposed to the size and bag limits. Additional information is available from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council at www.safmc.net and NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office at http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sustainable_fisheries/s_atl/sg/bsb/index.htm
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VISITS FARMER’S MARKET OF BLUFFTON BY BRAD MCDONALD
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i-ho, the derry-o’ the farmer’s in the dell. DUDE knows Farmers Markets! This past Spring DUDE decided to pay a visit to South Carolina’s #1 Farmer’s Market, the FARMER’S MARKET of BLUFFTON. What a great way to spend a Summer day in the Lowcountry, strolling up and down Calhoun Street, and weaving in and out of the Carson Cottages in Bluffton and enjoy perusing the various delectable edibles. Saddle up DUDE let’s take ride over to the Farmer’s Market of Bluffton. DUDE you better bring lots of cash and a couple extra saddle bags cause you’re going to need them for this ride. As the DUDE rides in, he’s immediately struck by the bustling of people and activity. This place comes ALIVE every Thursday at 2 PM. The sounds of laughter, the Motown tunes LIVE from Groovy DUDE, Bill DuPont and the smell of fresh veggies is enough to make a DUDE immediately, Happy, Happy, Happy! After more than a few rides through this great market, a DUDE quickly realizes that it is much more than your typical farmer’s market. Not only do they have multitudes of fresh veggies locally grown, the have some spectacular programs and information, as well as some fantastic local freshly cooked cuisines. So let’s divide this DUDE ride up in to three parts; Veggies & Local Goodies, Spectacular fresh eats and very informative programs and demonstrations. Summer means fresh veggies to a DUDE and this market serves em up with quality and quantities aplenty. Bear Island Farm, Brant Family Farm, Cahill’s Market, Clark & Sons, James Long Jr Farm, Johnson’s Farms & Produce, Otis Daise & Son, Shuler Peach Company, Stevenson Farms, Three Sisters Farm, Tyler’s Garden Fresh Produce, Utley Acres and Yahven Farms all have some of the best looking fresh vegetables any DUDE has ever seen. Maters, cukes, yellow and zucchini squashes, onions, cauliflower, broccoli, beets, corn, peaches, beans, egg plants, radishes, carrots, celery, strawberries, cabbage, turnips, potatoes, peppers... Whew! You get the idea. If you can grow it, they got it! As soon as I got home from my ride I had to have a mater, sweet onion and cucumber sammich with Dukes
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mayo and fresh cracked pepper! You talk about good! Hoooooman! But there’s more than veggies here DUDE! Walk your horse through this menagerie of goodies. Chocolates & Sweets, Bluffton Brittle, Hilton Head Cookie Company and Lees Bees Honey with their Lowcountry Gold Honey will all take care of your sweet tooth for sure. Oh and DUDE, nothing smells like freshly popped popcorn from Palmetto Kettle Corn. Almost every other DUDE is carrying around a giant bag of this with their hands stuffed down inside grabbing another delicious handful. Many people think I’m nuts and for the most part, I think they’re right cause I love me some peanuts. The Peanut Gallery and our long time friend, Mike Gibson, who used to deliver papers to me via R&L Carriers, has got your nuts covered. Roasted peanuts, salty and regular, boiled peanuts, regular and spicy and if you’re a redneck like me, you have to try his freshly fried pig skins or pork rinds as you yankees call em. He has BBQ, my personal favorite, Salt & Vinegar and Cajun. These bags of skins are DUDE sized for sure and if you’re going to try the cajun skins, you might want to wait til you get over to the Old Town Dispensary and have a cold one ready to flow to put out the fire. Now that I’ve got you hungry DUDE, let’s get to the fine eats this market has to offer. The DUDES at Palm Key Catering may very well have some of the best BBQ in the Lowcountry. You can tell these DUDES know how to cook BBQ and this ain’t exactly their first rodeo. The Bluffton Family Seafood House is in the house and whatever they have is fresh from the sea. This particular day they had fresh crab cakes, a she crab soup with a pile of freshly fried shrimp. My mouth is still watering thinking about that big pile of fried shrimp I chowed down on. More better than good, I fo sho! Since we talkin gullahs, de fine folk at de We Island Gumbo and Things be cookin it up goot ya! DUDE this is GUMBO for real naw ya here! Not for yankee gringos! Makes me want to slap my Mama just thinking about it! What’s that smell? Ah yes, freshly fried chicken livers and gizzards. You either love em or hate and this DUDE loves em and they sho knows howz to cooks em. Ooooooowwwweee!
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After you’ve had a nice bite to eat you might want to trot your horse over to the Cottage Bakery & Tea Room and grab yourself a fresh loaf of their succulent smelling breads, grab some of the Corvus Olive Oil for dipping and head over to the outdoor seating and enjoy the LIVE Chef’s Demonstrations. We’ve seen Matt Jording from The Sage Room and Chef Darren from Fiddlehead Pizza doing their thing. Chef Matt made a roast risotto with eggplant and marinara sauce and Chef Darren made a ragu with some of the fresh veggies he got at the market. What a great way to take advantage of a multitude of fresh veggies. Cook down some garlic, celery, onions and carrots in Corvis Olive oil, then add in eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, yellow squash and once cooked down a bit, add in roasted tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and your fresh herbs; basil, tarragon and oregano. Serve as a side with any dish or put it on rice or pasta for a fresh Vegetarian dish that will have you slapping your own Mama. There are also some groups that have info and programs worth checking out before you leave. There’s a Master Gardner’s program with lectures on how to grow your own. Savannah Hydroponics does a Little Grower Program every 3rd Thursday for the Little aspiring Farmer DUDES out there. Many of our good friends and Oldfield neighbors are on the scene manning or womanning the booth for the Summer Nutrition Club which helps out needy children during the Summer months with their Back Pack Buddies program. Job well done my friends! Right before you mount up to ride off in to the sunset with saddle bags full of goodies make sure you go by the Official Farmer’s Market of Bluffton booth and get you a nice hat or visor, T-shirt or one of those great shopping bags. Oh and by the way, you can usually find a fresh copy of DUDE there as well. Well DUDES, it’s time for this cowboy to ride, so I hope to see you every Thursday this Summer at the Farmer’s Market of Bluffton. Make it a point to visit multiple times this Summer, cause you’re going to love everything you pick up and ride home with, time and time again. Giddy up, yah... LET’S RIDE DUDE and get home and eat some of these delicious fresh local veggies!
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BEING TOUGH BY O’NEILL WILLIAMS
“When you’re near it, you’ll smell it!”
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k, so you are a tough guy, a DUDE. You go fishing and hunting no matter what the weather, cold, windy, wet, dark, it does not matter. Good for you! Most likely you are probably under 40. I once was and was a tough guy too, about fishing and hunting anyway. I was what we’d call a bit of a DUDE back then. I was thinking about some of the trips I have endured. Take note of the word, ‘endured’. Of course, I wasn’t alone, no sir, I always had a partner, most of the time just as determined. You don’t do this kind of stupid stuff alone. Once in the late 60’s, I was in my 20’s, a good fishing and hunting friend since high school and now a gun store owner, Jeff Hobbins and I stopped at one of the seepage ponds deep in South Georgia. These are natural ponds that surfaced when Lake Seminole backed up and the water table began to rise. We had been at Lake Seminole for four miserable days during February and thought a few hours more on the water would be in order. We rented a small wooden john boat at the bait store. Get this picture now; 36 degrees, raining, windy, only one little wooden paddle and not a single bite. The water was about 5 inches deep in the boat and rising fast. Back then, we wore only rain ponchos, had no boots, only tennis shoes. What a couple of dummies. We did not have any fancy gear. After about 4 hours, we gave it up, thoroughly soaked, cold and fish-less. That was over 40 years ago, but I evidently remember it well. It was during one of the old Georgia Bass Anglers tournaments in January of 1979 at Lake Hartwell way up in the corner of North Georgia. I was in the points lead for the championship at the time so ‘I just had to go.’ 47 boats went out that morning. It was 3 degrees. The high that day was 9 and the wind gusted to 30 mph. My partner and I never caught a fish, although he claimed a bite later in the day. A day I could not possibly forget. How could I leave out the infamous Griffin, Georgia duck pond adventure? 6 degrees! Good Grief! We had to break through two inches of ice to wade out thigh deep. We had no blind and so we thought that a soggy wade into the trees would hide us. Painful indeed! I believe one duck flew by. At least someone said they heard one. I was too cold to hear anything over chattering teeth. I forgot my partner’s name, but not the hunt. That was 35 years ago. Gotta mention a day at Brigadoon Lodge on the Soque River in North Georgia. Six of us ventured forth for a well planned mountain trout excursion. 8 degrees when we pulled up to the stream. About the time of the first cast into the gin-clear water as we waded into the river curves of a fast flowing stream with a temperature of 34, it started snowing! Big floaty flakes the size of quarters. Should we leave and call it off? After all, who could have predicted this? Hell no, stick with it, make a cast to two. Of course in due time, the line was freezing in the guides and we all were walking snowmen. That pick-up truck sure was warm later. By the time you read this in DUDE, I’ll be 70 years old. WOW! Damn, what happened? Tell you what though, I don’t recall many days at the office or on the road selling all those years ago, but I sure do remember those days mentioned above and the thousands or so many more days afield; sometimes painful but always worth the effort. You’ll have to pardon me now, we’re headed for Montana and a muzzleloader sheep hunt at 12,000 feet. Cold, no air to breathe, windy and with these old football knees surgically repaired over 50 years ago, painful. No matter, I still have the need. See what I mean DUDE? Building memories! That’s what you will carry with you if you just test yourself. I loved those days, always will. Now, go get some for yourself. You’re not so tough. I know what you are doing, just gathering up conversation for the fireside when you are too old to go anymore. LIKE NOW!
DUDE PROFILE: O’Neill Williams. O’Neill is an angler and host of O’Neill Outside, a fishing television series on Sun Sports, SportSouth and the Versus channel. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Williams graduated from Emory University with a degree in Economics. He is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Williams now resides in Snellville, Georgia and has been a television fishing personality for 33 years with shows titled Fishing in Georgia, Southern Fishing, Reel Adventures, Adventures Afield and O’Neill Outside. Williams also hosts O’Neill Outside Radio on WSB, which is broadcast to 38 states. www.oneilloutside.com
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VISITS PARRIS ISLAND ROD & GUN CLUB BY BRAD MCDONALD
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his past June, fellow DUDE, Master Sargent USMC (retired) Warren DIZ Disbrow, owner of self camoflauging system, Truckstencils. com (DUDE FAMILY MEMBER), invited me to come join him and meet these fine American DUDES and get to know what they and their Parris Island Rod & Gun Club are all about. Well, I vary rarely turn down DIZ when he has some Marines I need to meet. DIZ has introduced DUDE to many fine Marines and through some of our articles, you faithful DUDE readers have got to meet them as well. We cruised down the causeway after you enter the gates of Parris Island Marine Recruit Depot and you can’t help but love this road. Look to your right, look to your left DUDE, this is what I call, PRISTINE LOWCOUNTRY. Mother nature’s creation in all her unfettered glory. WOW! It’s cool to live here DUDE! Off to our starboard side at the end of the causeway, just off the first roundabout, is a Lowcountry sand, two tire track road that winds down to a gorgeous spot, Horse Island. I’ve never even heard of Horse Island, but it seems this is the home of the Parris Island Rod & Gun Club. What a cool little wood cabin in the middle of the woods with a million dollar view... (See Photos). Yeah, I was going to like this place. Of course DIZ knows all and he quickly introduced me to many of the fine military members. Seems DUDE has many Marine fans out there that are DUDES like me. I was most tickled when I saw Lieutenant Colonel USMC (retired), Jim Rathbun walk through the door. THE PECAN MAN of Brickyard Point Farms who we did an article about a year or so ago. Great to see him and I believe DUDE is going to have to pay him a visit this Holiday season for some of the best pecans you’ve ever had DUDE. Men, women, young, old, father’s with their daughters, active duty Marines, retired military from all the branches; Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines. Ooorah!, this is the make-up of this fine group. Their are even a few Department of Defense individuals that are members as well. The make-up of the 75 to 100 size group stays roughly near 33% civilian, 66% military. The Parris Island Rod & Gun Club, founded in 1941, gets started with a social hour, every first and third Monday of every month, where everyone gets to catch up with each other casually in this very DUDE cabin. Animal heads and fish everywhere on the walls (See Photos). Fresh hot pizza and an ice cold ginger ale! Works for me DUDE! SLAM, SLAM SLAM, said the gavel of President, Dennis Rusnak and this meeting will come to order.
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The very first thing this group does is EVERYBODY STANDS AND TURNS TO THE AMERICAN FLAG, PLACES THEIR RIGHT HAND OVER THEIR HEART & SAYS “THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG! I hope all public schools still do that before classes in the morning...we did growing up! When a group of active and retired military DUDES and DUDETTES, stand up and say the Pledge of Allegiance To the Flag, it immediately moves you! It’s different! There’s deep respect and meaning to our flag here DUDES. Something our great country could use more of for sure, especially when I see rappers doing dances on our flag. Not cool DUDE! They went through some motions and approved their new logo t-shirts. (See Photos) Pretty cool design there Disbrow. This group has some pretty cool things happening this Summer. They are getting together to pitch in and clean up and pick up trash on various tracks of land on Parris Island. By land and by sea they will come to tidy up the grounds and the marsh-side waters as well. Well done soldiers! They also have scheduled a fishing charter outing where 6 lucky DUDES are going out with DUDE, Captain Bill Parker on his Runaway. Yea DUDES, you’ll catch something fishing with Captain Bill. He’s one of Beaufort County’s original gang of fishing boat Captains. This Parris Island Rod & Gun Club group has family fun and gets involved. They have great annual outdoor picnics. They send cards and flowers to fellow members and their families when one of the is ill or has passed. They have a great seasonal TURKEY SHOOT that is the club’s biggest and only real fundraiser, that many local businesses donate to and the shoot is held right there on base at their shooting range. I love it, KIDS SHOOT FREE DUDE! It’s nice to see women and men, girls and boys, getting together that have the mutual love of the great outdoors. I hope to attend the TURKEY SHOOT this year and bring Mama home a turkey for the Thanksgiving fryer. Not only might you see these DUDES out cleaning up areas of Parris Island, you may see them getting together to be involved in the controlled deer hunt, population management program that our new DUDE friend, Chief Conservation Officer, Van Horton, who we had a great article about this past issue, runs so effectively. These are some lucky DUDES to be able to hunt deer on Parris Island. Nice job keeping the deer herd healthy and disease free Van. The Parris Island Rod & Gun Club helps fund the local Coast Guard Rescue group that is so valuable to the safety of our fellow DUDES on the water. Now there’s some true blue Americans that work for the Coast Guard. Here you see it again, military helping out fellow military DUDE. There’s no stand down in these fine Americans, so don’t ask them to when there’s one of their own in trouble or left behind. It’s
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an insult to their American hearts. Ooorah INDEED! The PIR&GC also supports the “LOWCOUNTRY PATRIOTS”, our areas’s local NRA DUDES. 2nd Amendment means a lot to military DUDES. Many have fought and died to give us this right and no one is going to take it away. As there are a lot of hunters in this group, they also help sponsor the National Wild Turkey Federation. Gobblers need our help! There is a round robin report forum where members stand up and share their stories on fresh water, salt water catches and hunts. Will fishermen lie? YES, but I think you can trust this bunch. The meeting winds down with the inauguration of NEW MEMBERS. New members have to stand up in front of the president and hold his or her hand up and repeat the club’s CONSERVATION PLEDGE: I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully defend from waste, the natural resources of
my country, its soil, forests, waters and wildlife. Then the poor soul has to go up and KISS THE CARIBOU mount on the wall. No, I’m not kidding! (See Photo) There’s always a raffle at the end of the meeting where lucky ticket buyers may end up with a nice flashlight, filet knife, fish hook tool, camp chair, cooler or various other DUDE goodies. It was nice to see that the DUDE that won the 50/50, donated his winnings back to the club. Good form my good man! The Parris Island Rod & Gun Club would love to invite visitors, so feel free to contact them and plan on joining them some time this year. I’m not sure I’ve met a more God and Country loving group of people in all my years. I look forward to attending many meetings in the future. Thank you for the invite and most of all, THANK Y’ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY!
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58th ANNUAL BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL
2013 NIGHTLY EVENTS
All events are RAIN OR SHINE. There will be NO REFUNDS for tickets. NO coolers, NO professional photography FRIDAY, JULY 19
OPENING CEREMONY Gates open at 6 p.m., Ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk by South East Pyrotechnics FREE ADMISSION Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center
SATURDAY, JULY 20
CONCERT IN THE PARK Sponsored by New Country Bob 106.9 8:00 p.m. – midnight, Waterfront Park. Gates open at 7:00 p.m., Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Opening entertainment by Chris Jones, followed by The Chuck Courtenay Band Headline entertainment by Chris Cagle
CHRIS JONES is known as a “one-man” band with a big band sound and is regarded as one of the most talented finger-style guitarists here in the Low Country. Inspiration for Chris includes Chet Atkins, Doyle Dykes, and Tommy Emmanuel. Chris’ rockabilly style complimented with his ability makes him one of the most unique entertainers you will see.
CHUCK COURTENAY has been a Water Festival favorite for many years. Originally from Savannah, Ga, he has opened for artists such as Mark Chesnutt, Chely Wright, Blake Shelton, Joe Nichols, Craig Morgan and Lee Greenwood. It’s been said countless times that the drive to play music, especially in public, is simply in one’s blood. If that’s so, then you’d be hard pressed to find a more convincing example of innate talent and desire than Chuck Courtenay. CHRIS CAGLE’S professional credits include two gold albums, two No. 1 albums and 12 charted songs. From 2000-2008, Cagle released an almost nonstop catalog of hits that resulted in a scorching hot career. Cagle’s musical character and burning ambition never wavered but today, Cagle’s personal perspective has mellowed. Cagle’s 2012 release from Bigger Picture Group is his homecoming – a rekindling of his creative flame and a roaring reminder of his rock-infused country roots. It’s something he originated and what he does best: relatable, back-roads and familiar while also being a striking form of country music worth getting excited about. NO STROLLERS, COOLERS OR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Admission $25 Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center
SUNDAY, JULY 21
TEEN DANCE Sponsored by John 3:16 Project 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Waterfront Park. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (no entry after 8:00 p.m.) NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED Ages 13-17 only VALID ID REQUIRED. CLUTCH PURSES ONLY (6×9 size) Entertainment by DJ Jeff Admission $12 No shuttle service available
MONDAY, JULY 22
MOTOWN MONDAY Sponsored by Palm & Moon Bagels 8 p.m to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m. Entertainment by Deas Guyz
DEAS-GUYZ returns as the Lowcountry’s favorite Motown act. Based in Hilton Head, and long time Water Festival favorite, Deas-Guyz features an entertaining mix of Old Motown, Rhythm and Blues, Pop, Rock, Reggae and Dance beats. The range of musical selections includes Motown sounds of the Temptations, The Drifters, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye; Bob Marley classics; the Lover’s Rock style of Gregory Isaacs and Dennis Brown to the Hip-Hop sounds of Lauren Hill and R. Kelly. Admission $10 Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center NO COOLERS, NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
TUESDAY, JULY 23
TROPICAL TUESDAY Sponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union 8 p.m to 11 p.m at the Waterfront Park. Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m. Entertainment by the A1A Band and GG’s Ballroom Entertainment AIA BAND performs as a six- to-seven piece musical ensemble, bringing to life a colorful and energetic 3 hour family- friendly Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. Since 1992, Jeff Pike and A1A have been internationally recognized as The Official and Original (Yes, the FIRST) Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. Any other Tribute band that has come along since then has been traveling in their wake. Period. The band also holds the crown as being the ONLY Tribute Show ever sanctioned by Jimmy Buffett himself. As original recording artists, A1A have released three all original CD’s. The band’s latest CD is entitled “The Road to Paradise.” Admission $10 FREE FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY with Military ID NO COOLERS, NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
TALENT SHOW Hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Sponsored by McDonald’s 7 p.m to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park. Gates open at 6 p.m., Show starts at 7 p.m. Admission $10 FREE with the Official 2013 Water Festival t-shirt NO COOLERS, NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center
THURSDAY, JULY 25
LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER Sponsored by Village at Battery Creek 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Park. Gates open at 6 p.m. Supper served from 6 p.m. to 7 :30 p.m. Opening Entertainment by The Blue Dots and The Whistlers Main Show featuring On The Border Show starts at 6 p.m.
THE BLUE DOTS are a high energy, classic three piece Rockabilly, Swing and Surf band based out of Lady’s Island. With covers from the 50’s and 60’s popular music as well as beach, blues and rock n roll, The Blue Dots bring a variety of sounds that entertains fans for all events.
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RIVER DANCE Sponsored by Ehrlich/Jones Pest Control 8:00 p.m. – Midnight, Waterfront Park. Gates open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m. Opening entertainment by Bootless Main Show featuring The Dirty Guv’nahs
BOOTLESS hails from Charleston, SC and has become a fan favorite in the Low Country. As heard on their first single, “Salted Sea”, their deep roots in southern rock and country have become a foundation that draws fans back for shows throughout the South. THE DIRTY GUV’NAHS is an American roots rock band from Knoxville, Tennessee. Known for its enthusiastic live shows, the band has been named the Best Band in Knoxville by readers of the Metro Pulse every year since 2008. Having gained a regional following in the southeast, the band has made multiple appearances at Bonnaroo. Their third album, “Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies”, was released on August 14, 2012 and their latest video, “Fairlane”, can be seen on MTV and CMT. MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND NO STROLLERS, NO COOLERS, NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Admission $12 Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center
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COMMODORE’S BALL Sponsored by Mike’s Marine 8 p.m. to Midnight at the Waterfront Park Entertainment by The Holiday Band
The Holiday Band blends soul, blues, funk and Carolina Beach music, and has established itself as a premier entertainment package. They have recorded 8 cds and have received several awards including a CAMMY for best album. The Rhythm & Beach top 40 count down recently awarded the band for having the most songs to chart in the past 10 years! From Burlington, NC, the Holiday Band has played thousands of shows from Cincinnati, Ohio to Cozumel, Mexico with the always present theme, “Keep The Music Alive”! Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m. Admission $10 NO COOLERS, NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Shuttle service from Beaufort County Government Center
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LifeFit Wellness Center expands New facility enables hospital to meet growing demand for services BY MARIE MCADEN
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bigger and better LifeFit Wellness Center is now open in the new Beaufort Memorial Medical & Administrative Center. Relocated from Beaufort Medical Plaza, the medically supervised exercise facility has been expanded from 10,000 to 17,000 square feet to meet the growing demand for preventative health services in the community. The full-service fitness center takes up most of the ground floor of the new four-story building located across the street from the hospital’s main campus. “We had outgrown our old space,” said LifeFit Senior Director Mark Senn. “With 1,400 members, we were as full as we could be and we’re adding 20 to 30 members a month.” “As a nonprofit hospital, we have always used our cash reserves to improve our facilities or expand services to better meet the needs of our community,” said BMH President and CEO Rick Toomey. “But with the crisis in healthcare, it’s becoming more and more challenging to have a surplus.” BMH treats thousands of people each year who are unable to pay for their medical care. In the fiscal year ending September 2012, charity care cost the hospital $22.3 million, up from $15.4 million in 2008. “It was a good time to build with the slowdown in the economy,” Toomey said. “At the end of the day, it’s an investment in the future.” One of the most significant improvements that will come with the relocation is more space for group classes. The new exercise room is nearly double the size of the one in the old quarters, allowing more members to participate in classes like Pilates, yoga, body sculpting, boot camp, Zumba and Tai Chi. Space for 12 stationary cycles, spin classes will now be offered for the first time at the center. Two additional spin cycles with video capability also will be available on the main exercise floor, along with treadmills, elliptical trainers, NuSteps, rowing machines, resistance machines and free weights. “If you’d rather work out on your own or there isn’t a spin class going on when you’re at the gym, you can hop on one of the e-Spinners,” said Kim Yawn, supervisor of the LifeFit Wellness program. “Instead of a live instructor, you follow the trainer on the screen.” The cycles and other new exercise equipment were purchased with funds raised by Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 2013 Valentine Ball. The Foundation also funded a portion of the construction and all equipment being relocated to the new facility. “We’ve also got a very nice massage room” Yawn added. “You can get Swedish and Deep Swedish massages and we’re now offering hot stone massages as well.” More than just a gym, LifeFit offers something other fitness centers don’t, individualized health
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services provided by a team of medical professionals and you don’t have to sign a long-term contract to become a member. The membership fee is drafted each month from your checking account. You can cancel at any time with just 30 days’ notice. Upon joining LifeFit, new members will meet with a wellness coach to evaluate their health status. The clinically based fitness assessment includes a review of their medical history and cholesterol and blood pressure checks. Based on the evaluation, the case manager develops a therapeutic lifestyle action plan with specific recommendations for cardiovascular and resistance training as well as other lifestyle changes. Members are reassessed regularly to ensure they are making progress and achieving their goals. The progress reports are shared with the member’s primary care physician as part of their continuum of care. If needed, the wellness coach may recommend any of a multitude of available services from nutrition counseling to smoking cessation classes to stress management with the goal of reducing the individual’s risk of developing chronic diseases, like diabetes or hypertension. Among the services LifeFit offers are: n A diabetes care center n Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation n Support groups n Vascular therapy services with specially priced $30 cardiovascular screenings n Personal training n Massage therapy In addition, LifeFit’s Community Health Improvement Program provides cancer education, prenatal classes, community health fairs, a health related lecture series and summer day camp for children with asthma. This program also participates in numerous coalitions focused on improvements in the environmental factors affecting community health such as improving the rate of prenatal care for all pregnancies and improving access to healthy food and increased opportunities for physical activity. To sign up or learn more about LifeFit services, call (843) 522-5635 or visit bmhsc.org.
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THE GREAT AMERICAN HORSE DRIVE
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BY PHYLLIS BURCHETT
ere they come DUDE! 500 Sombrero horses fresh off of winter pastures near Brown’s Park, Colorado and ready to start the two day, 62-mile journey to the Sombrero Ranch in Craig, Colorado. The great American Horse Drive is the round up of hundreds of horses by the Sombrero Ranch, where cowboys drive the horses from their winter pastures of the open range lands of NW Colorado back to the Sombrero Headquarters where the horses will be put back to work. It varies from year to year, from as many as 800 head, this year we had about 500. The Sombrero operates about eight different DUDE RANCHES in several parts of Colorado. The sound of thundering hooves and horses whinnying while kicking up dust as they fly past is overwhelming. The drive starts by gathering the horses from herds near Browns Park on BLM land where the horses have grazed all winter long. Cowboys drive the many groups into holding corrals until eventually, all the horses are accounted for. The horses are then released to be driven by wranglers back to the ranch. Horses want to run and many would like nothing better but to return to the range lands. The horses take off wide open and the cowboys give chase, as they try to subdue the massive herd into a more sustainable trot. Once under more control, the herd is lead by dozens of cowboys in front and rear, trying to keep them moving and behaving. The first day, several groups tried to return to the winter pastures of Browns Park, only to be caught and driven back to the main herd. Imagine it DUDE; Whistles and shouts
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of the wranglers, the sound of horses calling to each other, their hooves pounding the ground. It’s the wild west come alive in person. The wranglers are professionals in every way and the horse drive is an event that should not be missed if given the chance to witness this western marvel between man and horse. There is no other place left in America that a herd of horses this size is driven from the range down dusty roads and a major highway. The drive goes right down main street of the tiny town of Maybell, Colorado. Realizing that moving large numbers of horses over long distances was a vanishing part of the western heritage, Rex Walker, the founder of Sombrero Ranch, decided to allow a limited number of paying Guest Riders to join them and thus, the Great American Horse Drive was born. The fortunate Guest Riders spend five days at the Sombrero Big Gulch Ranch at Craig. The Sombrero Ranches Great American Horse Drive involves some long and serious riding, which is why the “Gate to Gate” buckle at the end of the drive is so coveted. Most guest riders end up sore, but are able to finish and proudly collect their buckle. If you love horses and think you’re up to the task check out the website at: http://www.sombrero.com/custompages/ Horse_Drive.asp. More of my images from my week at Sombrero Ranch and the Horse Drive can be seen at www.phyllisburchettphoto.com and be sure to like my Facebook page also at www.facebook.com/PhyllisBurchettPhoto.
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STAY COOL THIS SUMMER DUDE BY MIKE COVERT
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Life Then and Now BY BILLIE BALDWIN
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nstead of a rod and reel, we had a hand line with two and sometimes 3 hooks on it and an old spark plug or a piece of iron or something for a sinker. We would hold that hand line with our index finger held up, so that we could feel the fish bite. Then we’d jerk the hand line and catch the fish. We fished a lot and we had all homemade boats. All of the people on South Fenwick Island made their own boats. A lot of people around Bennett’s Point made their own boats too. There were several good boat builders in the area. Joe Smalls was one of them. He was Caper Small’s father and he lived on North Fenwick; he lived just down the road where I live now. Across the cut you had the Hopkins family that built good boats—Mr. Tom Hopkins and his family. The Wilson family also made some nice boats too. The boats were made either pine or Cyprus. There were all solid boards—there wasn’t no plywood. They would make the oars that they used to row the boats with out of a plank. They would get a plank about 2 or 2 ½ inches thick and take a hatchet and a drawing knife and whittle on that plank and carve a set of oars out of two of them planks. It was hard for them to come by a plank. If they saw one floating in the river they by all means got it and took it up on the hill and let it dry out so they could work with it and use it to make a oars out of it. When we were young, we made sails out of croaker sacks. All of the crabbers and all of the old people made a sail out of sacks—fertilizer used to come in a two hundred pound burlap sack. You would take ‘em and sew ‘em together and you’d put the sail staff in the head of the boat and make sorta like a jib. You’d run another pole down to the bottom and run a rope from the main sail staff to the jib. If the wind was fair then you could sail. You couldn’t tack anywhere though. I don’t know a whole lot about sailing, but I do know we couldn’t tack. I remember we could sail with the wind and we would also have the oars to row with. There wasn’t no outboard motors at all. By the time I got to be about 16 or 17 years old a few people started getting out boards—maybe 5, or 10 horse power motors. They ran those on their boats. All of the men on the Island and some men on Bennett’s Point commercially crabbed during the summer. They didn’t mess with crabs during the winter. They had these crab lines and some of them were as much as a mile long. They baited them with ham skins or bull noses. They would get the noses from the slaughtering houses—they’d come in boxes in salt. Then you’d take a hatchet and chop them up into little pieces and put them on the line. They had big reels about 5 feet long and 48 inches in diameter. They would roll them lines up on the reel to dry and when they got ready to put them back into the boat they would back the boat up there and start pulling it off of
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the reel. This is the way they got the lines out of the boat. They would start reeling those reels and wind the line up on what was called a crab reel. During the winter a lot of the men trapped for furs— coon, otter, bob cat, wild cat and mink and stuff like that. They could sell the furs and all of them lived good. They didn’t have a whole lot but they were happy. I can remember being in the river with Booker T one day and the pulpwood barge came by running real slow. Two barges were loaded with pulp wood was going to either Charleston or Georgetown. We decided we were going to run up beside the barge and row real fast and catch up with it and then we’d hold on to the barge and catch us a ride. Well, we didn’t realize there was a big suction under that barge and that tug boat pushing the barge and that water was pulling underneath the barge. It sucked us right against that barge and it carried us down the river. When we went through the cut down here that connects the Ashepoo and the Edisto River down here and headed north, we could not get loose. Booker T. jumped on top of the pulpwood. He was tall and lanky. I said “Get up there, Booker T and stop that captain. We have got to get loose from this thing or it will carry us to Charleston. Booker T got up there and started waving. The captain could not see us from where he was at. The captain started slowing the barge down and we broke loose and started rowing. Boy, you ain’t never seen anything like it. The captain was cursing I guess—I don’t know because I couldn’t hear him but he was shaking his fist at us. Of course, we didn’t pay him no attention. We rode hard to get away from that thing. We never caught no more barges though— that’s for sure! Them barges will pull you right on. We would go fishing and carry a watermelon if we could get one. Sometimes we’d go into somebody’s watermelon field and take one. We’d take a piece of net webbing and put a sinker on it and sink the melon down to the bottom. While we were fishing, we would have the melon down there to try to get cool. The water down there was cooler. We’d drop it down the line and let it go to the bottom and sit there an hour of so. Then we’d pull it up and cut it open and eat it. All of the local people had little watermelon patches. They’d plant them in the cotton patches. The watermelons would grow right there in with the cotton. The melons weren’t too big but they were sweet. FOR YOUR COPY OF REFLECTIONS OF MY ISLAND LIFE Send check for $20 plus $2.98 for postage ($22.98) to; Glenna Baldwin 3440 Baldwin Lane Green Pond, SC 29446
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MAKE A DRY RUB • 1/4 cup of curry powder, pap rika. black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pep per, ground coriander, cumin, mesquite sea son, then...1/8 cup of salt, cinnamon, & garlic powder. • Liberally rub mixture onto raw whole pork belly, cover and let sit for two hours. • Pre-heat oven to 300 degree s. • In a roasting pan, cook por k belfor 4 hours, then brush on you ly r favorite BBQ sauce and roa st another hour, occasionally basting. • Cut oven off, remove pork bell and let rest for 10 minute s...it should be cooked thoroughly and pull apart fair ly easily. • Cut slices as desired. May be warmed on a flat top grill, or in a skillet, with some BBQ sauce to allow for a little c aramelization. • You may top with fresh col eslaw, or collard greens, and melted cheese (Swiss) on crusty bread or Rye bread. • Our “Geechee Boy Reuben ” utilizes 1000 Island dressin g and our house-made BBQ sauce on a marbled rye bread with a bed of collards, topped with sliced pork belly, coleslaw and melted Swiss cheese. OMG! • We should have called it “St op at the Fingers, please!” Stop by and see us for Lunch. ..’cause we were just voted “Be st Place for Lunch in Beaufort”...and then later...join us for Happy Hour...cause we were just voted “Best Place for Happy Hour” too! See ya!, Mikey aka THE WIZARD
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ver wondered what Bloody Point Lighthouse looked like in 1883. Well this is close as its going to get. Tangier Light in Maryland, sadly demolished, is almost an exact duplicate of Bloody Point light which proudly stood out to sea. The government used a classic proven design for many of its ocean side structures including lifesaving stations in North Carolina, Keepers Cottages at Tybee Light and yes the very historic and extremely rare Bloody Point Lighthouse. Considering they were all made of heart pine it is amazing any exist today. Sadly no pics...only written documentation exist of Bloody Point Light from 1883 till 1893, when it was moved inland to protect it from erosion. The mail bait for Tangier Light, which is now called Calibogue, is now Daufuskie’s public ferry boat. A pic of the lighthouse is featured in the cabin. It was brought to my attention one morning ... a splendid morning indeed. My boat mate put his thumb over the small tower and said...there ya go Joe ....your Bloody Point Light. So there you have it an update on Bloody Point history. All historic reference is gone from Bloody Point is gone except for the decimated cemetery standing alone and unkept on the river, but South Carolina’s Nautical History remains.....The Southern symbol of United States Lighthouses remains.... A true testament to the Keepers that proceed me and the Keepers to come in the future. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: If you are interested in purchasing a piece of Lowcountry History and would like to follow in the footstep’s of many Keepers of the past, then please feel to contact my good friend; Joseph H. Yocius, Owner/Keeper Bloody Point Light. A South Carolina Nautical Treasure www.BloodyPoint.com DUDE PROFILE: Lowcountry Joe® Once characterized by Tiger Woods’ former coach Hank Haney as a “local legend”, Joe Yocius, aka Lowcountry Joe, seems to always fit the bill. Truely one of the Lowcountry’s “unique” people, it’s hard to find a dull moment with this guy around. Whether it be “sitting in” at a Hilton Head juke joint blowin’ the blues on his harmonica, offering “tastes” at the historic Silver Dew Winery or relating personal ghost experiences on his Bloody Point Ghost Tours, LCJoe is the epitomy of a “Daufuskie Dude”. Joe and his lovely Bride Mary of (38) years are Owner/Keepers of the CIRCA 1883 Bloody Point Lighthouse. www.BloodyPoint.com, Joe@LowCountryJoe.com
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Dear Mr. McDonald, HELP of Beaufort sincerely appreciates the $1,000 gift certificate donated by Mallard Productions and DUDE for its 2013 Happy Days for HELP. With over 200 people flowing into the Shed in Port Royal in April, those who came were in for an exciting night of bidding, dancing and having a bit of food and drink to add to the festivities. Your generous donation was a part of our Silent and Live Auction, those who came to bid were not disappointed and your donation was a big reason for their enthusiasm..Over 100 items were donated by local caring businesses. The proceeds will provide funding for HELP’s Mobile Meals program, food, clothing and shelter for all those in Beaufort County. In 2012, over 8,500 people came to HELP for food, clothing and shelter assistance and over 17,000 meals were provided to those who were sick or disabled and unable to obtain meals otherwise. HELP of Beaufort is proud to have Mallard Productions and DUDE as a supporter. As a donator you and your company’s name will be proudly listed on our website and on our facebook page. Sincerely, Catherine Pardue Dear Catherine and HELP of Beaufort, You people are what makes America the greatest place to live in the world. When government use of tax funds seem to be so misguided, it’s nice to see common caring people taking care of our neighbors in need with no help from our government. Keep up the great work! Beaufort County is fortunate to has such a great organization looking out for those who are down on their luck or are less fortunate than most. DUDE is proud to be on the team. Sincerely, Brad McDonald Dear HAROLD, After 35 years of marriage, my wife and I went for some professional counseling. When the doctor asked what the problem was, my wife went into a tirade listing every problem we had during our years of having been married. Nag, nag, nag, on and on and on: neglect, lack of intimacy, emptiness, loneliness, feeling unloved and unlovable, an entire laundry list of unmet needs she has endured. Finally, after allowing this for a sufficient length of time, our therapist got up, walked around the desk and after asking my wife to stand, he embraced and kissed her long and passionately as I watched with a raised eyebrow. DUDE, I thought! What are you doing. Well my wife immediately shut up and quietly sat down in a daze. Our therapist turned to me and said, “This is what your wife needs at least 3 times a week. Can you do this?” Well a bit miffed, “I said, I can drop her off here on Mondays and Wednesdays, But on Fridays, I Play Golf. Singed, Howie Gunnaliv Dear HG, I actually think this might work out for everybody involved, think about it DUDE! Good luck with the old bag and I ain’t talkin about the one you put your clubs in. Strike em well DUDE and send our best to your wife and your therapist. HAROLD Dear HAROLD, DUDE, the English language is very hard to understand. I’m a LEGAL MEXICAN IMMIGRANT and I understand I need to understand English, as it is definitely THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA. My wife and children love this country and we feel like we are a part of the USA. I was just wondering if you being a SMART FISH, could please help us with a few sentences we don’t understand. 1) The bandage was wound around the wound. Huh? 2) The farm was used to produce produce. What?
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The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. Really? We must polish the Polish furniture. Hmmm? He could lead if he would get the lead out. Right! The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert. He’s not the sharpest tool in the shed and the lights are on, but nobody home! 7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present. Confusing! 8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum. COOL! 9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes. So would you DUDE? 10) I did not object to the object. Well, maybe you should have! 11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid. That’s sad health care! 12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row. Sounds right to me! 13) They were too close to the door to close it. Not sure that’s possible! 14) The buck does funny things when the does are present. Not funny, typical! 15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line. Well, at least they will be able to sew the holes in their pants up down there! 16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow. That’s called GOOD FARMING! 17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail. Wind anyway DUDE! 18) Upon seeing the tear in the painting, I shed a tear. Must have been a nice painting! 19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests. That’s the deal! 20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend? BE VERY CAREFUL DUDE! Signed, Paco Ortize Rodriegez Dear POR, I put a few comments after your sentences to hopefully help you, but why ask me, I’m a FISH! FISH don’t have to talk or text for that matter. I certainly don’t spend all day staring at my new iPhone, I’m out chasin minnows, so ask Brad these questions HAROLD DUDE, Let’s face it - English is a crazy language, but learn it you must. Now pay attention. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies, while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet are animal brains. We take English for granted, but if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig. Furthermore, writers write but fingers don’t fing, grocers don’t groce and hammers don’t ham? The plural of tooth is teeth, the plural of booth is not beeth? One goose, 2 geese, one moose, but not 2 meese? One index and 2 indices? It seems crazy that you can make amends but not one amend? If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, I’m not even sure what you call it? Finally, since teachers taught, doesn’t mean preachers praught? A vegetarian eats vegetables, A humanitarian does not eat humans? Sometimes I think all the English speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? You ship by truck and send cargo by ship! We have noses that run and feet that smell? English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at all. That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible. DUDE PS I have never figured out why doesn’t ‘Buick’ rhyme with ‘quick’ ?
Dear HAROLD, Here’s one for you! Captain Donnie Braswell who had just turned blind, makes his way to a bar stool and orders a drink. After sitting there for awhile, he yells to the bartender, “Hey, you wanna hear a blonde joke?” The bar immediately falls absolutely quiet. In a very deep, husky voice, the woman next to him says, before you tell that joke, sir, I think it is only fair ...given that you are blind, that you should know five things: 1. The bartender is a blonde girl with a baseball bat. 2. The bouncer is a blonde girl. 3. I’m a 6 foot tall, 175 lb. blonde woman with a black belt in karate. 4. The woman sitting next to me is blonde and a professional weightlifter. 5. The lady to your right is blonde and a professional wrestler. Now, think about it seriously, Mister. Do you still wanna tell that joke?” Captain Donnie thinks for a second, shakes his head, and mutters, “Nah..not if I’m gonna have to explain it five times!” Signed Buster Muffins Dear BM, DUDE, that’s funny I don’t care who you are or whether you’re blonde or not. That might be why you’ve never seen a woman blonde rocket scientist! HAROLD Dear HAROLD, DUDE how many riders did you have the last time you played golf? Four old men went into the pro shop after playing 18 holes of golf. The pro asked, “Did you guys have a good game today?” The first old guy said, “Yes, I had three riders today.” The second old guy said, “I had the most riders ever. I had five.” The third old guy said, “I had 7 riders, the same as last time.” The last old man said, “I beat my old record. I had 12 riders today.” After they went into the bar, another golfer who had heard the old guys talking about their game went to the pro and said, “I’ve been playing golf for a long time and thought I knew all the terminology of the game, but what’s a rider?” The pro said, “A rider is when you hit the ball far enough to actually get in the golf cart and ride to it! Signed, Geezer Hacker Dear GH, Brad has told me of golfers like this and how they seem to slow he and his buddies down when they are golfing. As Arnie and Jack would say, PLAY IT FORWARD DUDES and quit pretending you are on tour.... WHILE WE’RE YOUNG GEEZER! HAROLD Dear HAROLD, My wife and I are expecting so we’ve been going to therapy and we were in this room full of pregnant women and their husbands. Our therapist said, “Ladies, remember that exercise. It is good for you. Walking is especially beneficial. It strengthens the pelvic muscles and will make delivery that much easier. Just pace yourself, make plenty of stops and try to stay on a soft surface like grass or a path.” “Gentlemen, remember, you’re in this together. It wouldn’t hurt you to go walking with her. In fact, that shared experience would be good for you both.” The room suddenly became very quiet as we absorbed this information. After a few moments, I raised my hand. “Yes?” said the therapist. I was just wondering if it would be all right if she carries a golf bag while we walk?” Signed, Howie G. Knotinhead Dear HGK, Brings a tear to your eye doesn’t it? This kind of sensitivity just can’t be taught. It must be learned. See you on the course. I’ll be hanging around in the pond on #2! HAROLD
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COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARVIN BOUKNIGHT BURROWING OWL (Athene cunicularia) These Little DUDES were caught by the camera of Marvin Bouknight when, he and his lovely wife, Gabrielle recently took a trip to Cape Coral, Florida where this Burrowing Owls are thriving. They have exceptionally long legs and only stand 8 to 9 inches tall and YES, they do dig holes and live in them!
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